Billy Higgins Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, CA, US

• Innovate as Multimedia Producer for a Telly-Award winning internal video operation (directing and editing rich media content for internal corporate communications and external marketing and social media endeavors) with.
• Collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and corporate clients to maximize effectiveness of video content and engagement strategies for internal communications and external marketing campaigns.
• Design lead on video programs produced by fellow Media Services team members, providing guidance in creative solutions and reinforcing visual and audio standards and brand identity.
• Specialize in media productions that require swift turnaround times, utilizing mastery of Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Audition, Media Encoder, and other Creative Suite tools to maintain quality while meeting tight.
• Serve as liaison on to Social Media team, specializing on video production and design methods to maximize viewer engagement and maintaining social media-savvy editing templates.

Menlo Park, CA, US

• Directed, produced, and edited video and designed motion graphics for corporate stakeholder projects, both internally and externally-facing.
• Performed various film crew tasks on company video shoots.

Clients: Eivan's Photography, Dan Runzler & Michelle Phalen Runzler, Erica & Drew Bocook, Amanda & Ryan Hunt, Kristin & Jackson Demos, Diane & Omar Meza, Jennifer & Brad Adams, Nicole & Chris Collier, Diane & Kevin Lee

New York, NY, US

• Shot, edited, produced, and published video content for WSJ and Marketwatch.com websites and newspaper QR code links.
• Provided tech support for WSJ Live video broadcasts and remote LTN & Skype hits.
• Facilitated production studio upgrades and video equipment services for Dow Jones San Francisco bureau.
• Managed WSJ video social media channels.
• Communicated with film industry PR reps to publish movie clips for Joe Morgenstern's weekly film review column.
• Scheduled and shot interviews with high-profile subjects, including MC Hammer and Will.I.Am.

Brisbane, California, US

• Produced, shot, edited product and lifestyle videos, celebrity interviews, sizzle reels, and VIP endorsements for web, tradeshows, press conferences, meetings, etc.
• Coordinated video projects with Brand Alliances Manager.
• Created motion graphics based on still logos from art department.
• Developed video styleguide and video branding asset resources.

• Edited and created motion graphics for resume reels with Final Cut Pro and AfterEffects for sports broadcasting talent (e.g. JJ Stokes, Ryan Nece, Kevin Ray, Stan Morrison, Marques Douglas).

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Devised and supervised technical operations and workflow for Annenberg Radio News (student-produced newscast),
• Managed front desk workers and production studio technical assistants.
• Taught Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Audio Production training workshops.
• Provided technical and IT support to students using editing stations and faculty/staff at school.
• Engineered, coordinated, and scheduled ISDN sessions with various radio entities (NPR West, BBC, KCRW, and more).

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Provided web & graphic design services to Multimedia Production department.
• Taught Avid & audio editing to Broadcast Journalism students.
• Provided technical support for students using Avid, Final Cut Pro, and other multimedia tools.
• Supervised front desk office assistants.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Coordinated class scheduling, grade disputes, and VIP parking.
• Supervised front office assistants.
• Maintained School of Communication Director's calendar.
• Designed posters for classes and special academic events with Quark.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Designed/maintained website for USC Spirit Squad (Song Girls, Spirit Leaders, Traveler mascot) with Dreamweaver, Photoshop, HTML, and CSS.
• Produced video for National Youth Sports Program with Final Cut Pro.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Maintained press files for Development Team.
• Assisted at VIP and Special Events.
• Transcribed interviews with notable alums.

Los Angeles, California, US

Edited VSVs, VOs, and packages for day-of-air evening newscast with Avid NewsCutter.

Petaluma, CA, US

• Assisted in field work (traffic studies, installed sound meters, etc.).
• Updated corporate website with GoLive and Photoshop.

San Francisco, CA, US

· Managed tapestock (labeled, degaussed, shelved) and logged reels· Prepared film dailies for storage by removing slates and leaders· Developed concepts for department instructional documentary

Los Angeles, California, US

• Personal Assistant to Assistant Dean for External Relations,
• Designed special event programs, season ticket vouchers, etc.
• Customer service representative for Season Ticket holders,
• Assisted at VIP and Special Events,

Petaluma, California, US

• Used ScalaMultimedia software to update graphic TV community bulletin board and create interactive TV community bulletin board.
• Supervised front desk as needed.

Masters, Communication Management

Ba, Cinema-Television