BARBARA
Event & Production Specialist | Music & Film Industry Professional
With over 30 years of experience across the special events, music, and film industries, Barbara has built a dynamic career spanning everything from outdoor music festivals and international artist tours to large-scale sporting events and major corporate functions. Her roles have ranged from co-managing a pavilion at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics to providing production services for community relations events and high-profile conventions.
Diverse Industry Expertise
Barbara's background includes work as a stage manager for television, and in the set dressing and props departments within the film industry. A fast learner with a strong on-site work ethic, she thrives in high-pressure environments—both on the road and behind the scenes.
Since relocating to Las Vegas in 2014, Barbara has supported a wide variety of clients, including AVN Media Network, Amway International, Wilson Dow, InSync Show Productions, Redken, Wella, Aveda, and Behind the Chair. She has coordinated exhibits at conventions such as InfoComm International and worked as a Talent Recruiter for PRG Crew Services (2021–2022).
Production Leadership Across North America and Europe
Since the early 1990s, Barbara has held key roles in Canada and abroad, including:
- Managing the touring production office for Dido’s Life for Rent Tour (Canada, U.S., and Europe, 2004)
- Supporting British Columbia Premier’s election tour logistics
- Coordinating transportation, travel, and show production for high-profile events hosted by the David Foster Foundation and Steve Nash
- Leading production logistics for Canada’s Grey Cup festivities
Music Festival & Artist Support
Barbara has worked extensively with Live Nation Canada and Vancouver-based Brandlive Production Group on events like Pemberton, Squamish, Skookum Music Festivals, and Beedie Rocks. Her responsibilities have included managing production offices, ticketing, artist and crew travel logistics, and COVID compliance oversight.
She has supported both Canadian and international artists, including Sarah McLachlan, Bryan Adams, Chantal Kreviazuk, Jann Arden, and Dido, as well as Eminem, Rod Stewart, Coldplay, and Tom Petty.
A Steady Hand and Passionate Heart
Whether working from her home office or on-site at a major event, Barbara brings integrity, professionalism, and a lifetime of hands-on experience to every project—along with a calm, solutions-focused approach and a deep passion for the work.
