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Wayne Buss

D-254 St Anne's Road Winnipeg ,Manitoba

Summary

Production Manager with 30 years of experience in theatres including Prairie Theatre Exchange, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Rainbow Stage, Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and Theatre Projects Manitoba. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Prairie Theatre Exchange
09.2010 - Current
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Production Manager

Manitoba Theatre For Young People
01.2003 - 08.2010

Same as above job description

Education

English And Theatre

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB

Skills

  • Dedication to product quality
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Production Optimization
  • Production Scheduling
  • Documentation abilities
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operating Budgets
  • Resource Allocation

Timeline

Production Manager

Prairie Theatre Exchange
09.2010 - Current

Production Manager

Manitoba Theatre For Young People
01.2003 - 08.2010

English And Theatre

University of Winnipeg
Wayne Buss