OBJECTIVE

Charismatic artistic/creative director in the live entertainment industry, with over 32 years’ experience in bilingual English/French work environments. Adept at challenging constructively and giving objective feedback. Seeking to apply seasoned intuitive listening ability, language skills, and clear communication as a coach who respectfully empowers others.

Experience

| La Perle by Dragone - Dubai

Resident Artistic Director (April 2019 to June 2020) - Maintain the artistic integrity of original concept, management of an artistic team of 84 (Artists, Coaches, Stage Management, Physiotherapists, Costumes), Staging, Overall Guests & VIP experiences;

 

| Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

• Director of Creation (December 2017 – October 2018)

            Management of creative team, concept development, casting;

• Senior Artistic Director (September 2008 – July 2015)

           Maintain the artistic integrity of original concept, management of artistic department heads, casting;

• Artistic Director (June 2005 – September 2008)

           Maintain the artistic integrity of original concept, management of artistic team (Artists, Coaches, Stage Management, Physiotherapists, Costumes), Staging;

• Head of Auditions  (June 2003 – June 2005)

           Planning of all International auditions for all disciplines, documentations, marketing for casting department

• Contract Negotiator (February 2001 – June 2003)

           Contract negotiations with artists of all disciplines

 

| 45 Degrees – a division of CDS Entertainment Group

• Senior Director of Creation (July 2015 – December 2017)

          Management of creative teams, concept development for Events, Experiences and Special Projects, maintain the artistic integrity of the brand, casting.

 

| Canadian Actors’ Equity Association

• Business Representative (August 1996 – February 2001)

           Maintain the integrity of the different collective agreement with live performing art producers.

 

| Royal Winnipeg Ballet

• Professional Ballet Dancer (August 1988 – July 1996)

          Live Performer

 

| Volunteer Work

• Big Brother Big Sisters – Big Brother
• Montreal Chamber of Commerce – Speaker
• Cirque du Soleil – Mentor Program