very experienced teacher and performer

Mark Prest

very experienced teacher and performer

Available to hire

very experienced teacher and performer

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Bass Player at Gasm Band
April 1, 2023 - Present
Pop/rock music with 3 albums of originals (2 double); performing as a bass player with two vocalists, drums, keys and guitar; saxophone possible in the future.
Photographer at Prestco
January 1, 2011 - Present
Owner and photographer with a home studio.
Violinist at Tony Martin & the Outriders
August 31, 2010 - September 26, 2025
Violin and keyboard duties for Ottawa performances.
Photographer at Ottawa Festivals / Ottawa Convention Centre / Ottawa Photography Festival
December 31, 2013 - September 26, 2025
Photography for Baroque concerts at Music & Beyond; photography for Ottawa Photography Festival and fashion/media events.
Musician at Parkdale Symphony
December 31, 2008 - September 26, 2025
Member of Parkdale Symphony with performances across Ottawa.
Production Assistant at Independent Short Film
August 1, 2010 - September 26, 2025
Production assistant on a short film project.
Photographer at Ottawa Baroque Concerts / Music & Beyond
December 31, 2008 - September 26, 2025
Photographer for Baroque concerts at Ottawa and involvement with Music & Beyond festival (2008).
Photographer at Northway Survey Ltd.
October 1, 1978 - September 26, 2025
Photographer and aerial lab work for Northway Survey Ltd. (Toronto).
Sound Technician at The Museum of Arts
January 1, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Mixer; sound technician responsibilities.
Violinist at Tony Martin & the Outriders
August 1, 2010 - September 26, 2025
Violinist; also contributed on sax, keyboards, etc.
Photographer/Videographer at Northway Survey Ltd.
October 1, 1978 - September 26, 2025
Aerial photography and lab work; Northway Survey Ltd. (Toronto) 1976-1978.
Bassist at Gasm Band
April 1, 2023 - Present
Pop/rock band with 3 albums of originals (2 double) released; plays with 2 vocalists, drums, keys, electric guitar; adds sax later
Photographer at Prestco
January 1, 2011 - Present
Home studio work and photography services
Production Assistant at Sincerus Productions
December 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Personal assistant to director, camera and producer (2011-2016). Photography for Main Stage at The Ottawa Folk Festival (2011) and OLG stage at Ottawa Jazz Festival (2012) for Brookfield High School.
Sound Technician at The Museum of Arts
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Mixer duties for events
Photographer at Ottawa Folk Festival
December 31, 2011 - September 26, 2025
Main Stage photography (1 of 2 photographers)
Photographer at Ottawa Jazz Festival
December 31, 2012 - September 26, 2025
Photography on the OLG stage for Brookfield High School
Aerial Photographer at Northway Survey Ltd.
October 1, 1978 - September 26, 2025
Aerial photography and lab work
Photographer at Northway Survey
December 31, 1976 - September 26, 2025
Aerial photography and related tasks
Bass Player at Gasm Band
April 1, 2023 - Present
Bass player in a pop/rock band with two vocalists; three original albums released (two doubles) and working on another; roles include bass and vocals, with potential sax addition in the future.
Photographer at Prestco
January 1, 2011 - Present
Runs a home studio providing photography services.
Bass Player at The Unrepentables
May 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Cover band performing at outdoor events such as Bobstock; also performs lesser known covers by major artists.
Bass Player at The Big Bucket Band
September 30, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Performs light rock, country, and folk; bass role.
Production Assistant at Sincerus Productions
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Personal assistant to director, camera and producer; photography for Main Stage at The Ottawa Folk Festival (2011) and Ottawa Jazz Festival (2012).
Sound Technician / Camera Operator at "The Museum of Arts"
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Mixer and camera operator working on various events.
Violinist at Tony Martin & the Outriders
August 31, 2010 - September 26, 2025
Violinist; also played sax and keyboards as needed.
Musician at "Covered"
December 31, 2009 - September 26, 2025
Musician performing at various venues.
Tech Crew Member at Parkdale Symphony
December 31, 2008 - September 26, 2025
Technical crew member; performed at Lansdowne Stadium, National Gallery, Parliament Hill among other venues.
Photographer at Ariel, Fashion Studio
January 31, 1976 - September 26, 2025
Fashion photography assignments in Toronto.
Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 1975 - September 26, 2025
General photography work in Toronto.
Photographer at Sandin Modelling
January 1, 1975 - September 26, 2025
Fashion photography studio work, Toronto.
Distributor / Warehouse at Sam the Record Man
December 31, 1983 - September 26, 2025
Worked in distributor warehouse (Toronto).
Camera Operator / Production at Eaton's Department Store
May 31, 1972 - September 26, 2025
Camera and sales roles across various stores; involvement in fashion shows and local events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Music) at University of Ottawa
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Diploma in Photography at Ryerson University
January 1, 1973 - January 1, 1976
Diploma in Arts at John Abbott College
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1973

Qualifications

Music Festival Gold Award
January 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025
Certificate of Appreciation from Rogers TV
April 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025
Salus Community Partner Award
June 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
G license
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Canada Music Festival Gold Award
January 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025
Salus Community Partner Award
June 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail
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