Tamara Messacar Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for providing key support for the successful delivery of all aspects of event production for both in person and digital events. Working in conjunction with all areas of the organization, producing an event from an initial point of contact right through to a post-show report. Event Pre-Production/Post-Production • Build and maintain accurate quotes for clientele • Liase with internal departments to ensure successful execution of events• Creation of production… Show more Responsible for providing key support for the successful delivery of all aspects of event production for both in person and digital events. Working in conjunction with all areas of the organization, producing an event from an initial point of contact right through to a post-show report. Event Pre-Production/Post-Production • Build and maintain accurate quotes for clientele • Liase with internal departments to ensure successful execution of events• Creation of production schedules, task lists, and any other paperwork as required by the event.• Post event analysis with technicians, Operations Team, Logistics Team, and Sales Team.• Post event invoicingEvent Management/Execution• On-site crew delegation and management.• Provide quality control and consistency of Bespoke Audio Visual standards.• Provide customer/client service and support.• Set a positive example amongst contractors by liaising with clients in a polite andprofessional manner, and ensuring that Bespoke Audio Visual brand standards are metand exceeded. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

In my role as coordinator I serve as the representative for all co-presentations between SFU and various professional arts organizations including the Vancouver International Film Festival, the PuSh Performing Arts Festival and a wide range of other multidisciplinary arts company’s within Greater Vancouver. My daily responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing presentation contracts, collecting estimates from the FOH, box office and production teams, creating event notes and… Show more In my role as coordinator I serve as the representative for all co-presentations between SFU and various professional arts organizations including the Vancouver International Film Festival, the PuSh Performing Arts Festival and a wide range of other multidisciplinary arts company’s within Greater Vancouver. My daily responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing presentation contracts, collecting estimates from the FOH, box office and production teams, creating event notes and compiling settlements upon event completion. In addition to the day to day tasks I also maintain the department budget, assist with programming and curatorial decisions and provide administrative support to the department such as scheduling meetings, ordering supplies and representing the programming department at meetings and events. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for providing support to the Production Manager in the planning and coordinating the production and technical requirements at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall for risk presentations and rental clients.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Shows and Events• Interpret production and technical riders and prepare production estimates.• Advance and supervise all lobby events.• Advance and supervise auditorium events as required.… Show more Responsible for providing support to the Production Manager in the planning and coordinating the production and technical requirements at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall for risk presentations and rental clients.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Shows and Events• Interpret production and technical riders and prepare production estimates.• Advance and supervise all lobby events.• Advance and supervise auditorium events as required. Regular events include Unique Lives and Experiences speaker series, Royal Canadian Military Institute, Independent Schools Music Festival, Call to the Bar, and other events as the schedule demands.• Schedule Stage Managers for auditorium events as required. • Complete show and event settlements.• Book and coordinate piano and organ tunings at Roy Thomson Hall.• Production liaison for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.• Advance all production details for Toronto Symphony Orchestra/Toronto Symphony Special Receptions.• Complete monthly labour and equipment rental settlement for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.Production Department Administration• Reconcile petty cash monthly• Reconcile and file weekly production payroll• Order parts and supplies for the department• Order and supervise the installation of all communication lines that are requested by clients (phone, internet, ISDN) • Coordinate all client internet requests• Provide support and backup to Production Manager at Massey Hall, as required. Show less

Mississauga On

I was the liaison of all the incomming touring shows and concerts presented by the LAC. I was responsible for coordinating all of the artist management elements such as hospitality and accommodations as well as processing payments and settlement. I also reviewed all contracts for upcoming shows and I got experience with government grants working with the Ontario Dances Grant to expand the dance audience in the Mississauga community.Specific duties included, but were not limited… Show more I was the liaison of all the incomming touring shows and concerts presented by the LAC. I was responsible for coordinating all of the artist management elements such as hospitality and accommodations as well as processing payments and settlement. I also reviewed all contracts for upcoming shows and I got experience with government grants working with the Ontario Dances Grant to expand the dance audience in the Mississauga community.Specific duties included, but were not limited to:•Serve as the main client contact for agents, tour managers, and producers of all incoming shows.•Prepare and review contracts for incoming productions presented by the Living Arts Centre•Coordinate the logistics of approved contracts and riders to ensure everything is executed smoothly. •Prepare show settlements and all payments to artists and outside contracts.•Liaise with internal departments and external parties to advance performance operations including hospitality, travel, accommodation, comp tickets, FOH and merchandise.•Ensure proper set up of event is executed by providing clear work orders in a timely fashion.•Responsible for working closely with a budget and tracking all internal and external expenses for events.•Monitor expense estimates from other internal departments to remain within budgeted event costs.•Maintain program databases, and tracking systems to ensure all details are accounted for throughout Show less

Vaughan

Responsible for many areas within the Entertainment department regarding the following areas including: Seasonal Recruitment on the supervisory and linestaff level, training and development of supervisory staff of approxiametly 15 as well as line staff of 200+. Production manager of stage show for many diverse shows including musical reviews, acrobatic stunt shows, high dive, ice shows and Halloween Events.Help to impliment new policies within the department with regards to customer… Show more Responsible for many areas within the Entertainment department regarding the following areas including: Seasonal Recruitment on the supervisory and linestaff level, training and development of supervisory staff of approxiametly 15 as well as line staff of 200+. Production manager of stage show for many diverse shows including musical reviews, acrobatic stunt shows, high dive, ice shows and Halloween Events.Help to impliment new policies within the department with regards to customer service, health and safety practices and corrective action procedures.Was a leader in the execution of the annual halloween event "Halloween Haunt". Responsibilities included recruitment of short contract performers, ushers, supervisors and support staff. Training and performance managment of all supervisors and staff. Worked alongside management to develop and expand the live performance component of the event as well as designed new and improved operational procedures to keep the event running smoothly. Show less

Vaughan

Worked as a Stage Manager on 2 long running musical reviews with an average cast size of 14. Shows ran from April to October, 3-5 shows per day, 7 days per week. Responsible for creation of rotating schedules of all regular cast, swings and theatre technicians. Maintained quality of show with both ocassional performance notes as well as technical up keep of set pieces, lighting, and sound equipment. Managed cast dynamics and conflict resolution as neccessary. Supervised and evaluated… Show more Worked as a Stage Manager on 2 long running musical reviews with an average cast size of 14. Shows ran from April to October, 3-5 shows per day, 7 days per week. Responsible for creation of rotating schedules of all regular cast, swings and theatre technicians. Maintained quality of show with both ocassional performance notes as well as technical up keep of set pieces, lighting, and sound equipment. Managed cast dynamics and conflict resolution as neccessary. Supervised and evaluated assistant stage manager. Provided support to other programs within the entertainment department as needed. Halloween Haunt Talent Captain- Worked as supervisor for approxiametly 50 staff varying in age.Work to assure quality performances from "Scare Actors" and efficient use of "maze attendants" positioned in the maze for support in any issues of safety and guest service. Supported other programs within the Halloween Haunt event such as show production on the musical review "Dead Awakening" which featured 4 singers and 6 dancers with original costume set, and lighting design. Show less

Honors Diploma, Technical Theatre Production

Activities and Societies: Humber College Theatre

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