Bret Dodd Email & Phone Number

United States

My portfolio can be seen at: www.bretmdodd.comAs a freelancer with over 25 years of experience in writing, filming, and editing, I possess all the latest 6K production equipment and necessary experience to produce top quality product. I take pride in my ability to work independently and handle unexpected issues with ease. I've made the transition from A/B roll editing to digital non-linear, and I've had the opportunity to use Video Toaster, Avid, Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas and DaVinci Resolve. My expertise lies in cinematography, graphic design, editing, color grading, audio sweetening, story development, script writing, project estimating, and budgeting. I am proficient in using the Blackmagic 6K Cinema Camera and DaVinci Resolve for shooting and editing. I have been experimenting with various AI platforms to flesh out pre-project ideas and script production. I anticipate AI having a large roll in video production in the future.I have over a decade of experience in covering natural resource issues, endangered species, fish & wildlife habitat restoration, salmon passage, law enforcement issues, and public affairs/outreach. During my tenure at the State, I worked on diverse subjects such as new employee orientation, teen pregnancy, culturally relevant adoption, ethics training, and statewide drunk driving curriculum. I have a keen interest in motorsport history and am honored to have organized and produced the first documentary on racing legend Carroll Shelby. I have also filmed and edited for broadcast, the World Rally Championship, MotoGP, SCCA Pro-Rally series, vintage, and historic racing.

Olympia, Washington, United States

Day to day operations of a 40 handle tap room. Ordering, inventory control, staff management, web and social media advertising. Daily and weekly event advertising on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Untappd. Utilized Facebook ads to promote events. Utilized Facebook and Google analytics to determine audience reach and ad effectiveness. Created photos and graphics for website.

Lacey, Washington, United States

Finally closed mid 2010 after recession and hop shortage took its toll on business.

Olympia, Wa

As the manager of a professional video production studio, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department, including cinematography, editing, production, graphics, scripting, and narration. My work involved collaborating with various media outlets at the local and national level to promote FWS activities. One of my key responsibilities was creating briefing statements and press releases for news and public outreach. In addition, I created complex graphics for web development and design, and worked on culturally sensitive tribal issues related to environmental and natural resource issues, with a specific focus on salmon restoration and recovery, as well as other significant endangered species issues.I trained and consulted staff on how to deal with media interviews and incident response and worked with law enforcement on sensitive projects. I also collaborated with agency biologists, hydrologists, fisheries, and other specialized scientific fields. Working cooperatively with non-governmental, tribal, public non-profit organizations and private landowners to develop and implement strategic communication plans.In addition, I developed internal and external publications, newsletters, press releases and breifing documents, as well as other informational items, and created and edited informational products/documents for elected officials at local and national levels. I filmed, edited and produced b-roll that was used by TV news outlets at the local, regional, and national levels.Responding to requests from local and national media outlets was also an important part of my job. I developed and implemented strategic communication plans for a variety of natural resource issues and worked with public affairs at the local and regional level on multiple public outreach projects. Lastly, I created streaming video content for the region's website.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

I managed all aspects of a professional video production studio, which included cinematography, editing, graphics, scripting, and narration. During my tenure, I produced over 50 finished products for multiple state and federal agencies. I collaborated with various government and non-government organizations to design, create, and produce video projects and information technology. As a liaison between our agency and local, state, and federal agencies, I also performed public relations duties. I developed and executed strategic communication plans, created internal and external publications, newsletters, and other informational items. Additionally, I contributed to teamwork products and worked with public information officers to ensure proper message delivery. I played a key role in projects where sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion was required. Lastly, I responded to media requests from internal and external sources, and managed multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Olympia, Washington, United States

I directed all phases of complex video productions, including videography, directing, producing, editing, graphics, scripting, narration, and day-to-day business operations. My responsibilities also included project management and long-term strategic planning. I produced multiple projects for national and international broadcast distribution and worked directly with various corporate clients and advertising agencies, such as Mazda, Pirelli Tires, Bridgestone Tires, Michelin Tires, VW Motorsports, Ford Motorsports, BBDO, and Satchi & Satchi. I provided consultation and advice to clients in the design, creation, production, and delivery of video projects and promotional/informational products. My work involved extensive travel nationally and internationally, covering SCCA Pro-Rally series, WRC Events, 500cc Grand Prix motorcycles, SVRA (Vintage and Historic Sportscar Racing), Off-Road Desert Racing, and Indoor motocross/truck racing. I was responsible for managing multiple projects with varying delivery deadlines and worked directly with corporate public relations staff to ensure the delivery of a quality product.