MONIQUE DEHANEY
Entertainment Director
mdehaney2005@yahoo.com Tokyo,Japan
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SUMMARY
Moniqueisahighlyexperiencedandwell-connected entertainerandentertainmentcoordinatorwithastrong passionforherwork Herskillsinproducinginnovative performances,hiringsuitableentertainment,andmanaging mid-scaleproductionsmakeheravaluableassetinthe entertainmentindustry Herabilitytocollaboratewithdiverse teamstocreateuniqueandengagingexperiencesfor audiencesisatestamenttohercreativityandadaptability.
Monique'sextensivetravelexperienceforworkhasgivenher valuableinsightsintothevaryingentertainmentneedsand preferencesofpeoplefromdifferentculturalbackgrounds. Thisglobalperspectivecanbeasignificantadvantagewhen planningandexecutingentertainmenteventsthatcaterto diverseaudiences.
HerextensivenetworkinJapanisalsoavaluableasset,asit helpsheraccessawiderangeofresourcesandtalentto ensurethesuccessofherevents.Buildingsuchanetwork takestimeandeffort,anditreflectsMonique'sdedicationto hercraftandhercommitmenttodeliveringqualityevents
Overall,Monique'scombinationofskills,experience,and networkmakesheracapableandwell-roundedentertainment professionalwhocandeliverexceptionalentertainment experiencestoherclientsandaudiences.
EXPERIENCE
Traveling Guest Vocalist & Enrichment
Lecturer
DonCasinoProductions
Present
Worldwide
GuestVocalistforcruiseShips&eventsworldwide.
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Collaboratewithchoreographers,orchestrasandstagestaffto createuniqueandoftenlastminuteliveproductionshows
Assistedinfundraisingeventsbyensuringorganisationofguestlists andticketsales,withonehavinganattendanceof150 people Traveltoaminimumof7cities/5countriespermonthtoperform andproduceproductionshows Giveenrichmentlecturesonvariouscitiesandtheirculturesto internationaltravellers
STRENGTHS
Leadership
Ledteamsofdecorators,artistsand stagestafftoproducesold-outconcerts &partiesinTokyo.
Creative Vision
Constantlydevelopinginnovativeideas toattractdiverseaudiences
Collaboration
Establishedpartnershipswithlocal venues,organisationsandartists resultinginsuccessfulco-productions
SKILLS
Abilitytoworkwellwithothers
Communication
BudgetingandFinancialManagement
TeamBuildingandManagement
ArtisticProgramming
MarketingandPromotion
Open-Mindedness
CERTIFICATION
ProfessionalCertificates
JapaneseLanguageProficiencyTestLevel3, 2005
DigitalMarketingCertification,StackSkills 2020
TEFLCertification TEFLCORP ,2007 JETProgramIntermediateLevelCertificate, 2005
EXPERIENCE
Professional Singer & Recording Artist
VariousCompanies
2011-Present
Japan
Extensivecareerinliveperformanceandsongwriting
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Social Sciences in International Relations.
Performedatover2000eventsandover500venuesworldwide. RecordedandreleasedanallJapanesemusicalbumandallEnglish musicalbum.
PaidLyricistforvariousartists. Vocalteacherfornon-Englishspeakers.
Teacher & Education Consultant
Universities&HighSchools
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Tokyo,Japan
SchoolTeacherforJapaneseHighSchools&University.
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TaughtEnglishundertheJapanExchangeTeachingProgramin HighSchoolsaroundJapan
TaughtForeignAffairsataUniversityinChiba,Japan
Developedandmanagedoutreachprogramsforstudentstoengage withinternationalaudiences
Event Planner
SugarCaneProductions
2009-Present
Tokyo,Japan
Establishedownpartyplanningcompanyandsuccessfullyplannedand hostedavarietyofevents Accomplishmentsinclude:
DiversePortfolio:experienceinplanningandhostingawiderange ofevents,includingbirthdayparties,concerts,formaldinners,and holidayevents,showcasesversatilityasaneventplanner Handling differenttypesofeventsrequiresadeepunderstandingofthe specificneedsandexpectationsofeachoccasion
CreativityandInnovation:Planningeventsofteninvolvescomingup withcreativeandinnovativeideastomakeeacheventuniqueand memorable.Theabilitytothinkoutsidetheboxandofferfresh conceptstoclientscansetSugarCaneProductionsapartinthe competitiveeventplanningindustry.
ReputationandBrandBuilding:Overtime,afterplanningand hostingsuccessfulevents,Moniquewasabletobuildastrong reputationandarecognizablebrandforherpartyplanningcompany. Thisledtomoreopportunitiesandaloyalclientbase.
CustomerSatisfaction:Happyclientsareessentialforthesuccess ofanyeventplanningbusiness Monique'sabilitytomeetorexceed herclients'expectationsisreflectedinherrepeatbusinessand positiveword-of-mouthreferrals Customersatisfactionisastrong indicatorofherprofessionalismanddedicationtohercraft ArtistsourcingforinternationalplannerscomingtoJapanVenue sourcingforinternationaleventplannerscomingtoJapancanbea challengingbutrewardingtask Japanoffersarichculturalbackdrop andawidevarietyofvenues,makingitanattractivedestinationfor eventsofalltypes
UniversityoftheWestIndies Kingston,Jamaica
PROJECTS
Future works
Tokyo,Japan
DigitalPublications&Citations
Currentlyworkingonacitationtitled'The roleofentertainmentinInternational Relations'withadirectfocusonJapanand theCaribbean 'TheJamaicanGirlinAsiaDiaries&Podcast series'whichwilldocumentyearsoftravel andtheuniqueexperiencesthatcomealong with
LANGUAGES
English Native Japanese Proficient
FIND ME ONLINE
Online Portfolio www.portfoliomoniquedehaney.com Passcode:Moniquecreative
Website wwwlovemoniquemusiccom
LIVE PERFORMANCE wwwyoutubecom/lovemoniquemusic
