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MICHAEL DEMSKI

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Movement Workshops

Freelance
01.2016 - Current
  • Facilitated movement, contemporary dance, partner dance, posture, body awareness, and breathing workshops.
  • Taught in Vancouver, Toronto, Hawaii, Alaska, and Sweden.
  • Trained in various martial arts, including Kung Fu, Capoeira, Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Muay Thai, Aikido, and Judo.

Chef and Cafe

Retreat Centre, Work Exchange
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Held various roles at major retreat centers in Central America and Europe (e.g., Pachamama, Angsbacka).
  • Served as Chef at Angsbacka, cooking for up to 300 guests and managing teams of up to eight.
  • Worked as a sous chef, kitchen coordinator, and kitchen assistant manager.
  • Operated a smoothie bar and handled café operations, including customer service and food presentation.
  • Contributed to garden work and provided bodywork therapy at retreat centers.

Contemporary Dance Artist

Multiple Companies, Freelance
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Performed in 30+ productions and tours in Canada and Internationally.
  • Collaborated with teams and groups in dynamic performance settings.
  • Choreographed and directed contemporary dance works.

Actor

Freelance
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Worked in over 30 independent productions, series, and projects.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Conducted script analysis, auditioned, and refined character development.

Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model

01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Promotional model/brand ambassador for different companies
  • Walking in runway shows, including Fashion Arts Toronto, UFT Fashion show, Fashion Thursdays
  • Modeling for photoshoots involving collaboration with design teams

Film Production

Toronto + Vancouver, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Worked on over 20 different independent projects
  • Project coordination, recruiting and casting
  • Conceptual design, pre-production planning
  • Experience in post production and editing
  • Creating/writing/producing, short films, personal projects

Education

Bachelor Degree - Kinesiology/Movement Science

University of British Columbia
05-2023

Diploma - Acting For Film, TV, And Theatre

Toronto Film School
01.2013

Dance -

Cannes Jeune Ballet
01.2007

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Organizational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Verbal communication

Accomplishments

Sailed around 80% of the world

Cheffed for 300+ people and led a team of 8

Performed and taught dance in several countries

Training

  • YTTC 200H Yoga Teacher Training, Rishikul Yogshala (Rishikesh)
  • Thai massage 4 levels, ITM Chiang Kai
  • ACE personal Training certificate
  • EmbodyLab Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Chinese-Mandarin
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Other

SAIL BOAT EDUCATION, 01/01/99, 12/31/06, 

Grew up on a sail boat for 7 years from the age of 11-18, Learned skills in fixing, repairing, manual labour, maintenance, survival, Can use most tools, very resourceful, open minded and novel solutions 

Timeline

Chef and Cafe

Retreat Centre, Work Exchange
01.2020 - 01.2024

Movement Workshops

Freelance
01.2016 - Current

Brand Ambassador/Promotional Model

01.2013 - 01.2015

Actor

Freelance
01.2011 - 01.2016

Film Production

Toronto + Vancouver, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2015

Contemporary Dance Artist

Multiple Companies, Freelance
01.2008 - 01.2016

Bachelor Degree - Kinesiology/Movement Science

University of British Columbia

Diploma - Acting For Film, TV, And Theatre

Toronto Film School

Dance -

Cannes Jeune Ballet

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