Jack McGuire
Toronto,ON
Summary
Demonstrating proactive initiative in meeting and exceeding tasks within designated company timelines. Employing hands-on problem-solving approaches rooted in a comprehensive understanding of successful business practices. Recognized for dynamic leadership and unwavering support.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Director's Guild of Canada
Toronto, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of 10 or more employees to ensure efficient operations of the film set.
- Guided departmental staff in resolving crew and production complaints.
- Assisted in executing plans to meet production goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Events Freelance Photographer
Popeye's Supplements
Toronto, ON
07.2024 - Current
- Performed colour correction and retouching of photos.
- Coordinate the style and placement of products for clients and vendors.
- Working with Popeye-sponsored athletes to produce photos and videos of athletes in action.
- Assist with transporting, setting up, and tearing down of products and equipment on the day of the event.
Martial Arts Instructor
Sudbury School of Martial Arts
Sudbury, Ontario
09.1994 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for martial arts classes.
- Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
- Led group sparring sessions to teach defensive strategies and skills.
- Monitored student performance in class to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Organized tournaments and competitions to motivate students to improve their techniques.
- Provided feedback on student performance and progress toward goals.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards or recognition.
- Supervised open gym sessions ensuring that safety protocols were being followed correctly.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant information about each student's progress.
- Organized special events such as seminars or workshops related to martial arts instruction or self-defence techniques.
- Provided one-on-one coaching for advanced-level students who needed extra attention or assistance with specific skills.
- Maintained a full schedule of classes for groups of different ability levels and end goals.
- Promoted martial arts program to build and maintain clientele, to meet monthly revenue goals and to cultivate positive impressions of martial arts throughout the community.
- Diversified business by offering exercise classes in addition to traditional martial arts.
- Held special customer appreciation events, such as parents' night out, to maintain client loyalty.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film And Television Production
Toronto Film School
Toronto, ON06-2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Coordination
- Business Administration
- Employee Relations
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Task Delegation
- Creative Direction
Certification
- ACTRA Union Member 2024
- Production Accounting Certificate 2021
- WHMIS Certificate 2016
- Worker Safety Awareness Certificate 2016
- DGC Union Member 2016
Accomplishments
- Student to 3rd degree black belt 1987 to 2009
- Martial Arts Instructor 1994 - 2009
- Competitive Martial Arts in SKI and NBL Black Belt League 1992 to 2008
- Coach in Martial Arts 1996 - 2009
- Competitive Indoor Rowing 1998-2000
Affiliations
- Weight Training
- Fishing
- Auto Mechanics
- Photography
- Advocate for LGBTQ
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Director's Guild of Canada
09.2024 - Current
Events Freelance Photographer
Popeye's Supplements
07.2024 - Current
Martial Arts Instructor
Sudbury School of Martial Arts
09.1994 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Film And Television Production
Toronto Film School
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