• Managed all aspects of the Video department including ideation, creative development and production logistics. • Developed thought leadership for branded campaigns to ensure successful results for our clients. • Managed a team of producers, editors and production coordinators to create compelling content for 6+ verticals at Blavity Inc. (21Ninety, Blavity News/Politics, Shadow & Act, Travel Noire, AfroTech, etc)
Summary
Experienced Producer and Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in Digital Filmmaking. Skilled in Documentaries, Camera Operation, Television, Writing, and Video Editing.
Credits
9/20 – 9/21
Director of Production
Staff Position — Digital Media Management
9/20 – 9/21
11/16 – 11/19
Director of Production
Staff Position — Blavity Inc Details
11/16 – 11/19
9/15 – 9/16
Executive Producer (EP)
Staff Position — Tribune Publishing Company Details
9/15 – 9/16
• Oversaw all aspects of production for the digital channel 80Twelve. • Hired and managed talent/crew, write daily scripts, oversee all edits. • Managed and actualized department budgets. • Directed, produced, shot and edited daily, shareable videos.
7/14 – 8/15
Producer
Staff Position — BuzzFeed Details
7/14 – 8/15
• Wrote, produced, directed and edited branded videos for a wide range of clients. • Conceptualized and customized marketing campaigns tailored to the needs of a brand. • Oversaw all aspects of production from initial concepts to budgeting and eventually pre-production through post.
9/13 – 5/14
Associate Producer (Integrated On-Air Marketing) – A+E Television Networks
A&E — TV — A+E Networks Details
9/13 – 5/14
Wrote and produced integrated promos for A+E, Bio, and FYI. Implemented rebrand graphics package for all A+E integrated promos. Supervised edit sessions for on-air promos. Maintained and implemented graphics toolkit for A+E, Bio and FYI. Ensured all visual aspects conformed to network standard.
3/10 – 3/13
Producer
Staff Position — VICE Media Details
3/10 – 3/13
• Assisted the Supervising Producer with the creation and delivery of original content for the YouTube vertical. • Prepared research and creative. Scheduled and secured crews, talent, subjects, locations, visas and permissions. • Directed crews, voiceover sessions and talent in the field. • Managed and actualized budgets
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Education
Class of '08
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
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