Resume — Zoe D'Amato

Zoe D'Amato is a host and producer from Nova Scotia, Canada.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology and art history
McGill University, Quebec, Canada

SKILLS

On-screen presenting, interviewing, producing, researching, writing, photography, cooking, DIY, athletics, horseback riding, alpine & cross country skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming

LANGUAGES

French (Advanced), German (Basic)

ON-CAMERA EXPERIENCE

SERIES: TOUGH BOATS
ROLE: Host
DIRECTOR: Katy Tooth
PRODUCER: Pilot Productions
NETWORK: Discovery International, Travel Channel International, TLC Asia, PBS, Voyage, Sky, etc.
A mini series covering epic boat journeys in some of the toughest environments on earth. Zoe explores how the technology of boat travel has been adapted to survive, trade with and connect isolated communities in the Philippines.

SERIES: GLOBE TREKKER HAWAII
ROLE: Host
DIRECTOR: Ian Sciacaluga
PRODUCER: Pilot Productions
NETWORK: Discovery International, Travel Channel International, TLC Asia, PBS, Voyage, Sky, etc.
Zoe D’Amato sets out on a grand adventure to explore 4 of Hawaii’s stunning islands – Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai.

SERIES: GLOBE TREKKER EASTERN CANADA
ROLE: Host
DIRECTOR: Peter Wisdom
PRODUCER: Pilot Productions
NETWORK: Discovery International, Travel Channel International, TLC Asia, PBS, Voyage, Sky, etc.
Zoe explores charming Eastern Canada. She performs a wall-walking harness act with Cirque du Soleil (a dream come true for the former gymnast), goes lobster fishing, cave-kayaks, harness races and more.

SERIES: PLANET FOOD
ROLE: Host
DIRECTOR: Peter Wisdom
PRODUCER: Pilot Productions
NETWORK: Discovery International, Travel Channel International, TLC Asia, PBS, Voyage, Sky, etc.
In this Planet Food special, Merilees Parker, Bobby Chinn, Angela May, Brianna Barnes, and Zoe D’Amato travel worldwide fishing for some of the most mouth-watering shellfish recipes.

SERIES: PROJECTEXPLORER
ROLE: Writer, Shooter, Producer, Host, Editor
DIRECTOR: Jenny Buccos
PRODUCER: ProjectExplorer
NETWORK: ProjectExplorer.org, TBA
Zoe travels the world with ProjectExplorer, creating award-winning educational content for kids. Filmed in Netherlands, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Canada, Nevis & St. Kitts, Zambia, England, India, Peru, and Cambodia.

SERIES: MY NOVA SCOTIA
ROLE: Host, Writer, Producer
DIRECTOR: Zoe D'Amato
PRODUCER: Zoe D'Amato
DIGITAL NETWORK: AOL ON! Travel, MyDestination.com
Produced in collaboration with MyDestination.com and AOL ON! TRAVEL, this digital series explores the food, wine, art and history of Nova Scotia.

SERIES: SKI TRAVEL PILOT
ROLE: Host, Writer, Producer
DIRECTOR: Nacho Garcia
PRODUCER: The Beagle Productions
NETWORK: TBA
Zoe’s skiing incredible slopes and exploring local culture and cuisine. Switzerland offers her the opportunity to conquer some powder, yodel, play the alpine horn and sample a giant fondue.

BRAND CLIENTS

VICE MEDIA, FOUR SEASONS RESORTS, BELMOND HOTELS, MUDCRAFT, PROJECT EXPLORER, ADESA AUCTION, STORY STUDIO NOVA SCOTIA, MAIN STREET DENTAL CENTRE, SISTER LOTUS BELLYDANCE, ACADIA UNIVERSITY, TRANS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY, VP FITNESS, WE R WOMEN CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, MY DESTINATION NOVA SCOTIA, AOL ON TRAVEL, LOCAL TASTING TOURS, DEEDEE'S ICE CREAM, TAPROOT FARMS, FIREHOUSE IRONWORKS, FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG, ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA, ARGYLE FINE ART, KHYBER CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, LUCKETT VINEYARDS, GASPEREAU VINEYARDS, BLOMIDON ESTATE WINERY, SEA LEVEL BREWERY & MORE