Roger Parton
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Passionate about positively impacting community programs, and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with many aspects of community engagement, and always looking for ways to effect lasting positive change. Well-organized and resourceful, detail-oriented, and conscientious.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing And Health Society
Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster
04.2023 - Current
- Since July 2023, working at Lookout's Russell site, establishing rapport with shelter guests and tenants and gaining familiarity with the "nuts and bolts" of the building's regular nightly operations.
- Working in a team setting, providing support to shelter guests, as well as employing strong documentary skills and facilitating the safe and efficient operations of the shelter site.
- Cultivating a passion for learning, while committed to continual improvement.
- Providing regular and detailed reports to management regarding successes and challenges.
Music Director
Opera Lirica
Vancouver, BC
09.2014 - Current
- Supervising and directing regular ensemble meetings, assigning responsibilities among 40-60 attendees weekly, and gauging group progress towards performance goals
- Working in tandem with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association to provide regular performances and cultural events to the City
- Maintaining 300 hours per year of residency requirements, per agreement with the City of Vancouver
- Teaching history and performance to participants of all levels/ages.
Executive Director
Muzewest Concerts Society
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - Current
- Supervising the transformation of the Society from non-charitable status to a charitable status organization (ongoing).
- Establishing an internal committee to address marketing challenges, supervising the establishment of an organizational advertising strategy
- Assisted in the development of a strategic planning package for the Society (2023).
- In Muzewest's recent engagement of a new Artistic Director (April 2024), oversaw contract negotiations in tandem with Board President.
- As an executive director, overseeing the organization's finances, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization, ensuring compliance with policy and reporting requirements, liaising with the organization's legal and accounting teams where required.
Manager and Artistic Director
MLEC German Choral Ensemble
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Directing rehearsals to keep ensemble members prepared for performances.
- Maintaining event planning and liaising with the sitting Board directors regarding funding and scheduling
- Leading personnel meetings and executing performance schedules with a focus on timely, cost-effective delivery
- Assisting with specific requirements of senior chorus members, including challenges around cognitive and mobility functioning
Event Management, Music Direction, Music Editor
City Opera Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Organized community events and hired performers.
- Directed rehearsal sessions in preparation for productions.
- As co-presenter of City Opera's DTES event series, practiced community building through the Homeground Festival.
- Workshopped new productions prior to Vancouver Playhouse staging
- Served on production teams of 4 major productions since 2016, most recently opening the 2020 PuSH International Performing Arts Festival with "Berlin: the Last Cabaret", and "Chinatown", by Madeleine Thien (Vancouver Playhouse, 2022).
- Performed City Opera recital programs, designing repertoire lists, booking events.
- Sitting member of the City Opera Artistic Committee, designing partnerships with members of at-risk communities and vetting/developing new productions
- Score editor and composer ("Berlin: The Last Cabaret", for vocalists and jazz orchestra).
Non-profit Fundraising
I-Marketing Solutions Group
Vancouver
04.2009 - 02.2015
- Contacted donors, both new and previous, for various charities and non-profits
- Managed over 200 donor contacts per file
- Conducted surveys
- Helped maintain database integrity by verifying information with donors, updating as required
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and work ethic.
Education
Music Composition, Theory, Piano
Concordia University - UBC
Montreal, QC - Vancouver BCSkills
- Team Leadership
- Program development
- Basic Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Cubase 105, Finale 26, StaffPad
- Fundraising coordination
- Data Analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
WorkSafe Level 1 First Aid certification
Timeline
Manager and Artistic Director
MLEC German Choral Ensemble
09.2023 - Current
Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing And Health Society
04.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Muzewest Concerts Society
05.2022 - Current
Event Management, Music Direction, Music Editor
City Opera Vancouver
06.2016 - 10.2023
Music Director
Opera Lirica
09.2014 - Current
Non-profit Fundraising
I-Marketing Solutions Group
04.2009 - 02.2015
Music Composition, Theory, Piano
Concordia University - UBC