Raphael Grosz-Harvey
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
I'm a driven worker with a multitude of expertise. Good team player. Diverse portfolio and skills set which lends to working well with coworkers and clients. Always ready to embrace a challenge with a positive attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Skateboards For Hope Charity
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the planning and execution of 8 events per year.
- Manage staff of employees and volunteers.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Liaised with marketing and PR to promote special events in social calendars.
Trades Driver
Toronto International Film Festival
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Improved operations through quick thinking and problem solving.
Delivery Driver
For The Love Of Cake
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Casting Session Director
Kenyon Wells Casting
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Supported Casting Directors’ throughout the entire casting process with tasks such as managing breakdowns, daily coordination and communication with talent agents and producers, coordination of audition sessions.
- Created shortlists, managed availability checks, organized tapes and managed call-backs, and assisted in negotiating offers.
- Communicated with directors and producers to determine breakdown and role requirements.
- Maintained a strong application and knowledge of industry standards, i.e. equity-based practices and union protocols; analyzed scripts; liaised between directors, producers and agents on contractual matters, applying a strong understanding of union provisions.
Waiter/ Manager
L'Orignal, Le Gros Jambon
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Manage/ lead staff through fine dinnin dinner service.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
Theatre Technical Director
Multiple Theatre Companies
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Oversee all technical aspects of productions, events, and performances
- Collaborate closely with artists and producers to ensure seamless execution of creative visions
- Strong technical knowledge across multiple disciplines, including lighting, sound, staging, rigging, and production management
Canadian Military
Canadian Armed Forces
10.2006 - 07.2009
- Rank Cpl.
- First Aid, Weapon Handling, Tactical Training
- Coordinated logistics for personnel under challenging and fast-changing conditions.
- Great at following orders under pressure to achieve team goals.
Education
DEC - Professional Theatre Program
Dawson College
Montreal, QC06.2009
Skills
- Autonomous
- Friendly and outgoing
- Creative problem solver
- Strong work ethic
Additional Information
- English
- French
- Spanish (intermediate)
Timeline
Trades Driver
Toronto International Film Festival
09.2023 - 10.2023
Delivery Driver
For The Love Of Cake
01.2022 - 06.2023
Event Coordinator
Skateboards For Hope Charity
07.2019 - Current
Casting Session Director
Kenyon Wells Casting
01.2013 - 01.2019
Waiter/ Manager
L'Orignal, Le Gros Jambon
01.2009 - 01.2014
Canadian Military
Canadian Armed Forces
10.2006 - 07.2009
Theatre Technical Director
Multiple Theatre Companies
01.2005 - 01.2013
DEC - Professional Theatre Program
Dawson College
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