Experience

HXOUSE

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tenant

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Smith Collaborative

• Canada
• Media Production

• Show Director | Producer | Stage Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  • Partners with agencies, institutions and companies to lead or support live shows and interactive experiences from pre-production to on-site execution • Produces and directs design, video, audio, staging, presentations, interactive, digital and print for integrated events and as stand-alone elements • Currently R&Ding how live motion capture data can be used to trigger cues in media servers, lighting and audio • On-going interest in storytelling & art with interactive tools like Notch, TouchDesigner and BlackTrax Show less



Travelers

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event, Sponsorship and Merchandise Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Planned and executed over 50 of the largest events & sponsorships for the company, receiving high praise from senior leaders and the CEO for the heightened experience, audio/visual production and flawless execution • Led national televised professional curling and amateur sponsorship activations, evaluation and dissolution • Inventoried events, sponsorships and merchandise from across the Canadian organization enabling evidence-based decision making to determine participation in future conferences, trade shows and recognition events. • Built-out bilingual employee online merchandise store (website and item catalogue, Finance approval process) Show less



Debut Group

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

  Brave Ideas™ and next level execution. I produced out of the box of storytelling with a team of amazing talents, for clients with bold visions. • Directed and produced multi-screen, multi-aspect show experiences for Manulife, OAPI (USA), Lundbeck (USA), AstraZeneca, Kia, Roche, Bristol-Myers Squibb (USA) and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (USA) • Responsibilities include taking the brief, creative concept and pitch, supporting writers in story/script development, budgeting and project planning, casting talent, resourcing and directing graphic designers, animators, editors, lighting and sound designers. As well as liaising with technical directors for Pandora, Encore and Unity requirements and leading on-site execution. • Enhanced understanding of content architecture to engage audiences using neuroscience • Experimented with combinations of new and traditional theatrical techniques to achieve high production value within limitations of client budgets • Earned clients’ loyalty and trust allowing me to evolve their appetite for immersive non-traditional experiences • Converted an annual meeting to strategic quarterly summits, each with a distinct look, focus and communications Show less



Loft/HUMANCONTACT

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2014

  As the conduit between the creative team and account managers, my role is to produce strategic, engaging campaigns utilizing events, print, radio, video, and interactive to motivate our clients' audience. As the conduit between the creative team and account managers, my role is to produce strategic, engaging campaigns utilizing events, print, radio, video, and interactive to motivate our clients' audience.



MS Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coordinator, Fundraising Events

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Coordinated a variety of fundraising campaigns and events such as the MS Walk, Rona Bike Tour, WAMS & LOM Galas, Carnations Campaign, and Fall Conference • Designed and implemented a successful new site recruitment strategy, resulting in surpassed revenue and participant goals • Brokered over $50,000 in sponsorships with media and businesses • Secured an advertising firm to provide pro-bono creative & marketing services valued at $25,000 for National MS Walk rebrand • Managed 10-day multi-city promotional campaign involving four separate teams • Successfully redeveloped MS Walk kick-off event, doubling attendance from previous years • Led new campaign in celebration of $25,000 sponsorship from Mandarin Restaurants • Analyzed regional cost effectiveness and projected impact for the 2009 MS Walk event. Recommendations presented to Executive Team Show less



Business Events Solutions by Maritz

• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trip Director

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Handled all matters relating to storage solutions and distribution of materials for the GlaxoSmithKline’s 2009 National Sales Meeting in New York City • Successfully fulfilled contract mandate, managing over 200 boxes of sensitive materials • Developed and implemented a paper system that tracked and optimized material drops • On-site coordinator for Ontario Division dine-around (75 attendees) responsible for site to site transfer, client satisfaction and accounts payable Handled all matters relating to storage solutions and distribution of materials for the GlaxoSmithKline’s 2009 National Sales Meeting in New York City • Successfully fulfilled contract mandate, managing over 200 boxes of sensitive materials • Developed and implemented a paper system that tracked and optimized material drops • On-site coordinator for Ontario Division dine-around (75 attendees) responsible for site to site transfer, client satisfaction and accounts payable



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audio Visual Technician

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Met A/V needs for both on and off site events ranging from meetings to productions such as the 2007 Leadership Exchange and the 07,08 National Sales Meetings • Utilized leading edge software and hardware for the creation of original media content • Met A/V needs for both on and off site events ranging from meetings to productions such as the 2007 Leadership Exchange and the 07,08 National Sales Meetings • Utilized leading edge software and hardware for the creation of original media content