Nora Hassaan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Writer’s Guild of Canada, excelling in contract negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in managing complex projects and resolving compliance issues, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept in data management systems and committed to delivering exceptional client support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Agent
Writer’s Guild of Canada
01.2021 - Current
- Manage Feature Films, Hallmark TV Movies, Mini-series
- Initiate grievance procedures from non-compliance issues
- Prepare and vet legal agreements
- Administer arbitration procedures and member disciplinary proceeding
- Issue production fee statements, reconciled payments, maintained database
- Interact with cross functional teams and stakeholders to progress projects
Office Manager
City of Toronto
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed, investigated, and resolved issues related to pay discrepancies
- Maintained confidential employee records including WSIB claims
- Entered employee Health & Safety trainings in ELI
- Transcribed meeting minutes
Staff Supervisor
Mirvish Productions
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Handled daily operations in a 2000-attendee theatrical venue
- Managed onboarding process for over 40 employees
- Mediated and resolved conflicts in emergency situations
- Relayed information accurately to appropriate emergency responders
- Maintained and updated daily incident reports
- Created job-specific training programs and technical manuals
Project Manager
Canadian National Exhibition
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Managed work-back schedules and budgets up to $600,000
- Conducted monthly safety meetings, safety orientations and monthly safety audits
- Implemented proper cash handling policies, reducing sales shortages by 80%
- Reviewed incident reports to reduce liability for the theatre
- Managed all aspects of the operations, including the installation and takedown of the exhibits, working closely with various trades (Labor, IATSE)
Senior Broadcast Coordinator
Dentsu Aegis Network
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated with external stakeholders to secure television commercial clearances
- Held regular meetings with vendors to ensure full compliance with network standards
- Input TV commercials in Adtraq for Procter & Gamble and J.M
- Smuckers
- Coordinated client billing and prepared invoices in MediaTools
Education
Honors, Bachelor of Arts - Radio & Television, minor in English
Ryerson University
Skills
- Typing speed: 75 wpm
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data management systems
- Collaborative applications
- Payroll systems
- Ticketing systems
- Project management
- Client Support Management
- Contract negotiations
- Schedule management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Ryerson Student Union’s Director for the Faculty of Communication & Design.
- Department rep for the Radio & Televisions Arts program.
- HR Assistant, Canadian Red Cross.
- Fundraiser, Toronto Foundation for Student Success.
- Mentor for Big Brother, Big Sisters Canada.
Timeline
Business Agent
Writer’s Guild of Canada
01.2021 - Current
Office Manager
City of Toronto
01.2021 - Current
Staff Supervisor
Mirvish Productions
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Broadcast Coordinator
Dentsu Aegis Network
01.2015 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Canadian National Exhibition
01.2007 - 01.2019
Honors, Bachelor of Arts - Radio & Television, minor in English
Ryerson University
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