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Kirk Haviland

Toronto,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Established and polished public speaker that can deliver professional results with excellent interviewing skills. Dedicated film professional with a passion for the enrichment and development of Canadian film.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Location Support Personel

Clarion Film Services
07.2018 - Current
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked on various film and television sets on a 'on-call' shot term contract basis
  • Sets varied from small-budget television to some of the biggest-budgeted series including Mrs. America, See, The Man from Toronto, Ginny and Georgia, and many more.
  • Previously known as Helie film Services, became Clarion in late 2022. Clarion acts as a placement service to assign personnel to shows they have contracts with.

Freelance Moderator/Film Critic/Staff Writer

Various Employers
02.2012 - Current
  • Created a personal film review website and submitted freelance reviews to various print and online publications.
  • Moderated guest panels for events like Niagara Fall Comic Con, London Comic Con, Horrrorama, Frightmare in the Falls, Shock Stock and others.
  • Formed critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Submitted clear and final review articles to online publishers and review sites.
  • Collaborated with industry contacts to receive advanced viewings of films.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories
  • Currently contribute to intheseats.ca. Have previously contributed to websites The Examiner, Dork Shelf, Scene Creek, Liberal Dead, Addicted Online Magazine.
  • Have appeared on television multiple times with Eric Marchen's Rogers Television show Cinema Seen
  • Have appeared on multiple podcasts including In the Seats with, Screenfish, Dead Air, Royal Canadian Movie Podcast and more.

Film Programmer

Blood in the Snow Film Festival
01.2013 - 12.2022
  • Worked very closely with Canadian filmmakers from across the country to program their films
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed excellent public speaking skills through on stage interactions with filmmakers in front of a audience
  • Traveled to other film festivals as a representative of Blood in the Snow in order to recruit films and develop relationships within the Canadian Film community.
  • During my time at the festival I also held previous positions of Senior Programmer, Director of Programming and Industry and Media Coordinator

Retail Sales Manager

Value Village
04.2013 - 05.2017
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
  • Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS

High School Diploma -

Erindale Secondary School
Mississauga, ON

Skills

  • Location Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • On-Location Shoots
  • Active Listening
  • Creative Writing
  • Interviewing Strengths
  • On-Camera Skills
  • Media Operations Knowledge
  • Film Language
  • Film Screenings
  • Film Crew Support
  • Sales Expertise
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Cash Handling
  • Staff Scheduling

Timeline

Location Support Personel

Clarion Film Services
07.2018 - Current

Retail Sales Manager

Value Village
04.2013 - 05.2017

Film Programmer

Blood in the Snow Film Festival
01.2013 - 12.2022

Freelance Moderator/Film Critic/Staff Writer

Various Employers
02.2012 - Current

No Degree - Business Management

Saint Mary’s University

High School Diploma -

Erindale Secondary School

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