Kris Kischer
OWNER/ MANAGER/CUSTOMER SERVICES/PROBLEM SOLVING
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Toronto, OntarioMember since March 8, 2023
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About
I am a graduate of the Ryerson Theatrical Production Program. My studies prepared me for the production of set designs; however, since graduating, I have acquired many more skills, learned through years of stage production, special effects and operating a successful manufacturing business for 16 years.
I also have extensive experience with shipping, receiving, freight, and operating small loading equipment. Further, I have a valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.
In addition, I am a hard worker, fast learner and can follow instructions well. I also work well with people of all ages and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
Experience
Owner/Manager/ creator | Habitat Haven/ The Cat’s Den | 2003- 2019
(THE DESIGN, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF METAL CAGES SYSTEM OUTFITTED AROUND WINDOWS AND YARDS TO ALLOW CATS AND SMALL DOGS TO GO OUTDOORS SAFELY)- Created, designed, developed and implemented a new, unique, product into the marketplace
- Responsible for the overall running and management of a small manufacturing company
- Excelled in business planning
- Managed staff
- Responsible for all decision making
- book keeping and payroll
- Responsible for all manufacturing and shipping
- Managed all marketing and promotions
- Handled and negotiated all quotes
- Responsible for product development
Head of Properties | National Ballet of Canada | 2001- 2004
- Responsible for decision making
- Coordinated effectively with all other departments and management
Head of Properties | Great Lakes Scenic Studio | 1999-2001
- Coordinated all properties for the production
- Coordinated with other departments
- Managed a building crew
production manager/ model and SPFX builder | B.E. Cole models | 1996- 1999
- Coordinated all models and SPFX needed for the production
- Managed budget
- Generated estimates
Head of Properties | Various theaters and staging companies throughout Toronto and southern Ontario | 1991- 1996
- Managed a building crew
- Coordinated all properties for rehearsals and for the production
- Coordinated with other departments
Properties builder | Various theaters and staging companies throughout Toronto | 1984-1991
- Responsible for building required properties to theatrical standards
- Worked with various crews and staging staff
Education
Theatrical production | 1988-1991 | Toronto Metropolitan University
- Major: Carpentry
- Minor: Scenic Painting
