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I'm a multi-disciplinary music and human resources professional with over two decades of experience in entertainment, events management, and organisational support. I've built and led Mitch Canas Music, coordinating bookings, rehearsals, contracts, and promotions, while delivering engaging experiences for audiences and clients.\n\nI'm passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to teams with strong communication and leadership. I aim to apply my blend of creative and operational skills to a dynamic organisation and help drive positive outcomes.…I'm a multi-disciplinary music and human resources professional with over two decades of experience in entertainment, events management, and organisational support. I've built and led Mitch Canas Music, coordinating bookings, rehearsals, contracts, and promotions, while delivering engaging experiences for audiences and clients.\n\nI'm passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to teams with strong communication and leadership. I aim to apply my blend of creative and operational skills to a dynamic organisation and help drive positive outcomes.

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I'm a multi-disciplinary music and human resources professional with over two decades of experience in entertainment, events management, and organisational support. I've built and led Mitch Canas Music, coordinating bookings, rehearsals, contracts, and promotions, while delivering engaging experiences for audiences and clients.\n\nI'm passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to teams with strong communication and leadership. I aim to apply my blend of creative and operational skills to a dynamic organisation and help drive positive outcomes.…I'm a multi-disciplinary music and human resources professional with over two decades of experience in entertainment, events management, and organisational support. I've built and led Mitch Canas Music, coordinating bookings, rehearsals, contracts, and promotions, while delivering engaging experiences for audiences and clients.\n\nI'm passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to teams with strong communication and leadership. I aim to apply my blend of creative and operational skills to a dynamic organisation and help drive positive outcomes.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary music and human resources professional with over two decades of experience in entertainment, events management, and organisational support. I’ve built and led Mitch Canas Music, coordinating bookings, rehearsals, contracts, and promotions, while delivering engaging experiences for audiences and clients.\n\nI’m passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, solving problems, and contributing to teams with strong communication and leadership. I aim to apply my blend of creative and operational skills to a dynamic organisation and help drive positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Program Support Officer at Department of Veterans’ Affairs

August 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Provided general administrative support across the Veteran Employment Program and the Transition Branch; drafted and edited emails, letters and notices for stakeholders; maintained secure document storage using HPE Content Manager; demonstrated strong computer literacy in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook; managed a team mailbox and contributed to branch governance, reporting, and attendance at seminars and awards.

Owner, Producer, Musical Director at Mitch Canas Music

September 1, 2000 - August 1, 2023

Learned and performed a wide variety of pop, rock, and contemporary covers at Canberra venues and events; managed events including bookings, venue hire, and entertainment; coordinated rehearsals and schedules with band members; built and maintained client and audience relationships; handled contracts, invoicing, and social media; contributed to website design and promotions; oversaw equipment maintenance, insurances, and safety; provided HR and a safe entertainment environment for patrons and staff.

HR Analyst - Support Team at The Empower Group

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Help Desk support; processed salary actions using Empower HR; administered Employee Self Service (ESS), set up new users, and resolved ESS issues; updated organizational charts, costings reports, and cost centre changes; led process improvement initiatives; generated and analyzed data for executives; built trust-based relationships to influence professional practices; provided coordination and data management support for client deliverables.

Payroll and HR Officer at Australian Bureau of Statistics

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2006

Handled payroll and HR responsibilities, including data integrity, processing actions, and administrative tasks; supported data management and reporting; contributed to HR operations and administrative efficiency.