Sam Witt is an experienced business leader and live show producer, having led numerous theatrical productions, festivals, and events over the past 12 years. He possesses strong skills in project management, budgeting, operations planning, and leading creative teams. His background includes a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and experience in roles such as producer, creative director, production manager, and event coordinator for various organizations.

1. sam witt business leader, live show producer and creative director
3058 Larkdowne Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5N2, Canada
+1 250 217 5845 sam@samwittproductions.com
Profile
• Experienced (6+ years) in live show creation, artistic direction and production design
• Experienced (8+ years) in project management including leading preparations for theatrical
and other creative productions, large events, galas and conferences
• Proven ability to develop highly accurate budgets, production and movement plans
• Demonstrates keen attention to business strategy, opportunities for efficiency and targets
• Dedicated leader of creative and production staff and someone who inspires positivity
Education
• Bachelor of Commerce – Management
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business • Communications • Human Resources
University of Victoria • Accounting • Legal Issues
2012 • Operations • Finance
Career Highlights
• Producer and Creative Director
samwittproductions September 2008 – Present
• Launched a live event production business to amplify my knowledge base and potential
• Professionally engages with clients to develop events and productions for various purposes
• Creative directs and designs all productions and coordinates cast movement as required
• Efficiently leads teams of employees in the planning and delivery of major productions
• Confidently oversees all administrative processes and new project development
• Conceives all corporate processes, manages HR and develops communications initiatives
• Producer
2011 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival February 2011 – August 2011
• Supervised the development of a festival vision in conjunction with numerous committees
• Prepared and maintained highly detailed budgets, logistics and operations plans
• Expertly managed a 700-person festival workforce including volunteers and contractors
• Responsibly purchased, rented or contracted all infrastructure, supplies and equipment
• Administered and creative directed a comprehensive venue overlay initiative
• Coordinated the interviewing, hiring and training of festival staff members
• Associate Director, Production Designer and Production Manager
World Premiere – The King of Elfland’s Daughter June 2008 - April 2009
• Collaborated with the artistic director to design a substantial and complex production
• Actively worked with creative and production staff to direct talent and build schedules
• Calmly undertook the challenge of co-stage managing a new theatrical production
• Carefully managed production budgets and cash flows, administered supplier contracts
• Oversaw the scenic build process, ensuring designs were fully realized by contractors
• Confidently provided the artistic director with ‘big picture’ advice and support

2. Additional Experiences
• Creative Director and Production Manager
Victoria Symphony in the City March 2012 – Present
• Liaises with employees of the Victoria Symphony to create event visions and designs
• Effectively coordinates contractor work, prepares production plans and hires event staff
• Responsibly oversees event operations and the load in and out of production infrastructure
• Trade Commissioner Assistant
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) January 2012 – April 2012
• Actively worked with DFAIT Trade Commissioners to coordinate the Vancouver Regional
Office’s contributions to the GLOBE 2012 Conference on Business and the Environment
• Accurately acquired, managed and disbursed large sums of event data for DFAIT
• Tactfully managed key relationships with DFAIT clients in Canada and at posts overseas
• Producer and Creative Director
Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League October 2011 – January 2012
• Interpreted the client’s creative brief and developed various production concepts
• Directed the movement of cast members with assistance from stage managers
• Responsibly coordinated VIP guest requirements and directed all elements of protocol
• Carefully prepared production budgets, operational plans and scenic designs
• Managed the load in and load out of suppliers, production staff and league officials
• Producer and Creative Director
Macquarie Private Wealth Rink of Dreams November 2010 – March 2011
• Provided consulting services to aid the client in the development of their creative brief
• Developed an innovative production script and scenic design, oversaw technical design
• Administered a limited budget and leveraged relationships to maximize value for dollar
• Site Operations Coordinator
2010 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival May 2010 – August 2010
• Meticulously designed a new festival layout in concert with numerous committees
• Oversaw the delivery of site services for 60000 spectators and 2500 athletes
• Tactfully renewed critical, ailing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Event Services Team Member
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games August 2009 – March 2010
• Enthusiastically led volunteer hosts at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC
• Helped event services department leaders achieve first rate operations standards
Interests
• Macro photography • Video production and editing
• Offshore sailing • Neapolitan pizza and wood-fired ovens
• Fusion of classical and pop music • Cello performance