Executive Director

• Jul 2018 - Present

Art Starts creates vibrant Toronto neighbourhoods through community-building arts initiatives. They inspire long-term social change by using the arts to engage residents, collectively work to overcome challenges and create a shared sense of identity. Their collaborative approach to art-making celebrates communities, nurtures resilience, cultivates life skills and inspires personal growth. Established in 1992, Art Starts is recognized as one of Toronto’s leading community arts organizations. The Toronto Arts Foundation recognized Art Starts with its 2013 Arts for Youth Award. As Executive Director I provide leadership to a strong organization and team – collaborating with committed people who work in partnership with Toronto’s underserved neighbourhoods. Reporting to the Board of Director's, I contribute my experience in the charitable sector, strong artistic and organizational leadership background, a profound understanding of art-making in a community context and experience working in stressed and underserved neighbourhoods. This involves leading a team that delivers 40+ programs and projects annually and while demonstrating exceptional skills in managing staff, board, community and partner relationships. My objectives are to bring to life the goals of the organization in collaboration with our team and diverse stakeholders, strengthen and grow Art Starts’ profile as a leader in Toronto’s arts and culture sector, ensure the prudent and strategic use of Art Starts’ resources and represent Art Starts’ role, mandate and impact.

Digital Marketing Consultant

• Apr 2007 - Present

•Designed dynamic, effectual interactive forms for new Canada Media Fund to replace static forms used by predecessor organization (Canadian Television Fund) •Established and improved web presence for not-for-profit organizations, growing companies, and entrepreneurs •Leads project life cycle from concept to strategy, tactical planning, execution, and re-engineering by defining business goals, writing proposals and relevant documentation; estimates pricing and costs; manages technical and creative resources; participates in development of sites; assures quality of deliverables; provides ongoing re-engineering

Executive Director

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2018

Reports to the Board of Directors, providing professional leadership through the management of resources and affairs of Theatre Ontario in accordance with the mission, vision, values and policies of the organization. Responsibilities consist of the overall management of the administration and financial aspects of the organization including: revenue development, budgets, Board relations, human resources, financial reporting, communications, planning and contacts. Also supervises and provides leadership and direction to the staff, as well as, representing Theatre Ontario to governments, media, the community and the membership. An ex-officio member of all Theatre Ontario Committees and the Board of Directors.

Instructor for Shakespeare, Scene Study & Audition Technique

• 2007 - May 2014

The Shakespeare course is an introduction to the practical applications of the classical texts of William Shakespeare, using detailed script analysis, exercises to expand vocal range, and use of actions and objectives to achieve the experience of transforming Shakespeare’s language into powerful theatrical expressions. The Scene Study course develops the performers skills in actioning and integrating text analysis skills, relationship, character development and personal actor’s process in rehearsal and performance.

Business Analyst, Experimental Digital Media

• 2010 - 2010

• Evaluated over 250 development, production, and marketing applications for $16.2 million in funding from the CMF Experimental Digital Media Program; selected innovative and leading-edge Canadian, interactive digital media content, including games, websites, mobile applications, interactive web series, and software applications for funding as part of evaluation team • Analyzed project viability based on company financials and project budget; ensured project creative met all content requirements; evaluated and recommended projects based on innovation, production team, business plan, and marketing and distribution strategies

Interactive Account Director / Project Manager

• Nov 2006 - Mar 2007

(Capital C Communications, 2006 Marketing Agency of the Year) · Developed and executed strategic marketing and communication plans during a 4 month contract for Unilever's Sunsilk hair products account · Led the website design and development; Grew the online community with viral marketing (Internet sensation "Wig Out Bride"); Successfully relaunched the www.gethairapy.ca website and the WAL-MART/SUNSILK microsite; Carried out one-to-one email campaigns for new product launches and contest initiatives; Analyzed campaign tracking · Managed internal & external team of 12 from creative, design, development and vendors, across 4 companies

Writer and Director

• Jul 2003 - Jun 2006

alleswirdgut. Agency for Creative Direction · Created concepts and proposals for turning the business strategies into live multi-media events for leading European firms including: DISCOVERY CHANNEL in London; CANON in Paris; SKYTE CLUB in Dubai; BREITLING in Basel; C ANON/PHOTOKINA in Köln; and NEC, CEBIT, SAMSUNG, TRIMEDIA/'digital living' in Hannover · Wrote and directed live interactive multimedia events for NEC in Geneva and BREITLING in Basel · Developed creative for in-house presentations, brochures, videos and website

Artistic Director

• 2002 - 2006

Vice President, Web Development

• Feb 2001 - Jan 2002

· Managed Web accounts for top 100 Canadian firms; · Oversaw project procurement, management of staff, and day-to-day operations · Implemented efficient project tracking system and successfully led cross-functional team of over 15 · Managed Web accounts for top 100 Canadian firms; · Oversaw project procurement, management of staff, and day-to-day operations · Implemented efficient project tracking system and successfully led cross-functional team of over 15

Director, Global Marketing

• Jan 2000 - Feb 2001

Biometric security device combining facial recognition, lip movement & voice recognition · Planned and executed new product releases, sales initiatives, partnerships and product marketing campaigns; Established corporate identity and product branding · Led product development & marketing teams globally; Guided successful entry into North American market · Set direction, goals, strategy and budget for product marketing, promotion and brand recognition of BioID products worldwide; with budget of $8 Million

Vice President, Marketing Asia-Pacific

• Jul 1999 - Jan 2000

· Implemented and executed marketing plans for biometric software products in Asia-Pacific region · Shaped brand awareness; Proposed, developed, and implemented advertising strategy; Organized events, press conferences, and trade shows; Oversaw multi-lingual website · Conceived marketing and sales material; Devised internal and external training programs · Performed day-to-day management of the marketing team and its vendors · Implemented and executed marketing plans for biometric software products in Asia-Pacific region · Shaped brand awareness; Proposed, developed, and implemented advertising strategy; Organized events, press conferences, and trade shows; Oversaw multi-lingual website · Conceived marketing and sales material; Devised internal and external training programs · Performed day-to-day management of the marketing team and its vendors

Marketing Consultant

• Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

· Designed and created a profit-oriented marketing strategy training for Reemtsma Inc. executives · Designed and created a profit-oriented marketing strategy training for Reemtsma Inc. executives

Registrar / Senior Training Manager

• Jul 1998 - Dec 1998

· Enhanced and restructured Training Division with redevelopment of marketing and advertising; curriculum development; corporate, government and student facilitation; information reporting; budgeting and scheduling · Established Digital Media Studios in the top 5 ranking for New Media Training Institutions in Canada · Enhanced and restructured Training Division with redevelopment of marketing and advertising; curriculum development; corporate, government and student facilitation; information reporting; budgeting and scheduling · Established Digital Media Studios in the top 5 ranking for New Media Training Institutions in Canada

Multimedia Project Manager

• Jan 1997 - Jun 1998

· Managed multimedia projects from concept development, to design and specifications, to team and task assignments, audio and video production, to the quality control, testing and deliverables · Managed live and interactive product events for COMPAQ, MICROSOFT and SAP (Amsterdam and Hanover · Managed multimedia projects from concept development, to design and specifications, to team and task assignments, audio and video production, to the quality control, testing and deliverables · Managed live and interactive product events for COMPAQ, MICROSOFT and SAP (Amsterdam and Hanover

Technology Support Centre Coordinator

• Sep 1996 - Jan 1997

• Supervised operations of Technology Support Help Desk for over 300 users, including: laptop and desktop service requests; service tracking; purchase ordering; equipment requisition and allocation; and staff training • Supervised operations of Technology Support Help Desk for over 300 users, including: laptop and desktop service requests; service tracking; purchase ordering; equipment requisition and allocation; and staff training

Voice & Speech Instructor

• 1988 - 1990

Taught, tested, graded and counseled students at the undergraduate level. Developed and implemented innovative training methods. Taught, tested, graded and counseled students at the undergraduate level. Developed and implemented innovative training methods.