Thad Best
Permit Member - BLACK LYTE FILM PRODUCTIONS
Toronto, ON
**************@*****.*** - 416-***-****
Dear Recruitment Officer,
Attached for your review is my resume in hopes that you will consider me a valuable addition within your
company. I am looking for a position where my skills, knowledge and passion would be an asset to any company
looking for a professional worker.
I am a team player, personable, creative and highly dedicated individual who has ambition to succeed in
any given environment with the ability to manage concurrent multiple priorities and projects. I have extensive
experience in the production/film sector however, I love to learn and am always up to a challenge and ready
to make a change within my career path. I get along well with others and quickly inspire and motivate other
employees, whilst also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can further develop and
excel giving my best to an employer while still being able to make a difference.
I have exceptional analytical and decision making skills. I have experience managing/mentoring a team of
project management professionals and strong people leadership skills to manage and motivate teams. My
collaborative approach to problem solving and the ability to work with a highly skilled, cross-functional team
in a large company allows me to listen and integrate ideas from diverse sources while still challenging myself
and staff to achieve their best and stand behind their ideas with conviction.
I am eager to take on a new endeavour and I am quite capable of meeting the Key Responsibilities of this
position as I have hands on experience in the Start-up of a company, Strategic Marketing & Planning, Building
Partnerships and I am extremely self-motivated. I think I would be a great addition to the company based on
my skills and abilities. I would love the opportunity to prove the many talents I have.
I would welcome an opportunity to meet or even speak with you or one of your executive staff members. I
am flexible and open to change. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review my qualifications. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Thad Best
WORK EXPERIENCE
Permit Member
BLACK LYTE FILM PRODUCTIONS - Union, ON - 2010 to Present
Key Accountabilities:
* Grip department
* Electric department
Tickets:
* Fall arrest ticket
* Lift ticket
* TDG tickets
* WHIMIS
Director of Production/CEO
BLACK LYTE FILM PRODUCTIONS - 2009 to Present
To provide leadership and direction to the B.L.F.P production crew by managing all phases of the project life
cycle, from needs assessment to implementation through to completion. Takes a lead role to drive, oversee
functional areas/daily operations, achieve results, build effective relationships, strategic planning to advance
the mission and other work necessary to support company objectives.
Key Accountabilities:
* Marketing and promotion of B.L.F.P services
* Solicit and acquire new business with focus on film/video production and editing
* Responsible for all aspects of projects from inception through to completion including:
* Budget
* Creation of Storyboards
* Management of resources
* Production; filming and editing
* Identifying and securing locations required
Fire & Safety Technician
PROTOCOM FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - 2006 to 2008
Key Accountabilities:
* Provided excellent Customer Service
* Inspected fire alarms/panels; made sure extinguishers were all up to date
* Provided Information and set up accounts for the following Products & Services:
* Central Monitoring Systems
* Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting
* Intercom Access Systems / Telephone Access Systems
* Portable Fire Extinguishers / Sprinkler Systems
Customer Service Representative
PSI MOBILE WASH - 2004 to 2006
Key Accountabilities:
* Processed and completed all customer contracts in a timely manner
* Responsible for mobile washing of all transportation vehicles, store fronts, and gas stations
* Prepared and maintained accurate customer invoices and delivered invoices on a monthly basis
* Follow up with customers regarding discrepancies with invoices and acted promptly to resolve issues
Customer Service Representative
CITYCLEAN, ON - 2002 to 2003
Key Accountabilities:
* Responsible for delivery of all customer orders
* Responsible for managing route in order to meet customer needs
* Distributed all invoices and collected payments from all regular customers in a timely manner
Senior Direct Marketing Associate / Work Controller
Key Accountabilities - Bell, ON - 1997 to 2002
Assisted with all inquiries regarding new products
* Ensured customer files were maintained and accurate
* Assisted customers with Bell Canada Rewards program
* Point of contact for shift scheduling for various departments
* First point of contact for customer payment and account service inquires
* Ensured customers were informed on new products and services offered
* Processed payroll for client groups through validation, coding and data input
* Maintained accurate customers files and actively sought new business opportunities.
* Managed inbound calls, data entry and monitored queues to ensure that district standards were
maintained
* Client Retention through outbound calls; ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by initiating
mini surveys
Professional Experience
EDUCATION
Diploma in Business
Academy of Learning - Toronto, ON
Diploma
Central Technical High School - Toronto, ON