Nick Smoljanovic
Summary
Experienced professional ready to excel in a leadership role, prioritizing outcome-driven performance. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing operations and fostering team synergy to achieve company objectives. Recognized for dependability and flexibility in meeting evolving demands while maintaining exceptional standards.
Currently pursuing a security guard position after obtaining my security guard license.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mascot, Performer (Contracts)
Bell Over-Active Media
05.2022 - 02.2025
- The official Toronto Ultra Esports Mascot for large events & championship tournaments
- My role is to hype up the crowd during Toronto Ultra games, get involved with sponsor activations for fans to win prizes, as well do many promotions for big companies that are at the events such as Monster, Scuff Gaming, BlackLyte, etc
- Exhibited flexibility by adapting to various performance environments such as indoor arenas, outdoor stadiums, and private functions.
- Maximized audience satisfaction with memorable photo opportunities at meet-and-greet sessions after events or performances.
- Generated enthusiasm among fans by initiating interactive games and dance routines during breaks in live events.
Supervisor, Performer, Puppeteer (Contract)
Jurassic World Exhibition
03.2023 - 05.2024
- I cross-trained for the entirety of the Jurassic World Exhibition, from greeting guests and scanning their tickets to being a tour guide to then being an actor performer in large lifesize dinosaur suits, such as Blue the Velociraptor from the film franchise
- Worked my way up to Supervise and handle training new hires and cross-training employees into puppeteering and working with small baby dinosaur animatronics
- On dark days, I would come in and clean as well as organize all of the Jurassic World Exhibition that was needed, updated areas that needed repainting
- We work constantly as a team, delegating to each other and growing a strong, supportive environment for all employees to flourish and appreciate one another
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Office and Shop/Site Assistant (Contracts)
Tin Knockers Custom
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Filed and organized documents related to purchase orders and job projects
- Assisted office personnel with faxing, photocopying, and retrieving documents related to job projects
- Developed a documentation filing system for different departments
- Build media stands for MLSE at Scotiabank Arena and seat conversion
- Fabricating steel and creating projects for big jobs that need to be completed
- Inventory Manager; managing inventory in the shop and storage room and making templates to organize the inventory into a specialized system
- Worked on-site jobs, installing duct insulation in Vaughn with major companies
- Worked at CN Tower fixing fire escape stairwells that needed repairs
Education
Diploma - Acting
Toronto Film School
Toronto, ON11-2022
Skills
- Coaching and Guidance
- Audience Engagement Strategies
- Driven Professional
- Proficient in Managing Multiple Tasks
- Dependable and Timely
- Effective Troubleshooting Skills
- Effective Written Communication
- Efficient Organization
- Effective Communication Skills
- Composed Attitude
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Effective Team Cooperation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Won Best Lead Male Performance at TFSFF in 2023
- Played 3 years of high school basketball and made it to the semi-finals in 2018.
- Played hockey for 5 years and won 4 title championships, as well as earning medals such as most improved player and fastest skater.
- Played the main character in a major school production called “Cabaret”.
- Played numerous lead roles in short films (20)
- Achieved High School Diploma
- Achieved College Diploma (Toronto Film School)
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Security Guard License
Timeline
Supervisor, Performer, Puppeteer (Contract)
Jurassic World Exhibition
03.2023 - 05.2024
Mascot, Performer (Contracts)
Bell Over-Active Media
05.2022 - 02.2025
Office and Shop/Site Assistant (Contracts)
Tin Knockers Custom
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Security Guard License
Diploma - Acting
Toronto Film School
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