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Conor Shirton

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dynamic professional and passionate autodidact, excelling in creative and management roles. I'm currently heading three creative departments at Dingus & Zazzy and pushing myself to improve daily. I'm organized, results-oriented, and put the continued satisfaction and happiness of my employees before anything else. Looking for my next adventure!

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Voiceover, Copyediting, Copywriting

Dingus & Zazzy
09.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects (60+ daily) and staff (~20) across departments and creative media.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining SOPs and KPIs across copywriting, copyediting, and voiceover departments.
  • Capably interviewing and onboarding new hires, developing their skills through continued coaching and review.
  • Reviews, audits, and improves preexisting client assets, including website, social media, etc.

Team Leader, Residence Manager

YMCA, HBB Region
05.2016 - 08.2022
  • Acting General Manager during Team Leader shifts and as needed. Experienced in every frontline department.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and improving team performance.
  • Administered fitness coaching and classes, and regularly audited and assessed all fitness equipment.
  • Managed the Men's Residence portion of the Hamilton YMCA, handling payments, social services, repairs, etc., for 174 residents.

Hospitality Manager

McMaster University
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Optimized operational procedures to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline service delivery.
  • Supervised over 40 front-of-house staff, ensuring adherence to hospitality standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated event logistics, managed vendor relationships and resource allocation.
  • Managed cash balances and earnings deposits for multiple locations across campus.

Education

Certificate of Bilingual Studies (French) -

Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Acting, voiceover
  • Writing, editing
  • Effective multitasking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Adaptability, new skill development
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Microsoft and Google Suites
  • Digital audio workstation expertise

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Head of Voiceover, Copyediting, Copywriting

Dingus & Zazzy
09.2022 - Current

Team Leader, Residence Manager

YMCA, HBB Region
05.2016 - 08.2022

Hospitality Manager

McMaster University
09.2011 - 04.2016

Certificate of Bilingual Studies (French) -

Westdale Secondary School

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