Profile

Advertising and Marketing Communications graduate at Sheridan College and studied Film Production at Toronto Film School. Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Driven, dedicated, and optimistic person that thrives in a team-oriented environment. Extracurricular hobbies include playing and following hockey, managing Metal Monster Productions, and editing media for personal enjoyment.

Education

Toronto Film School. Toronto, Ontario.

Film Production (Graduated 2018). 2016 to 2018.

·       Courses included: Cinematography, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Storyboarding, Production Design, Production, Film History, Canadian Film Studies, Budgeting and Scheduling, Producing, Documentary Making, Factual Entertainment, Pitch Packaging, Pre-Production, Post-Production, Script Writing.

·       Selected Projects Completed: Original Script, Commercials, PSA, Testimonial, Music Video, Short Film.

·       Technical Skills Acquired: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools.

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Oakville, Ontario.

Advertising and Marketing Communications (Graduated 2014). 2012 to 2014

·       Courses included: Advertising Layout and Copywriting, Advertising Planning and Preparation, Personal and Business Development for Advertising Sales, Marketing, Business Communication, Advertising Cultural Foundations, Retail Advertising Development, Professional Practices in Advertising Management, Strategic Media Delivery, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications.

·       Selected Projects Completed: 60 Second Commercial, Media Campaign Analysis, Presentations, Digital and Print Ad Creation.

·       Technical Skills Acquired: MS Office, comScore, Clear Decisions, PMB, Infosys, COMB Navigator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop.

Work Experience

Metal Monster Productions. June 2017 to Present.

Founding Member

·       Founded Metal Monster Productions, a company that creates short films, commercials, and video content.

·       Elected company treasurer, responsible for management of film budgets ranging from $2000-$6000 and management of overall company banking and financing.

·       Coordinated and designed sets for ten unique productions with budgets ranging from $1000-$1500.

·       Awards achieved by the company: Best Director (TFsFF 2017), Best Cinematography (TFsFF 2017), 58th place of 300 (15 Second Horror Challenge)

EggSmart. March 2011 to October 2014 / April 2017 to Present.

Server. Mississauga, Ontario.

·       Work independently and as part of a team to provide quality service for our guests.

·       Greet guests at the door and help ensure they are taken care of in an efficient and timely manner.

·       Inform guests of establishment specialties and features.

·       Assist co-workers in all areas where possible.

Sunnyside Grill. November 2014 to February 2017.

Host/Server. Mississauga, Ontario.

·       Welcomed guests in the restaurant, took orders, handled payment and thanked guests.

·       Informed guests of establishment specialties and features.

·       Spoke with guests over the phone and in person regarding reservation bookings.

·       Assisted co-workers in all areas where possible.

Firkin On Harbour. May 2014 to August 2014.

Busser/Bar Back. Toronto, Ontario.

·       Helped servers by clearing tables to achieve faster turn over for the bar.

·       Helped stock drinks and clean bar for the bartender.

·       Assisted servers by taking drink orders from customers.

·       Informed guests of establishment specialties and features.

·       Assisted co-workers in all areas where possible.

Volunteer Activities

·       Managed the social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and created social media content for past employers and Metal Monster Productions

·       Managed and operated food distribution area at the Port Credit Music Festival in 2009.

·       Volunteered at Kerr Street Ministries Food Bank in 2009.

·       Assisted in the planning of Holy Trinity’s Pasta Night in 2008.

Accomplishments and Additional Training

·       Honor Roll Student in High School for 2 years.

·       Over 100 hours of community service involvement.

·       Exceeded upselling percentage management goals at EggSmart in Mississauga, Ontario.

·       Smart Serve Certificate

References

Dan Racicot

Email: [email protected]

Motion Picture Editor at Aprespost

Jordan Walker

Email: [email protected]

Film Producer at Neophyte Productions Inc.

Jeff Parissi

Phone: 416-458-2778

Email: [email protected]

Sunnyside Grill Founder/RAM Realty

Additional references available upon request.