Consultant, Educator, Manager.
Halifax, Canada Area
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- Faculty, Applied Arts & New Media at Nova Scotia Community College
- President at MMG Consulting
- Executive Director at Halifax Pop Explosion Association
- Past
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- Director of Operations at Ticketpro Canada - Atlantic
- President at Music Nova Scotia
- President at No Records & DIstribution
- Marketing Director at Halifax On Music Festival
- Sales Manager at CKDU-FM Society
- Education
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- Nova Scotia Community College
- Dalhousie University
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Waye Mason’s Summary
I am an independent business consultant, with expertise in developing and implementing business and strategic plans, marketing plans, and applications for financing and government investment, as well as providing management assistance and advice. I can lead stakeholder driven processes, give inspirational speeches, and facilitate change.
I also have additional skills as diverse as how to throw a good live event, get sponsors to invest in punk rock shows, and convincing government to invest and support not for profit organizations.
Waye Mason’s Specialties:
Strategic and business plans, marketing plans, government lobbying and investment, event management, education.
Waye Mason’s Experience
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Faculty, Applied Arts & New Media
Nova Scotia Community College
(Music industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Responsible to develop and deliver new Music Business Certificate program. The program offers training in technical and strategic areas of music business management and appeals to those who currently manage music professionals, talent agents and event coordinators who are seeking formal qualifications.
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President
MMG Consulting
(Management Consulting industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
Business management consulting for cultural and entertainment businesses, including Ticketpro, DRUM!, Music Nova Scotia.
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Executive Director
Halifax Pop Explosion Association
(Music industry)
January 2002 — Present (8 years )
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Director of Operations
Ticketpro Canada - Atlantic
(Music industry)
January 2006 — January 2008 (2 years 1 month)
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President
Music Nova Scotia
(Music industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
Lead author and negotiator of the 2002 Music Sector Strategy, which resulted in a $3.6 million dollar provincial program delivered over four years, announced by the Nova Scotia Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage in October 2003. Revised Association administration and structure and oversaw transition from two staff, $320,000 budget organization to a five staff organization administering over $1 million a year, including grant programs administered on behalf of the Province.
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President
No Records & DIstribution
(Music industry)
1993 — 2004 (11 years )
Responsible for operation of the business. Created and maintained the vision of the business, including strategic and business planning, securing financing and investment. Managed operations, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, client and supplier relationships. Built business from an $800 investment and part time hobby to small business with five full time staff.
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Marketing Director
Halifax On Music Festival
(Music industry)
January 1996 — January 1999 (3 years 1 month)
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Sales Manager
CKDU-FM Society
(Music industry)
January 1994 — January 1996 (2 years 1 month)
Waye Mason’s Education
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Nova Scotia Community College
Diploma , Community College Education , 2007 — 2009
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Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts , Political Science , 1990 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- CKDU-FM, Dalhousie Student Union, Dalhouse Arts Society
Additional Information
Waye Mason’s Websites:
Waye Mason’s Interests:
Business management and organization transformation, especially cultural, education and entertainment business.
Waye Mason’s Groups:
Music Nova Scotia, National Training Advisory Council for the Music Industry, Halifax Pop Explosion Association.
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Music and Entertainment Professionals -
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CEED, Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development -
Fair Play in Music
Waye Mason’s Honors:
2008 Music Nova Scotia Music Educator of the Year
Waye Mason’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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