Dan Burgar

Past

• Media Relations Volunteer at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• On-Site/ Promotions/ Marketing Rep at StudentCity.com

Education

• Vancouver Film School

Connections

39 connections

Industry

Entertainment

Websites

• My Blog

Dan Burgar’s Summary

Dan Burgar is an aspiring entertainment business professional with tremendous potential as an entrepreneur. He is interested in managing and working with a professional sports franchise, and owning and operating his own student travel/ events/ and entertainment company. With a proven track record as a motivated leader, he is eager to further his experience in the entertainment industry with passion and creativity.

Originally from Fernie, British Columbia, Dan has been involved with promotions, sales, marketing, and hosting events. He worked in South Padre Island, Texas for StudentCity.com owned by First Choice, a leader in the rapidly growing spring break and student travel industry. He has worked in conjunction with MTV as well as working with some of the industry’s biggest celebrities. During his time with the company has effectively generated revenue and had a tremendous impact on profitability and growth for the company.

After about three years with company, Dan went on to pursue and explore his passion in the entertainment industry. He enrolled in the intensive Entertainment Business Management at the Vancouver Film School eager to learn about every aspect of the fast-paced and rapidly changing industry with sports, television, film, music, videogames, and events. Dan graduated this past February and his primary focus is a career in the sports industry and as well as planning on launching his own company.

Additionally, Dan has negotiated deals with sponsors, clubs and restaurants for other events, a plethora of volunteer experience and has had managerial experience in the service industry.

Dan Burgar’s Specialties:

leadership and team-program development, creative marketing and promotion strategies, event production and execution (small group to thousands of guests), creative product & business development strategy, negotiations, intellectual property law, film financing, production budgeting, financial accounting, e-commerce and internet technologies, marketing and delivery, music publishing and licensing, promotion, business writing, business structures, tax, script clearances and business communication.

Dan Burgar’s Experience

• Media Relations Volunteer

  Vancouver Whitecaps FC

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Sports industry)

  November 2007 — November 2007 (1 month)

  Helped as a media relations assistant for the Whitecaps FC vs. the LA Galaxy. This was a friendly match which debuted David Beckham in his premier match in Canada.

• On-Site/ Promotions/ Marketing Rep

  StudentCity.com

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  2004 — 2007 (3 years )

  • Promoted and sold event and party packages to thousands of American college and university students
  • Organized and produced many successful events
  • Generated leads for prospective clients
  • Managed and mingled with clients to ensure the greatest possible experience
  • Running errands, setting up meetings with hotel managers, designers, celebrities and club managers
  • Highest selling staff member 2 years in a row
  • Working long hours and always multi-tasking

Dan Burgar’s Education

• Vancouver Film School

  Entertainment Business Management 2007 — 2008

  • Specialized in Sports Business and Event Planning
  • Learned all the aspects of business which include: Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing, Project Management, Law, Business Writing, Negotiations, Talent Management, Internet Technology, Professional Development, E-Commerce and Budgeting, Communications and Public Speaking
  • Learned about the music, videogames, sports, film and television industry
  • Creating a marketing and business plan

Additional Information

Dan Burgar’s Websites:

• My Blog

Dan Burgar’s Interests:

I enjoy playing team sports, films, music, watching sports, camping, traveling, socializing, networking, art, dining out, and fishing

Dan Burgar’s Groups:

New Music West, StudentCity.com, GradCity.com, Leisure Tours, Vancouver Film School

Dan Burgar’s Honors:

Best Team Player as chosen by peers at Vancouver Film School

Dan Burgar’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch