I am a results-driven Social Media Manager with over 20 years of hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement within the independent music and live events industry. I have built and led brand presence across social platforms, executed Meta Ads campaigns, and produced multimedia content. I founded a creative collective that organized 200+ events and developed a strong ability for audience growth, strategic promotion, and cross-platform storytelling. I am a disciplined, proactive communicator who thrives under pressure, collaborates with venues, artists, and sponsors, and delivers measurable results. I am bilingual in French and English and excel in leadership roles, teamwork, and creative storytelling.

Jean-Marc Giguère

I am a results-driven Social Media Manager with over 20 years of hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement within the independent music and live events industry. I have built and led brand presence across social platforms, executed Meta Ads campaigns, and produced multimedia content. I founded a creative collective that organized 200+ events and developed a strong ability for audience growth, strategic promotion, and cross-platform storytelling. I am a disciplined, proactive communicator who thrives under pressure, collaborates with venues, artists, and sponsors, and delivers measurable results. I am bilingual in French and English and excel in leadership roles, teamwork, and creative storytelling.

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I am a results-driven Social Media Manager with over 20 years of hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement within the independent music and live events industry. I have built and led brand presence across social platforms, executed Meta Ads campaigns, and produced multimedia content. I founded a creative collective that organized 200+ events and developed a strong ability for audience growth, strategic promotion, and cross-platform storytelling.

I am a disciplined, proactive communicator who thrives under pressure, collaborates with venues, artists, and sponsors, and delivers measurable results. I am bilingual in French and English and excel in leadership roles, teamwork, and creative storytelling.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Line Cook at Restaurant Contrebandiers
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Developed and executed menus; supervised a team of 6; inventory management.
Cuisinier de ligne at Restaurant Contrebandiers
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Développement et exécution de menus. Supervision d’une équipe de 6 employés. Gestion des stocks.
Founder & Social Media Manager at Rebel Sound Collective / WE TOLD YOU SO
January 1, 2015 - Present
Developed and executed social media strategies across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms to promote 200+ live punk rock and indie rock events; created and managed Meta Ads campaigns driving ticket sales, engagement, and brand awareness; produced original multimedia content (video, photography, graphic assets); built and nurtured an engaged online community; coordinated digital marketing with venue partners, artists, and sponsors; launched and managed e-commerce merch platforms and crowdfunding campaigns; led cross-functional teams of up to 15, including artists, technicians, and volunteers.
Founder & Project Manager at Rebel Sound Collective / WE TOLD YOU SO
January 1, 2015 - Present
Production de plus de 200 spectacles punk rock / rock indépendant. Gestion d’équipes artistiques, techniques et logistiques. Stratégies de promotion numérique et coordination avec partenaires. Création de plateformes de merch et campagnes de financement.
Sous-Chef at Microbrasserie Archibald
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Création et exécution de menus. Gestion d’une équipe de 15 employés. Inventaires et approvisionnement.
Infantry & Intelligence at Canadian Armed Forces
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Deployment in Afghanistan (2009). Managing complex situations, discipline and leadership.
Infanterie & Renseignement at Forces armées canadiennes
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Déploiement et gestion de situations complexes; discipline et leadership. Déploiement en Afghanistan (2009).
Musician & Event Organizer at Independent Music Scene
January 1, 1999 - Present
Organized and promoted events through digital and physical channels; built an extensive network in the independent music community; ongoing involvement since 1999.
Musician & Organizer at Scène musicale
January 1, 1999 - Present
Organization of events, promotion and logistics.
Musicien & Organisateur at Scène musicale
January 1, 1999 - Present
Organisation d’événements, promotion et logistique.

Education

Marketing stratégique et opérationnel at Tardif Stratégies d’Affaires
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Marketing stratégique et opérationnel at Tardif Stratégies d’Affaires
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
Private Training in Strategic & Operational Marketing at Tardif Stratégies d’Affaires
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Qualifications

Marketing stratégique et opérationnel – Formation privée
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality