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QUALIFICATIONS

Assertive, results-focused creative team manager.  Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Exhibits exceptional organization, prioritization and multi-tasking abilities.  Articulate communicator who interacts easily with all levels of staff and clients.  Adept in developing business strategies to reduce costs, increase team productivity and improve client satisfaction.  Areas of expertise include equipment purchasing, inventory and management; videography, editing, compositing and motion graphics; quality control, staff hiring, training and team facilitation.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cox Media Group        

Creative Advertising Manager  2015-Present

Lead a team of graphic designers, photographers and producers. Facilitate brainstorm sessions and creative huddles to come up with unique ideas for branding and advertising.  Devise a plan for production of multi-media cross-platform cohesive ad campaigns for television, radio, newspaper, digital and social media.  Strategically plan creative based on what type of media will best reach the target audience.  Develop and pitch creative concepts to clients.  Make recommendations for spot placement and frequency of rotation.  Monitor effectiveness of campaigns through market research and analytics to ensure the advertiser’s goals are met.  

Producer/Videographer/Editor  2013-2015                                                                                                         

Handle all aspects of video production for commercials, corporate videos and TV shows: ­pre-production planning including location scouting and agreements, writing scripts, hiring actors, filming and editing.  Ensure client’s brand standards are considered during the production process and met on all deliverables.  Continuous juggling of multiple projects of varying degrees of difficulty and conflicting deadlines.  For live remote broadcasts - directed live commercial productions from the live truck.

 

Studio Technician, WHIO-TV  Channel 7  2012-2013

Run teleprompter for the news.  Keep the set clean and ready for production.  Replace light bulbs and batteries, as needed.  For live remote broadcasts - floor director, grip, camera operator.

 

 

Buckeye Digital Video Services

Photographer, Videographer and Editor  2009-2012                                                                                         

Produced corporate training videos, live events, weddings, on-location green screen, host segments, documentaries and promotional videos.  Used Tri-caster when directing multi-camera live event productions. 

 

 

NRB Television Networks

Promotions Associate  2007-2008

Determined rules for strategic placement of promotional and filler advertisements according to genre, target audience, and viewer relevance. Determined proper time restrictions for time-sensitive promos. Established new procedures to streamline workflow and increase efficiency. 

FREELANCE WORK

CGI Communications

Photography and videography for promotional videos

 

Gaslight Productions

Commercials, company videos and event production company

Camera operator, video editor, Steadicam operator and personal assistant

 

Feature Films:

The Wedding Planner – Production Office Assistant, San Francisco

Bartelby – Assistant Production Office Coordinator

A Better Way to Die – Assistant Production Office Coordinator

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications, Asbury University

 

SOFTWARE

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop

Prime 9, Star Con, ProTrack, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Media100, Sony Vegas

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

MarCom 2019

Superior Acura of Dayton “Keith ‘the kid’ Collett”

Video/Audio | Television (Broadcast & Cable) | Campaign

Platinum Award

Role: Production Manager

dotComm Awards 2018

Social Media Marketing: Snapchat Filter

“Brett Eldredge & His Dog Edgar”

Gold Winner

Role: Production Manager

International Hermes Creative Awards 2018

Social Media/VideoCode Credit Union “Car loan”

Platinum Winner

Role: Production Manager

Videographer Awards 2018

Code Credit Union “Car Loan”

Category: Web Based Production/Video for the Web

1st Place Excellence Award

Role: Production Manager

Videographer Awards 2018

The Shopping Bag “Grand Opening”

Category: Television/Retail Commercials

1st Place Excellence Award

Role: Production Manager


NATAS Emmy's 2014

Clark County 4-H “Discover Yourself”

Category: Broadcast Television Long Form Video

Emmy Nominated

Role: Producer/Videographer/Editor

 

Videographer Awards 2018

Lee’s Famous Recipe “Red Carpet”

Category: Video Production/Low Budget Under $1,000

1st Place Excellence Award

Role: Production Manager

American Advertising Federation Hermes 2017

United Way “Volunteer”

Bronze Addy

Role: Production Manager

American Advertising Federation Hermes 2015 

Butler County Sherriff “Welcome Heroin Dealers”

Bronze Addy

Role: Videographer

Mercury Awards

Best Audio/Video Production Rep

Nominee 2016 and 2017

References available upon request

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