Writer
Freelance
- Written several feature film/television pilot scripts, sketched, short stories, fiction works, and worked as a ghostwriter for several entertainers (comedians, magicians, bands/singers, fiction writers, etc).
Celeste Courtemanche
Work History
Comedian/Actor
Self-Employed
- Performed live at several comedy venues throughout Ontario including Yuk Yuks, Canvas Art Bar, The Lab, Green Leaf, Jokers Hideout and more.
- Wrote, edited and produced comedy bits and sketches on a variety of topics.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop engaging character portrayals for stage and screen.
Script Analyst
Cedarvale Pictures
- Reviewed screenplays and provided opinions and feedback for the production company
Director's Assistant
Magafin Productions and Kumasse Media
- Assisted with operations and administrative tasks to ensure proper actions were taken.
- Managed calendar, prioritized inquiries and requests and made recommendations to support smooth day-to-day director engagements.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Front of House Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
- Handled complaints, settled disputes and resolved grievances to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Greeted and collected tickets of patrons at screenings and assisted customers with any special accommodations as required.
Transcriptionist
Cream Productions
- Kept organized logs of incoming dictation projects and transcription records.
- Maintained privacy of information gathered regarding various productions
Drama Instructor
Brampton Music Theatre
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
Education
Diploma - Comedy Writing And Performance
Humber College
Etobicoke, ONSkills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Active listening skills
- Detail-oriented
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Innovative
- Time management
Timeline
Writer
Freelance
Comedian/Actor
Self-Employed
Script Analyst
Cedarvale Pictures
Director's Assistant
Magafin Productions and Kumasse Media
Front of House Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
Transcriptionist
Cream Productions
Drama Instructor
Brampton Music Theatre
Diploma - Comedy Writing And Performance
Humber College