Alex Murdoch
Recreation Lead, Events @City of Vaughan
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WORK HISTORY
Recreation Lead, Events @City of Vaughan
Secured over in sponsorship funding to support our major municipal events, strengthening community partnerships and offsetting event costs- Played a key role in the planning and execution of key events, including Canada Day, Winterfest, and Concerts in the Park, drawing thousands of attendees from across Vaughan and outside the city- Led the programming and logistics for cultural initiatives, including events such as South Asian Heritage Month and Independence Day Flag Raisings for India and Pakistan, fostering inclusion and cultural celebration- Managed large-scale event budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility through accurate budget forecasting, tracking, and post-event reconciliation- Oversaw entertainment booking and stage programming, including artist outreach, contract negotiation, scheduling, insurance, and payments, delivering seamless performances and audience engagement- Coordinated cross-departmental teams including communications, parks, bylaw, security, and emergency services to ensure safe, well-publicized, and smoothly executed events- Developed and maintained event production timelines and critical paths, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within scope- Acted as a primary liaison with vendors, performers, community partners, and city stakeholders, ensuring professional relationships and efficient collaboration- Use strong crisis management and contingency planning skills, adapting live events in real-time to address weather disruptions, performer cancellations, or last-minute changes- Created detailed post-event reports and debriefs, identifying areas of improvement and helping shape future programming and budgeting decisions- Worked with communications teams to support event marketing, including contributing to signage, social media content, press releases, and promotional campaigns- Tracked event attendance metrics and KPIs, using data to inform planning and demonstrate event success to stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma in Broadcast-Radio
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEX MURDOCH
I am a fun and energetic marketing professional with a passion for building partnerships,…
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