Wayne Smith Iii Email & Phone Number

Lakewood, Ohio, Us

Liaison Media produces video content to help organizations increase their community impact through dynamic storytelling.Visit: Liaisonmedia.net

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Conceptualized a Robust Video Marketing Platform Designed to solicit Engagement and Donations from Advocates and Supporters. I Regularly Filmed and Interviewed Company Employees, Educators and Students to Gain Valuable Insights & Build Captivating Stories. • Captured and Edited Hours of Content into Strategy-Based “Episodes” aligned with Org Objectives.• Developed a Production Schedule which Facilitated the Release of Two Videos each Month. • Researched & Purchased Industry Standard Pro Media Equipment Selected with Longevity in Mind. • Licensed Music, Stock Footage, and Sound Effects used in Production. • Documented the Organization’s Involvement at the SXSWEdu Conference.

Specialties:• Promotional Videos for Corporate Organizations• High Quality, Professional Weddings Documentation• Trade Show Coverage• Orchestral / Hip-Hop / Rock & Roll Concerts Documentation • Music Videos Production• Home Realty Marketing & Video Production• Product Assembly & Tutorial Video Production• Independent Film ProductionNotable Clients: Cleveland Music School Settlement, Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Wakeup Call Communications, National Association of Black Journalists, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Contemporary Youth Orchestra

Educated Students, Marketed Campus Events, Solicited Public Speakers & Helped Build a Growing Network of Journalist and Media Professionals. Personal Milestones: • Developed Media Plans, Print Ads and Promo Videos for Campus Speaking Engagements with Media Professionals.• Organized Event Structure & Spearheaded Documentation Teams for Various Campus Events & Speaking Engagements with 400+ Attendees. • Led Workshops on Topics such as Editing, Camera Training, Resume Building & Professional Networking. • Led & Planned Bi-Weekly Meetings for NABJ-SU General Body Members• Attended Annual NABJ National Conventions in Boston, New Orleans & Orlando Notable Speakers: Jessie Williams, Sway Calloway, Judy Smith, Roland Martin, Gabrielle Union & Steve Stoute

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Worked Diligently in Many Departments of this Unique, Nonprofit, Alternative Arts Education Organization.Personal Milestones:• Created Video Grant Proposals for Funding of Public School Initiatives• Assisted Fellow Artists in Teaching Students Video Production & Film Editing as a STEM Supplement• Instructed Students at 26, Three Day, Production Camps at Libraries over the Course of a Summer• Traveled to Kennedy Center for Three Day Arts Education Conference as Company Representative• Created Promotional Video about the Benefits of Incorporating STEM Learning in Public Education• Led Videography Team & Edited Performances from the 12th Annual RHAPSODY Hip-Hop CampNotable Institutions: George Washington Carver STEM, Orchard STEM School, Hannah Gibbons-STEM

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Summer Internship with a Multi-faceted Advertising Agency Driven by the Principle of Giving Back to the Global Community.Personal Milestones:• Aided the Conception of Ad Campaigns for Established Pharmaceutical & Lawn-Care Companies• Solicited Production Quotes from Videography Firms for Television & Web Promotional Content• Researched Sales & Product Information for Media Plans• Organized Storyboards & Shot List for Television Commercials• Created Meeting Decks for Agency Assemblies & Gatherings• Worked on a Mock Enrollment Campaign for Future Global Prairie InternsNotable Brands: Bayer, Food and Drug Administration, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

High School School Senior Project with One of Cleveland's Oldest & Most Respected Agencies.Personal Milestones:• Crafted Officially Sanctioned Promotional Video about the Strategy, Ethics & Culture of this Firm• Runner for a 3 Day, High Production, Promotional Video Shoot for a Home Interior Painting Product• Photographed Kiosks, Sign post & City Architecture to be Digitally Manipulated for Mock-Ups• Stuffed Press Kits with 'Swag' & Informational Content for a Number of Trade Shows• Created Meeting Decks for Agency Assemblies & GatheringsNotable Brands: Frogtape, Glidden Paint, Liquid Wrench, 9-12 Intuitive, Boral Brick(Firm No Longer in Service)

Aided the Inception, Formation & Regular Operation of this Thriving Television & Media Production Firm.Personal Milestones: •​ Provided Additional Camera Support on the First 3 Episodes of the TV Program 'Warrant Unit' - 2009• Filmed & Edited Various Programing Aspects of the 'Crime Stoppers Case Files' TV Franchise• 'Road-Along' Capturing a Number of Warranted, Arrests by The Cleveland Police Department• Worked Main Camera on Award Show Honoring Various Landlords of Apartments & Condos• Filmed a Multi-Part Theory Based Web Series For High School Coaches & Sports Enthusiast• Developed Promos for Groups Affiliated with: Piracy Prevention, Legal Expenses, Fire Safety, Education, Restaurants & Product Introduction.Notable Clients: Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department, National Institute of Fire And Safety Training, North-Eastern Ohio Apartment Association,​

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Summer Intern, Film