Emily Bisson
Toronto,ON
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in multiple areas of the entertainment industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Venue Coordinator
Homegrown Live
Kingston, ON
04.2017 - Current
- Created and managed budgets for clients, streamlining financial operations.
- Negotiated contracts and terms with agents and talent by attending meetings and creating deals.
- Increased concert attendance by strategically selecting and booking popular artists for events.
- Enhanced company reputation within themusic industry by consistently delivering high-quality events on time and within budget constraints.
- Greeted event participants and provided engaging experience.
Owner/Manager
Shadowbox Entertainment
Kingston, ON
11.2016 - Current
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms while maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Created enticing promotional materials that increased bookings and generated interest in new offerings.
Owner/Managing Director
Bisson Investments
Hopkinsville, KY
01.2005 - Current
- Managed budgetary constraints to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality living environments for residents.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Reduced vacancy periods by implementing strategic marketing initiatives targeting specific demographics within the community.
Co-Manager
La Senza
Kingston, ON
12.2012 - 07.2020
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive action plans for underperforming departments, resulting in significant improvements in sales figures and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Chiropractic Administrative Assistant
The Live Well Centre
Kingston Ontario
08.2008 - 04.2012
- Assisted new employees in learning office procedures and protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice staff.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Implemented time-saving strategies for administrative processes, allowing more focus on direct patient care activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through attentive listening skills and empathetic interactions during their visits.
Education
Professional Sound And Business Advanced Diploma - Music Business And Audio Engineering
Metalworks Institute
Mississuaga, ON04.2024
OMDP Business Management Certificate - Business Management
Sheridan College
Mississauga, ON06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business, Theatre, Vocal Performance
Belmont University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Partnerships
- Marketing Strategies
- Advertising and marketing
- Purchasing and planning
- Budget Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Marketing Strategies
Timeline
Venue Coordinator
Homegrown Live
04.2017 - Current
Owner/Manager
Shadowbox Entertainment
11.2016 - Current
Co-Manager
La Senza
12.2012 - 07.2020
Chiropractic Administrative Assistant
The Live Well Centre
08.2008 - 04.2012
Owner/Managing Director
Bisson Investments
01.2005 - Current
Professional Sound And Business Advanced Diploma - Music Business And Audio Engineering
Metalworks Institute
OMDP Business Management Certificate - Business Management
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business, Theatre, Vocal Performance
Belmont University