Brandon Blake Email & Phone Number

Anderson, Sc

-Assist Torque Production team by scouting and securing locations for photo and video shoots for all three brands, each with 2 business units-Cold call or follow up on leads for contractors, home owners & business owners with properties that have desired characteristics (pool, lake, green grass, workshop etc.)-Plan and coordinate location walk throughs with creative team to visit sites to take pictures of properties, plan out shoot locations/timing and as well as mark sun direction.-Maintain relationship with property owners for specific shoot needs as well as needs for future shoots. -Ensure that the home-owners or contractors are comfortable with the event happening at their property and keep in communicate with logistics and details.-Communicate and negotiate location fees and make sure all the agreed upon payment criteria is met.-Capture pre-shoot images of property grounds or rooms to ensure we return the property items as we found them after shoot is over. -Process invoices for location payments.-Present location options to creative team and marketing teams in a professional way.-Assist producer with shoot day logistics such as parking, pet wrangling and property access issues, etc. -Manage and update the location database containing all pictures and contacts for over 400 locations.

Anderson, Sc

-Supervise the video process from plan through production and post production to ensure clientdesires were being met.-Manage all of the practical and political aspects of keeping video projects runningsmoothly.-Manage and support communication between the different departments of Torque Creativethroughout the life of a project, by keeping Torque’s best interests and workflows asthe primary focus.-Estimate jobs based on client desires as well as Art Director’s story-boards.-Manage client’s budget as project progressed and advised client on what would be mostcost effective and efficient within the scope of the project.-Hire outside shoot crews and editors when needed, assessing each director or editor per their reel.-Assist in auditioning on camera talent and voice over talent for each video by working withtalent agents.-Commission writers when needed and ran approvals on all scripts and story-boardsthrough client/marketing, product managers, and safety.-Work with team members on shot lists and daily schedules.-Scout locations and stages/studios when needed.-Manage budget for craft services, amenities and food for video shoots.

Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Greenville, Sc

Anderson, Sc

-Supervised the video process from plan through production and post production to ensure clientdesires were being met.-Managed all of the practical and political aspects of keeping video projects runningsmoothly.-Managed and supported communication between the different departments of Torque Creativethroughout the life of a project, by keeping Torque’s best interests and workflows asthe primary focus.-Estimated jobs based on client desires as well as Art Director’s story-boards.-Managed client’s budget as project progressed and advised client on what would be mostcost effective and efficient within the scope of the project.-Hired outside shoot crews and editors when needed, assessing each director or editor per their reel.-Assisted in auditioning on camera talent and voice over talent for each video by working withtalent agents.-Commissioned writers when needed and ran approvals on all scripts and story-boardsthrough client/marketing, product managers, and safety.-Worked with team members on shot lists and daily schedules.-Scouted locations and stages/studios when needed.-Managed budget for craft services, amenities and food for video shoots.

Anderson, Sc

Kansas City, Missouri Area

•Operation, function and maintenance of Boss Laser CNC and Multicam CNC•Quality control of products produced on Boss Laser CNC•Designed and programmed products to be cut on the Boss Laser CNC•Assisted in making design decisions for Boss Laser CNC products•General woodworking and assembly in a high production shop•Planned and implemented protocols creating an efficient and safe work environment•Assisted with testing and troubleshooting new designs, products and projects

135 Edinburgh Court Suite 100B Greenville, Sc 29607

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and CEO to create a fund development plan to increase revenues in support of the strategic direction of the organization• Develop and implement policies, procedures and budget • Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate all aspects of fundraising activities• Monitor trends in the community/region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary• Prepare and submit grant applications• Plan and execute all fundraising events• Identify and develop corporate, community and individual prospective partners/donors• Oversee the implementation and administration of a donor mailing list and database• Establish policies and procedure for a volunteer onboarding and training program• Engage, manage and coordinate volunteers • Prepare progress reports, budgets, receipt and expenditure reports• Develop an understanding of philanthropy within the organization• Develop a comprehensive communication plan to promote the organization to constituents and maximize public awareness• Coordinate the design, printing and distribution of marketing and communication materials • Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals

Greenville, South Carolina Area

-Serve as a liaison between Pendleton Place, its volunteers, and the local community-Create new revenue streams through partnerships with businesses, churches, and individuals -Create leads for new revenue streams by researching grants and in-kind gift opportunities-Lead efforts to reduce operational waste; successfully saving the organization an average of $10,000 per year by implementing policies to reduce cost and increase effectiveness-Manage and coordinate individual and volunteer groups (of up to 120 people) for special events, programs, and projects-Created and implemented new volunteer application and screening process-Direct all phases of facilities and project management from bid acquisition to completion -Successfully achieved growth and exceeded goals in both company recruitment and fundraising objectives by: *Recruiting companies to participate in Pendleton Place fundraising activities, as well as maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing company partners *Soliciting corporate sponsorships *Cultivating and maintaining relationships with senior level management *Recruiting and managing relationships with volunteers *Organizing major special fundraising events *Driving media attention to publicize and heighten awareness of the mission and events *Creating newsletters and other direct mail pieces *Managing multiple projects and tasks-Direct planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts-Assess vendor products and maintain positive vendor relations by monitoring timelines and flagging potential issues to be addressed

Greenville, Sc

-Helped coordinate meetings, conferences, and other events-Recruited and trained 5 new members of the Service Express team-Accommodated guest requests for shuttle service, valet and luggage assistance-Collaborated with maintenance and housekeeping to ensure guest satisfaction with rooms-Solicited feedback through questionnaires to ensure guest satisfaction-Ensured messages, luggage, and packages were delivered to guests and hotel staff in a timely manner

Bachelor'S Degree, Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Clemson Ultimate Club team

Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes