Akil Brown

Work with global client executives and account directors to define client vision for major clients including Sony, Coca---Cola, Fanta, Ralph Lauren, MTA, NJOY, Jockey, Puma, and KPMG • Managed staff of 8---10, freelancers, and project budgets of $50K---1M • Developed SOWs, pitches, creative concepts; managed production of: o Music videos, on---air & digital commercials (shoots, edits, graphics sessions, banners) o Negotiate music sync licensing • Standardize and systematize content delivery to Sony owned / operated stores worldwide

Work with global client executives and account directors to define client vision for major clients including Sony, Coca---Cola, Fanta, Ralph Lauren, MTA, NJOY, Jockey, Puma, and KPMG • Managed staff of 8---10, freelancers, and project budgets of $50K---1M • Developed SOWs, pitches, creative concepts; managed production of: o Music videos, on---air & digital commercials (shoots, edits, graphics sessions, banners) o Negotiate music sync licensing • Standardize and systematize content delivery to Sony owned / operated stores worldwide

Produce, camera-operate/shoot, and edit for various in-house productions with SME labels, including but not limited to, RCA, Epic, Columbia, and Legacy. • Work with key internal stakeholders from the creative, marketing, and business affairs departments to achieve project expectations and timely delivery. • Review and present bids and manage line-item production budgets • Responsible for DVD / Blu-Ray authoring and long form delivery to SME labels. • Maintain strong relationships with third party production companies and independent contractors that cater to a variety of aesthetics. • Negotiate music sync licensing

Produce, camera-operate/shoot, and edit for various in-house productions with SME labels, including but not limited to, RCA, Epic, Columbia, and Legacy. • Work with key internal stakeholders from the creative, marketing, and business affairs departments to achieve project expectations and timely delivery. • Review and present bids and manage line-item production budgets • Responsible for DVD / Blu-Ray authoring and long form delivery to SME labels. • Maintain strong relationships with third party production companies and independent contractors that cater to a variety of aesthetics. • Negotiate music sync licensing