RESUME

1. Considerable experience in multiple disciplines within the field of event production especially with event logistics, safety & security, signage design and implementation, and the organization of food vendors participating in outdoor events.

2. Highly developed oral and written communication, and excellent presentation skills.

3. Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop),

4. Considerable analytical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

5. Project coordination and supervisory experience, including planning, organizing, problem-solving, decision making, coordinating, delegating and performance management, as well as considerable experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders including other special events sections, staff, community groups, agencies and businesses in relation to the production portfolio.

6. Experience in budget monitoring and co-ordination.

7. Flexibility, ability to thrive in a high-stress, creative environment with frequent and competing deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations due to the public profile of special events and its relationships with the political wing.

8. Ability to take initiative and work independently, taking ownership of a project as well as being a strong team player in fulfilling the section's and the division's goals.

9. Considerable familiarity with relevant legislation in the areas of the following acts: Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), as well as various applicable collective agreements as related to event production.

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EVENT PRODUCER, MANAGER & COORDINATOR

1972 to present. For various community groups, companies, restaurants and fundraisers.

• Organized fundraiser(s) with Owners/Managers.

• Coordinated with suppliers, sponsors and vendors.

• Manager and liaison to catering, custodial, technical and ticket companies.

• Coordinated donations and gifts from various community groups and companies.

• Set-up of event tent, design, vendor tables, stage, technical equipment, bar, barbecue, event table, giveaways, prizes, raffles and gifts.

• Coordinated volunteers, service clubs and event (restaurant) staff.

• Negotiated contracts with 25-30 bands (150-400 musicians) and service personnel.

• Coordinator/Liaison to Radio Stations and Media Groups throughout Southern Ontario

• Input of all information for event staff. (passes, schedules, payroll, etc.)

• Negotiated contracts, purchased supplies, provided and maintained office services.

• Prepared layout and templates for proposals and reports.

• Prepared monthly minutes of meetings, reports, financial spreadsheets (Excel) and reports.

• Prepared quarterly newsletter: articles, cartoons, designed layouts, liaison to contributors.

• Prepared, designed and formatted extensive presentations for various companies.

• Provided secretarial services, administrations and training to event personnel when required.

• Preparation and formatting of Corporate Reports and By-laws.

• Progress of report tracking, preparation and submissions.

• Preparation of all correspondence for Manager and sectional staff Preparation of questionnaires for sectional staff, including copying, labelling, distribution and logging response.

• Daily review of email complaints through proxy and distribution of all Hansen Database.

• Monthly Reports of parking questionnaires, film and operations of section.

• Updating of filming permits log and input of permit information into Hansen.

• Coordination of meetings and appointments, all required information is available and attendees are confirmed.

• Provide accurate information and customer service to outside and internal clients.

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Event & Business Coordination:

• Coordinator/Producer for PhDradio.com (2013 to Present)

• Coordinator/Producer for SROMagInc.com (2013 to Present)

• Coordinator for JimiBellMusic.com (2013 to Present)

 

​PRODUCER & EVENT COORDINATOR

• Niagara Falls Breast Cancer Fundraiser– September 2009

• Downtown Niagara Falls in conjunction with the Viper cars convention.

• Host: Beverly Thompson of CTV Canada AM

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EVENT PRODUCER & MUSIC COORDINATOR

• RBC Insurance – January 2008

• Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Workers/Client Appreciation Casino Night

 

EVENT PRODUCER & MUSIC COORDINATOR

• PARKDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE FUNDRAISER - www.parkdalehealth.ca

• 10 Bands participated in the fundraiser at the Horseshoe Tavern on Sunday January 15th, 2006.

 

SHOW PRODUCER & BACKSTAGE MANAGER

RIDE FOR SIGHT (www.rideforsight.com)

• RFS 2004 & 2005, Trenton, Ontario, Canada

• ASSISTANT EVENT PLANNER RFS

•  (Volunteer Manager of On-Site Volunteer Office 2004)

• SUPERVISING COORDINATOR RFS; Backstage, (June 2001 to 2004)             

• Managed and coordinated event with on-site office from start to finish.

• Liaison with musical groups and their management. 

• Provided service to groups and Straight Street Productions the technical backstage staff.

 

EVENT PLANNER & PROMOTER

 

• RIDE FOR SIGHT (RFS) 

• IT On Dundas Bar & Lounge; Mississauga, 2004 & 2005.

• Wolf's Howl Bar & Grill; Mississauga, June 2004 & RFS Coordinator 2005.

• Mohawk Inn, Campbellville, 2004.

        -  Raising money by having a fundraiser along with 15-20 musical groups.

        -  For RFS and Foundation for Fighting Blindness (www.ffb.ca).

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• COORDINATOR / CASH DESK VOLUNTEER (SEPTEMBER 1990 – 2005) Dave Dunmore Memorial Baseball Tournament (Etobicoke Centennial Park (Every September) for 350 Teams from all over the World. (Police, EMS, Firefights, Correction Facility Personnel) Money to 5 Children’s Medical Charities.

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• Ontario Special Olympics Fundraiser - Texas Longhorn Café - August 1, 2, & 3, 2003 EVENT PRODUCER AND MANAGER / COORDINATOR  Managed and coordinated event from start to finish. Raised over $8,000 for Special Olympics. Job description same as Event Manager and Coordinator Description above.

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• Toronto Star Bluesfest - July 23 to 27, 2003. SATELLITE STAGE COORDINATOR / VOLUNTEER FOR BACKSTAGE HOSPITALITY. Managed two satellite stages at festival. (Roots Stage and Not For Opera)

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• CMFL (181 Music Marathon) Canadian Red Cross, Ontario - 911 Red Cross Fund EVENT PRODUCER, PLANNER, MANAGER & COFOUNDER (October 21 to 27, 2001) Mississauga, Ontario.  Obtained Three (3) World Records from Guinness Book of Records in London, England.

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• Aielli Ristorante - Wine Tasting Festival (MWF)  EVENT COORDINATOR AND SUPERVISOR (Coordinator 1995 – 2002 Mississauga, Ontario)

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• Mississauga Riverfest & Harbourfest:  Event Assistant Manager and Coordinator - 10 Years (became Mississauga Waterfront Festival).

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• CTV Children's Miracle Network Telethon (Hospital For Sick Children) COORDINATOR / VOLUNTEER: 5 Years with Civitan’s.

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• Mississauga Centennial Civitan Club. SECRETARY AND EVENTS COORDINATOR: 4 Years.

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• Mayor Hazel McCallion Golf Tourney - September 1987.  COORDINATOR/MANAGER for Golf Tourney at Derrydale Golf Course - Raised over $35,000 for Boy Scouts of Canada

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• Mississauga News: Over the Top Children's Telethon - COORDINATOR / VOLUNTEER: 26 years

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• Grays Lakehouse Sports Auction (w/Rogers Cable/Miss News) - EVENT PRODUCER, PLANNER AND COORDINATOR: 15 Years (Mississauga, Ontario).

 

Companies: Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• DiveTechServicesInc.com (Thorold, ON, Canada): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• EvergloEntertainment.com (Sutton, ON, Canada): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• DanielJLefevre.com (Calgary, Alberta, Canada): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• DnEfactor.com (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• SROmaginc.com (Jacksonville, FL, USA) Coowner, Editor At Large, Designer, Admin & Social Media Coordinator.

• PhDradio.com (Jacksonville Beach, FLA, USA): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• KickAssCables.com (Indiana,USA): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• JimiBellMusic.com (New Haven, CT, USA): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• RedEcoMusic.com (Arkansas, USA): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

• Green Turtle Lawn Care (Jacksonville, FLA, USA): Creation, design, administration, coordinator of all Social Media and Websites.

 

Independent Collective Management:

• Worldwide A&R, Development, Management company for Indie Bands.

Worked with the following:

• TDL is Co-Producer with John R. Nazario (Very Juicy Entertainment) on various Indie Music Projects.

• TDL is Co-Producer with Daryn Barry of the Orange Lounge (www.theorangelounge.com) for the band littleSUNDAY in Pre-Production of their new EP. Jan.06 - Present. (www.littlesunday.com)

• TDL is Co-Producer with Daryn Barry for the EP - Vocal tracks of "Counterclock" Band (Montreal). www.counterclock.ca - March 2006.

• TDL is Producer with Daryn Barry (Producer/Engineer/Owner) of the Orange Lounge for the STEREODEAD Band new EP. Nov. 2005.

• TDL is a Music Consultant past and present to over 50 bands in the Music Industry. 

• Working with musicians and with Gail O'Donnell, Music Supervisor at the CMRRA  in Film/Television/Commericals www.cmrra.ca to make sure they are all registered.

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