Experience

Town of Banff

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visitor Events Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Working with the Marketing and Communications Team, my portfolio including Permitting Large Scale events which occur within the Town of Banff Boundaries such as the Banff Marathon, The Banff Farmers Market as well as programing large scale civic celebrations such as Canada Day and New Years Eve events. Additional duties included permitting commercial filming, holiday pageantry, and providing guidance for public events for the Town of Banff. During the Covid-19 Pandemic my duties changed to apply the structure of an event to the safe implantation of public safety protocols, such as the Banff Ave Pedestrian Closure, Vehicular signage and traffic plans and leading a team of Covid Safety Ambassadors.



Canadian Actors Equity Association

• Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  Having Joined Canadian Actors Equity Association in the Spring of 2007, I have stage Managed/Assistant Stage Managed over 75 productions in companies with a smaller scope, and venues which serve a global audience with productions running year round. Some companies I have worked with include The Shaw Festival, Theatre New Brunswick, Drayton Entertainment, Soulpepper Theatre Company and the Sudbury Theatre Centre. Having Joined Canadian Actors Equity Association in the Spring of 2007, I have stage Managed/Assistant Stage Managed over 75 productions in companies with a smaller scope, and venues which serve a global audience with productions running year round. Some companies I have worked with include The Shaw Festival, Theatre New Brunswick, Drayton Entertainment, Soulpepper Theatre Company and the Sudbury Theatre Centre.



Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Audience Services

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for maintaining and expanding the services provided by the Box Office and Front of House Teams, I also take responsibility for how patrons interact with campus from the point of view of Events and Public Outreach, both in the case and maintenance of our public facing venues, and in liaising with internal departments to who have synergistic responsibilities. Responsible for maintaining and expanding the services provided by the Box Office and Front of House Teams, I also take responsibility for how patrons interact with campus from the point of view of Events and Public Outreach, both in the case and maintenance of our public facing venues, and in liaising with internal departments to who have synergistic responsibilities.



Carte Blanche Films

• 1st Assistant Art Director, Amelie et Compagnie

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Beginning casual work in the Art Department I was eventfully asked to fill in for the Art Director during a staff turnaround. Producers were aware of previous commitments which prevented remaining on the show for the duration of the shoot. Beginning casual work in the Art Department I was eventfully asked to fill in for the Art Director during a staff turnaround. Producers were aware of previous commitments which prevented remaining on the show for the duration of the shoot.



Sudbury Theatre Centre

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Operators Manager

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  With the sudden departure of the General Manager, I was asked to manage and advise production and administrative staff, supervising the work needed to prepare STC for its 2015/16 season including: renovations, new educational offerings and rentals, learning and managing the ticketing software, liaising with a book keeper in regards to accounts payable and payroll, managing volunteers, setting and advising policies, contracting, hiring and training new staff, managing inventory of bar and janitorial stock, and being the go-to person dealing with the day to day concerns of an arts organization with a million dollar budget while reporting to the Artistic Executive Director until the new General manager could be hired and trained.



Canadian Actors Equity Association

• Apprentice Stage Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Nov 2006

  I began my apprenticeship with the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia in 2003 and 2004, finishing up with 2 season with the Shaw Festival for their 2005 and 2006 seasons. I began my apprenticeship with the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia in 2003 and 2004, finishing up with 2 season with the Shaw Festival for their 2005 and 2006 seasons.



Victoria Playhouse Petrolia

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jun 2003 - Dec 2004

  I joined the production team of the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia for their summer seasons in 2003, 2004 and 2004 Christmas Season. Duties included loading in and loading out shows, and being on running crew for all performances. Other duties included special projects, general maintenance and stage management support. I joined the production team of the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia for their summer seasons in 2003, 2004 and 2004 Christmas Season. Duties included loading in and loading out shows, and being on running crew for all performances. Other duties included special projects, general maintenance and stage management support.



University of Windsor

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Worker

  • Sep 2000 - Apr 2004

  Working under a program to hire students to support the University, I fulfilled a number of duties from supporting Theatre Departments on various productions, administrative duties, supervising students working on productions or on work labs, stage managing productions and supporting the 4th year Acting programs final one person show projects in 2003 and 2004. I was also asked to support student led productions when Production staff were unavailable. Working under a program to hire students to support the University, I fulfilled a number of duties from supporting Theatre Departments on various productions, administrative duties, supervising students working on productions or on work labs, stage managing productions and supporting the 4th year Acting programs final one person show projects in 2003 and 2004. I was also asked to support student led productions when Production staff were unavailable.



St. Lawrence Stage Company

• Production Assistant/Associate

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 2002

  I supported the technical crew for 5 summer seasons, providing assistance with scenic carpentry, lighting, scenic art, props, and rigging. I also supported live performances on running crew, follow spot, or flies.

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 1999 - May 2000

  Supporting the administrative director, i was responsible for organizing the volunteer pool for fundraisers, completing deposits, answering phones, clerical work, filing, and faxing as required.



Brockville Arts Centre

• Canada
• Restaurants

• Assistant to the House Technician

  • Sep 1999 - May 2000

  Reporting to the House Technician, responsibilities included being on call for load in and load out of touring productions, general maintenance and custodial services. Reporting to the House Technician, responsibilities included being on call for load in and load out of touring productions, general maintenance and custodial services.