Dani Jackson-Smith (She/Her/Hers) Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Director/Producer of Backside Stories documentary and event series, which encourages women to own the narratives about their bodies starting with the gluteus maximus. (In Production)

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

BUSE 479/579 Executive Producing for TV/Film

Chicago, Il, Us

Producing branded content and experiences powered by visual artists and musicians for brands in an entrepreneurial environment. Talent Negotiator + Business Affairs Specialist.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Create branded content across platforms including TV/Broadcast, Radio, Digital, Print, OOH and Experiential. Brand experience includes: Nintendo, Samsung, Kellogg’s, Allstate, Purina, Hallmark, P&G and Comed.- Produced Samsung’s 2015 CES Club des Chef event in Las Vegas and social media content featuring Michelin star chefs Daniel Boulud, Michel Troisgros and Christopher Kostow.- Ideate, Curate and Produce Leo Burnett’s Creative Recruiting Event Series Blank Canvs and No2Six6 Diversity campaign.- Produced extended 4-minute video for Nintendo Super Smash Bros. Amiibo international online campaign.- Co-Produced Samsung Galaxy Gear and Galaxy Note 3 International print ad campaign featuring global football star, Lionel Messi.- Lead producer on the national nonprofit PeaceFirst PSA film “America Vs. America” featuring America Ferrera.- Lead producer on Kellogg’s Krave Cereal 3D animation campaigns including S’mores, Halloween, Crates and Dare 2 Krave campaigns.- Produced :60 spot “Good to Great” for the 2012 Westminster Dog Show, which debuted the brand partnership and received accolades in ADWeek, ADAGE and Creativity publications.- Awarded 2012, Silver Chicago Addy’s for Allstate radio spots Beach Volleyball, Courteous Driver and Neighbor.- Produced Allstate Mayhem Quotes for Quotes Facebook and microsite experience that provided potential customers with custom Mayhem t-shirts in exchange for an Allstate insurance quote.- LB, Artist in Residence team member, curates artist showcases that encourage brand partnerships with independent and major label artists.

Organize monthly showcases for professional musicians at established advertising agencies to promote independent and major label artist for commercial use.Currently, host a monthly showcase at Deutsch Inc. with their diversity team DIVE to present multicultural talent to the agency. Prior showcases include presenting Def Jam Recording artist Karina Pasian

We provide internet-based, interactive media solutions for clients seeking to build brand awareness, enhance consumer participation or develop web presence. The hub of the Street Knowledge brand relies on our continued ability to provide readers with national/ international news and entertainment from an urban perspective. The Street Knowledge blog has received over 6 million views and over 200,000 monthly page views.

Develop original content for Official Heat (age 16-24) and adult contemporary program UpFront TV, which broadcast to Western New York, Northern Pennsylvania and Toronto.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted in facilitating the Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP), which promotes diversity within the advertising industry. Created multi-media presence for 2008 program that included building social networking community, video documentation, and organizing team building events for mentors and mentees.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Designed and implemented a 15-week course that introduced undergraduate students to basic video composition, lighting, sound and editing techniques.

Designed and implemented a 15 week course that introduced undergraduate students to basic video composition, lighting, sound and editing techniques. Responsibilities included: Creating lesson plans, grading and helping students express creativity beyond traditional pop culture media.

Created and Maintained budgets for clients Nintendo and Samsung cross-platform campaigns. Processed purchase orders, collected vendor invoices and documented daily correspondence between Leo Burnett and vendors for agency records and vendor payment.

Assisted executive producers in providing creative solutions for clients within budget. Reviewed talent contracts for television/radio voiceover sessions. Clients and campaigns included: Allstate (Accident Forgiveness), McDonalds (Polly Pockets and Pirates of the Caribbean.) ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Assisted in providing the agency with performances and special appearances from major/indie musicians and actors for possible commercial placement in Leo Burnett campaigns.

Masters, Media Arts Production

Bs, Advertising