Kiwi Lanier Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, AL, US

• Lead editor for all EatingWell article video program videos.
• Track article performance via Google Analytics & Looker for trending web articles for brands such as InStyle, EatingWell, Travel + Leisure, Health, Parents, Southern Living, The Spruce, Better Homes & Gardens, Real.
• Owned the entire video production lifecycle: asset selection, writing, troubleshooting, editing, publishing, and entering metadata using video cloud tools and content management systems to ensure maximum reach.
• Achieved brand goals, identified challenges, and exceeded expectations by regularly collaborating with cross functional teams
• Piloted special projects including but not limited to: -Managed rapid-turnaround live coverage of the 2023 Met Gala red carpet for InStyle -Created a sponsored Twitter campaign on behalf of Food & Wine -Produced videos.

Birmingham, Alabama

• Piloted over 350 educational events on Zoom and in-person for 17 year-round projects.
• Created accurate customer records using Salesforce CRM to input data and retrieve, amend, and delete client information as required to maintain an organized work system.
• Produced accurate financial project budgets and timelines by analyzing risks, resources, and scope management specifications to create the highest quality product.
• Negotiated over $200,000 in grant and sponsorship funding for educational programs by utilizing strong communications skills, a 300% increase on previous years.
• Recruited, interviewed, mentored, and supervised 10 interns and over 100 volunteers and resolved issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborated with stakeholders at all levels to ensure maximum adoption of all proposed changes and to evaluate project and change impact for the company.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Implemented systemized event planning meetings with individual and business clients, including menu planning, delivery logistics, day-of timeline planning, and special requests.
• Performed safe and timely set-up and take-down for multiple events each week and supervised the event staff including delegating tasks, resolving issues, and problem-solving.
• Partnered closely with Savoie staff on post-event reports and communicating best business practices to record feedback and develop enhanced future services.

Austin, Texas Area

• Controlled the management and implementation of events and fiscal sponsorship program for artists seeking city funding.
• Monitored all program operations with attention to continuous quality improvement.
• Conducted research and analysis for the procurement process before coordinating communications between artists and team members.

Birmingham, AL

• As Education and Outreach Coordinator, I facilitated the following events:
• Salon--free monthly lectures, panels, and discussions about topics relevant to filmmaking in Alabama
• Sidewrite--annual short screenplay competition
• Sidetalks--panel discussions and lectures that take place during the festival, related to festival content
• Tech and Technique Workshops--semiannual how-to workshops focused on more technical aspects of filmmaking
• Scramble--annual 48 hour filmmaking competition

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Orchestrated the expansion of four state-wide programs designed to address immediate community needs.
• Established and maintained relationships with regional and cross-divisional resources as well as initiating and nurturing relationships with network members and partners.
• Provided support with the development and implementation of budget goals, policies, and procedures, managing, and providing timely updates on specific project requirements.

-Collaborated with section editors to secure new writers and articles for each issue-Designed each print edition with layout editor and collaborated with web editor to ensure timely online publication -Facilitated redesign of the Hilltop News into Bagheera Student Magazine

900 Arkadelphia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35254

• Maintained department website
• Updated training materials
• Managed equipment rental program

Birmingham, AL

• Facilitated an effective and transparent ticketing experience by streamlining operations using administrations expertise and interpersonal skills.
• Answered questions and resolved issues by troubleshooting problems and providing timely solutions to customers.
• Offered exceptional customer service when dealing with the public to enhance the client’s experience.
• Developed the ticketing website and CRM system by identifying areas of improvement and strategically creating unique ways to promote events, services, and company mission online.
• Produced and directed a ticketing volunteer training program to increase productivity and reduce delays.

Birmingham, AL

• Created necessary resources for events and supervised the production of a 120-page festival program and designed creative content.
• Assisted in the navigation of sponsorship agreements to source sponsors and secure contracts.
• Observed business practices and completed all other administrative tasks and office duties for the company.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master’S Degree, Media Studies

Activities and Societies: FLOW Journal (Column Editor and Social Media Manager), GSO (MA Student Representative)My research examines the.

Bachelor'S Degree, Media And Film Studies