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ACTRA is the national union of professional performers working in recorded media in Canada. Reporting to ACTRA National's Executive Director, I lead the development and implementation of proactive initiatives to support ACTRA’s strategic goals and ensure the long-term sustainability of DEIB efforts on behalf of 30,000 ACTRA members across the country.

Providing temporary coverage as Director of Public Affairs and Communications, in addition to my regular role, I oversee a team of three and manage the National communications and public affairs for the union.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

+ Reporting to ACTRA Toronto’s Executive Director, I work to further develop and implement the branch’s anti-Black racism workplan, and key components of the branch’s Operating Plan. + Supports the objectives of the branch’s active Diversity & Inclusion Committee, which include but are not limited to: establishing or furthering relationships with Guilds, Producers, Agencies, Advertisers, Agents, Casting Directors, Educators, Post Secondary Institutions, Filmmakers and other Unions to advance matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the industry; forming partnerships with community organizations and film festivals to grow mentoring opportunities andpromote DEI; and, organizing networking events to connect the branch’s diverse membership to Writers, Directors, Producers, and Showrunners.

Toronto, Canada Area

Token is my sole-proprietorship, specializing in Film Producing, Distribution, Marketing, and Graphic Design, with a vested interest in niche content for diverse audiences. Website: www.tokencreative.ca - Select projects:"The Anniversary" - short film, 2021 (dir. Shaun Boyd)+ "The Anniversary" follows a Jamaican widow named Prospero, as he navigates his grief on the anniversary of his wife's death against the backdrop of Black Lives Matter protests and the gentrifican of Little Jamaica.+ Developed through the Sundance Collab "Craft Your Short Film" program"Brown Girl Begins" - feature film, 2018 (dir. Sharon Lewis)+ In an abandoned futuristic ghetto haunted by Caribbean spirits and the posse, Young Ti-Jeanne’s spirit demands she obey or someone will die.+ Nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards+ International distribution in multiple countries“Grey Matter” - webseries in development, 2018 (dir. Kevin Saychareun)+ “Grey Matter” explores the limits of the human brain & the consequences of being human. Graphic Designer: Chef Works - print/web, 2017 - 2019+ Designs various catalogues, tradeshow banners, advertisements, and graphics on a freelance basis.Line Producer: “The Becoming” - short film, 2017 (dir Kevin Saychareun)+ Hired and managed crew, liaised with ACTRA cast and agents, booked equipment, and oversaw production.+ Chosen as one of 22 Canadian short films taken to the Cannes Film Festival (2018) with Telefilm Canada's Not Short on Talent program. Producer “Tea Time” - SariWangi Indonesian Tea - corporate commercial, 2016 (dir. Haya Waseem)+ Booked locations, equipment, hired crew, oversaw production and post-production, liaised with client and ensured commercial came in under budget and fit the clients needs.

Toronto, Canada

Livewire is an agency that specializes in Strategic Internal Communications (also known as "B2E" or "Business to Employee"). As the Integrated Producer for our largest financial client, BMO Bank of Montreal, I tackle a combination of video, print, digital, and strategy projects calmly, with a balance of expert planning and creative thinking. I keep projects running on time, on budget, and on brand. I thrive under pressure, while leading and inspiring my team to create the best work possible. I also serve as a DEI lead and advisor on various client and internal projects, on an as-needed basis.+ Work in partnership with Client Partner, Creative Team and Strategist to gain a deep understanding of assigned client(s), their business, challenges and opportunities to ensure messaging is on strategy. + Contribute creatively to project brief, kickoff meetings, and brainstorms.+ Motivate the Account Team to drive deliverables through the workflow process, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to client expectations.+ Accountable for creating budgets, tracking costs and invoicing throughout the entirety of project through to final reconciliation.+ Establish timelines and work back schedules. Manage all internal and external resources and clearly communicate project expectations and allotted time or cost to project deliverables.+ Oversee projects from conception to delivery, ensuring that the tactic is on brand and will exceed client expectations.+ Assist with the management of client communications throughout the lifecycle of each project

+ Responsible for weekly payroll, invoice processing, budget tracking, crew management and more.+ Tracked monthly Contra for all Bell Media Studios shows & reports monthly to Finance and the Director of Production.

+ Co-founded an employee resource group with a mission to help further the Diversity & Inclusion agenda at Bell Media. + Led monthly meetings for a Steering Committee of 10 and oversaw communications, growth, and management of the National group of 75+ members (which has since doubled), representative of a company with 5000+ employees.

+ Sub-Committee lead for Bell Media's first “Digital Innovation Lab” (December 2018)+ Sub-Committee lead, currently researching the potential of further monetizing our existing CTV News library.

+ Managed all in-house productions created with Brand Partnerships. Oversaw logistical matters for video shoots, including booking travel, locations, cast and crew - and ensured videos were delivered on time and within budget. Worked with large brands such as WOODS / Canadian Tire, Alcon, Ancestry and more.

+ Managed the weekly shooting schedule, payroll, invoices in APSS, budget, youth outreach, clearance coordinating, monthly cue sheets, and any other relevant duties as needed for Bell Media’s inaugural “Social Media First” show.+ Operated video and graphics during the live Twitter broadcast of the production.+ One of the first shows in the country to use the new innovative hardware "Sling Studio" to broadcast the show live to Twitter

+ Provided administrative assistance to the VP and Head of Bell Media Studios, Nanci MacLean & Head of Artist & Music Industry Relations, Tyson Parker.+ Maintained daily schedule and travel arrangements. Reviewed all expenses, coded invoices within Ariba. Processed HR transactions for all 250+ employees reporting to Nanci MacLean.+ Supported other specific projects that I took interest in, including sitting on the pre-selection committee for BravoFACT, talent wrangling, production coordinating and more.

A Feature Film Written and Directed by Sharon Lewis, inspired by "Brown Girl in the Ring" by Nalo Hopkinson. Formerly titled "Brown Girl in the Ring: The Prequel". Nominated for Canadian Screen Award - Best Adapted Screenplay (2019)Nominated for Canadian Screen Award - Achievement in Makeup (2019)Official Selection - Durban International Film Festival (South Africa, July 2018)Official Selection - Timehri Film Festival (Guyana, May/June 2018)Official Selection - Houston Black Film Festival (Houston, March 2018)Official Selection - Pan African Film Festival (LA, February 2018)Award of Merit - Special Mention - Indie Fest Awards (January 2018)Official Selection - Montreal Black International Film Festival (Montreal, October 2017)Official Selection - Urbanworld Film Festival (New York, September 2017)Honorable Mention in the 2015 TIFF PITCH THIS Competition (September 2015)Finalist in the 2015 TIFF PITCH THIS Competition (September 2015)Selected as Indiewire Project of the Day (August 5th, 2015)Theatrical screenings: Toronto (Cineplex), Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Charlottetown.Distribution: The Movie Network, Spafax (Canada), Gravitas Ventures (USA)"In an abandoned futuristic ghetto haunted by Caribbean spirits and the posse, Young Ti-Jeanne’s spirit demands she obey or someone will die."+ Assisted in financing efforts, exceeding the crowd-funding goal of $40k with a comprehensive social media & outreach strategy. Assisted with the booking of ACTRA cast, crew, facilitated equipment deals, served as the on-set Supervising Producer. Oversaw post-production, secured finishing funds from Telefilm Canada+ Oversaw the national film release, with the film playing in several cities including Trinidad, Guyana, South Africa, New York & more.+ Oversaw the distribution strategy, with the film selling to TMN and Spafax in Canada, and Gravitas Ventures for distribution in the USA. Created and maintains website: www.browngirlbegins.com

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as the Digital Media Supervisor for CBC series "Kim's Convenience", season one (Service Produced by Strada Films). + Oversaw the development and production of a selection of digital short films, by filmmakers across the country + Obtaining the use of products, brands, logos, and more for use on the seriesAlso worked as the Clearance Coordinator on a part time basis, working to clear various brands, logos, and images for the legal and art department.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked in several capacities at sister companies Strada Films (Production Company) & Union Pictures (Film Distributor):Producer / Production Manager: “Canada”, “Valley”, “Settled Land” - Short Film Series, Strada Films+ Performed all production management duties for a series of films commissioned by the AGO for Canada’s 150th Anniversary by award winning director Mark Lewis.+ Hired crew, coordinated equipment bookings, organized city permits, insurance, etc. and ensured that the project stayed on budget for films taking place in Toronto, Ontario and Gander, Newfoundland.Associate Producer: Strada Films+ Provided ongoing support for various films on the company's development slate, including "Ava Lee", "Outlander", and "Kim's Convenience".Marketing and Distribution Manager: Union Pictures + Strategized and implemented marketing & distribution plans for various feature length films. Booked theatres, created marketing assets, wrote funding applications, reported to funding agencies and more.+ Organized production and marketing test screenings for various feature films, as well as 3rd party clients such as “Maudie” (2016). Recruited audience members appropriate to the target market, created and facilitated audience questionnaires, and interpreted/analyzed data to assist Producers in post-production & marketing decisions.

Producer - FOOTPRINTS (2014) - short - "Deep in the forest, Cahng, an injured hunter searches for his family who are being hunted by a supernatural force."*Official Selection (2016) - Korean International Expat Film Festival, Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, Snowtown Film Festival, Northern Frights Festival, , Hamilton Film Festival, Future of Film Showcase*Official Selection (2015) - LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, Berlin Short Film Festival, Toronto Youth Shorts, Houston Worldfest, El Dorado Film Festival*Winner - Northern Frights Festival 2016 - Favourite Short*Winner - Northern Frights Festival 2016 - Favourite Director, Kevin Saychareun*Winner - Audience Choice - Toronto Youth Shorts 2015*Winner - Top Five Industry Choice - Toronto Youth Shorts 2015*Winner - Silver Remi, Short Suspense/Thriller - Houston Worldfest 2015*Nomination - Festival Golden Reel Award for Excellence in Short Film - LA Asian Pacific Film Festival 2015Producer - SOON (2014) - short - A man struggles with his past, present and future, until a spark changes everything*Winner - Best Film - Digi60 Short Film Competition*Winner - Best Director, Kevin Saychareun - Digi60 Short Film CompetitionProducer - SWIM (2013) - short - "After his mother drowns, a young boy's guilt plunges him and his recent obsession with swimming into a world of obscurity and darkness."*Official Selection - Tally Shorts Film Festival 2015*Official Selection - Hampshire Film Festival 2015

Toronto, Canada Area

Selected Credits Include:+ I PUT A HIT ON YOU (2013) - feature - Starring Sara Canning & Aaron Ashmore. (Lithium Studios Productions/Dark Hope Entertainment)+ EVERY MONDAY (2013) - short (Cartilage Inc.)+ YEAR: PROLOGUE (2013) - Webseries (Spectacle Media/Crooked Seas)+ BE A MAN (2012) - short film (Spectacle Media)+ FAKE YOUR DREAMS (2013) by Ain't No Love - music video (Lithium Studios Productions)+ GONE ALREADY (2013) by Ain't No Love - music video (Lithium Studios Productions)+ LOOK MY WAY (2013) by The Extremities ft. Kaleb Simmonds - music video (Lithium Studios Productions)+ DIAL TONES (2012) by The Extremities ft. Ghettosocks, Ambition and Lush Life (Lithium Studios Productions)

Brampton, Ontario

Assisted customers with their everyday banking needs; problem resolution; customer service, and balancing cash.

Worked as a video editor to help establish the existing brand, look and feel for “The Edgy Veg” - who now boasts over 18 million views and nearly 350k subscribers.

During this Summer program, I taught youth the art of film and stop motion animation.

Assisted in the Layout and Design for a Published Book. Layout for 250-Page Full-Colour Book on the History of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board commissioned by the Director of Education. Reported to the Coordinator of Religious Education & Faith Formation.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Volunteer video producer for various fundraising and awareness videos.

Comprehensive management and planning of events, overseeing fund-raising initiatives, and some graphic design and video work.