1. ROBERT TAYLOR
89 Cityview Circle
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 7V1
wdcob@rogers.com
H: 705 252 0844 C: 705 241 0800
A professionally qualified Engineer ( 5 year B-tech University degree in Engineering ) of
good standing in the community have successful integrated into Music management,
Marketing, Sales and Artist Relations at Directorate level.
Have successfully brokered numerous international deals seeing each through to a
successful completion within the Music Industry.
I have effective partnering skills with a focus on execution; exposure to change
management; strong communication skills, influence, leadership and relationship
building skills, high degree of follow through; attention to detail and a drive for results;
Detail oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment; strong team
player with excellent organizational and time management skills; excellent customer
service skills, culturally sensitive and proficient in practical problem solving;
Progressive and strategic thinker; energetic, and able to adapt to new demands and
challenges;
Well-developed professional maturity and judgment; expertise with business technology
and software; Strong writing skills with an ability to write in various styles and voices;
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a project environment ; editing
and revising pieces, based on input from many sources;
Strong verbal and relationship-building skills; strong presentation skills; highly
developed sense of ownership and responsibility; commitment to quality; demonstrated
ability to handle light graphic design for meeting documents and newsletters
Over the years I’ve worked actively in logistics, marketing, procurement and as an
expediter within Government and the private sector.
My interaction with both staff and customers has earned me numerous recommends with
my polite mannerisms and tidy appearance, with the ability to get the job done in a
professional and courteous way.
2. I have a comprehensive understanding of the English language, excellent oral and written
self – expression, give clear instructions relating to progressive changes in infrastructure
when required to be implemented.
A relaxed communication style that fosters both encouragement and support and
subscribe to open door policies, Have successfully taught and interacted with physically
and mentally challenged individuals, as well as people from all ages and varied
backgrounds and cultures.
I’m an extremely goal oriented individual giving particular attention to planning and
follow up procedures coordinating special events and shows.
Have a great understanding of Health and Safety policies and great management skills.
I am confident I will continue to offer a fresh professional approach to all tasks this
position has to offer and look forward to a personal interview to further discuss your
needs.
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A mature, stable, professional and reliable team player.
Empathetic, logical and compassionate with excellent active listening skills.
A self starter with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks to meet strict
deadlines at all levels .
CORE COMPETENCIES
Internationally recognized Artist relations Director
Supportive, assertive, diplomatic and empathetic
Highly adaptive to change and circumstances
Interview board professional
Contract Management
Creative problem solver
Resourceful in organising and completing tasks
Able to effectively manage multiple projects and meet exacting target deadlines
Logistics
Professional expediter
International marketing and sales
Artist Relations / Public Relations
Office management
Health and Safety
Maintenance management
Public speaking & media presentations
Fund Raising
Networking
Quality Assurance
3. WHMIS Certified
EDUCATION
Completion of multiple O level certificates at Grammar School (St Georges Hong Kong)
Government apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering with Electrical bias
Office Management ( within the Civil Service )
North Gloucestershire College of Technology 5 year mechanical engineering degree
Numerous Government courses
Three years Herpetology at the University of Hong Kong
Expediting and Purchasing ( Government Civil Service)
Health and Safety
Human Resources
R.A.F Digby Training School “Communications” (Digby , Lincolnshire, UK )
REME Army Training officers college (Gillingham, Kent, UK )
Ontario Private & Investigative Services Security Guard License
First aid with CPR
Valid ‘G’ License ( Clean )
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1973 - 1975 John Hearson Electrical Engineering (apprentice electrician ), Pitville Rd,
Cheltenham, Glos, UK
Apprentice Electrician – company went into liquidation
1975 – 2006 Government Communications Head Quarters ( British Intelligence Service )
www.gchq.gov.uk
Mechanical Engineer on Antenna systems and satellite communications
Installation Maintenance including Health and Safety
Data terminal Installation and maintenance
Structured wiring
Expediting and Purchasing
Logistics Manager
Network infrastructure implementation
Data terminal management
Oversees secondment into Police and Military
* Note = Studied Herpetology whilst in Hong Kong at the University of Hong Kong,
working with several colleges and government institutions getting recognised in the
acknowledgments of several books and publications.
UK Government Communications Headquarters which is the centre for Her Majesty's
Government's Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) activities.
4. Harp Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4ES United Kingdom
01242 221491
2007 – 2008 Marketing consultant for BusyBee Tools (Part Time ) Barrie
Sales Consultant
2008 – 2011 Marketing Director “Carparelli Guitars”
Setting up international sales and Marketing, Project management, Artist Relations and
Endorsements, trade shows and technical design.
Band management and promotions
Unit 20 60 King Street, Barrie, Tel 4166281467
www.carparelliguitars.com
2007 – 2012 Marketing / Sales Director “Wyres Strings Canada”
Artist relations Endorsements, including brokering International Sales and Marketing,
successfully implementing global distribution of products
Wyres Strings 249 Betty Ann Dr, Toronto, Ont. M2R 1A6 Tel 416 225 5089
www.wyresstrings.com
2007 – 2011 International Marketing Director “The Rockabilly Legends”
International Marketing and product branding, Artist relations management within the
Entertainment industry
Jerry Naylor, 1279 SW Russ Lane, McMinnville, OR. 97128 USA Tel 503 550 5571
www.jerrynaylor.com
2009 – 2012 Marketing Director “Stetsbar Tremolo Systems” Stets Metal Arts Inc
Product Research & Development, Marketing, Sales and Endorsements and on
going promotions through media and networking
50 East and West Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, USA
Tel 1-716-675-0009
www.stetsbar.com
2010 – 2012 Artist Relations Director Numubu
Artist Relations management, Network Promotions, Marketing and publicity.
Montreal Canada tel Mark Diamond 514 402 7475
www.numubu.com
5. 2010 – 2012 Consultant for Burns Guitars London
Artist Endorsement, Marketing and Sales
Barry Gibson Telephone + 44 ( 0 ) 208 7833 638
Fax + 44 ( 0 ) 208 7833 651
http://www.burnsguitars.com/contact.php
2011 – 2012 Security Site Supervisor Russell Security
Site Security Supervisor for large plant in Bradford setting up new schedules and
procedures to enhance smooth running of plant and effective anti-theft policies
80 Bradford Street
Suite 826
Barrie, ON L4N 6S7
tel: 705-721-1480
References
Available upon request