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Poquoson, Va, Us

United States

Newport News Va

Responsibilities:• Content Strategycollaborate with stakeholders to understand goals, target audiences, and messaging objectives. Translate these insights into multimedia content plans that align with the organization's overall mission.• Creative Directionset the creative vision for multimedia projects, from video production and animation to interactive web experiences and virtual reality content. Oversee the creative process, ensuring that the final product aligns with the… Show more Responsibilities:• Content Strategycollaborate with stakeholders to understand goals, target audiences, and messaging objectives. Translate these insights into multimedia content plans that align with the organization's overall mission.• Creative Directionset the creative vision for multimedia projects, from video production and animation to interactive web experiences and virtual reality content. Oversee the creative process, ensuring that the final product aligns with the desired aesthetic and message.• Technical Expertisestay updated with the latest trends in media production, software, and hardware. Ensure that the team utilizes cutting-edge tools to deliver high-quality content.• Team Leadershipmanage a team of multimedia professionals, while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, and ensure that projects are executed efficiently and meet deadlines.• Quality Assurancemaintain a high standard of quality throughout the content creation process, and conduct thorough reviews and revisions as necessary to ensure the end product is flawless.• Project Managementmanage multimedia projects from conception to completion. Create project timelines, allocate resources, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.• Technical Troubleshootingaddress technical challenges and find creative solutions. • Analytics and Optimizationmonitor released content performance and gather data to make data-driven decisions for content optimization. Adapt strategies based on audience engagement and feedback.• Budget Managementmanage the budget allocated for multimedia projects, and make strategic decisions to allocate resources efficiently while delivering high-quality content. Show less

Chesapeake Va

Roles:• Multimedia Specialist• nGRAIN Developer• 3D Modeler• 3D Animator• Web Developer• Content Strategist• UI/UX Designer• Information ArchitectResponsibilities:• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule• Ensuring that the production is cost effective• Making sure that products are produced on time and meet quality standards• Working out the human and material resources needed• Drafting a timescale… Show more Roles:• Multimedia Specialist• nGRAIN Developer• 3D Modeler• 3D Animator• Web Developer• Content Strategist• UI/UX Designer• Information ArchitectResponsibilities:• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule• Ensuring that the production is cost effective• Making sure that products are produced on time and meet quality standards• Working out the human and material resources needed• Drafting a timescale for the job• Estimating costs and setting the quality standards• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed• Supervising and motivating a team of developers• Reviewing developer performance• Identifying training needs• Coordinating with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process• Providing creative input, direction and mentoring / support to developers• Working with executives and department leads for continual process improvement Show less

Newport News, Virginia

Current Roles:• Multimedia Production Coordinator• nGRAIN Project Lead• nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist• 3D Modeler• 3D Animator• Web Developer• Content Strategist• UI/UX Designer• Information ArchitectResponsibilities:• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule• Ensuring that the production is cost effective• Making sure that products are produced on time and meet quality standards• Working out the human… Show more Current Roles:• Multimedia Production Coordinator• nGRAIN Project Lead• nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist• 3D Modeler• 3D Animator• Web Developer• Content Strategist• UI/UX Designer• Information ArchitectResponsibilities:• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule• Ensuring that the production is cost effective• Making sure that products are produced on time and meet quality standards• Working out the human and material resources needed• Drafting a timescale for the job• Estimating costs and setting the quality standards• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed• Supervising and motivating a team of developers• Reviewing developer performance• Identifying training needs• Coordinating with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process• Providing creative input, direction and mentoring / support to developers• Working with executives and department leads for continual process improvement Show less

Newport News, Va

Roles: • Web Developer • Content Strategist • UI/UX Designer • Information Architect • Creative Lead • 3D Modeler • Animator

Hampton Va

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Associate In Applied Science - Computer Arts, Video And Motion Graphics

Activities and Societies: 2004 2nd Place, 13th Annual Wine Label Competition

Associate In Applied Arts - Fine Arts

Activities and Societies: 2002 1st Place, 2nd Annual Student Film Festival