Travis Cochran Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Currently producing commercials for MGM Resorts properties, leading production crews of 34 members and handling budgets ranging from $150K-$500K.• Secured $60K in sponsorship funds for a sizzle reel of debut competition series, The Leap.• Led 22-member production crew, overseeing scheduling, location scouting, casting, and scriptwriting, collaborating with Emmy-award winning director, Warren Burley, to produce a reel with incredible high-production value quality that meets major broadcast network standards.

New York, New York & Las Vegas, Nevada

• Led a production crew of 27, handling tight episodic deadlines, planning, budgeting, and program forecasting, leveraging experience in competitive gaming landscape and media production to transition towards broadening esports and gaming content reach.• Drove creation of diverse content while overseeing all stages from inception to distribution, successfully producing programming tailored to the 18-35 demographic.• Fostered partnerships with entertainment and sports celebrities, preparing and personalizing scripts for their appearances, and enhancing show quality and viewer engagement.• Created TV talk show The Gamer Hour at Reuters Studios in Times Square, NYC, serving as the creative force behind the show and navigating production lifecycle from concept to distribution and delivering 2 seasons/25 episodes that achieved 2.3M+ viewers across 50+ streaming channels.• Developed and managed tiered sponsorship packages for The Gamer Hour, securing Turtle Beach as a key sponsor.• Hosted several episodes, showcasing charisma and exceptional showmanship, contributing to show’s success, including trending in TOP 10 on TikTok for opening monologue segments.• Served as Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer and led all production aspects, directing on-air talent and working with TD on blocking, lighting, etc.• Oversaw post-production process by creating detailed screening logs to evaluate every take, compiling editor paper cuts with chronological orders and specific instructions for editing.• Facilitated collaboration between production and post-production teams by managing logistics of footage delivery from Manhattan, NYC, to editor in Orange County, CA.• Participated in the editing review process, providing feedback on multiple cuts to achieve the desired final cut, and integral in approval process with Esportz Network head for final distribution.• Managed distribution of finalized episodes across platforms including Prime Video, Roku, Bolt+, amongst others.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Introduced and distributed Senaptec’s vision and cognition training technology within esports and video game industries, enhancing gaming performance by improving reaction time, eye-hand coordination, and processing speed among players, teams, and leagues.• Developed and globalized training protocols comprising various modules to refine players' vision skills, traveling globally across Europe and US to conduct demonstrations to showcase the effectiveness of these protocols in elevating in-game performance.

Geneva, Switzerland & Las Vegas, Nevada

• Directed key business initiatives and operations, reporting to the headquarters and owner/president in Geneva, Switzerland, and integral in developing and maintaining corporate partnerships and stakeholder relations within Las Vegas community and globally.• Led the transition of the esports team from Geneva to Las Vegas, achieving significant competitive success by securing 1st place finishes in several tournaments, showcasing leadership and strategic execution in the esports industry.• Achieved a #1 world ranking in esports, led the team in Switzerland and Las Vegas, collaborated with top coaches from Formula 1, the English Premier League, the National League (ice hockey), and trained under Roger Federer’s performance coach.

Los Angeles, California

• Developed and executed strategic initiatives for Esports Labs, a blockchain-powered esports gaming technology service platform, aiming for market recognition and penetration to establish startup as a disruptive force in competitive gaming industry.• Provided key leadership and strategic direction, facilitating executive action in the rapidly evolving esports market, and led a small, dynamic team through collaborative influence to achieve these objectives.

Los Angeles, California

• Innovated and adapted new and existing show formats for an esports audience, devising a comprehensive programming schedule for the network and assembling a skilled broadcast talent and production crew for various shows.• Took on multiple roles including hosting several shows, while also enhancing marketing efforts through influencer relations within the YouTube and Twitch communities to amplify show reach and engagement.

Westwood, California

• Designed structured exercise programs that are safe, effective, and specific to individuals' fitness goals, conducted fitness assessments based on clients’ health history, fitness level, and lifestyle factors. • Assisted clients in setting and achieving their fitness goals, taught correct exercise methods and progressions.

Anaheim, California

• Directed competitive framework to drive development and long-term expansion, collaborated with marketing to engage youthful gaming audience with inclusive community for gamers of all skill levels. Served as spokesperson for major events/launch party.

West Hollywood, California

• Supported the producer in day-to-day operations, including liaising with agents and managers, crafting offer letters, and playing a key role in hiring department heads, contributing across all stages of the filmmaking process from development to distribution.

Universal Studios Hollywood, California

• Managed comprehensive post-production workflow, assembling footage, executing scene cuts, conducting sound design and syncing, and facilitating the transcoding and transfer of film to post/color houses for final processing.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cinematic Arts - Critical Studies

Experience: • Just Seen It (online web talk show) - host and film critic on a movie review show where film intellectuals critically.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Dual Degrees: Cinematic Arts - Critical Studies, Broadcast & Digital Journalism

Experience: • Earned dual degrees in Cinema: Critical Studies (B.A.) from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and in Broadcast & Digital.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast And Digital Journalism

Experience: • Annenberg Radio News (weekly radio news broadcast) - writer, editor, and reporter who gathered local news stories, wrote.

Education record

• Transferred to USC after one quarter at UCSD Experience: • Muir TV (weekly television interview broadcast) - broadcaster who reported.

Trained Hero & Change Agent (C.A.), Entrepreneurship

• Tim Draper's School for Entrepreneurs • Taught by the world's leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives in Silicon Valley (.