David Whitelock

Competencies Content & Program Development (Artistic Direction) Evaluation and Report Writing Fund Raising (Corporate and Public) Health & Safety (Crowd Control & Dynamics, Event Risk Assessment, Event Logistics ) Marketing and Communications Operational Management Procurement Production Advancement & Execution Project Risk, Planning and Management Stakeholder and Partnership Management Sustainable Strategic Development and Management As a Senior Administrator/Producer focused on sustainability, whose expertise lies firmly within the world of Arts, Festival's and Events, David has produced 69 Major events, 58 of those being performing arts festivals and as a programmer/talent booker has engaged over 1,800 acts since 1999. Delivered within a seven-year period, 28 of those major projects were executed as a manager in municipal government with the balance lying predominantly within the nonprofit sector. With over 15 years of experience in project management and known for producing high-quality experiences for audiences, over 1.25m people have attended his productions with the most significant single event attracting over 225,000. Committed to his background in Art, Design, Technology, and Music, “Aesthetic” and 'Sustainability" prevails as critical drivers in much of his work. Celebrating cultural diversity and supporting sustainable development informs much of his contribution towards building stronger communities. Some of the acts booked have included; Sigur Ros, Pulp, Coldplay, Blue Rodeo, The Cranberries, Ballet Rambert, Dj Craze, Martha Graham Dance Company, Muse, Knaan, Germaine Greer, Jan Garbarek, Mother Mother, Biffy Clyro, Frankie Boyle, Tanya Tagaq, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Katherine Jenkins, Fatboy Slim, ....and the list goes on and on Other core competencies include - Facility Management Box Office Administration Public Speaking Budgetary Management Training Collaboration Contract Negotiations Public Relations Human Resources Site Planning Evaluation and Report Writing