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New York, Ny, Us

New York

Future Video Media is a forward-thinking video agency based in New York City. Inclined to technology and inspired by real life, we capture and create the video formats of the future.

New York

Managing the top 5 digital accounts for Fortune 500 companies

New York

Providing creative content direction and production for US & European media companies on a variety of productions and projects; along with strategies to develop and implement new ideas designed to capitalize on opportunities, expand into future projects, and improve under-performing ventures.• Developed and produced “NowDoctor” online social network, sold in one month to a large European media Co, and recognized by the United Nations WSYA International Center for New Media.• Developed and executed “FanisNews” a viral interactive online branding campaign that received worldwide media attention (Time Magazine, PSFK, TrendHunter and Canadian Broadcasting) and generated 82,000 unique visitors in 2 days. • Liaison and facilitator for large local and international media groups in Europe; advising clients on upcoming social/media opportunities and future projects. • Conceptualized and launched “Fivess” an interactive social media platform inspired by the economic crisis designed to enable educated, unemployed individuals to obtain extra income.• Currently researching a documentary on Wall Street concerning financial markets & online fraud.

Produced and generated creative content for 4 online interactive productions with a $2M+ budget; achieving significant growth in both revenues and market share, while establishing the company’s presence as a major Internet media company in the country. • Created “Newsit”, a news portal that became the largest in the country, in a very competitive market, surpassing all the major networks/newspapers/news sites, averaging 3 million unique visitors per month.• Created “TLife,” the #1 most visited portal in the country for women, surpassing all major international competition (Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Elle) and reaching 85% of total market share. • Developed, executed, and monitored the Institute’s overall social media strategies, campaigns, and day-to-day activities (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram). • Defined strategy and produced a variety of broadcasts for the company’s social media channels, generating a total of 34 million views. Led 40-member team of journalists, producers and advertisers. • Oversaw social media products available for sponsorship, including calendar, creative execution and production. • Collaborated with big brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique, Nivea, and Body Shop to create highly effective social media campaigns. (Featured Pages & Articles, Special Contests & Video) • Developed content plans through constant monitoring of data analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Topsy and Real-time Data). • Mentored and managed content managers, guiding them to generate a wide range of concept and content strategy, providing evaluation, mentorship, counsel, and determining assignments, promotions, and incentives.

Directed 3 seasons of one of the most successful TV formats; making TV history, and ranking in the top 5 in the country. “Proof,” a live prime-time investigative show utilizing 30 reporters to reveal fraud in people’s daily lives.• Boosted rating between 8% and 11% every year for 3 years, despite limited promotional support.• Responsible for developing and implementing new program concepts and ideas on a weekly basis.• Reviewed and edited scripts and stories; responsible for the approval or rejection of story lines.• Managed creative process and directed each 3-hour live broadcast, supervising 12 camera crews and 50crew members; coordinating lighting, design, and sound.• Supervised/monitored production operations including: shooting schedule, locations, budget, and distribution.• Wrote, produced, and directed 30-second preview of upcoming show on weekly basis.• Supervised and coordinated all aspects of pre-production including research, scripts, graphics, and video segments; coordinating with journalists, assistant directors, and editors on a daily basis.• Planned infrastructure workflow, production cycle, set design, and artistic branding.• Hired and trained team of top-notch production professionals; building a performance culture of excellence.

"Produced and directed a 3-hour live daytime show targeted to women, hosted by the country’s top TV hostess.• Created and implemented all content and show ideas.• Directed 9 camera crews, in charge of total show visuals including: stage, graphics, etc.

Directed daily 3-hour live daytime variety show; providing and generating creative and interactive content, and coordinating 20+ crew members.• Responsible for all aspects of production including creative aspects, content, scripts, sets, direction, talent,and editing. Reviewed all rough and final cuts of shows for broadcast standards and air quality.• Acted as programming executive and advisor for the entertainment department.• Created prize giveaways that changed viewer interaction, and a popular segment that became a show.• Coordinated with assistant directors, journalists, and crew members on topics related to upcoming episodes. Assisted with production planning and consulted on logistics.• Developed and produced marketing campaigns, including viral videos to boost awareness and ratings.• Relayed information between control room, floor staff and talent during live broadcasts; preparing for upcoming show segments, and providing cues, timing and information to presenters and talent.• Promoted from Floor Director; handling complex set-ups for one of the largest settings ever created in Europe for a TV show, to Director after only one year. Promotion was directly related to high performance levels and the generation of creative content ideas that changed the face of daytime TV in the country.

San Francisco Bay Area

Interacted and observed in all aspects of production for live shows, and acted as show runner to provide support for crew members.

Certificate Of Proficiency In English Literature

Ba, Broadcasting & Electronic Arts