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New York, New York, United States

Oversee all facets of in-house video production for a Fortune 500 Company with over 15,000 employees.Develop strategic vision for video content on multiple platforms.Develop original content tailored for social media.Institute best practices and establish a seamless workflow. Manage staff video producers, editors and contractors.

New York, Ny

Work with the in-house creative director to determine annual creative and fiscal goals for both internal and external video content.Recruit and oversee production and post-production staff, managing teams of 2-20 professionals based on project need.Maintain and grow the company’s roster of contractors including director’s of photography, gaffers, grips, sound engineers, make-up artists, animators, video editors, still photographers, and on-camera and voiceover talent.Develop and maintain comprehensive production budgets for clients.Produce comprehensive treatments during pitch phase to highlight budget requirements, production needs and creative vision.Scout and production manage studio and location shoots. Facilitate the booking of studios, locations, permits, post houses, and craft services.Notable Achievements:Employing analytics and trend research, have led an effort to streamline in-house video production to maximize views and minimize cost.During my tenure as Senior Video Producer, overall video views have grown by an average of 200% annually. Have been integral in establishing consistent branding parameters and raising the overall quality standard of in-house video content.

New York, New York

Handled all facets of in-house video production for both internal and external stakeholders.Employed a varied skill-set as a writer, shooter, producer, director, editor, and animator to ensure the production of high-quality, shareable content.Integral in generating original video content for the company intranet, coned.com site, as well as digital signage in and around New York City. Notable Achievements:Webby Award for writing and producing a sixty second animated spot on electric restoration after severe weather events.Documented the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, shooting footage that has been used by the New York Times, Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, Lifetime Network, and local news in various segments and features.Conceived and produced an internal video campaign for digital signs and elevator screens highlighting company employees in their work environments, accompanied by short blurbs about each employee.

Montclair, Nj

• Introduce students to the fundamentals of non-linear video editing using Premiere Pro.• Guide students in development of basic editing skills using raw assets from documentary, narrative and music videos. • Introduce students to more advanced editing components such as speed ramps, key frames and color grading.

Greater New York City Area

Pitch projects to potential clients using storyboards and slide decks to communicate creative vision, as well as treatments detailing objectives and estimated budget needs.Oversee entire life-cycle of project, from pitch and pre-production, to post production and delivery.Hire and manage production and post-production crews, including DPs, gaffers, grips, sound techs, make-up artists, editors, color graders, and animators.For smaller scale projects, provide as needed video services including writing, directing, shooting, producing, editing, color grading, and text animation. Past Clients Include:The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Autism Speaks, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The New York Times, Lifetime TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, Rutgers University, Hope for Film, Surfers Healing, Public Interest Projects.

Newark, Nj

Introduced high school students from Newark New Jersey to the basic tenets of video production and post production, ultimately guiding them in the production of their own education advocacy short docs.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for creating and growing in-house video production capabilities for a global not-for-profit.Provided technical expertise in acquiring video production and post-production equipment and software.Shot, produced and edited all in-house content.Notable Achievements:Conceived and produced a short-form video series providing a high-level look at the educational therapies available to families with children on the spectrum.Documented hundreds of fundraising events and walks.Conducted on-camera interviews with celebrities and high-profile personalities from various industries for promotional use.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked in concert with senior editors and producers, ensuring a steady work-flow through digitization of source footage, selection of broll, and compilation of stringouts.

Bachelors Degree, Broadcast Journalism & Communications

Two Year Acting Conservatory, Acting