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Work History
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MIKE ROSS

Producer • Artist & Tour Manager •Music Director •Educator
521-230 Queens Quay W. Toronto,ON

Summary

A passionate, highly effective and creative Producer, Company/Tour Manager, and Music Director with a wide range of experience. A multi-faceted professional, skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Producer • Manager • Music Director

K- Tel International (Mini Pop Kids)
Toronto, ON
09.2013 - Current


  • Developed and managed all aspects of the Canadian and US tours (show riders, scripts, venue contracts, media appearances, travel, ticketmaster, marketing)
  • Managed and supervised all rehearsals, music videos, recording sessions, photo shoots and content creation.
  • Managed the artists (contracts, scheduling, payments, agents)
  • Music Director / Vocal Coach - during studio sessions and in rehearsals for all live performances
  • Co-created all live shows

Producer /Tour Manager

AVIV - Imagine Dragons Canadian Tour
, Canada
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated show technical needs with the Imagine Dragons team and stadiums across Canada
  • Coordinated accomodations and travel logistics with the touring team
  • Supported team in delivering high quality tour entertainment by smoothly handling operational needs.
  • Played the role of Music Director while on the road

Music Director

Randolph Academy Of The Performing Arts
Toronto, UAE
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Music Director of "Songs For A New World" for the graduating class, leading rehearsals and vocal arranging.
  • Recorded and produced the instrumental tracks

Music Director

St. Lawrence College
Brockville, UAE
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Music Director of "Spring Awakening" for the graduating class, leading rehearsals and vocal arranging.
  • Conductor / Keys for performances

Production Manager

Creativiva
Dubai, UAE
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Managed travel logistics for artists and production team.
  • Created technical riders and led the production team at the venue for multiple shows
  • Managed all schedules (load in / out, tech schedules, media, call times, days off)
  • Artist Liaison (payments, per diems, housing, ground transportation for days off)
  • Music Director / Vocal Coach

Production Manager

Creativiva
Turks And Caicos
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Managed travel logistics for artists and production team.
  • Assisted with the stage / sound design for a new outdoor stage
  • Created technical riders and led the production team at the venue for multiple shows
  • Managed all schedules (load in / out, tech schedules, media, call times, days off)
  • Artist Liaison (payments, per diems, housing, ground transportation for days off)
  • Music Director / Vocal Coach

Music Director / Teacher

Bravo Academy For The Performing Arts
Toronto
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Music Director for each term, running music rehearsals and leading the band for performances
  • Vocal coach / teacher - working with the students to help build proper vocal technique and prepare for auditions.

Teacher

New Brunswick Department Of Education
Sussex / Kennebecasis Valley
09.2009 - 06.2013
  • Music / Language Arts Teacher
  • Instructor of band, choral and musical theatre programs

Teacher

Prince Edward Island Department Of Education
Vernon River, PE
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Elementary Music Teacher (Gr. 1 - 5)
  • Band Teacher (Gr. 6-7)

Education

Hon. B.Mus - Music Education, Piano / Voice Special Studies in Conducting, English/Theatre Studies

University of Prince Edward
01.2002 - 01.2009

Skills

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References

Melissa Bencic

Founder, Artistic Director

416 732 9608

melissabencic@gmail.com


Sally Bunnell

Founder, CEO of Navi Savi

(former VP of K-Tel International)

801 557 7985


Michele Shuster

Director / Choreogrpaher

289 242 0999

ms.micheleshuster@gmail.com



Timeline

Producer /Tour Manager

AVIV - Imagine Dragons Canadian Tour
03.2022 - 05.2022

Music Director

Randolph Academy Of The Performing Arts
10.2021 - 12.2021

Music Director

St. Lawrence College
09.2019 - 12.2019

Production Manager

Creativiva
01.2017 - 03.2022

Production Manager

Creativiva
10.2016 - 10.2017

Music Director / Teacher

Bravo Academy For The Performing Arts
09.2016 - 06.2019

Producer • Manager • Music Director

K- Tel International (Mini Pop Kids)
09.2013 - Current

Teacher

New Brunswick Department Of Education
09.2009 - 06.2013

Teacher

Prince Edward Island Department Of Education
09.2008 - 06.2009

Hon. B.Mus - Music Education, Piano / Voice Special Studies in Conducting, English/Theatre Studies

University of Prince Edward
01.2002 - 01.2009

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