SYNOPSIS
Small
business owner and experienced expert in commercial, television and web video
production, as well as social media and online marketing. Balanced blend of
technical and communication skills. Excellent with clients. Fully understands
the importance of ROI.
WORK HISTORY
Current Sole
Proprietor of a Media Production and Consulting Firm
Own/operate
content creation firm. Orchestrate video-centric marketing and corporate communication
projects from proposal to rollout. Lead coordination of production of
film/video content. Advise clients about the use of video in online marketing
efforts. Consult with businesses and organizations about using social media to
increase web traffic and improve web presence. Generate engaging content for
blogs of varying subject matters. Perform on-camera and voiceover work for
film, video and radio. Solely responsible for all aspects of running a small business.
(Actions: Proposals,
Negotiation, Project Management, Budgeting, Creative, Event Planning, Writing,
Video/Audio Recording, Video Editing, Graphics, Animation, Web Video, Digital
Content Management, Blog Management, Media Consulting, Business Management)
Current Sole
Proprietor, Landin Legal
Own/operate
legal video firm. Work with attorneys and court reporting firms to videotape
discovery and trial testimony depositions. Assist with setting up and
videotaping depositions via video teleconferencing. Edit taped depositions,
video evidence and closed-circuit surveillance video for use in trial. Record
day-in-the-life videos for presentation at trial. Facilitate syncing of written
transcripts to deposition videos. Operate, update and maintain video recording
equipment. Solely responsible for all aspects of running a small business.
(Actions: Project
Management, Video/Audio Recording, Video Editing, DVD Creation, Web Video,
Equipment Purchasing, Business Management)
2005 – 2008 Project
Manager/Producer, VisionPoint Productions
Coordinated
all aspects of production of video products released to the public
internationally; including budgeting, casting, coordinating talent, securing
locations, scheduling, script management, post production, talent/crew payment.
Collaborated with team during all stages of development of programs. Worked
with corporate clients, including Fortune 500, to develop custom training.
Managed and maintained production team schedule. Registered copyrights and trademarks
for original products. Non-linear editing, graphics production and animation as
needed.
(Actions: Project
Management, Team Management, Budgeting, Video Production Coordination, Union
Paperwork, Agent Negotiations, Client Communication, Copyright/Trademark, Video
Editing, Graphics Creation, Animation, Video Asset Management, Construction of
Online Video Library)
1999 – 2003 Broadcast
Booker, Exposure, Inc.
Collaborated with producers,
casting directors and creative directors to book actors for commercial, film,
video and radio work. Negotiated rates and terms of booking. Utilized knowledge
of commercial and video production, as well as acting, to assist clients in
choosing the best talent to fit their needs. Organizational skills required for
keeping track of scheduling and jobs. Strong people skills required for
building relationships with clients, negotiating booking conditions and dealing
with talent.
(Actions: Client Communication, Talent Management,
Negotiation, Union Practices, Casting, Consulting, Schedule Management,
Relationship Building)
Developed top of the line
advertising for station clients from conception to airing. Created, shot,
edited and designed graphics for on-air commercials. Regularly worked
one on one with advertising executives and local business owners to meet
advertising needs.
(Actions: Marketing Consulting, Creative,
Commercial Writing, Production Design, Video/Audio Recording, Video Editing,
Graphics, Animation, Television Production)
QUALIFICATIONS
20 years of varying experience
working in commercial, film, video and news production, including business
ownership and one on one work with clients combining skills in project
management, producing, directing, marketing, writing, editing, graphics and
animation.
Superb communicator, able to
adapt communication style to any audience and effectively communicate project
details and outcomes to clients. Creative and resourceful. Undaunted by
deadlines. Skillful with a budget, knowing when to spend and when to save.
Personally experienced with
online social networking and constantly looking for the next best way to share
content to assist small business owners and organizations in spreading their
messages. Experienced blogger, tweeter, linker, networker. Once named “Best
Twitterer in Iowa” by peers statewide.
Technical experience with video
production equipment, various sophisticated editing software and platforms,
graphics and animation programs, as well as basic HTML creation.
Was once this close to being Charlie Sheen’s social media intern for the summer.
