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
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

SamWitt

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    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
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    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