Colin Munch. Toronto, ON - Canada

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1 Colin Munch Toronto, ON - Canada cmunch@gmail.com WRITING Published article writer Strong affinity for independent research of nonfiction topics with a focus on food, liquor, entertainment, and fashion Award-winning, internationally produced script and screenwriter Top-tier, nationally recognised storyteller Ability to write both short and long-form pieces quickly and with a high level of polish Comfortable writing in a variety of styles, from humorous to corporate to technical Highly accomplished fiction writer working in a variety of genres Capable of conducting high-profile interviews both in-person and over the phone Travelled internationally to cover stories SEO research & optimization using ahrefs.com COMMUNICATION SKILLS Professional-level public speaking and improvisation skills Very strong communication skills facilitating meetings and defining project objectives Social media marketing skills used to disseminate project information to broad audiences using Twitter & Instagram Taught workshops and seminars to large numbers of students of varying ages, from early teens to senior adults, in multiple languages Developed curriculums for above workshops Highly skilled presentation lead, comfortable with scripted notes and improvisation, Q&A, etc Face-to-face client communication COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Knowledge of HTML Knowledge of Windows 10: RegEdit, Networking, Device Manager, Explorer Knowledge of DOS Knowledge of web-based publishing software: WordPress, SquareSpace Remote project and document development and editing through Google Docs Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Premiere Pro CC Hubspot, Craft CRM PROJECT MANAGEMENT Scheduled, planned, and conducted meetings with team members and clients Coordinated with upper management to achieve long term goals Gave input on marketing material and facilitated execution of marketing strategies on social media and in print

2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Content Creator & Writer Solink October Present Support the marketing and sales teams by writing featured blog posts on areas of interest to the loss prevention, security, and retail & restaurant industries. Interview clients (restaurant owners, managers, and business owners) then work their answers into use case articles Optimise articles for SEO using ahrefs.com Create graphics in Picmonkey & Photoshop Upload, edit, and optimise in Craft for web Short turn around for articles (3-4 business days from topic approval through final posting) Fast paced startup environment Scripted, produced, and performed in 3-minute promotional video, coordianting with companies in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. Editing and proofreading support for marketing team Social Media Coordinator Mickie's Mags April October 2018 Created social media strategy for an online recipe portal featuring scanned images of classic Gourmet magazines Maintains Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, & Twitter presence Weekly AGILE meetings with client to discuss strategy Contributing Writer Title Magazine April Present Pitch articles related to men's fashion, film, video games, music Write SEO-optimised articles averaging 1000 words each Given assignments based on editorial need, often with short (Less than 8 hour) turn around expectation Conduct interviews with artists and business owners Contributing Writer The Gamer November October 2018 Choose topics from list of predetermined and approved titles Set own deadline, expectation to write minimum two articles per week, 25 entries per article Research, write, source, proofread each entry, 100 words per entry, plus 250 word intro. Approximately 3000 words per article. Source and attach photos to each item, often two images per item that are joined into one image Input each list, plus photos, into Wordpress for publishing

3 Content Writer The Second City June October 2017 High stress environment: 6-day, 50+ hour work week Tuesday to Sunday Developed and executed new proposals for immediate execution in a live environment Participated in strategy meetings with various members of development team, providing expertise to achieve the goals of the project Was the public face of a large multinational company Creative Director Tales From The Black January April 2017 Responsible for overall creative vision and execution of live performance and prerecorded podcast Contacted all members of creative and production team, scheduled meetings and recording dates Coordinated with performance venue for appropriate booking times and dates Coordinated with web design and hosting team to ensure accurate and up-to-date information and content hosting Social media manager responsible for creating and implementing online marketing strategies on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Creative Director True Blue January 2016-July 2016 Creator and lead producer on improvised, dramatic theatrical production Responsible for all creative decisions including show document, costumes, props, lighting, sound, music, promotional material (poster design, social media, press release) and casting Also played lead character allowing me to direct from within the show while performing Winner of Best Of Toronto Fringe 2016 Venue Liaison Toronto International Film Festival August 2015-September 2015 Point of contact for talent on site at film festival screening venue Coordinated arrival and departure times, special requests, and schedules with publicists Escorted talent from their cars, up the red carpet, into the green room, and out again Used walkie talkie to communicate with other members of venue team

4 Long hours (15+ hour days) requiring high level of organisation, energy, flexibility, alertness, and enthusiasm Expected to juggle multiple, overlapping responsibilities in a calm, professional manner Project Manager A Trip To Unicorn Island May 2015 Project manager for international, multi city live event Liason for the producers, responsible for ensuring creative synergy as well as making sure the show came in on budget Facilitated meetings with all members of production team Creative input given on written content, lighting & sound design, and costume design Off site resource buyer Prop builder Senior Content Writer & Project Manager Mills Entertainment April May 2015 Responsible for developing core ideas and translating them into workable solutions Translated material from one format into another Coordinated project development with other members of the creative team as well as the managing director Advised project members as to the proper direction of their tasks as they relate to the overall project Shot archival video of progress reports for upper management Participated in long distance video calls with upper management Was flown to Nevada, New Jersey, and Massachusetts to facilitate on site meetings and product rollouts and to ensure new members of the team were up to the standards set by the initial development process Freelance Teacher Various September 2008-Present Specialising in improv and storytelling, developed curriculums and taught workshops for both adults and youth for variety of clients including the Toronto International Film Festival. Taught all across Canada & US and in parts of Europe. Developed own curriculum and teaching materials Education : George Brown Theatre School September May year, conservatory-style professional acting program Highly competitive, small class size

5 60+ hour, 6 day work week plus homework Canterbury High School, Drama Program Graduate with Distinction September June year diploma program Required to be totally self-sufficient and motivated to complete theatrical productions as an actor and director while dealing with full high school course load

Carleton University Film Studies Available Practicum & Internship Positions Summer 2017 Last Updated March 16, 2017

Carleton University Film Studies Available Practicum & Internship Positions Summer 2017 Last Updated March 16, 2017 Early Summer: May-June * Late Summer: July-August FILM FESTIVALS Ottawa International