Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Speaking Engagements
Projects
Juror
Languages
Legacy Award, Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Timeline
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Tracy L. Rideout

Toronto,Canada

Summary

I’ve spent 25 years working with Canadian comedic talent coast-to-coast-to-coast in live-event performances and in-studio productions for CBC Radio, specifically Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters.

Strong interpersonal skills

Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced, changing environments.

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Highly successful management of projects, plans productions and leading teams.

Skilled in project management, budgeting, and creative development, with keen focus on team collaboration and achieving results.

Experienced in budget management and client engagement.

Great sense of humour!

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Producer

CBC Radio
06.1997 - 05.2023


  • Championed diversity in hiring practices both behind-the-scenes and on the radio, promoting a more inclusive and representative industry.
  • Supervised production team of 8 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Spearheaded creative development for projects, leading brainstorming sessions and guiding the team in conceptualization efforts.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
  • Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines, demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills throughout the production process.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.
  • Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting and script revisions to ensure optimal results.
  • Optimized workflow processes through strategic delegation of responsibilities among team members based on their specific skill sets.

Senior Producer

CBC Radio
01.2004 - 01.2008

Producer

CBC Radio
01.1999 - 01.2004

Associate Producer

CBC Radio
01.1998 - 01.1999

Human Resources

CBC Radio
01.1997 - 01.1998

Infonex Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: Professional Development Training
  • Professional Development Training

Stay-at-home mother

NA
01.1990 - 01.1996

Part time jobs include:

Second Cup - Beaches

Beaches Temp Services - Beaches

Education

B.A. - English

University of Toronto

Skills

    Responsible broadcasting to Canadian radio listeners

  • Liaising with the public
  • Ambassador for CBC Radio
  • Addressing public queries/complaints
  • Writing
  • Live Event Production
  • Scheduling and Timelines
  • Staff Supervision
  • Organizational Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication

Certification

  • Diversity and Inclusion, 2023
  • Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

Speaking Engagements

School for Comedy at Humber College, How to Write for Radio

Projects

Still Hungry, Comedy DVD, Angelo Tsarouchas Blind Ambition, Comedy DVD, Darryl Lenox Cracking up the Capital, Talent Producer, Annual National Arts Centre Presentation for Mental Health Awareness (3 years)

Juror

  • Tim Sims
  • Canadian Comedy Awards
  • Just For Laughs Homegrown/Irwin Barker Competition

Languages

English
Full Professional

Legacy Award, Winnipeg Comedy Festival

I was the recipient of the Legacy Award from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for my dedication to  Canadian Comedy, the championing of female and diverse comedians, and for my broadcast standards of excellence.  

The award is given out  when the WCF Board feels that special recognition is deserved to an individual with outstanding professional and cultural achievements.


Timeline

Senior Producer

CBC Radio
01.2004 - 01.2008

Producer

CBC Radio
01.1999 - 01.2004

Associate Producer

CBC Radio
01.1998 - 01.1999

Executive Producer

CBC Radio
06.1997 - 05.2023

Human Resources

CBC Radio
01.1997 - 01.1998

Infonex Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998

Stay-at-home mother

NA
01.1990 - 01.1996

B.A. - English

University of Toronto
Tracy L. Rideout