Manager, Music And Entertainment
CurrentLIVE MUSICOverseeing a roster of 300+ musicians, DJs, MCs, and specialty acts. Responsible for managing live music operations for over 500+ events yearly, including allocating musicians to events and ensuring artist cohesion based on their unique skill set. Collaborating with a multitude of clients across the GTA to provide high quality live music for high calibre events. TALENTSeeking, evaluating, on-boarding and musical talent for future events. SALESSales Representative at the Guild Inn and Eglinton Grand. Primary point of contact for clients and providing pricing packages and outlining Sole Powers services. CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENTStrong proficiency in CRM - Caterease. MANAGEMENTActs as a point of contact for staff, overseeing operations and efficiency. Co-facilitates staff assignment meetings. Approves and modifies pay rates for rostered staff. Manages live music, entertainment and performers at Toronto based events - including overseeing a team of 5 individuals who ensure flow and troubleshoot musical challenges during events. Acting as a point of contact for all performers and staff, on an on call to provide solutions. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGECreating and disseminating stage plots for all events, providing list of all input for sound technicians to ensure accurate stage and sound setup. Significant knowledge of AV equipment required for mid-sized live event productions. Creating 3D stage designs for project managers and technicians. NETWORKING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTUtilizing personal relationships and strong networking capacity to continue to build talent roster for the Sole Power brand. Team player and collaborator, who avidly problem solves technological challenges, equipment issues and human resources shortages. Strong leader and collaborator in Sole Power initiatives including Staircase Series, musical clinics and video shoots.