Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References and Cover Letter
Timeline
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Harrison Smith

Halifax,NS

Summary

An independent filmmaker 4 years out of film school, with 17 years of experience in the industry in varying roles, Harrison currently runs a freelance Media Production company, operating through multiple provinces, that provides brand or project specific content to varying clients. Being a professional touring and recording musician, Harrison is driven for growth, and constantly works to put his best foot forward with every opportunity. He is a resilient and well-rounded team player, eager to pour his passion for the arts into each project.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Musician

Self Employed
Halifax, Nova Scotia
05.2021 - Current
  • Arranges, rehearses, and performes music for live shows, festivals, and events, whilst touring and coordinating with venues across the country.
  • Records music in professional studios to create albums and singles.
  • Composes original songs using a variety of instruments.
  • Created promotional materials such as press releases, photos, videos, and websites for marketing purposes.
  • Managed finances related to musical endeavors including budgeting, taxes, royalties.

Founder, & Digital Content Creator

Rubber Tire Picture Show
Halifax, Nova Scotia
03.2019 - Current
  • Meets and pitches marketing campaign concepts with business owners of all kinds (local, corporate, independent, non-profit).
  • Wordsmiths, story-boards, and produces original, platform-specific, quality content to boost brand engagement.
  • Plans optimal strategies for displaying key, on-brand focal points in order to successfully increase overall brand awareness.
  • Utilizes Camera, Lighting, and Editing techniques to keep product in line with the established creative direction to develop a brand familiarity with customers.

Clientele includes but is not limited to: Ghost Taco, Fireball Canada, The Toronto Golf Club, Ground Burger Bar, and Quest Geothermal

Guest Artist, Program Instructor

York Region District School Board - Arts Camp
Haliburton, ON
05.2023 - Current
  • Develops and implements guitar lesson plans based on program objectives, while actively considering various knowledge or abilities in order to meet the needs of all students.
  • Creates meaningful goals that allows students to apply their new skills to a group performance after just 5 days of the program.
  • Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Production Assistant

Love It Or List It - Big Coat Media
Toronto, ON
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Executed the transportation of cast, crew and equipment to set locations.
  • Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
  • Ensured compliance with production safety regulations.
  • Helped organize catering services for cast and crew during shoots.

1st Assistant Director

The Pines Still Whisper - Feature Film - Luna Reel Prod.
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Lead daily meetings with full cast and crew to ensure a shared understanding and of daily goals to keep creative vision and schedule in line.
  • Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.
  • Built and managed schedules by completing work accurately and on time.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.

Supervisor, Concert Promoter

Eventmrkt
Newmarket, ON
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Communicated with venue personnel, and entertainment to coordinate event logistics.
  • Proactively strategized to meet goals and capitalize on emerging opportunities, leading to a revenue and ticket sales increase as high as 40% from one event to the next.
  • Organized efficient approaches to manage tasks and deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining promotional content, boosting brand awareness, and overall success.

Drama Teacher

Kids Drama Club - The Town Of Newmarket
Newmarket, ON
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, and parents
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans using both traditional and modern teaching techniques in the fundamentals of the Dramatic Arts.
  • Taught students theater terminology and performance skills.
  • Coordinated and directed dramatic performances involving up to seven students.

Education

Video Design And Production - Graduated

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2020

Skills

Technical Skills

Writing

  • Generates and develops new stories and concepts for a variety of different projects

Brand Marketing and Management

  • Establishes, and maintains consistency with on-brand marketing strategies to ensure a sense of familiarity with customers and targeted demographics

Video Editing

  • Edits narrative, documentary, and promotional videos

Adobe Certified Expert

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition and Photoshop

Camera, Audio and Lighting

  • Owns and operates camera, audio recording and lighting gear to successfully capture subjects of all sorts

Professional Skills

Communication

  • Strong peer facilitation skills as well as mentoring and guidance
  • Efficiently takes direction and feedback to improve performance

Problem Solving

  • Is proactive in anticipating potential issues to creatively strategize an alternative plan
  • Strong ability to analyze and adapt when unforeseen problems arise

Leadership

  • Has lead a variety of diverse teams, and events
  • Holds kindness and respect as a high importance
  • Is confident in speaking and presenting to large audiences

Personal Skills

  • Professional Actor (ACTRA Member since 2008)
  • Professional Musician (regularly performs at various venues and events)
  • Resilience

References and Cover Letter

available upon request

Timeline

Guest Artist, Program Instructor

York Region District School Board - Arts Camp
05.2023 - Current

Production Assistant

Love It Or List It - Big Coat Media
03.2022 - 11.2022

1st Assistant Director

The Pines Still Whisper - Feature Film - Luna Reel Prod.
06.2021 - 08.2021

Professional Musician

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current

Founder, & Digital Content Creator

Rubber Tire Picture Show
03.2019 - Current

Supervisor, Concert Promoter

Eventmrkt
10.2017 - 12.2019

Drama Teacher

Kids Drama Club - The Town Of Newmarket
10.2017 - 06.2018

Video Design And Production - Graduated

George Brown College
Harrison Smith