Jerry Spears Email & Phone Number

United States

Manage all phases of creative development in the video production department. Develop creative concepts and guide the creative from preproduction through postproduction. Execute a long-term brand-building narrative and balance that with effective direct response performance marketing. Implement standards, policies, and best practices that support the brand strategy and the short and long-term goals of the company.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Manage day-to-day post-production pipeline, ensure drafts/revisions are on-time and meet final delivery deadlines.- Optimize existing workflows and develop new workflows that eliminate bottlenecks.- Establish best practices in post-production to ensure teams are operating efficiently offsite.- Work with Adobe Team Projects and Creative Cloud libraries into the editing workflow.- Create customizable motion graphics templates for all platforms – either on your own or with designers.- Scrutinize edits, graphic placement, color, audio mixing, and export quality.- Final color check of video files against product images to make sure product is shown true to color.- Manage/mentor our in-house editors and motion graphics designers. Lead training efforts and guideline creation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Edit video (Premiere and Avid)- Color correction (Resolve and Lumetri)- Composite and motion-track (After Effects)- 3D modeling (Element 3D)- 2D animation (After Effects)- Mix sound and edit music (Premiere Pro and Audition)- Graphic design (Photoshop and After Effects)- Collaborate with art directors and producers- Client management, communicate and set expectations- Incorporate client notes effectively- Video outputs across multiple digital platforms(Instagram, IG stories, Facebook, Facebook Live, YouTube, Broadcast)- Hands on video production(Location scouting, casting, directing, lighting)- Write scripts and ad copy (commercial and narrative)- Positive and calm attitude in stressful conditions

Remote

- Commercial concept creation- Develop client pitch decks, and present them virtually via Zoom- Manage feedback and revisions with editors- Hire and manage production crews and editors in various markets acrossthe U. S.- Remote casting, wardrobe, props, and production design- Edit video (Premiere Pro)- Animate (After Effects and Element 3D)- Write ad copy- Collaborate with multiple departments (sales, accounting, CEO)

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Edited video on a team of designers and animators-Edited social videos during live events-Scripted social videos-Worked remotely (Dropbox, Slack, Google Slides, Google Hangout, andZoom)-Developed improved operational workflow

Greater Seattle Area

- Manage the Commercial Production Department.- Launched Clay Pixel Creative, and within a year and a half developed it into a 6 figure revenue stream.- Meet with clients, develop campaign concepts, and lead pitch meeting presentations. - Film and edit daily in a fast-paced environment. - Lead brainstorming sessions, pitch commercial concepts to clients, write scripts and create storyboards.- Coordinate shoots, acquire filming permits, work with casting agencies.- Work with 3rd party film crews. - Collaborate with a 10 person sales team on clients' needs. - Administrative duties include tracking production billing, expenses, and vendor invoices. - Department equipment purchases.

Greater Seattle Area

- Managed the set of a $150,000 film. - Collaborated with actors on character development.- Acquired Permits and worked with city governments to organize police and road closures.- Pitched investors for funding. - Created an LLC.- Coordinated table reads. - Scouted locations. - Blocked scenes. - Developed a color theory for the film, and worked with the production designer and the wardrobe department to achieve it.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

- Consult with business owners and managers to continue or create a branding angle for the marketplace- Write scripts, direct and edit commercials- Casting, location scouting, hiring crew from outside the company and invoicing everyone involved- I redesigned the operational work flow between production, sales and accounting to make a more effective collaboration between departments- Create web-banners for all of my clients - Designed and implemented a webpage sales tool that packages commercial upgrade options and serves as an “in the field” sales tool for account executives (http://www.kob.com/ads/)- Delegate the workload amongst my department- Assist with station/news promotional marketing

Albuquerque

- I worked as freelance videographer and editor. This included event shooting, web content, and commercial production.