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Mike Cavers

Mike Cavers

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Creative Development - Team Building Entertainment Entertainment Producer - Independent

  • Education

    • The University of British Columbia

      1986 - 1991
      Associate’s Degree Theatre/Theater

    • The University of British Columbia

      1985 - 1990
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Theatre

      Received extensive training in voice, movement, classical acting, camera acting, and more.

  • Experience

    • Global Village English Center

      Sept 2000 - Mar 2003
      Director of Studies

      In charge of program development, staff hiring and training, and day to day supervision of foremost international language college in Vancouver.

    • IELTS Official

      Sept 2010 - Apr 2015
      Official Tester

      Evaluated speaking abilities in intensive 15 minute standardized and recorded sessions with IELTS applicants. Used training and experience to assign official band scores in four skill areas to each test applicant for English speaking ability.

    • The Character Guys Event Entertainment

      Mar 2011 - Mar 2020
      Owner / Artistic Director

      Designing and producing unique interactive entertainment for high-profile conferences, award galas and trade shows.

    • Fools For Hire, award-winning comedy web series

      May 2012 - Oct 2016
      Co-Creator

      Co produced, wrote and starred in award-winning web series, Fool for Hire. Winner at LA Webfest for 2 consecutive years (2013 & 2014) and nominated for Best Webseries at the Leo Awards for 2 consecutive years (2013 & 2014). Leo Award winner (2014).

    • Lucas Talent Inc.

      Apr 2015 - now
      Film/TV Actor

      Mike has been principal actor in a long list of high-profile TV commercials and shows.

    • SIMED Management

      Feb 2016 - Mar 2020
      Trainer / Facilitator

      Designing and facilitating role-play training as exam components for post-secondary medical programs -in particular UBC departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine and Physical Therapy.

    • The University of British Columbia

      Mar 2017 - May 2020
      Instructor

      Delivering creative, forward-thinking language lessons for international university students at UBC English Language Institute - short programs and on call. Developed, implemented and delivered original acting course for Explore Program.

    • UBC Extended Learning

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
      Public Speaking Teacher - Public Speaking for International Professionals

      Teaching / Coaching international professionals to develop their public speaking / presentation skills - from presentation writing to speaking & voice techniques to maximize success in front of audiences.

    • MC Entertainment

      Mar 2020 - May 2021
      Owner/Creative Lead

    • Outback Team Building & Training

      May 2021 - now
      Director of Creative Development - Team Building Entertainment

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CELTA English Language teaching certificate

      University of Cambridge

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mike Cavers
      Best Performance by Guest Star Leo Awards May 2014 For Colin Cunningham's performance on Fools For Hire, which Mike Co-produced & co-wrote.
    • Awarded to Mike Cavers
      Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Best Cinematography for Fools For Hire LA Webfest Apr 2014 Our series actually won best supporting actor as well in 2013 for Nick Harrison's performance. Proud of our project!

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Organizer

      Issued by BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver
      BC Children's Hospital, VancouverAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • entertainment provider

      Issued by THE VARIETY CLUB CHILDREN'S CHARITY LIMITED on Jun 2012
      THE VARIETY CLUB CHILDREN'S CHARITY LIMITEDAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • Entertainment Consultant

      Issued by KidSport Vancouver on Nov 2016
      KidSport VancouverAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • Entertainment Consultant and Provider

      Issued by Vancouver Webfest on Mar 2014
      Vancouver WebfestAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • entertainment provider

      Issued by Cinemazoo on Jul 2012
      CinemazooAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • Organiser

      Issued by Renaissance Haiti Orphan Society on Jul 2000
      Renaissance Haiti Orphan SocietyAssociated with Mike Cavers

    • Emcee, Event Content Creator

      Issued by BC Hospitality Foundation on May 2020
      BC Hospitality FoundationAssociated with Mike Cavers