James Douglas

Experience

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  Histrionics Theatre Company

  May 2001 - Sept 2022

  Artistic Associate/General Manager

  Histrionics Theatre Company was founded in 1999 by Danette Boucher, and is dedicated to the creation of new works that explore historic characters and situations, with particular attention paid to site-specific situations and applied theatre techniques. Our past projects include "The Great Love of Queen Victoria," "The Fred Wells Show," "The Bride of Barkerville," "Catherine Schubert: A Lady Overlander," "The Saints of British Rock," and Andrew Hamilton’s "Kaliban."

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  Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

  May 2004 - Sept 2017

  Co-Artistic Director, Parliamentary Players

  Co-wrote and edited scripts for the first-person historical interpretation component of the Legislative Assembly’s Public Education and Outreach Department’s Parliamentary Players program.Auditioned, directed, and mentored student interpreters.Directed scripted scenes and trained actors in the art of theatrical historical interpretation.

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  Charles Ross’ One-Man Star Wars Trilogy & One-Man Lord of the Rings

  May 2005 - Jul 2006

  Road Manager and Stage Manager

  Organized travel arrangements, including flights, vehicle rentals, limousine and taxi hires, accommodation, and meals while on tour with two highly successful theatre performance pieces.Administered appearances by Mr. Ross on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Call with Carson Daly, and a variety of national and regional television and radio programs throughout the United States and Canada.Responsible for overseeing load-in and technical direction of lighting and sound equipment at a variety of theatrical venues throughout North America, including the Lamb’s Theatre (New York, NY), the Opera House (Boston, MA), the Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, IN), the Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, CA), the City National Grove of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA), Zeum Theatre (San Francisco, CA), the Bell Centre for the Performing Arts (Surrey, BC), Performance Works (Vancouver, BC), the Metro Theatre (Victoria, BC), and the Belfry Theatre (Victoria, BC).Managed production cues and operated the lighting board for each individual performance. Show less

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  OMAN Media

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

  Producer, Director, Editor, Designer

  Planned, produced, creatively directed, edited, and distributed a variety of promotional electronic press kits and performance DVDs for individual performers, theatre companies, and filmmakers, including:Kaliban (EPK & DVD), Jake’s Gift (DVD), The Tulip & the Maple Leaf (DVD), The Great Love of Queen Victoria (EPK), Alex Dallas: Drama Queen (EPK), Randy Rutherford: One Frigid Shiny Knight (EPK & DVD), BoyGroove (EPK), What About Me: The Rise of the Nihilist Spasm Band (DVD), Charles Ross’ One-Man Star Wars Trilogy (EPK & DVD), and Charles Ross’ One-Man Lord Of The Rings (EPK & DVD). Show less

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  Hatley Park National Historic Site

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

  Coordinator, Interpretive Services and Senior Heritage Interpreter

  Responsible for the coordination and implementation of heritage-related public, corporate and university events, as well as public heritage education, outreach, and site tours of Hatley Castle, Hatley Park, and Royal Roads University.Researched and developed new interpretation programs.Coordinated visits by VIPs and FAM tours by regional tourism organizations and tour operators.Promoted Hatley Park through public speaking engagements and public appearances.Served as initial point of contact for all third-party production partners. Show less

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  Barkerville Historic Town & Park

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2022

  Responsible for the management and implementation of seasonal on-site educational programs, special events, and historical interpretation presentations for the visiting public, virtual school program attendees, and private tour groups. Developed and administered all public programming, media relations and multimedia production opportunities, with a focus on the creation and distribution of media assets across multiple platforms.Supported the promotion of Barkerville through public speaking engagements, public appearances, and attendance at industry conferences.Built and maintained collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Coordinated visits by VIP and FAM tours by tourism organizations and tour operators.Responsible for all in-house multimedia production (producing, writing, directing, planning, etc.).Responsible for the hiring of key staff, contractors, cast and crew to produce multimedia stories, educational programs, audio recordings, films and/or videos.Developed new revenue opportunities through the promotion and management of Barkerville as a desirable third-party filming location, in partnership with CreativeBC’s locations department and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast and Northern BC Film Commissions. Show less Developed and managed standards for the delivery and quality levels of existing historical interpretation and educational programming contracts.Developed new opportunities for historical interpretation programming.Assessed accuracy of research conducted by interpretation contractors.Organized special tours and programs for post-secondary institutions.Managed external and internal communications and public relations activities.Prepared and distributed internal site newsletters.Approved advertising copy.Prepared and managed budgets and capital plans.Prepared and managed contracts, including contract specifications, evaluating tenders, evaluating deliverables, taking corrective action to ensure that contract specifications are met, monitoring contracts and contract expenditures, and compiling monthly and year-end financial reports. Show less Developed and maintained relations with key destination marketing organizations.Ensured the implementation of tourism research programs as outlined in the marketing plan.Kept abreast of current regional, national, and international research regional tourism trends.Coordinated collection of ongoing visitor data through web surveys and on-site tools.Prepared RFPs and managed contracting process to implement surveys and research projects.Implemented marketing plan, including placement of all advertising and trade show bookings.Developed brochures, ad copy, trade show exhibits and other material geared to off-site audience.Represented Barkerville at conferences, meetings, public speaking engagements.Generated steady output of story ideas and press releases to media.Coordinated online presence, including website design and maintenance and search engine optimization.Organized, developed, and nurtured social media activity on multiple platforms.Worked with Barkerville merchants and local Chambers of Commerce to develop innovative cooperative marketing opportunities.Managed off-site billboards and signage, regularly reviewed locations, and monitored conditions. Show less

  • Director, Public Programming & Media Development

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Manager, Visitor Experiences and Public Relations

    Nov 2010 - Jun 2018

  • Marketing and Communications Specialist

    Jul 2009 - Oct 2010
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  Barker Street Cinema

  Jan 2017 - now

  Partner, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
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  Story Institute

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  Lead Instructor

  Responsible for the administration and implementation of two Ministry accredited, six-month post-secondary film and television acting diploma programs, The Professional Actor and The Working Actor, in partnership with Story Institute Vancouver and Prince George’s Kopar Administration, Ltd.Engaged in development and delivery of five core diploma program courses (Career Planning, Voice-Over, Improvisation, Scene Study, and Auditioning for Film and TV) and six ten-week part-time courses (Film & TV Audition for Adults, Film & TV Audition for Youth, Cartoon Voice-Over for Adults, Cartoon Voice-Over for Youth, Improv for Teens, and Video Editing Bootcamp).Assisted the promotion of Story Institute through media engagement, school visits, public speaking opportunities, consumer show attendance, and public appearances. Show less

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  Canadian Vocational Training Centre

  Sept 2024 - now

  Employer Liaison/Placement Coach

  Identifies opportunities for work experience, job shadowing, career development job placement and delivery of employment services courses for program graduates.Maintains in-depth knowledge of local and provincial workforce needs and collaborates with stakeholders to develop appropriate training solutions.Represents CVTC at networking events such as B2B, Job Fairs, Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce, Community Futures, BC Career Development Association, Job Developers Resource Network, and others.Develops and maintains active and positive relationships with employers, businesses, and government agencies throughout the community and region.Ensures the achievement of targeted minimum placement rates. Show less