WORK EXPERIENCE

Broadcast Producer     March 2014 - Present
INNOCEAN Worldwide Canada, Toronto ON

  • Sole producer for Kia Canada and Cycling Canada
  • Produce broadcast and online videos for Kia Canada and Cycling Canada from inception to air, including original content and adapts for foreign markets
  • Familiar with a variety of budgets, from PSAs to large-scale productions.
  • Adept at both traditional production timelines and compacted timelines to accommodate speed-to-market requirements of clients
  • Overseeing internal edit suite to ensure the timely production of broadcast and online videos, as well as modernizing facilities and generating new sources of revenue

Freelance Broadcast & Digital Production Professional     March 2011 - Present
Various Commercial Production Companies

  • Positions including Production Coordinator, Content Producer, Production Manager, Assistant Producer, Assistant Technical Producer, Production Assistant and Set Photographer
  • Clients include The Corner Store Films, Sugino Studio, Fast Food, Smokebomb Entertainment, Jay Stoyan Productions, Wake Up Fast Productions and Film Army

Production Coordinator     April 2012 - April 2013
Secret Location, Toronto ON

  • Functioning as Office Manager and Assistant to company’s six Producers, the Executive Producer, Creative Director, Technical Director, Director New Business and VP of Finance and Business Affairs
  • Responsible for scouting, researching and submitting to awards shows
  • Responsible for scouting, researching, recommending and coordinating corporate events for attendance by Secret Location staff
  • Oversee office internet, fax and phone networks, as well as procuring all software and hardware for productions

Assistant Technical Producer     February 2012 - June 2012
Jay Stoyan Productions, Toronto ON

  • Assist Technical Producer on set during shoots
  • Operate, setup, modify and tear down cameras during shoots
  • Time segments to ensure they meet required length for delivery
  • Coordinate distribution of production materials during post-production
  • Coordinate post-production to ensure delivery timeline and quality is met

Broadcast & Production Intern     June 2011 - August 2011
DDB Canada, Toronto ON

  • Produce and coordinate broadcast commercials, PSAs and internal presentations
  • Source, bid and select directors, editors and sound engineers for projects
  • Coordinate editing and recording sessions while offering development feedback
  • Act as liaison between multiple groups during production
  • Clients include: Subaru, Clorox, Johnson & Johnson, Manulife and Eli Lilly

Office & Production Intern     February 2011 - May 2011
The Corner Store Films, Toronto ON

  • Manage phones and facilitate daily operations of the office
  • Update/maintain company Adbeast reels and create project rooms for distribution
  • Conduct photo, video and audio research as well as photo and video editing
  • Organize and facilitate pre-production meetings
  • Assist producers by creating/cancelling/booking production/location/crew holds
  • Acting production photographer and production assistant on local sets

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Program     Graduated 2010
The University of Western Ontario, London ON
Honors Specialization in Studio Arts

Ontario Secondary School Diploma     Graduated 2005
Central Peel Secondary School, Brampton ON
Graduated with Honors