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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for driving digital marketing strategies through compelling multimedia storytelling and video production to solidify Toronto as the preeminent city for international investment and business activity. Manages content creation across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn, develops social media strategies, and oversees a content calendar to boost brand awareness and audience engagement.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Collaborating with the agency to create impactful and engaging video content for high-profile clients, including The Beer Store and Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Freelance Videographer and Video Editor at Creative Circle, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of esteemed clients, including the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), EY Canada, Encore Canada, Sysco, National Payroll Institute, Kt by KNIX, and Sun Life Financial. My role involves creating engaging and high-quality video content to meet, and exceed, client expectations.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As Senior Videographer & Multimedia Designer, I assisted in leading the creation of compelling visual narratives that strengthened the university’s brand presence. My responsibilities encompassed the production of high-quality video and photographic content for diverse platforms, including brand campaigns, events, and social media. I specialized in crafting storytelling narratives, often serving as the off-camera interviewer to ensure the most engaging and authentic stories.I helped oversee the entire production workflow, from concept development through final editing, ensuring strict adherence to the university’s branding guidelines. My role also involved providing expert advice and content control to freelancers, guaranteeing the highest quality output. I delivered on-site coverage for major university events and collaborated extensively with various departments to meet strategic objectives.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Videographer & Multimedia Designer in the University Relations department within Central Marketing, I created high-quality visual content to enhance the university’s brand and communication strategies. My responsibilities included capturing and producing video and photographic content for brand campaigns, events, and social media, as well as developing motion graphics and animations. I managed the production process, ensuring alignment with the university’s branding guidelines. Additionally, I provided on-site coverage for major university events and collaborated with various departments to deliver creative multimedia solutions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Freelance Videographer and Video Editor for Toronto Metropolitan University, my responsibilities included filming and editing a wide range of university events, creating departmental brand videos that effectively communicated unique missions and values, and managing independent projects from conceptualization to final editing. I worked closely with university staff and stakeholders, providing creative input to enhance the final output, and consistently delivered projects that received positive feedback, leading to repeat projects and ongoing collaborations.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Throughout the pandemic, I co-founded Studio2B, a visual production company, alongside fellow content creatives. At Studio2B, I spearheaded all aspects of video production, from initial client pitches to the final edits. My role encompassed a broad range of responsibilities aimed at delivering high-quality, branded content that resonated with our clients' target audiences.Key Responsibilities:Client Engagement: Pitched innovative video concepts to potential clients, effectively communicating the value and vision of our services.Strategic Planning: Collaborated with clients to understand their brand and objectives, developing tailored video strategies to meet their unique needs.Project Management: Oversaw the entire production process, ensuring projects were completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Video Editing: Served as the lead video editor, utilizing advanced editing techniques to enhance visual storytelling and ensure a polished final product.Quality Control: Implemented rigorous quality checks to maintain the highest production standards, consistently delivering exceptional content.During my tenure at Studio2B, I successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, fostering strong relationships with clients and driving the company’s growth.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Led the operations of 100+ staff as we climbed out of multiple closures due to Covid-19 and returned to our pre-Covid business numbers in a relentless fast paced environment, generating over $7 million, with close to 250,000 guests annually. I rebuilt a full management team post pandemic starting with just myself and one other Manager, and building to 8 Managers and 11 Junior Managers. Analyzed and controlled labour, inventory and operational costs.I made it my focus upon rebuilding the restaurant staffing to ensure that it be as multi-cultural as possible. Implemented preferred pronouns on staff name tags and on hiring forms, and worked diligently to ensure that our restaurant was a safe space for everyone.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work with the General Manager to plan and implement the challenging new protocols and procedures to meet the constant evolving COVID-19 requirements in hospitality. These included, but were not limited to, changes to steps of service, health and safety protocols, food handling procedures, physical plants modifications and introduction of new technologies (QR codes, online ordering and payment, 3rd party app integration).Took over the restaurants Social Media Channels and increased the following count by over 1,500 by creating an abundance of in-house content created using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Spark and Canva. Utilized additional applications to help with the release schedule just as Hootsuite.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for overseeing all the main processes of the restaurant to make sure it was operating efficiently and that guests and staff were happy with their experiences. My main duties included hiring (including developing and carrying out hiring plans for front-of-house and back-of-house staff, working with hiring agencies, screening, interviews, and evaluating candidates), maintaining employee records (including contracts and work permits), training and employment evaluations, and the on-going coaching of all staff. I focused on improving the staff's understanding of teamwork as well as individual ownership of every guest experience and the brand as a whole. I heavily relied on databases created in Google Sheets and Airtable to track key metrics like turnover rates, sales, and guest feedback in order to coach my staff as efficiently as possible.I was also responsible for staff scheduling (for a staff of 150+) which would be released consistently on a weekly basis.I mandated to improve our restaurant's digital approach. I created new Training Materials and a new Orientation Manual in Adobe Indesign which could be accessed by staff online. I also digitized all employee files, making it easier to track employee growth for years to come.As recognized by the Old Spaghetti Factory Head Office, in 2020 our location received an award for "happiest staff" - metrics which originated from every location and mailed in from each staff member.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Designed and implemented a smart spreadsheet through Google Sheets which tracked ordering and receiving of products as well as costs, and costs year over year. Was able to bring down variable operating costs by over 15% and ran with an extremely minimal amount of stock in house.Helped install and operate new reservation software (Bookenda) and a new POS system (Auphan).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Swing Manager, I oversaw operations when a full-time manager wasn't present. Ensured costumers received fantastic service and that the rest of team stayed on task. Delegated tasks to staff and supervised their performance. Tracked daily costs and revenues. Performed cash-outs with serving staff, and balanced multiple tills at the end of the shifts.As a Bartender, worked directly with customers by mixing and serving drink orders, as well as offering full service offerings. Responsibilities included verifying age requirements, drink knowledge, processing payments, managing inventory and cleaning bar supplies.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided excellent customer service during their dining experiences. Acted as the main point of contact for each guest in my section, and was responsible for ensuring that they enjoyed their experience. Was able to multitask to cater to multiple groups at one time.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supervised the front desk team members to ensure efficient and smooth operations for producing excellent feedback and guest satisfaction. Planned and plotted reservations for seating of 550+ tables, and up to 27 servers at a time.

Toronto, Canada Area

Read, summarized, and analyzed feature films in very short turnaround periods (typically one-two days).

Toronto

Writer, and Director in a two-act comedic twist on the works of Shakespeare entitled: How to Stab a Curtian.

Bachelor’S Of Fine Arts Degree, Performance Production

Activities and Societies: Ryerson Theatre School's 2014 Valedictorian Majored in Production Management with a Minor in Directing..

Graduate Certificate, Adv Television Script To Screen, Honours

Activities and Societies: Dean's Award Recipient for Highest GPA. Best Screenplay for "As I Like Her"​ at the Donny's Film Festival. Best.