Tara Burtchaell Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga

Experienced producer on both scripted and non-scripted television shows, commercial content and digital deliverables. Available for freelance/contract or full-time with the right opportunity.

Atlanta, Ga

> Executive produced & produced docu-series television shows and branded co-sponsored content.> Responsible for all branded efforts series talent development including pitches, budgets, schedule and field production. > Developed and Executive Produced two unscripted dance shows for OWN and UPtv—‘Dance Crash’; and ‘Dancin’ The Dream’ > Sold and produced branded content for SCRIPPS, CHOA, ACE, among others.

Atlanta, Ga

> Entertainment: Executive Producer and Producer of "Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story" (AES) launching on CBS in primetime 2011-2013. Current national broadcast partner is TEN with airings on both tbs & Cartoon Network 2015-2017. > AES is available through various distribution channels. Digitally through iTunes, etc. DVD & Blu-ray retail partners include: Target, B&N, Amazon, BB&Beyond, among others. > Commercial/Branded: Concepted, managed, budgeted and produced creative content across multiple platforms - web, digital signage, mobile, tv commercials (for both national & local media buys), branded entertainment, product launches, etc.

Atlanta, Ga

> Executive Produced multimedia campaigns for AT&T and Manheim, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises.> Grew accounts AT&T and Manheim to involve more digital production resulting in account growth by 100%. Pitched and produced branded digital media to align with the online digital strategy for each account.> Created projects from conception to completion: handled budgets, produced video shoots; coordinated editing and final delivery; directed RFP process; assisted with production of projects.

Atlanta, Ga

> Oversaw the re-imaging and co-branding efforts between a full-service broadcast and post facility and it’s subsiderary digital design agency PLAY> Served as Art Director for complete redesign of talent reels, DVDs, and collateral case studies. > Facilitated RFP process, closing, and producing of projects including: T1 Coca-Cola production with Ryan Seacrest> Point EP on FATS brand video to aid in facilitating sell of company to Meggitt. Filming both domestically and international.> Collaborated with creative, design, and interactive directors; oversaw project manager position; ensured all client expectations and deadlines were met > Identified, cultivated, and secured new business to include clients such as: SPANX, Zoo Atl, Coca-Cola, FATS, and IAHI; grew business accounts within the first year at VTA by 147% and within the first year at Play Inc. by 100%.

Atlanta, Ga

> Partnered to create internationally recognized film production company with focus on television commercials. > Managed sales cycle of directorial roster to advertising agencies domestically and internationally; handled creative development, brand management, marketing, advertising, and public relations. > Oversaw team of regional sales reps in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Canada; negotiated and closed jobs during commercial bidding process> Established company identity with award-winning logo design; served clients including USVI Tourism, Coca-Cola, Philips, Verizon, and Kraft International.

Atlanta, Ga

> Hired and managed nationwide (West, Midwest, Canada & SE) sales staff and marketing operations for production company. > Developed show promos, marketing collateral, and sales strategy; coordinated publicity. > Successfully pitched first time programming venture for original show ‘Good Eats’ with Alton Brown resulting in a new television series with Food Network.> Featured in "From Scratch: Inside the Food Network" by NY Times writer Allen Salkin > Increased sales 100% and doubled directorial roster within a three-year span.

New York, Ny

> Director Talent Agent representing six television commercial directors to advertising agencies across the East Coast.

New York, Ny

Communications, Advertising/Pr Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Golden Girls Dance Team, Homecoming Court, Student Senator, Kappa Delta Sorority, Scalphunters, Dean's List.

Summer Institute Higher Education, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Chaired a team for a three month long assignment in launching a new brand needing a tiered approach; including.