MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

PRE-1996 (THE FORMATIVE YEARS)

My journey through the Entertainment Industry started in 1998 while attending York University for Political Science and Business. I was drawn into the semi-pro non-equity production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum which starred a number of at that time unknown Canadian stage personalities. After York University I side tripped into the Hospitality Industry, Banking Industry and Print Media and landed at a print advertising firm and worked as the Canadian Travel Advertising Rep for a number of U.S. publications including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Washington Post, New York Daily News. During this time I served as a Sales Rep and I also wrote the software that tracked all media buys, materials, deadlines and billing.

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

2010 – Present
Operations Manager/Director Of Educational Outreach
CASTING WORKBOOK SERVICES INC.
 
Current Wins: Spearheaded the team that translated Casting Workbook into French for our Quebec Market. Expanded Product in to Atlantic Canada and Winnipeg. Created the Casting Workbook Outreach Program that educates Graduating Actors and Filmmakers about the Industry and the electronic casting process at over 25 colleges, universities and acting schools across Canada.
 
Personal Growth: Completed my Certified Professional Coach Practitioner (CPCP) at ICA. I am currently working on my Digital Marketing Management Certificate at University of Toronto (Continuing Education).

2008 – 2010
Theatre Agent
THE TALENT HOUSE (TORONTO)
 
Wins: Learned many aspects of representing talent in Theatre. Became acquainted with key members of the Live Theatre industry and expanded my knowledge base.

1999 – 2008
Manager – Toronto Office
CASTING WORKBOOK SERVICES INC.

Wins: Introduced Theatre projects onto Casting Workbook attracting a wider audience of members. Grew market share and membership.

Personal Growth: Completed my Instructing Adults Certificate at George Brown College.

1996 – 1998
Agent/Agent’s Assistant
PREMIER ARTISTS MANAGEMENT

Wins: Learned many aspects of representing talent in Film/Television Commercials. Became acquainted with key members of the industry and represented a small but extremely talented roster or performers.

1994 – 1996
Actor – Represented Premier Artists Management

WINS: Worked as an actor, background artist, stand-in and became a Member of ACTRA.