Jeffrey Feldman
Summary

In depth understanding and knowledge of event production and operations with an ability to grasp and oversee hospitality and logistics movements of an event.

More than 20 years working in the media including 15 years as a TV producer on Canada’s most successful TV shows and historic live television events.

Seasoned PR specialist and event producer bringing extensive knowledge of media production, messaging, communications, influencer relations and creating buzz.

Professional Achievements

lAUNCHED MONTREAL ETALK bureau
Solely launched and set up Bell Media Entertainment Group’s Quebec office; etalk, Fashion Television, E! & Bravo, MTV Canada and Much Music.   Provided multiplatform content for all CTV affiliates and Bell Media broadcast partners on both sides of the border.

rECRUITED SOPHIE GREGOIRE TRUDEAU
Had the great honor to produce Sophie for close to six years as our Quebec Correspondent on etalk bringing the Quebec star system to the mainstream in Canada.

Produced the grammys live red carpet broadcast
2 years in a row

Skills

Full knowledge of service from concept to execution

Decisive problem solver & operationally efficiency

Organized & capable at producing large scale events with contingency plans

Able to function with ease in environments with high profile individuals.

Produced, attended or worked at several thousand  events.

Work History

Freelance producer & COMMUNICATIONS consultant
Oct.  2015 – Present

Projects include:  Developing a Children’s show pilot with a Canadian storyteller, Consulting on a Digital Platform, Commercial work plus various PR contracts.

Supervising Producer, Breakfast Television Montreal
May 2013 – August 2015

Recruited staff, secured strategic brand partners, developed innovative integrated content and oversaw production and execution of daily show.

Acted as Interim Supervising Producer for Sports Central Montreal during companywide restructuring.

Established and maintained relationships with key Quebeckers and representatives of community and public interest groups.

PRODUCER, The GRAMMYS lIVE RED CARPET SPECIAL
2014 & 2015

Acted as liaison between Record Labels, Artist Management and network Executives during the Grammys Live broadcast

PRODUCER, ETALK
April 2004 – May 2013

Produced exclusive content and managed a coveted VIP database of contacts from Hollywood to Ottawa covering events ranging from the Governor Generals Awards and movie set visits to the Toronto Film Festival, the Grand Prix, the Olympics, Grey Cup and UFC.

FIELD PRODUCER, FASHION TELEVISION
April 2005 –  April 2012

Generated content and high profile interviews for FT and In Fashion immediately following Bell Media’s acquisition of CHUM.

Produced Jeanne Beker.

Columnist
June 2003 – June 2013

Contributed to several magazines and newspapers including; Flare, New York Post, In Touch and Starinc (Quebec).

PUBLICIST, gRAND PRIX
March 2003 – June 2003

Consultant and Guest list management for the Mercedes Ball where I hired Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau to host.

Produced a private event for Belinda Stronach in honor of Prince Andrew

SENIOR PUBLICIST, FLARE MAGAZINE
April 2004 – September 2004

Organized and planned Flare Magazine’s 25 year celebration for the Quebec market.

Managed all media, press and public appearances for the editor.

PUBLICIST, L’OREAL CANADA, BUONANOTTE, tIME sUPPER cLUB, jENNIFER fINNIGAN, cOLUMBIA tRISTAR
December 1999 – September 2004

Developed and implemented numerous public relations plans and promotional events  for a large roster of clients

SERVICE INDUSTRY: Manager, Bar & Server

1985 – 1999

Worked at some of Toronto and Montreal’s top restaurants;

Bistro 990, Le Paradis, Canoe , Jump , Senator, etc.

Daniel et Daniel, Jeffrey Roicke , etc.

Education

Concordia university, BA ENGLISH 1994

References

Available on  request