Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Jeff Trott

Jeff Trott

1060 Sheppard Ave West, Suite 920 North York ,ON

Summary

Dynamic and creative professional with extensive experience in the arts, including directing at VFS and performing as a radio personality at 102.1 The Edge. Proven project leadership and strong communication skills drive successful collaborations, while innovative choreography for Skate Canada showcases artistic vision and technical precision. Committed to elevating performance quality through mentorship and teamwork.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Movie Actor

ACTRA Toronto
11.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with directors to achieve creative vision and improve scene delivery.
  • Mastered complex dialogue and action sequences through diligent rehearsal and memorization techniques.
  • Led character development workshops to enhance performance depth and authenticity.

Choreographer

Skate Canada
01.2005 - Current
  • Developed innovative choreography for competitive figure skating performances, enhancing artistic expression and technical precision.
  • Collaborated with coaches to align choreography with athletes' strengths, improving overall performance quality.
  • Conducted workshops for skaters, fostering creativity and confidence in movement through tailored instruction.
  • Mentored junior choreographers, sharing best practices and techniques to elevate their artistic contributions.

Dean Blundell Show - On-Air Radio Personality

102.1 The Edge, Chorus Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2009


  • Co- Hosted the morning show as the character "Gay Jeff".
  • Attended live events and hosted at Edgefest.
  • Interacted each morning live on the radio.

Director

VFS
12.2003 - 01.2004
  • Directed short films, overseeing creative vision and production workflow.
  • Managed casting processes, selecting talent to enhance storytelling impact.
  • Coordinated shooting schedules, ensuring timely execution of production phases.
  • Conducted rehearsals, refining performances to elevate overall film quality.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including editing and sound design integration.

Education

Arts York Theatre / Dance Degree -

Unionville High School of The Arts
Markham, ON

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC
04-2004

Skills

  • Project leadership in the arts
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Goal-oriented perseverance
  • Creative thinker
  • Team leadership
  • Collaborative team member
  • Excellent time management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Full ACTRA membership

Interests

  • Dogs
  • Gym Workouts
  • Cooking
  • Hiking
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

Timeline

Movie Actor

ACTRA Toronto
11.2020 - Current

Dean Blundell Show - On-Air Radio Personality

102.1 The Edge, Chorus Inc.
02.2006 - 02.2009

Choreographer

Skate Canada
01.2005 - Current

Director

VFS
12.2003 - 01.2004

Arts York Theatre / Dance Degree -

Unionville High School of The Arts

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Vancouver Film School
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