San Diego IndieFest (March 2011)
Greenroom Coordinator
- coordinated the feeding of 600 artists, crew and volunteers
- worked closely with event Producer to gather information on sponsored food and meals for artists
- gathered and compiled information on a spreadsheet to keep a close eye on updates and food needs
- managed a team of 10 volunteers
Ottawa Winterlude (February 2005, 2004 1997, 1986, 1985, 1984)
National Snow Sculpture Competition Coordinator (2005 and 2004) Artistic Programming (2004), Parade Coordinator (1997), Busker Coordinator (1986), Busker (1985 and 1984)
- coordinated a national snow sculpture competition and snow sculpture showcase
- developed artistic programming for Jacques-Cartier Park
- coordinated a major upside-down parade having people walk around the floats
- managed and trained a team of volunteers
- recruited all buskers and entertainers
- acted as busker and clown for the 1984 and 1985 events
Wonders of Sand (July 2004)
Artistic Director
- research various Canadian artists
- book artists (negotiate contracts) and meet their hosting needs
- manage stage and all artistic programming
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (September 2004, 2003 and 2002)
Assistant to the Program Director
- recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers
- research and hire buskers and street performers
- coordinate the catering supply to over 200 artists performing at the festival
- set-up backstage areas for the 7 stages and overlook all artists’ needs
Jeux de la francophonie canadienne (August 1999 and 2002)
Coordinator (1999) and Games Commissioner (2002)
- worked with a national network to recruit 1,000 participants
- developed all promotional and communication tools
- created, produced and directed the opening and closing ceremonies
- worked closely with local organization committee hosting community in recruiting volunteers, managing staff, and implementing local plan of action
- developed the arts competition programs and supervised the officials and judges
- worked with various national sports federations (Badminton, Volleyball, Track and Field) for establishing rules and regulations
- assisted the Director in all fundraising processes
Jeux franco-ontariens (May 1994-2001)
Executive Director, Logistics, Opening and Closing Ceremonies Coordinator
- responsible for the funding of the event in 1994 and 1995
- establish partnerships and work with community organizations
- directed the opening and closing ceremonies from 1999 to 2001
- stage manager for all “staged” events
- managed teams of staff and volunteers
SOS Montfort (March 2004)
Coordinator and stage manager
- coordinated communications for promoting the event and in helping recruit 10,000 people to take part in the rally
- collaborated to help create the show’s concept with Ontario’s top professional performers
- managed many of the overwhelming media’s interview requests and needs
Festival franco-ontarien (June 1996 and 1986)
Program Director (1996) and Coordinator of Buskers (1986)
- researched Francophone talent to choose for artistic program
- managed the programming budget
- coordinated the schedule to ensure all shows started on time
- worked with various organizations of the Francophone community
- coordinated teams of volunteers
Other events worth mentioning:
- Edmonton Fringe Festival – front of house
- Edmonton Folk Fest – backstage crowd control
- La Nuit sur l’étang – graphic designer
