Jason Di Leo
St. Catharines
Summary
I have 15+ years of experience in event management, I specialize in planning and executing high-profile events in large-capacity venues. My career has been rooted in arenas and multi-purpose facilities, where I’ve overseen concerts, sports games, and private functions from concept to completion. Known for my calm under pressure, technical expertise, and collaborative approach, I consistently deliver seamless experiences for clients, performers, and audiences alike. Whether leading event logistics, coordinating security teams, or guiding production crews, I ensure every detail supports a safe, memorable, and efficient event.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Canada Games Park
01.2022 - Current
- Establishing and maintaining close contact with clients and facilities, follow-up on all client requests.
- Conduct production meetings discussing development, success and improvements on current and past events.
- Coordinating logistics, event setup, financial costs and client satisfaction.
- Assist in coordinating operational set up and providing equipment and services as needed.
Event Manager
ASM Global - Meridian Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Serve as primary liaison between clients and facility departments.
- Provide clear, concise and timely communication of detailed event requirements to all venue departments.
- Organize and manage events in a private capacity as well as at full venue capacity.
- Oversee facility operations, contract management and finical settlements.
- Coordinate with contractor’s security, labour teams and medical personal, to ensure crowd management and safety.
- Handling rental bookings, parties, meetings and ice rentals.
- Post-event evaluations, reviewing areas of success and improvement.
- Technical aspects include scoreboard operations, AV system and in-house commutation tools.
- On site during load-in, event execution and load-out phases.
Inventory Manager
Renaissance Salon & Estetica
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Manage company’s merchandise and in-house tools and products.
- Ordered, and storing products as needed.
- Managed company website, marketing and promotional materials
- Customer services relations, booking services and up sales.
Entertainment Promoter
Gonz Productions
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Building relations with clients and
- Coordinated and booked musical entertainment, and venue selections.
- Managed all marketing and promotional materials.
- Oversee all financial transactions, event logistics and talent accommodations.
- Coordinate with contractor’s security, labour teams and medical personal.
Failure Analysis Technician
Celestica International
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic circuit boards for various products.
- Created detailed reports for management and debugging teams.
- Led a team of analysts, ensuring production quotas and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Collaborated with international engineering teams in Thailand and Mexico on debugging projects.
Education
Graduate - Electronic Engineering Technologist Program
Niagara College
Welland, Ontario01.2004
Skills
- Event Management and Logistics – Contracts, settlements, and venue coordination
- Audio-Visual and Production – Sound, lighting, rigging, and scoreboard operation
- Technical Expertise – Electronics, failure analysis, PCB debugging, and system troubleshooting
- Software and Tools – AutoCAD, TriCaster/V-Mix, Display Control, and AV system integration
- Marketing and Promotions – Social media, graphic design, branding, and sponsorship management
- Leadership and Communication – Team coordination, client relations, and problem-Solving
Timeline
Event Manager
Canada Games Park
01.2022 - Current
Event Manager
ASM Global - Meridian Centre
01.2014 - Current
Inventory Manager
Renaissance Salon & Estetica
01.2009 - 01.2014
Entertainment Promoter
Gonz Productions
01.2008 - 01.2014
Failure Analysis Technician
Celestica International
01.2002 - 01.2007
Graduate - Electronic Engineering Technologist Program
Niagara College
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