General Work Experience
Arena Announcer
September 2012 to 2015
Pickering Panthers Hockey (OJHL), Pickering, On
Announcer for the Pickering Panthers hockey team (OJHL) - Make all arena announcements including; crowd warm-up, introduction of players and promotions on and off the ice.
Announcer/Prince Charming
November 2010 to 2014
JK Productions/Distillery Christmas Market, Toronto, On
Responsible for all on site announcements, introducing all live performers, and co-hosting the world caroling challenge with a City TV personality during the Distillery Christmas market (Nov-Dec) .
Contestant Coordinator – Japanizi Going Going Gong
June – July 2013
Marble Media/CBC, Toronto, On
Responsible for getting the contestants camera ready prior to taping. This included taking care of them from arrival until wrap. Heavy focus on getting them prepared and energized for high energy and fun performances.
Contestant Coordinator – Splatalot season 2
July – Aug 2012
Marble Media/YTV, Toronto, On
Responsible for getting the contestants camera ready prior to taping. This included taking care of them from arrival until wrap. Heavy focus on getting them prepared and energized for high energy and fun performances.
Announcer - David Suzuki Fundraser Gala
2010 to 2010
JK Productions, Toronto, ON
Voice of God for all general announcements, and performed the introduction for hosts George Stroumboulopoulos and Russell Peters.
Teacher
July 2006 to Present
Lorraine KimsaTheatre for Young People, Toronto, ON
Resident acting teacher.
Host, "Trail Blazers"
2008 to 2008
Endless Films, Toronto, ON
Pilot for children's series.
Actor, "Monster Warriors"
September 2005 to November 2007
Coneybear Stories, Toronto, ON Re-occuring role as "Mr Withers".
Lead Principal, "Time Blazers I & II"
September 2002 to 2005
YTV CCI Productions, Toronto, ON
The main character in this children's history television series, 40 episodes.
In-Arena Annoucner
September 2001 to March 2002
Saint Michaels Majors (OHL), Toronto, ON
Given the title Wireless Mike, and conducted all in-stand promotions between whistles, during TV time-outs and on the ice between periods.
Announcer/Emcee
2000 to 2002
Plain and Simple Event Marketing, Toronto, ON
Emcee'd for various promotions including : Molson Indy - Jose Cuervo beach Volleyball Challenge, Molson Indy - Pit Stop Challenge, Financial District - Killkenny Foozeball Challenge, Smirnoff Liberation Tour and Labatt Blue Playoff party
On-Air Reporter
September 2001 to December 2001
Rogers - Mississauga, Toronto, ON
Covered community events.
EDUCATION
Masters, Ryerson University, 2010 Toronto, ONMedia Production
Bachelors, Ryerson University, 2000Toronto, ONApplied Arts - Radio and Television Broadcasting - Advanced Standing
Bachelors, University of Victoria, 1998 Victoria, BCFine Arts - Theatre in Education