I lead, developed and delivered programs to enhance the global competitiveness of the City of Toronto’s screen sector through advocacy, program and policy development. This role is within Economic Development & Culture.Key functions:- Market and promote Toronto's screen industry as the pre-eminent centre of content creation- Foster physical infrastructure and corporate expansions- Grow and diversify Toronto's workforce talent pool- Advise City Council and Management on industry trends and opportunities

Canadian Feature Film Programmer - Selected and presented films to premiere at TIFF- Spokesperson for the section for all media platforms and outlets

Film Curation & Acquisition for TIFF Bell Lightbox- Through strategic programming, negotiation and scheduling, contributes significantly to TIFF's annual earned revenue - Negotiate the commercial release of 55+ films annually for the year-round cinemas at TIFF Bell Lightbox - Establish and maintain relationships with film distribution partners across North America- Review and approve all TIFF marketing campaigns for every new theatrical release (traditional, digital and OOH media) - Balance artistic quality delivery with financial sustainability and growth - Build out strategic plans for annual and longterm growth (audience and box-office) while adhering to TIFF's artistic mandate - Flexible, knowledgable and a leader in innovative film release models Film Circuit - Oversee TIFF programming for 180+ film organizations across Canada - Set revenue targets for internal financial sustainability while supplying robust culture platforms for smaller communities - Manage a team of six specializing in culture, public arts delivery and administration- Travel and host events at cinemas across Canada Public Speaker - Media-trained on a yearly basis- TIFF spokesperson for festival and year-round events for media and public audiences- Host and interview filmmakers and subject experts with tact to maximize audience engagement alongside sensitive subject matters- Regular contributor and personality for French Canadian media and TIFF's official francophone spokesperson - Confident, witty, insightful and funny in both official languages Head Programmer, Human Rights Watch Film Festival Toronto (2013 - 2016) - Film selection and hosting of 10 international films that adhere to the Human Rights Watch dedication to defend and protect human rights - Work closely with the HRW leaders of the Canadian and US to grow Festival's reach and impact to Canadian audiences

Freelance on-air columnist - Culture