Robert McMahon PMP

Experience

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  Nelvana Animation Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Sound Designer
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  CBC Television

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Editor, The National

  Post-production AVID video editor for public broadcaster’s flagship national evening news program. A core member of fast-paced, deadline driven news team - responsible for collaborating closely with national and foreign correspondents in shaping the day’s top news stories.

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  CTV

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Producer, Book Television

  Producer / Editor for the weekly literary issues chat show Richler Ink. Segment produced short documentary pieces for inclusion in the live studio recording of program (with guests as diverse as as Norman Jewison, Martin Amis, Billy Corgan, Bruce Mau, and Sarah Vowell). Researched, acquired, and cleared rights for visual assets. Responsible for motion graphics design and post-production video editing of multi-camera shoots.

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  National Film Board of Canada

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Post-Production Studio Coordinator

  Responsible for managing the comprehensive post-production facilities at the NFB’s Ontario Centre. Ensured the monitoring and maintenance of hardware in an array of high-end off-line and on-line edit suites. Liaised with documentary filmmaking teams to make sure all technical requirements were being met. Oversaw the complex operation of on-lining feature length documentary films.

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  CTV

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  Producer, Bravo: The Arts Channel

  Producer for the weekly literary affairs series The Word This Week. Conceived, researched, and pitched story ideas for show segments. Liaised with publishers, directed camera crews, wrote scripts, production managed location shoots, and interviewed renowned authors (Douglas Coupland, Ian Rankin, Margaret Atwood etc). Oversaw post-production of show segments while working to tight weekly deadlines.

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  Royal Ontario Museum

  Aug 2008 - May 2018

  Responsible for digital project managing, developing and overseeing the creative direction and production cycle of web, mobile, and in-gallery interactive digital projects for inclusion in major blockbuster exhibits (see selected portfolio). Works as a core member of major exhibit project teams, collaborating with design creatives and other stakeholders throughout the Museum, and directing digital developers. Leads UX design and utilizes Agile development methodologies. Researches, conceptualizes, liaises with external partners and contractors to gather information and assets, recommends technologies to be utilized, and manages substantial budgets and logistics. Show less

  • Associate Project Manager

    Oct 2015 - May 2018

  • Creative Producer, Major Exhibits

    Aug 2008 - Oct 2015
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  Artscape Daniels Launchpad

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Director of Studios

  Opened in November 2018, Artscape Daniels Launchpad is a one-stop entrepreneurship hub for creatives. As Director of Studios, Rob ensured that Artscape Launchpad’s 30,000 square foot facility is a welcoming, motivating and innovative facility that allows creatives (artists, designers, musicians, photographers and beyond) to prototype and create work in a supportive and collaborative environment that understands their unique challenges and needs. Rob played a critical role in guiding the organization from a successful startup phase into a sustainable organization that meets financial and strategic goals through meticulous project management, implementation of processes, and empowering team leadership. In particular, Rob was responsible for the effective implementation of Launchpad studios. He oversaw and maintained the proper use of the facility, equipment and supervision of Studio Technicians, Studio Program Facilitators and Launchpad members. Show less

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  Elsonstudio

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Project Manager

  Arts & culture project management oversight for work with museums, galleries and cultural institutions through engaging interactive digital exhibitions, installations and activations.

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  Baycrest Health Sciences

  May 2021 - now

  Manager, Culture & Arts

  Leads a team of 15, oversees the global budget, departmental operations, and forges new partnerships with external and internal partners to bring innovative projects, programs, and initiatives to Baycrest, a global leader in healthcare, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging. The Department of Culture & Arts supports a holistic vision of health and wellbeing that embraces innovation and the arts, via innovative engagement with Baycrest's museum, arts studio, music & art therapy programs, arts & health partnerships, and the Culture Hub. Show less