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Jonathan Cestnick

Saskatoon

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Theatre Professional with strong organizational skills eager to find a fun, hands on role to improve skills through doing. Ready to help team achieve goals and create show stopping theathre.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

APM / Production Manager

Shakespeare On The Saskatchewan Festival Inc.
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw Theatre and and Production build from ground up.
  • Created weekly schedules and managed a team of designers and workers
  • Oversaw the OH&S Safety Committee and complied with safe operating practices.
  • Monitored and facilitated construction site operations.
  • Set project timelines and milestones.
  • Delivered training programs for onsite staff to ensure skill development.
  • Negotiated contract terms and conditions of rates with subcontractors.

Production and Site Manager

Shakespeare On The Saskatchewan
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw all daily site operations and production maintenance
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Monitored and facilitated construction site operations to maintain deadlines and promote site safety.
  • Enforced project timelines and milestones, verifying adherence to established schedule and requirements.
  • Delivered training programs for onsite staff to ensure skill development.
  • Negotiated contract terms and conditions of rates with subcontractors.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications to ensure accuracy during construction phases.
  • Determined departmental financial needs and developed budgets for expenditures.

Restaurant Manager

Joey's Resturants
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Correctly calculated inventory at end of shift to ensure product security.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with team-building activities.
  • Enhanced guest experience

Academic Link

TMU Housing and Residence Life
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Responded to email requests to provide students with specific information regarding academic needs for students entering higher educational institutions.
  • Facilitated icebreaker games, team-building exercises, and goal-setting workshops for freshmen.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Performance Production

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
04.2024

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Heavy Labor
  • Facility Oversight
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Development
  • Construction Safety
  • Vectorworks, Excel, Drive
  • Safety management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Equipment operation

Languages

English

Timeline

APM / Production Manager

Shakespeare On The Saskatchewan Festival Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Production and Site Manager

Shakespeare On The Saskatchewan
05.2023 - Current

Academic Link

TMU Housing and Residence Life
08.2021 - 04.2023

Restaurant Manager

Joey's Resturants
01.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Performance Production

Toronto Metropolitan University
Jonathan Cestnick