Gary Edwards

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Cultural And Community Engagement Lead @ The Ocean Legacy Foundation
Regina, SK, CA
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Canada
About Gary Edwards

Experienced entertainment industry history of staging & tour production & festival management,Disc Jockey with an equal demonstrated history of event stage design & decoration.*special focus on large scale arbour/stage/site high tension designs.Skilled in stage prod.& man. in audio,lighting,proj./bit mapping.Facilitation,and presentation/MC with (N)TRC,Health Canada/INAC and other indigenous NFP/nonprofit org.s,Strong arts and design professional with 20+ yr.s,of 2nd/Sous,Chef de partie,Garde mange/patisserie/desert,Catering,Commis international kitchen experience.20+ yr.s as international bartender/lounge barman.A Full 24 credits focused in English Language and Literature with recommendation letters from SIAST,& from festival org.s.

Gary Edwards's Current Company Details
The Ocean Legacy Foundation

The Ocean Legacy Foundation

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Cultural And Community Engagement Lead
Regina, SK, CA
Gary Edwards Work Experience Details
  • The Ocean Legacy Foundation
    Cultural And Community Engagement Lead
    The Ocean Legacy Foundation
    Regina, Sk, Ca
  • The Ocean Legacy Foundation
    Cultural And Community Engagement Lead
    The Ocean Legacy Foundation Mar 2022 - Present
    Thompson-Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
    Engaging Indigenous Communities recently affected by natural disaster,within communication,reciprocal strategizing and implementation of measures designed to move forward to recovery and resilience. Creating onground services to assist in community stability and improvements by addressing challenges thru collectivity,respect,dignity,kinship, and enoughness.
  • The Ocean Legacy Foundation
    Advanced Field Technician-Technical Team
    The Ocean Legacy Foundation Mar 2022 - Present
    Thompson-Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
    Our teams are focusing on collecting “small linear anthropogenic debris” along 55,000 square feet of The Nicola River banks,specifically prioritizing damages on First Nations land,caused by Nov. '21 flooding conditions. Our priority is to safely colllect debris by advanced ground tech teams,to prep for helicopter transport drops at desgnated river LZ/removal sites.Overseeing and organizing smaller ground crews for timely and synchronized collection and execution,loading supersacks for helicopter removal.Management of ground transportion,site logistics and multi-site prep. for crews between 150-250 members,distribution and collections of PPE,gear,tools,equipt.
  • Iatse 295
    Iatse Av//Lx/Sfx,Stage/Set Carp.,Design/Set Dec.,Fly/Ground Rigger,Truck Loader
    Iatse 295 Apr 1995 - Present
    Regina
    I have been in permiteeship with several IATSE Memberships',wordwide,since 1995:and with my current local,since 2011/12. I have been tasked with most,if not all,of the tour staging positions:audio/lighting/projection tech.,stage build/design,fly rigging and ground assembly.,set dec./design/carpentry,electrics,pyrotechnics and spec. effects,truck loading. For stadium,arena,soundstage,theatre,events centre/conference centre(hall conf. area(s),plaza),and a range of outdoor festival environment(s). I have specialized in festival arbour/stage/site decoration on large scaling designs,with lighting and projections to create immersive environments,throughout,the global electronic music festival circuit.
  • Aguas Mala
    Dj Sasquatch
    Aguas Mala Sep 1990 - Present
    Worldwide
    DJ SASQUATCH After 27 yr.s travelling 150+ countries on 5 continent within an array of underground electronic clubs/fest.s,s,under the mantra of:"Shake well,Serve chilled".In '93-'00 he learned music prod. during tours thru India,Thai,ISL,and EU with Spiral Tribe,Circus Warp,Invisible Circus,etc,& the dj-ing/stagedancing side of prog/psy trance,with Ibiza as his base. After many Ibiza fest.'s called "pARTy",that showed the power and diversity of the psychadelic sound in the worldwide trance tribe.'01 saw Gary involved from NZ,/AUS & Asia on various proj.s,like Cafe Del Mar,Sa Trincha and Khummharras,IBZ,which explored electronic music+latin,an invigorating adaptation to the local fest.'s.The 'Squatch found himself working with numerous artists including Front 242, Frontline Assembly,Uzumaki,Infected Mushroom & Shpongled on everything from recording sessions,house remixes & psy/prog trance projects,to fest's with Matt Coldrick,The Brand New Heavies,Sven Vath,Daft Punk & others.'05-'09 saw a return to his trance roots playing new material being recorded for various labels including Israel trance giants BNE,TIP World Records, Solstice,Twisted,Mandala,with summer festival appearances accross North America including Burning Man,Sasquatch,Bonnaroo,Coachella,Symbiosis,Sonic Bloom,W.M.C.,Entheos,Astral Harvest,Motion Notion,Shambhala,L.I.B,etc.'09-'16 saw Sasquatch do tours of Mexico,Costa Rica,Panama,Ecuador,var. EU nat.'s,etc These tours melded his already defined psy/prog trance sets to even dizzier heights,& also gave him the chance to re-visit his passion of playing out deep,squelchy techno & tech house,all alligned with chill-out and downbeat sets.He has played alongside Goa Gill,Ott,Infected Mushroom,Shpongled,Pixel,Joti Sidhu,Astrix,Astral Projection,Juno Reactor,Isis,Tycon,Logic Bomb,Tripswitch,GMS,Earthling,Perfect Stranger,D-Nox & Beckers,Adham Shaikh,etc *So to the present Dj Sasquatch 2021 see's it all true to form - the question is ....you seen him¿¿
  • Iatse Local 295
    Senior Stage Steward
    Iatse Local 295 Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Senior Steward duties and responsibilities:-Executing and enforcing the specified guidlines and bylaws within the Collective Bargaining Agreement:the main duty andresponsibility of the Senior Steward.-Overseeing the election of a Production Shop Steward on production and appointing or overseeing the election of a Pre-Production ShopSteward when necessary;-Overseeing and assisting Shop Stewards in their interactions with members andEmployers and acting as a liaison between the Employer representatives andLocal 295.-Working under the direction of the Executive Board and reporting to it,regularily and officlally at membership meetings.-Maintaining and enforcing safety guidlines and conduct bylaws agreed to,with empolyers thru Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) -Establishing and maintaining a professional and cooperative labour relations-friendly dialoguewith industry Employers.
  • All Nations Hope
    Cultural Support Provider,To The Trc Resolution Health Support Program @ All Nations Hope Network
    All Nations Hope Oct 2010 - Sep 2017
    Regina,Saskatchewan
    Cultural Support to Truth & Recconciliation Commissions' Residential School Survivor Resolution Testimonies via All Nations Hope
  • Sakewewak Arts Collective
    Board Of Directors
    Sakewewak Arts Collective Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Shambhala Music Festival
    Festival Site Logistics/Design,Stage Designer/Manager/Co-Ordinator,Decor. Artist
    Shambhala Music Festival May 2003 - Sep 2014
    Salmo River Ranch,B.C.
    I was involved with the original developement and introduction of the trance music stage @ Shambhala Music Festival:over the course of 12 years:introduced,presented and maintained under stage directors' Robert Borecky ('03-'05 ;The Inna Sancdom Stage,Jennifer Maksymyts ('06-'08:The Portal Stage ),Stacy Shaak ('09-'12:The Labyrinth Stage,Rafe Macdonald ('12-'14)My functional area(s),ranged from Volunteer co-ordinator/Crew liason,Site logistics' & layout/Site design and construction/Site logistics and maintenance,Stage co-ordination,Stage design and construction,Artistic Layout/design,Decor design & construction,Lighting design/stage lighting/projections screening & construction,Rigging & points',Stage management,Stage scheduling,Stage Resource management/distribution,Electric dist. planning/cabling design,,..thru to Crew food production and Crew kitchen maintenance,Camp logistics,Camp Liason/Co-ordinator,Securities & Security developement,,Safety/Emergency route manitenance,Parking and Parking logictics,etc.
  • Sakawewak Artist Collective
    Storytelling Advisory Liason
    Sakawewak Artist Collective Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
    Regina,Saskatchewan
    I was taken on,as an advisory position,for the Sakawewak Storytelling Programming:executed from late Oct.-Mar.2014,accross the province of Sask.,and the continent.I have many years and a great of exposure to traditonal/non-trad. storytelling,in travelling,to all corners of the continent:over the past 28 years,on an thru many mediums.
  • Siast Wascana Campus
    Leader @ Siast Aboriginal Centre
    Siast Wascana Campus Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
    Siast Wascana Campus
    As leader of the SIAST Abor. Cntr.,I was responsible for:providing cultural information/translations' for general enquiries/queries reguarding Abor. Cntr. seminars & classes,assisting & organizing student volunteers,(as required),providing a culturally sensitive support system to elders,organizing and preparing cultural awareness seminars/events/teach-ins',etc,maintaining daily cleaning/maintenance schedule,maintining records and submitting reciepts,organization overall.I was expected to maintain an ordering basis/budget/spreadsheet,to provide healthy food and beverages to students,in attendance via promotion of a healthy service environment,based on WHIMIS regualtions & protocols.I promoted a positive & healthy wellness basis to a stable learning environment,encoraged & informed students on career avenues & choices,and provided help & guidance to those in need.
  • Patreons' Bar
    Bartender/Dj
    Patreons' Bar Jan 2004 - Jun 2007
    Sayulita,Nayaritt,Mex
    Responsible for,bar,and table service,for 200 person beachbar. Weekend Disc jockeying,and sets,for monthly special events.
  • Sapphire Lagoon
    Bartender/Dj
    Sapphire Lagoon Feb 2004 - Jun 2005
    Tittikeveka,Rarotonga,Cook Islands
    Responsible for ordering,stocking & serving,2 waitstaff in a 150 person table,standingbar environment.Disc jockey on latenight evening and weekend shifts.
  • Heather Mntn. Lodge
    2Nd Chef
    Heather Mntn. Lodge Jan 2003 - Mar 2004
    Golden,Bc
    Responsible for ordering.prep.,and full service,for inhouse/room service,ala carte menu for 200 person diningroom,plus catering for fly-in/out sports tours.
  • Kursaal Kongress/Allegro Hotel & Conference Centre
    Catering Chef
    Kursaal Kongress/Allegro Hotel & Conference Centre Feb 2000 - Aug 2002
    Bern,Switzerland,Ch
    Responsible for ordering,prep.,and service to 7 orbital onsite restaurants and lounges,rotating shifts in,aformentioned,themed fine cuisine kitchens.
  • Hotel Lauberhorn
    2Nd Chef
    Hotel Lauberhorn Jan 1999 - Mar 2001
    Grindelwald,Jungfrau Mntn.,Switzerland,Ch
    Responsible for ordering,prep. and service,for 2,60 seat restaurants,and outside catering service.
  • Butlins' Pier Hotel Grp.
    Catering Chef
    Butlins' Pier Hotel Grp. Jan 1999 - Nov 1999
    Llandydno,Gwynedd,Wales,Uk
    Responsible for ordering,preparation and timed deliveries,to 4 orbital restaurants and lounges,onsite. Per-orders and room service,as well as outside catering.
  • Redcoat Cafe  @ Edinburgh Castle
    2Nd Chef
    Redcoat Cafe @ Edinburgh Castle Sep 1998 - Nov 1999
    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    2nd Chef responsible for baking, sauces,soups.Organizing special event catering,orbital mobile service from 500-5000+ pers.
  • Aquarius Bar
    2Nd Chef
    Aquarius Bar Sep 1998 - Oct 1999
    Edinburgh,Scotland,Uk
    Responsible for ordering,prep.,and 80 person full table service menu,as well as,outside late night catering menu.
  • Brava Restaurant
    2Nd Chef
    Brava Restaurant Jan 1996 - Sep 1999
    Wellington,Nz
    2nd chef duties:included ordering,portioning and preparing 4-star 160 seat,Italian fusion fine dining cuisine. Pattisserie/desert ordering,prep.,and service. Weekly/monthly specials on rotation.
  • Te Whare Miere Restaraunt @ The Beehive
    2Nd Chef
    Te Whare Miere Restaraunt @ The Beehive Nov 1995 - Nov 1997
    Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
    2nd Service Chef on freshmade breakfast & lunch ala carte service menu for 400 pers. restaurant.Responsible for ordering,prep.,and stocking my saucier table with all stocks/soups/sauces and desert cordials,syrups,reductions,etc.
  • Los Dalias Restaurant And Garden Charanguito
    Bartender
    Los Dalias Restaurant And Garden Charanguito May 1992 - Jul 1995
    Ibiza,Es
    Responsible for ordering,stocking alcohol orders,40 person table service and 2 onfloor waitstaff.
  • Executive House Hotel  Bartholemews Public House/Doubles' Restaurant
    Bartender/Chef
    Executive House Hotel Bartholemews Public House/Doubles' Restaurant Mar 1989 - Apr 1992
    Victoria,B.C.
    Responsible for seafood-based menu (prep,display and service)and beverage service for three,onfloor waitstaff & for a 30 person open bar service,in a 250 seat piano bar/terrace.Till,scheduling,order(s) and opening/closing admin.
  • Rebeccas' Restaurant
    Dessert Chef./Garde Mange Chef/Catering Chef
    Rebeccas' Restaurant Jan 1990 - Mar 1992
    Victoria,Bc
    Responsible for ordering,prep.,display and sales of fresh deli counter menu,with added support service to a 200 person full service restaurant. Desert and pattiserie menu and service with daily specials. Catering menu for special events.
  • Overtime Sports Bar & Restaurant
    2Nd Chef
    Overtime Sports Bar & Restaurant Dec 1989 - Jun 1990
    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    2nd Chef incharge of nightshift ordering;prep. & service for 300 pers. latenite/afterhours restaurant with full course menu/take-out & delivery.

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Gary Edwards Education Details

  • Siast Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science & Technologies,Wascana Campus
    Siast Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science & Technologies,Wascana Campus
    Tech 12.
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
    English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Campbell Collegiate
    Campbell Collegiate
    22 Credits

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Gary Edwards attended Siast Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science & Technologies,wascana Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Campbell Collegiate.

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