Experience

Film.Ca Cinemas Inc.

• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Film.Ca - Big Movies, Small Prices - An Independent Movie Theatre, locally owned and operated, nestled in the heart of Oakville, Ontario. • Coordinating special events, screenings, parties and other activities • Assist with management of the cinema facility, equipment, inventory and property • So happy to be part of a team that makes Film.Ca Oakville’s favourite movie theatre! Film.Ca - Big Movies, Small Prices - An Independent Movie Theatre, locally owned and operated, nestled in the heart of Oakville, Ontario. • Coordinating special events, screenings, parties and other activities • Assist with management of the cinema facility, equipment, inventory and property • So happy to be part of a team that makes Film.Ca Oakville’s favourite movie theatre!



David MacMillan

• United States
• Medical Practices

• ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (self employed)

  • Jun 2012 - May 2020

  • Develop creative music sales, promotion and marketing plans for various artists and companies. • Secured a recording deal for Juno award winner Jane Bunnett • Wrote liner notes for The Tea Party's "Edges of Twilight" 20th Anniversary edition CD/LP • Maintain two worldwide online distribution deals for the artists I represent • Develop creative music sales, promotion and marketing plans for various artists and companies. • Secured a recording deal for Juno award winner Jane Bunnett • Wrote liner notes for The Tea Party's "Edges of Twilight" 20th Anniversary edition CD/LP • Maintain two worldwide online distribution deals for the artists I represent



Embr

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SHIFT SUPERVISOR

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Planned and staffed up to 100 LCBO, Beer and Grocery Store sampling events across Ontario each month. • Recruited, trained and supervised a team of over 200 Brand Ambassadors (BAs) to provide samples, product knowledge and sell through to the customer. • BA team consistently reached and exceeded clients' expectations and targeted sales. • Planned and staffed up to 100 LCBO, Beer and Grocery Store sampling events across Ontario each month. • Recruited, trained and supervised a team of over 200 Brand Ambassadors (BAs) to provide samples, product knowledge and sell through to the customer. • BA team consistently reached and exceeded clients' expectations and targeted sales.



True North Records

• Canada
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• INVENTORY MANAGER

  • Apr 2016 - May 2017

  • Inventory management, shipping and receiving logistics • Key player in the set up of an European Amazon store, resulted in sales increase the True North/Linus catalogue. • Inventory management, shipping and receiving logistics • Key player in the set up of an European Amazon store, resulted in sales increase the True North/Linus catalogue.



Institut Trebas Institute

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• INSTRUCTOR

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Set the agenda and taught courses on Sales and Distribution, Artist Management and Management Essentials • Related personal experience and knowledge of the music industry to educate, inspire and excite the music leaders of tomorrow • Set the agenda and taught courses on Sales and Distribution, Artist Management and Management Essentials • Related personal experience and knowledge of the music industry to educate, inspire and excite the music leaders of tomorrow

• MARKETING AND PUBLICITY

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Created successful marketing and promotional plans for major releases for: • Buffy Sainte Marie - "Power In The Blood" - winner of two Juno Awards along with the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. • Randy Bachman - "Heavy Blues" - Created a unique national radio promotion that had the winner play live with Randy. • Matt Andersen - "Weightless" - Did the marketing for his extensive sold out Canadian tour that earned him a CIMA Road Gold award. One of the many highlights was his sell out solo performance at Massey Hall. Album received a Juno Award nomination and won a Maple Blues Award. Show less



Gatwitch Records

• VICE-PRESIDENT

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Set up Gatwitch Records Inc. securing domestic and worldwide distribution along with directing all sales, marketing, publicity & promotion campaigns for The Gatwitch music catalogue. • Assisted with various management duties for the principal artist, Emmanuel Jal, a South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, former child soldier and political peace activist. • Established Emmanuels' "We Want Peace" campaign and established his "Gua Africa" charity. • Set up Gatwitch Records Inc. securing domestic and worldwide distribution along with directing all sales, marketing, publicity & promotion campaigns for The Gatwitch music catalogue. • Assisted with various management duties for the principal artist, Emmanuel Jal, a South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, former child soldier and political peace activist. • Established Emmanuels' "We Want Peace" campaign and established his "Gua Africa" charity.



Eagle Rock Entertainment

• United Kingdom
• Media Production

• DIRECTOR OF CANADIAN SALES & OPERATIONS

  • May 2003 - Apr 2012

  • Established the Canadian office for this London, England based company, directing all aspects of their Music DVD, CD and online business in Canada. • Promoted the Eagle Rock brand and presence in Canada achieving a 13% share of North American sales and consistently exceeded forecasted sales. • Initiated and developed a partnership with Cineplex Theatres to premier major releases at theatres across Canada. Screenings were supported by major radio promotions and led to #1 chart debuts and multi platinum sales status, artists included: Queen, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Doors. • Pivotal person for the Eagle Rock signing the band RUSH to an international DVD deal. Show less



EMI Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• MARKETING MANAGER

  • Apr 1990 - May 2003

  Planned and implemented marketing plans, budgets and promotions for EMI Music Canada's domestic and international roster. Planned and implemented marketing plans, budgets and promotions for EMI Music Canada's domestic and international roster.