As the Director of Development at Bay Mills Studios, I have been instrumental in shaping a dynamic portfolio of both scripted and non-scripted content, with a strong focus on promoting screenwriters and diverse narratives. Over the past three years, I successfully oversaw the production of The Legacy Awards, Canada's inaugural live award show dedicated to honouring Black talent. This landmark event achieved significant recognition, earning 8 Canadian Screen Award nominations and winning the prestigious Best Live Entertainment Special. Additionally, I played a key role in securing a project deal with Netflix, further solidifying Bay Mills Studios' commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.- Studio Development Executive - Oversee a large slate of TV, Unscripted, Features, Docs - Working with writers of various experience levels to develop compelling stories- Pitching show concepts to broadcasters, streamers, networks, and studios

As the Director of Operations at The Black Academy, I oversee all aspects of our operations, including year-round programming and events. My role is essential in developing, curating, and executing initiatives that strengthen community ties and elevate and celebrate black talent in Canada. With over a decade of experience in operations management, strategic planning, and event execution, I lead high-profile initiatives that promote community engagement, secure space rental agreements, and build relationships with private and public funders and elected officials to advocate for our community's needs. My expertise in government relations, social media marketing, and issues management, along with my strong grant writing and event planning skills, help diversify our revenue streams and enhance stakeholder engagement.

• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Final Cut.• Professional photographer specializing in portrait, editorial, product and commercial photography.• Developing, producing optimizes both unique and template marketing e-mails.• Responsible for creating and executing specific campaigns to maximize the reach of specific demographics through use of social media platforms such as; Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.• Programing Flash/HTML5 animations, production of web site and media banners, web site banners and landing experiences.• Create websites based on clients’ needs and requirements using software, code, and design elements.• Manage several simultaneous projects and tasks within agreed budgets and timelines in a deadline-oriented environment. • Organize, schedule, and execute project plans within budget and brand guidelines.• Communicate, consult and negotiate with clients while providing excellent customer service.• Strong copy, typography and proofreading skills.• Liaise with suppliers for printing, and other third parties when needed. • Create broadcast quality video production, video editing, video directing,• Build Campaign quality photography, specializing in Portrait, Editorial, Travel and Commercial Photography.• Daily task include photo editing, cropping and composition, photo correction, photo retouching using Lightroom and or Photoshop.• Produce on-location editorials and designer look-books to suit clients’ needs.• Create corporate, family and lifestyle portraits as well as capture weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special life events and edit photographs to highlight the special day and enhance the quality of imaging.• Manage multiple tasks and projects in a high volume production environment.

• Maintain continuous product knowledge and educate customers and sales staff through product knowledge seminars• Manage and build relationships with retailers by maintaining a strong in store presence, including frequent travel to store locations across the territory and be in continuous communication with the buyers of relevant accounts to assist in executing in-store sales and marketing initiatives• Resolve customer concerns in a timely manner and schedule, show and meet seasonal offerings and deadlines to ensure customer service expectations are exceeded• Assist in managing the growth of current account base by providing product recommendations to buyers during sales presentations, maintaining inventory levels and obtaining re-orders• Prepare and enter sales orders in system by posted seasonal deadlines, conduct weekly meetings, and provide weekly sales reports and summaries to sales manager to assist in achieving territory sales goals• Be a positive ambassador and represent all brands and products at various shows and events including the Ski and Snowboard Show and the SDC Dealer Show• Coordinate sales logistics such as shipping, receiving and catalogues• Participate in all special events related to the products, such as demos, competitions and charity events• Assist in merchandising retail floor, window displays, and POP at various account locations• Assist as in-house graphic designer while utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator and IndesignAgencies past brands include;K2 Ski, K2 Ice, Tubbs Snowshoes, K2 inlines, K2 Goggles & Helmets

• Use software, code, and design elements for creating and updating website to develop brand awareness.• Use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver to create various content for inclusion in online magazine and website. • Oversee the securing of advertising and sponsorship for the online magazine. • Create and implement marketing and business initiatives. • Manage several simultaneous projects and tasks in a deadline-oriented environment. • Responsible for the supervising, coordinating, and assigning of marketing tasks.• Create and execute specific campaigns to maximize the reach of specific demographics through use of social media platforms such as Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.• Editorial, Runway and Product photography for inclusion on website, online magazine and social media.• Organize, schedule and execute project plans within budget and brand guidelines. • Outsource and work with third parties when needed. • Manage and work with members of a team to complete projects within agreed upon budgets and timelines.

Duties: Hiring , training and managing Key Staff Developed critical paths, marketing plans, budgets and executed projects accordinglyDeveloped marketing materials and lead communication with exhibitors, sponsors, and other vendors and non-profit groupsManaged event logistics, coordinated exhibit space sales, engaged in negotiation and dispute resolution with organizations, coordinated and scheduled presentations and other programmingDevelop, implement and manage operational plans, site layouts, builds, and production schedules with relevant internal and external stakeholdersEnsured that project deliverables were on time, within budget and met required key performance indicatorWorked with the Director of Operations and Development to develop strategies for achieving media relations, marketing and communications objectives for Manifesto 12Assisted with the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of media relations, communications and marketing activities for all eventsParticipated in ideation and programming creation with Board and Director of Operations and DevelopmentLiaise with venue managers, property owners, business associations, community partners, City of Toronto departments and other stakeholders regarding site setup, site operations, transportation management planning Assist with managing vendor and supplier relationships and operationsImplementing Emergency service, Evacuation and safe space policies. Merchandise tracking with daily revenues and salesOther duties as assigned

Responsible for booking and coordinating all photographersCreated production and project management processes to facilitate planning, scheduling, execution, post-production and deliveryEnsured that all members of production team were on time, prepared, and capturing objectives based on editorial planningLiaised with artist management, PR team, and press outlets to coordinate interviewsWorked with business development teams and senior leadership to accommodate for any sponsor-directed documentation and content requirementsResponsible for editorial decision making of final photography selections, often within 1-24 hours for web and social media channel use

• Use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver to drive creative acts.• Professional photographer specializing in portrait, editorial, product and commercial photography. • Create and execute specific campaigns to maximize the reach of specific demographics through use of social media platforms such as; Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.• Use software, code, and design elements to create websites based on the client’s need and requirements within agreed upon budgets and timelines. • Organize, schedule, and execute project plans within budget and brand guidelines.• Provide customer service to ensure customers receive the best experience possible.• Communicate, consult and negotiate with clients to ensure creative needs are aligned with the clients’ strategies and objectives.• Outsource and work with third parties when needed, including printing.

• Maintain continuous product knowledge to educate customers about purchases• Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate professionalism and teamwork • Assist as in-house graphic designer using Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign• Provide customers advanced boot fitting and create custom foot bed, liners and boot alterations to ensure each customer has customized comfort• Prepare and enter sales orders by posted seasonal deadlines, conduct fortnightly meetings, and provide weekly sales reports to store owner to assist in achieving sales goals• Assist in merchandising retail floor, window displays, and POP

• Maintain continuous product knowledge and educate customers and sales staff on all 23 in-house brands including K2, Ride, Tubbs, and Marker & Volkl• Identify manufacturer defects, repairing such defects or replacing product within short timeframes• Execute reporting, forecasting and informing suppliers and sales team on various warranty and technical statistics• Resolving customer concerns efficiently and in a timely manner to ensure excellent customer service• Use Photoshop and Illustrator to assist as in-house graphic designer • Coordinate sales, warehouse and warranty logistics such as shipping, receiving and catalogues• Verify and enter sales orders in system by posted seasonal deadlines

• Maintain continuous product knowledge and educate customers about purchases throughout hardgoods department • Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate professionalism and teamwork • Provide customers advanced boot fitting and create custom foot beds, liners and boot alterations• Act as an effective team player by delegating and executing responsibilities on the department job lists• Assist in merchandising retail floor, window displays, and POP of the hardgoods department• Participate in special events, demos and charities including the Ski and Snowboard show, tennis, ski and squash demos and various fundraisers