David Sokoler Email & Phone Number

- Developed from concept an innovative iOS children’s software application designed to enhance reading time by transforming users into the main characters of their favorite adventures. - Designed and edited all UI and UX for the application from wireframes to final product using Adobe Suite and Sketch; created Squarespace website; and, produced Facebook advertisements and promotional posts. - Hired and managed a team of developers, illustrators, musicians, and voice actors. Scheduled and implemented user interviews to observe use and collect feedback to improve design and functionality. - Directed legal strategy with outside counsel relating to Copyright, Patent, Trademarks, COPPA compliance, EULA, as well as temporary employment contracts. - Monitors Mixpanel analytics to capture KPIs to verify thesis and inform iterative development process.

- Pitch, report, write, and produce stories for YouTube, utilizing creative devices such as archival materials, animated sequences, and guest hosts.- Work with the production team to produce all necessary materials for video promotion across social media outlets.

- Lead instructional woodworking workshops for novices.

- Manage a team of two Archival Producers, four Associate Producers, and six Production Assistants guiding the research, creative, legal, and cross-department collaborative processes. - Research, develop, and pitch complete topics and story-telling concepts to talent and show leadership. Curate content with editors for top of show and interstitial materials and manage notes process between content, writing team, and talent. - Developed and implemented technology systems for the show including work-flow management software Monday.com and archival resources Snapstream, Critical Mention and NewsExposure. - Co-lead meetings with research and episode teams to create a collaborative environment to identify the strongest materials and arguments for each show.

- Research and pitch segments, including: “Drumpf” (34 million YouTube views); “Coal” (8 million YouTube views); “Dialysis” (6 million YouTube views); and, “And Now: People on Television Asking You to Imagine Things.”- Conduct interviews and field research to vet potential story ideas and gather relevant material. Fact-check scripts and suggest revisions to ensure accuracy. - Identify, import, and license footage using: SnapStream, ShadowTv, Nexis, Critical Mention, Vanderbilt Television News Archive, and Archive.org. - Research international stories in multiple languages by using online tools and working with professional translators. - Manage and train production staff, including, transcribers, research assistants, and interns.

New York City, Ny, Us

- Researched segment topics, drafted scripts, designed recurring game segments, booked guests and conducted pre-interviews, and imported and cleared third-party content.- Shot and worked with editors to cut field footage.-Coordinated with major advertising partners to execute segment integrations.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Tested and implemented active surveying for Google Indoor Maps. Assisted in the planning of day, week, and multi-week trips across the eastern half of the continental United States. Organized travel arrangements and coordinated with Google’s business partners.

Seattle, Us

Assisted customers in selecting appropriate clothing and equipment for outdoor use; Worked specifically in the "Action Sports" department assisting customers in the selection of bicycles, bicycling equipment and apparel, and water sports equipment.

Coordinated, planned, and led single day and multi day sea kayaking trips in Alaska's Prince William Sound.

Boston, Ma, Us

Coordinated and maintained the Councilor’s schedule, assisted in the planning and implementation of events and meetings, represented the Councilor at various community and neighborhood meetings, organized and drafted constituent correspondence, assisted constituents in solving daily problems, managed and coordinated interns, and researched and prepared materials for hearings, speaking engagements and constituent meetings.

Boston, Ma, Us

Researched and prepared talking points and policy memoranda; organized and coordinated volunteers at community events; drafted correspondence and Boston City Council citations; placed scheduling requests into Google Calendars and maintained information in National Geographical & Political Campaign Office Online (NGP).

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Maintained information in NGP Campaign Office Online; solicited low and high dollar donors for regional events; organized and created Excel spreadsheets; assisted in the planning and execution of a fundraising event.

Responded to constituent letters using Internet Quorum (IQ); led constituent tours of the Capitol; answered constituent phone calls; managed scheduling requests using IQ and a variety of other tasks performed as needed on a day-to-day basis.

Certification, Product Management

Design And Foundation Certificate, Furniture Design And Manufacturing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science

Political Science

Education record

Backpacking And Sea Kayaking