Kim Knight Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experienced Producer specializing in producing and project managing content for multi-channel platforms to include print, video, digital and social media.As a strong producer, team leader and mentor, I love nothing more than encouraging each team member to be their true creative, productive and authentic selves. Driven by a passion for strong teamwork with a fierce work ethic I am detail oriented to a 'T', organized, have strong verbal and written communication skills, am a powerful negotiator and all with a enthusiastic positive attitude. Let's GO!Client List Includes: Aflac, Allstate, American Express, American Family Insurance, Anheuser Busch, Bacardi, Capital One, Children's Memorial Hospital, Choice Hotels, CocaCola, Com Ed, Coors Light, CVS/Walgreens, Disney, DOW Chemical, EPZICOM, Fabreze, Finish Line, Fosrenol, Gatorade, GrubHub, Hyatt, Icehouse, Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Kellogg's Special K, Kelly Tires, LaSalle Bank, Microsoft, MILK, Miller Coors, Motorola, Museum of Science and Industry, National Dairy Council, Navy, Naturemade Vitamins, Nike/Jordan, Nintendo, Norelco, Polaroid, Reynolds Kitchens, Russell Athletics, Samsung, Sara Lee, Sears, Shedd Aquarium, Shure, Sony, Starwood/Sheraton, Thermadoor, Toyota Lexus, United Way, USPS, Visionworks, Waldorf Astoria, Walmart, Weber Grill, Western Union, Ziploc, Vogue, Teen Vogue, InStyle, New York Times Style Magazine, GQ Magazine, Cooking Light, Men's Journal, Shape Magazine,

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Serving as the primary client liaison for The Home Depot, ensuring effective communication per project.- Overseeing the entire production team, providing leadership from concept ideation through project completion.- Directing casting and talent management for optimal project outcomes.- Developing and organizing comprehensive budgets and timelines, ensuringadherence to project scopes.- Managing end-to-end post-production processes, overseeing digital assetorganization and final upload.

Greater Chicago Area

- Leading projects within print, digital, video, and web broadcasts for the Agency123 team.- Orchestrating monthly Town Halls, managing briefs, budgets, estimates, and final invoices.- Coordinated and managed various aspects of the production process, ensuring seamless execution.- Produced the "Feel Good Marketing" Global Red Carpet Awards Show, a HUGE project under McDonald's.

Greater Chicago Area

Accounts: Citibank/ AA, Bertolli, Reynolds Kitchens, Cracker Barrel, Mike's Hard Lemonade- Coordinating the production of photography, digital, social media, and video projects.- Negotiating and issuing purchase orders and contracts to various vendors, managing casting, location scouting, and schedules.- Reviewing final invoices and facilitating billing and vendor payments, ensuring financial accuracy.- Researching and securing stock photography.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Worked closely with clients and internal design teams to scope, plan, and build best-in-class marketing materials. Including integrated marketing campaigns, websites, brochures and videos to daily small requests.- Developing project plans, assignments, and budgets, maintaining high-quality standards and exceptional customer service.- Identifying needs and allocating appropriate resources, ensuring project success within scope and budget.- Facilitating and driving the resolution of business problems, demonstrating a proactive approach to challenges.

Greater Chicago Area

Accounts: ALDI, P&G, Kimberly Clark, MillerCoors, Altria, Dunkin', Bridgestone, Visionworks- Spearheading the building and operation of a Photography Studio, managing a team for high-volume content production.- Collaborating with agency and direct clients to consult, scope, bid, and manage projects.- Overseeing workflow between design, production, and retouching studios, efficiently managing budgets.- Negotiating financial and usage terms with vendors, developing contractual paperwork for agreements.

Greater Chicago Area

Account: ACE Hardware- Key liaison between clients (local, regional, and national) and the Photography team (based in Portland, OR) with a primary focus on the ACE Hardware account.- Partnered with ACE Hardware clients, RRD onsite team, and studio to develop, maintain, and enhance communication and teamwork.- Developed and executed project estimates, timelines, and plans specifically tailored to ACE Hardware's needs.- Communicated key points to the ACE Hardware client, RRD Creative team, and the studio to ensure the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.- Created and managed all logistical documents needed for each ACE Hardware project, including calendars, shot lists, and photo shoot schedules, to guarantee efficient and organized execution.

Greater Chicago Area

Account - Marco's Pizza- Produced and Project Managed Video, Print, and Social Media assets for Marco's Pizza.- Worked with creatives to source photographers and directors.- Developed and executed project estimates, timelines, and plans.- Oversaw on-set production and facilitated billing and vendor payments.- Reviewed all final invoices with backup billing upon completion of each project,processed, and submitted to the billing department.

- Managed the careers of 12 photographers/directors, showcasing a diverse and high- caliber roster.- Established and nurtured partnerships with advertising agencies nationwide, fostering collaborative ventures.- Executed effective marketing strategies, elevating the visibility of represented photographers on a national scale.- Orchestrated and participated in national portfolio shows, cultivating key industry connections and opportunities.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

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