Trevor Batson
Event Technician
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Halifax, Halifax Regional MunicipalityMember since September 22, 2024
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About
I currently work with Events East Group as an event technician, and have been doing so since September 2022.
I have worked in the movie theatre exhibition side of entertainment industry from January 2008 - August 2022. Within that time, I have been promoted twice to supervisor, and then assistant manager.
I have also worked on some small film productions ranging from 1-3 day sets each; some I volunteered my time, some were paid work; on each I have functioned as either a COVID safety officer, assistant to the director, and/or an assistant director.
Aside from some of the more job specific skills I have learned, some of my broader skills include, but are not limited to:
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptation
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Communication
- Hospitality
Experience
- September 2022 - Present: Event Technician, Events East Group (Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre)
- July 2020, June 2022, October 2022, July 2023: COVID Safety Officer/Assistant to Director/2nd Assistant Director, Freelance Opportunities on various short film sets (Spencer MacKay)
- January 2008 - October 2013/October 2013 - August 2022: Frontline Cast/Cast Leader/Assistant Manager, Empire Theatres/Cineplex Entertainment (Scotiabank Theatre Halifax, Bayers Lake)
Education
- Mount Saint Vincent University: Bachelor of Arts - BA, Religious Studies, September 2008 - April 2013, incomplete (personal reasons)
- Sir John A. Macdonald High School: High School Diploma, September 2005 - June 2008, complete