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Farmington, Mi, Us

Robot Planet is a multimedia company that consists of a group of the most talented Producers, Directors, Writers, Editors, and Techs in the galaxy.We create "Experiences that are out of this world!"

Oversee daily operations of a multimedia agency specializing in live global events, high-definition video production, marketing campaigns, and instructional design. Responsible for client relations, new business development and strategic and tactical planning.Flawlessly execute event production for high-profile clients nationwide and worldwide.Implemented inventory and project management tools to streamline operations, ensuring projects were on time and on budget.

Responsible for the implementation of audio visual and LED technologies for Auto Shows and Pharmaceutical Trade Shows. Clients included; Chrysler, GM, Volkswagen and XM Sirius. Managed multiple programs with budgets reaching $700k. Executed all aspects of production, encompassing definition of scope, logistics, materials, freight, travel, crewing, rentals, and budget management.

Production, Direction, and Project Management. Creative problem solutions; Client facing, specializing in dealing with high level corporate clients. Internal and External communications. Budget management. Vendor negotiations. Ability to pitch and sell ideas and communication concepts to high level executives.

Hired, trained and managed staff of live-production engineers and technicians. Booked outside freelance talent and rentals, and collaborated with clients. Coordinated internal and external personnel and departments including trade unions and catering. Created billing, scheduling, maintenance, and training procedures that saved $3.5M per year at Ford.

Designed a facility, staffing plan and business processes for WRS Motion Picture and Film Laboratory to support General Motor's creative, legal, and internal-external multi-media needs. Served as Senior Engineer for a staff of video editors and technicians and ensured that billing and budgets were met within set deadlines. Directed development, studio production and facilities maintenance for video editing and duplication. Met with clients to define message content, resource requirements and timelines. Created graphics and coordinated projects. Hired editors and technicians. Processed billing. Administered contracts to meet targets for client satisfaction and profit. As Lead Engineer / Assistant Editor of the GM Communication Support Group Network Operations department; improved network integrity and professional look; eliminated programming errors. Dramatically improved existing satellite up-link department; introduced a traffic log and sign-off process; designed graphic "bumpers" used between programs; cut 60 hours of overtime monthly.

Associate Director / Coordinating Producer for Tiger Baseball, Red Wings Hockey, Piston Basketball, CCHA Hockey, University of Detroit Basketball, and other Live and Taped sports programming for 4 seasons. Master Control Supervisor, hired, trained, and supervised Broadcast Engineers and Editors.

Bachelor Of Arts, Mass Communications / Minor Studies In Advertising & Psychology

Broadcast Cinematic Arts