A Vancouver based event management and marketing company that strives to provide enthusiastic audiences with high caliber entertainment and experiences. Established in 1998, Twisted has since hosted, promoted, and produced 2,000+ events in Vancouver for audiences of up to 6,000 people. For nearly two decades, Twisted has showcased some of the world's best international artists, DJs, and performers across diverse music genres As President, Director of Sales & Business Development:● Passion for creating unique experiences for event-goers and clients. Longevity in a competitive marketplace, changing demographics, and ongoing changes in government policy/laws● Manage B2B relationships by building strong foundations of trust and creating mutual benefits with suppliers, venues, agencies, sponsors, and corporate clients.● Oversee all B2C relationships by continuing to garner and analyze our customer base’s responses to our events, often in real time, and to research through social media interaction and word of mouth what types of events are artists they want to see.● Oversee marketing, talent bookings, P&L (budgeting and financing), artistic direction, show production (design and branding), sponsorship management, and logistics (security, fire safety, transportation)● Heavy emphasis on time and executing on schedule and within budget● Produced a wide-ranging events: concerts (1500+), music festivals (100+), art shows, fashion shows, corporate events, conferences, and weddings● Direct Reports include 5 full time staff, 5 part time contractors and up to 250 contract production staff● Regularly met with the City of Vancouver and other municipal bodies to consult and inform policy development around nightlife and events in the city.● Event consulting and curation for UBC, SFU and Capilano University. This included event logistics, artists bookings, security deployment, show branding and concept/theme creation

Rise unifies HR + Benefits + Payroll into a simplified, personalized, all-in-one People Platform.The Rise team is dedicated to simplifying the way Canadian businesses manage their HR, group benefits, and payroll processes. We are revolutionizing the Canadian group benefits space and shaking up traditional payroll by allowing businesses to centralize under one platform.The Rise solution can help your organization:- Spend less time on HR, benefits and payroll-related administration so you can focus on growing the best possible team and creating an amazing employee experience- Understand your business, inform better practices, and forecast more effectively with comprehensive and powerful HR reporting- Have revenue-focused conversations with leadership about the results your HR team is driving

Glow Gardens produces family friendly events across Canada and the US, showcasing a massive indoor Christmas light display, along with various holiday activities, live entertainment, a vendor market, and local food trucks.As West Coast Event Operator / Partner:● Producing large scale family-oriented Christmas Festivals in Seattle and Vancouver● Venue scouting, contract negotiations, trade negotiations, budget accountable● Oversee the build of lighting and display infrastructure, with heavy emphasis on time and executing on schedule and within budget● Tendering, management and logistics coordination of: AV, security, food & beverage, marketplace/vendors, live music performers, and actors● 8 Direct Reports per city, including: HR Manager, Event Manager, Assistant Event Manager, Security Supervisors, Parking Supervisor, Vendor Coordinator, and food & beverage managers● Oversee HR/recruitment and management of recruiting agencies, to hire and retain 300 staff in 2 cities.

One of Vancouver's largest multi-level nightclubs at 28,000 square feet. Known for hosting an array of events, including music, art, fashion, and culture.As Venue & Sales Manager:● Personally Managed B2B relationships to ensure repeat business and as well as continually bringing in new events, working with corporate clients, concert promoters, event producers, and sponsors for activations.● Increased number of events by 50 events/year, totaling nearly 200/year● Oversaw a renovation with a budget of more than $250k● 4 direct reports - Security Manager, Bar Manager, AV Technical Manager, and Marketing Manager, as well as a staff of 35.

A high-end lifestyle magazine with content pertaining to fashion, music, art, and culture. Still operational today.As Publisher & Co-Founder, Head of Business Development:● Ran a high-end full color print magazine consisting of 10 issues per year● Accountability for P&L for the magazine, with revenues primarily based on advertising● Managed print production of the magazine at 20k issues/month with a 30-50k readership reach● Developed concept, business structure, and set-up a 2,000 sq. ft. office in Gastown● Hired a team of 6 full time staff at HQ (Editor, Assistant Editor, Graphic Designer, Head of Marketing and Sales, IT/Tech), with another 30 writers, photographers and content creators reporting to the editorial team