Director Of Operations

• Jun 2019 - Present

Manager, Technical Events

• Feb 2018 - May 2019

Events Manager

• May 2010 - Present

I have been a freelance Events Manager for various production companies working on theatrical productions and corporate events across Canada including touring in the following positions:- Production Manager- Project Manager- Technical Director- Site Manager- Assistant Production Manager

Crew Supervisor/Stagehand

• Oct 2005 - Jan 2018

I have been a freelance Crew Supervisor and Stagehand for various production companies working on theatrical productions and corporate events across Canada including touring and cruise ships.Some notable events I have worked on in this capacity are:- 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, including Parapan Am opening ceremonies- 100th Grey Cup Festival- Riot Fest Musical Festival- Much Music Video Awards- Yorkdale Mall Holiday Decor - Fashion Week- Toronto Auto Show

Labour & Logistics Manager

• Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

Primary duties included:- scheduling, coordinating, and tracking the labour requirements for events- scheduling, coordinating, and tracking the logistic requirements for events, rentals, and internal processes- managed and tracked all labour invoicing and prepared reports for accounting- assisted with managing and tracking all truck maintenance, services, and inspections- provided labour with onsite responsibilities and project scope- assisted with scheduling and managing travel arrangements for contractors- managed personal information and qualifications of all contractors- created and updated job postings and participated in interviewing processes- assisted the Operations Manager with daily operational duties including testing inventory, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing for shows- provided hands on work as a technician and driver as required

Production Manager

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

One of the company's production managers working in collaboration on various projects and for regular clients of the company throughout Toronto and the GTA.Primary duties included:- attend site inspections and meet with site reps at various locations in the city- generate AutoCAD plans as needed - meet with company Production Managers to discuss event planning, equipment lists and rentals- assist with the communication between our clients and our services including their technical representatives- creating, updating, and providing health and safety documentation and awareness- assist with the scheduling of labour for events- supervise installations, load-ins, and load-outs- assist with quotes, budgets, creating invoices and managing rentals and inventory- assist with purchasing and rental options - creating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers- maintain and assist with the development of all internal processes- provide hands on work as a technician and driver as required

Assistant Production Manager

• May 2013 - Feb 2015

Provided contract production management responsibilities on various projects and for regular clients for the company throughout Toronto and the GTA.Primary duties included:- attended site inspections and meet with site reps at various locations in the city- generated AutoCAD plans as needed - met with company Production Managers to discuss event planning, equipment lists and rentals- assisted with the communication between our clients and our services including their technical representatives- updated and provided health and safety documentation and awareness- assisted with the scheduling of labour for events- supervised installations, load-ins, and load-outs- assisted with quotes, budgets, creating invoices and managing rentals and inventory- assisted with purchasing and rental options - created and maintained relationships with external suppliers- maintained and assisted with the development of all internal processes- provided hands on work as a technician and driver as required

Interim Production Manager

• Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

Production Manager

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Facilitated the production management responsibilities for the fall season and assisted moving the company into their new performance venue The Winter Garden Theatre for the following productions:- Macbeth, directed by Charles Roy- Romeo and Juliet, directed by Charles Roy- Hamlet, directed by Charles Roy- Twelfth Night, directed by Will O'HarePrimary duties included:- generated master AutoCAD plans for season- liaison between designers and suppliers for equipment purchases and rentals- assisted with the communication between the venue and the company- scheduling of IATSE labour for the productions- scheduling of non-union labour for the productions- created, updated and provided health and safety documentation and awareness- supervised load-in, tech weeks, load-out- created quotes, budgets, invoices and managed rentals and inventory- assisted with purchasing and rental options for company- created and maintained relationships with external suppliers- maintained and assisted with the development of all internal processes- provided hands on work as a technician and driver as required

Production Manager

• Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

Facilitated the production management responsibilities for the 2014 season and assisted moving the company into their new performance venue St. James Anglican Church Auditorium for the following productions:- Come Blow Your Horn, directed by Laurel Smith- Dial M for Murder, directed by Laurel Smith- Perth Through The Ages (Youth Theatre Training Program)Primary duties included:- generated AutoCAD plans for season- liaison between designers and suppliers for equipment purchases and rentals- assisted with the communication between the venue and the company- assisted with the creation of a new temporary entertainment venue- assisted with the scheduling of non-union labour for the productions- trained and supervised volunteers for the productions- created, updated, and provided health and safety documentation and awareness- supervised technical installations and modifications in venue- created quotes, budgets, invoices and managed rentals and inventory- assisted with purchasing and rental options for company- created and maintained relationships with external suppliers- maintained and assisted with the development of all internal processes- provided hands on work as a technician and driver as required

Technical Production Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

Disney Theatrical Productions is the flagship stageplay and musical production company of the Disney Theatrical Group, a self-contained division of The Walt Disney Company. They have gained their reputation for their successful productions of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Newsies.2013 - "Aladdin" at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, directed by Casey Nicholaw Disney Theatrical Productions is the flagship stageplay and musical production company of the Disney Theatrical Group, a self-contained division of The Walt Disney Company. They have gained their reputation for their successful productions of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Newsies.2013 - "Aladdin" at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, directed by Casey Nicholaw