Dennis Ellsworth
Stratford,PE
Summary
Professional songwriter, recording and touring artist with 30 years experience. Skilled in drafting detailed funding applications, building budgets and working within them. Seasoned in managing projects, teams, and logistics. Goal driven, well organized, with a strong work ethic. Dedicated to good, respectful communication, promoting safe, positive, and inspiring environments. Always striving for excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
The Buzz
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
04.2024 - Current
- Write a monthly music column, focused on highlighting artists and people who work in Prince Edward Island's music community
- Conduct interviews and gather research
School Bus Driver
Public Schools Branch of PEI
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
02.2024 - Current
- Safely operate school bus, transporting students to and from school
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance
- Communicate with students regarding behavior and safety protocols during rides
- Collaborate with school board officials to adjust routes based on changing schedules
- Report maintenance issues promptly to ensure timely repairs and vehicle readiness
- Maintain accurate records of daily routes, driver logs, student counts, and incident reports
Musician
Self-Emploed
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
09.1998 - Current
- Professional songwriter and performer (signed with CYMBA Music Publishing)
- Write applications for funding
- Draft and follow budgets and spending
- Book shows, tours, hotels, flights, car rental, logistics (domestic and international)
- Plan and execute recording sessions
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns
- Graphic design of album covers/layouts, marketing and promotional materials
- Manage social media accounts and websites
- Work closely with partners/personnel (band mates, managers, booking agents, PR)
- Attend conferences and meetings
- Music producer for other artists
General Manager
Terre Rouge
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery
- Managed staff recruitment and training programs to build a skilled workforce
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain adequate stock levels
- Coordinated budgeting and financial planning for operational expenses and resources
- Established strong relationships with vendors for better supply chain management
- Facilitated regular team meetings to promote communication and collaboration among staff
Education
Chef Training - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
Toronto06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown04-2001
Skills
- Great written and verbal skills
- Organized, goal-oriented
- Total music enthusiast
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Excellent computer skills
- Budgeting and financial management and tracking
- Resourceful / Creative Thinker
- Compassionate
References
Gloria Hastie (Previous manager)
gloriamhastie@gmail.com
902-388-4944
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Yanik Richards (Employer)
yanik@buzzpei.com
902-213-4252
Timeline
Writer
The Buzz
04.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Public Schools Branch of PEI
02.2024 - Current
General Manager
Terre Rouge
10.2016 - 10.2017
Musician
Self-Emploed
09.1998 - Current
Chef Training - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island