CINDY KEMP

Toronto, Ontario M4H 1L7 416-436-7218 cindykemp23@gmail.com ca.linkedin.com/in/cindyjkemp Project Manager, Management, Business Development
OBJECTIVES Seeking a position in Management and Business Development. Forward thinking and dynamic personality, utilizing my skills and experience in Business and Project management and Business Development. Interfacing with existing clients on a dayto-day basis. Seeking and developing new client relationships to increase business. Budgeting, scheduling, communication, leadership, project and event management. With over 20 years of experience in the high pressure, fast paced Advertising and Film Production industries. Post secondary development in coaching and leadership with an excellent record of meeting or exceeding client and executive expectations.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Business Development Client & Vendor Relations Time and Task Management Delegation & Decision Making Independent and team member Creativity & Conceptualizing Problem Solving & Crisis management Communications & Presentations Travel and Meeting Planning Team Motivation & Development Research and information gathering

QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*Managed all aspects of commercial production project/shoot in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This was a technically challenging shoot. It involved pulling my talent in from various countries around the globe, overseeing the project and managing clients expectations. With a very challenging budget in a very financially depressed country, negotiation skills were at their peak throughout the project, from budgeting to project to completion. Scheduling and coordinating all travel and scheduling of production team and all clients. The result was a very happy client with a completed project delivered on time and on budget. *Managed the back stage production for the 2006 International AIDS Conferences opening gala show. This was not an assigned position but due to the lack of experience of the project manager, I was asked to take over at the 11 th hour. I lead and delegated duties to volunteers. Leading and managing the various local and international acts, politicians, celebrities as well as Bill and Melinda Gates, our Key Note Speakers, and managing hundreds of backstage personnel. This resulted in a very smooth international production that was delivered without flaws and on time. *To win or be awarded a project required good budgeting skills and most importantly, the presentation to the client. Working with my director (film director), analyzing the storyboard and developing a strategic, creative plan to meet the ad agency and clients objectives. The result was the awarding of the project and producing it as it was presented, to completion, on time and on budget. *Re-established a fledgling Production Company in Vancouver, B.C. in the position of Project Manager/Executive Producer and Marketing Manager. This meant re-engaging existing clients and marketing to new clients in both the Vancouver and Toronto Markets. Managing all projects and clients, internal and external. This resulted in a competitive company in the market place until parent company closed its doors. *Managed 3 executives in a highly fast paced and successful production company. Managing schedules, all travel of executives, creative talent and clients. Research on a per project basis for the executives and producers. Organized and managed all company events, presentations. Managed Executives on a priority basis including business expenses, internal and external meetings, correspondence etc. Managed general office needs and expenses. Assisted in the creative process for TV advertising.

CINDY KEMP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Business Coaching Certificate E-Myth Embark Certificate DISC Profile Certificate Industry Trained Flooring Training

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CAREER HISTORY Self - Employment and Business Coach Franchise Owner

The Entrepreneurs Source Toronto, Ontario Working with individuals in career transition that are considering business ownership in the Franchise sector as a career option. Building a profile to include their GNEs and transferable skills knowledge and DISC profile. Identifying the right business models that meet the clients criteria. Working with client and selected franchisors through the disc overy and validation process to conclusion. Working with over 200 Franchise businesses and having a working knowledge of the businesses. Working with clients to discover their full potential and skill sets that will empower them and give them the confidence to becoming entrepreneurial. Day to day business development

2008 to present

Flooring Expert The Home Depot

Feb 2013 to present

Working with the Home Depot clients and their dcor needs in flooring, window and wall designs. Educating and assisting clients in the DIY application of their projects and selling ideas and products required to complete their dream projects.

Executive Producer / Project Manager Owner

Rockhound Films Inc. Toronto, Ontario

1998 to 2010

Managed day-to-day operations and projects of a busy Commercial Production Company. Key Sales and Marketing to existing and new clients. Key Client relations. Created and managed all project budgets and schedules. Established and managed roster of talent directors. Worked with Ad Agency creatives to deliver client strategies for TV Ad Campaigns. Managed all aspects of Production Shoot from creating budgets to delivery of finished product. Managed teams of 10 to 100 contract employees. Produced both locally and internationally. Work with budgets from $40,000.00 to over $600,000.00. Managed and empowered employees both full time and contract.

Executive Producer / Project Manager/ Supervisor

Cactus Productions Vancouver, BC

1996 to 1998

Executive Produced and managed commercial division of production company in Vancouver. Arranged day-to-day operation of office and commercial productions for Vancouver and Toronto. Re-established client relationships and building a strong client base both in Vancouver and Toronto. Managed and executed all sales, marketing and client relations including client events. Managed al commercial productions, directors and film crew. Budgeting and scheduling of all production projects right through post production to delivery.

Previous positions
Involved Executive Producer / Project Management, Sale and Marketing, New Business Development, Office and Business Operations, Client and Vendor Relations, training and coaching.