David Lauer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Develops creative concepts and storyboards that effectively communicate IFT’s brand message andengage target audiences• Responsible for script writing and requests script writing support from the content team as well assource/coordinate voiceover talent for scripted videos, as necessary.• Plans, shoots, edits, and delivers a wide range of multimedia content, including videos, photography, and interactive media to support programs and initiatives across the organization• Works with IFT integrated marketing, web, and media/public relations teams to provide video andpodcasts for promotion through IFT social media/video channels• Provides full production support for the annual event by organizing and coordinating onsite productionteams• Manages onsite logistics and ensure the teams fully capture the event and produce high quality videocontent• Edits and enhances multimedia content using industry-standard software to deliver polished andprofessional final products• Collaborates with the integrated marketing team to ensure multimedia projects align with overall brandstrategies• Partners with the content team and web team to develop and support all aspects of the content matrixand the annual multimedia production calendar• Manages multiple projects simultaneously ensuring they are completed on time and within budget• Maintains high-quality standards for all multimedia content, paying attention to details and accuracy• Manages vendor relationships and available budget with video production companies, videographers, and video editors to create productions for internal and external audiences• Responsible for all aspects of video production, including shooting, lighting, composition, and cameraoperations plus an understanding of various video formats• Builds brand loyalty through high responsiveness to key stakeholder and vendor needs throughout allstages of the business relationship

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Successfully run video production department, including hiring and managing a growing team and implementing current processes and brand standards.• Oversee all operations of video production, including concepting, scripting, filming, editing, motion graphic creation, sound design, and delivery.• Lead, train, and provide creative guidance to a team of editors and freelancers to achieve consistent brand quality across all projects.• Manage technical processes of production to ensure successful shoots including directing, maintaining an office studio, scheduling talent and crew, lighting, camera operation, and audio recording.• Guide creative and organizational aspects of post-production to ensure videos maintain quality while meeting deadlines.• Organize shooting schedules, lead videography team, and shoot video for on- location global events for purposes of recap videos, testimonials, and other client engagement.• Collaborate with CEO, VP of Marketing, and across departments to develop new program promotions and advertisements that are released to multiple platforms and formats.• Responsible for producing over 50 unique videos a year for multiple audiences made up of over 550 companies across 70 countries.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Designed and built an in-office studio that allowed company produce more quality video content.• Developed creative and unique video content that produced more videos year- after-year and enabled the department to grow.• Filmed, edited video, and created motion graphics for numerous projects, including monthly video newsletters, interviews, educational courses, event and program promotions, and on-location video displays.• Corrected color, edited audio, and added music to improve video quality• Sourced music and graphics from stock sites to ensure videos could legally bedistributed• Exported and prepared videos in multiple formats for streaming and social media

Chicago, Il

• Responsible for coordinating, filming and producing corporate videos for global real estate network of over 550 members• Edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Audacity, and other programs• Produce professional yet creative videos through use of animation, graphics, sound, and music• Develop a live news-style broadcast to act as monthly update to all network members• Assist in the writing and editing of scripts• Build and position film studio lighting, cameras, microphones, and green screen• Direct video shoots while also operating camera and audio • Prepare and convert final product into various file formats• Coordinate, create, and distribute customized videos and channels for member companies participating in online television service• Assist Marketing Department in general department responsibilities

•Operated video and audio equipment•Prepared studio lighting and audio equipment for various types of shoots•Filmed/edited video and audio for corporate videos, instructional videos and executive interview videos•Created and added final graphics and sound for final product •Prepared and converted final video output to various file formats.

Chicago, Il

• Contributed writing to weekly events segment on ABC Chicago morning show• Created blog posts and short videos about Chicago culture• Worked heavily with social networking sites to promote events, blogs, and videos

-Developed weekly half hour news program with a team-Produced broadcast news material including packages, readers, and VOSOTs

-Communicated with customers-Worked independently to complete daily tasks-Maintained working relationship for over six years

-Develop and write at least one original comedy piece for magazine each week-Oversee/organize articles of writers in order to publish them on both paper and internet-Lead weekly content meetings-Meet deadlines on regular basisMovie Reviewer The Black Sheep Entertainment/Humor Magazine 2008 to presentForm opinions in writing about different film each week Complete assignments on strict deadline as films have to be seen and reviewed in only two days

-Helped writers balanced creative writing with professional style and form-Responsible for reviewing articles for typos/grammar mistakes each week

-Planned over two hours of programming for weekly show

Ba, Broadcast Journalism; Concentration In English And History

Activities and Societies: Four year, full tuition and fees college scholarship: Ray C. “Jabber Ray” & Miriam F. Ebeling Scholarship.

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