Meredith Dobro

Helped develop creative with clients and produced their stories starting in production office and then on location nationally. Field produced several story segments for brands such as: Mattress Firm, White River Hardwoods, Bruno Independent Living Aids, Bath Fitter, GE Lighting, Culligan, Arhaus and Host Wraps.

Managed 22+ clients and all shoot details for sponsored show segments and host wraps produced on-location all over the world, from kick-off call through final approval of segments. Also field produced and casted some segments when needed, and hired crew for those shoots.

Created story and directed shots and interviews on-site for Flowers Foods, producers of Nature's Own bread, and shot in Thomasville, GA highlighting craftsmen on Broad St. Downtown area and history of town, as well as sandwich recipe demonstration from cheese company chef there.

Solicitor and blog writer for product giveaways and guest interviews on published author's website. Ivy Larson is considered an Influencer in the clean eating arena and was recently on "The Doctors" TV show.

• Selected by owner to open physical office and directed creative for all visual aspects: logo, signage, direct mail postcard campaign, letterhead, proposals, business cards, uniforms, promotional phone number and website. • Developed online branding and marketing strategies and created online presence. Worked with coder to design and write website content from scratch according to national long-term goals and launched within a month. Created all online networking, blog content and social media/networking posts for Twitter, LinkedIn and Google My Business on a regular basis. Analyzed website ranking, using Google Analytics and adjusted SEO and key words based on results. Took photos of project activity in warehouse to post online and created videos of projects to generate buzz for a niche audience target: commercial glass companies. • As inside sales manager, created viable customer database in MS Access through holiday business gifting to over 135 companies I vetted, then pitched company services through cold calling gift and postcard recipients, growing the database to many hundreds. Efforts resulted in proposals, a significant increase in digital marketing numbers and several awarded jobs within a few months. Led customer relations by pushing through proposals and hosting site visits for potential clients. • Identified and acted on PR opportunities, mainly in trade publication expert listings for glass and metal fabricators and digital media postings of glass company projects completed.

Branded segment script writer and host show shell script writer starring hosts Kim Alexis and Robin Leach. Wrote for notable clients including Kikkoman, NOH foods, Disney's Aulani Resort, Zoe's Kitchen, Arrowhead Mills, the Town of Scottdale, Sambazon, Honey Bubbles and Brazi Bites.

Researched, casted & negotiated rate agreements with agencies and individuals for lead host roles, testimonials, and b-roll talent. My selections have been successful in bringing talent more work from other agencies based on their increased exposure and showcasing of that talent for new and established brands.

Paramount Miami Worldcenter making progress going vertical and hits 7 stories out of 59 planned - the 2nd largest construction project in U.S. history with the most amenities in the world. These videos were planned PR to get the word out about this project and generate excitement prior to the Paramount Jam party on April 22nd.

http://www.mtv.com/shows/dare-to-live Worked multiple days and locations in Central FL for this new action/adventure series with Rory Kramer and crew. Assisted Production Manager with driving and logistics as well as any loading/unloading, signage/releases, field runs, catering or technical duties requested in a non-scripted environment.

Hired and managed local crew, handled all logistics and assisted NYC-based DP and Producer to shoot business-to-business video of a prominent Ft. Lauderdale dentist for a high-end dental brand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAmI0y4gklk

Worked with established media relations, news-oriented company to produce live hits during and after event. Assisted in getting video news release noticed and aired by TV stations statewide including Spanish stations, then in putting together a highlight video for the developer of the Paramount skyscraper to take to international potential investors.

Created compelling promotional news advisories for host talent live hit events, plus digital BLOGs and host scripts that hit marketing points for new and established brand promotions during the holidays.

Write and Produce daily topicals, episodics and other promos working with Creative Services Dept. Edit with Final Cut Pro 6, After Effects & Motion.

Prep, fit, dress and style wardrobe on-set for approx. 80 women for a long-form infomercial shooting their progression over several months.

CEG’s network television programs include “Canadian Health and Family” with Dr. Marla Shapiro, the lifestyle series “Canadian Better Living”, and the U.S. “Better Living” series featuring Academy Award Nominee Mariel Hemingway. Was directly responsible for scouting and assisted in casting new show hosts, Samantha Harris, Lauren Holly, Dr. Donnica Moore, Chef Casey Thompson, Chef Charlie Palmer and 2 new show hosts for "Canadian Business Spotlight" on BNN in Toronto .

Worked in the field with crew managing all day-to-day logistics, petty cash, obtaining releases, creating call sheets and end of day production reports, and assisting with prepping and wrapping multiple locations for the Sarasota-based finale episode.

Produced & directed 20 short & long-form infomercials for various national direct response TV clients. Some hosts included Steve Harkey, Forbes Riley, Chris Steele, Cathy Mitchell, Miranda Khan.

Worked with freelance audio/video field crews to shoot real surgeries for a TV show, and conduct interviews with doctors & patients both pre and post surgery to document their journeys. In addition to their emotional and poignant interviews, I have had the unique experience and privilege of shooting a brain tumor removal while the patient is awake, shooting a kidney transplant between 2 brothers, and shooting a lap band surgery for a bariatric patient.

Conducted a news interview with Anthony Sakal Jr. regarding the night of actress Natalie Woods' death after the case was reopened by L.A. police, where he was a 9-year-old ear witness to her drowning cries 30 years ago.

Gathered historical photos & video, hired & supervised video production crews, graphic artists, editors and arranged shoots with celebrities for the town's 100th anniversary events.

Seasoned marketing/branding manager, commercial, promotional, and field or studio producer with over 20 years experience in the creation of award-winning videos, script writing, and directing. Known by peers and business partners to be artistic, deadline-driven, steadfast, and diligent. Exceptional networker and resourceful individual seeking executive-level position. Looking for opportunities to collaborate and continue producing successful, rewarding content.

WSI is one of the largest security companies in the United States and the leading provider of security services to the US Government. After traveling across the country to many top secret sites, we created a video that integrated the country's biggest historical events with the site's significance, and detailed how security played an important role in those events, especially after 911.

This show airs every weekday on Lifetime Television at 7:00am EST/PST, 6:00am CST. I've had the opportunity to write for and interview people like Maureen McCormick, Helen Hunt, Brooke Bennett, Mary Lou Retton, Peter Vanderkaay, Seth Wescott (USA Olympic Gold Medalists), Director David Frankel, NFL Analyst Jesse Palmer, Andy Roddick, Jane Seymour, Joan Lunden, Author Jocelyn Greenky Herz, Alton Brown, Chef Michelle Bernstein, Chef Nick Stellino, TV Designer Paul DiMeo, TV Designer Michael Moloney, TV Designer David Bromstad, TV Carpenter Carter Oosterhouse, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennie Garth & Trista Sutter "The Bachelorette".

Interviewed Kim Kardashian from the E! reality TV show, "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" on the red carpet, gathered b-roll at midnight of her & her sisters with Reggie Bush, & gathered b-roll of MTV's Nick Cannon spinning at their sister nightclub on New Year's Eve.

I wrote and produced everything from TV commercials to corporate videos to infomercials to electronic news magazines for websites. Clients include the PGA, Jack Nicklaus, Great White Shark Enterprises, City Mattress, several ad agencies, Shopzilla's satellite media tour, local TV station image campaigns & many others. I also covered several PGA golf events with camera crews, shooting highlights from the national tournaments & interviewing key players. In their studio I worked behind the scenes for a local weekly TV show called "Talk About Money".

Interviewed Mark Wahlberg & Vince Papale (real life Philadelphia Eagle) on red carpet & gathered b-roll at Ink Nightclub for Superbowl event to benefit the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and to celebrate "Invincible" on DVD.

Shot this feature-length indie movie in icy cold conditions and it turned out to be a wonderful movie. Not only was the weather a challenge, but the crews I found with my resources varied almost daily due to the fact that they were mostly unpaid positions. However this was a great learning experience for those that needed the experience or who had never worked on a movie set before. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887133/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl

Interviewed celebrities like Wilmer Valderama on red carpet & gathered b-roll of Nicole Ritchie in Miami Beach for New Years Eve bash at Mansion.

Feature-length, Latino drama originally titled "La Migra", now titled "Murder on the Border". Same company based in Deerfield Beach and part of Maverick Films that casted Eva Longoria in one of her first feature length film roles.

Urban comedy titled "My Big Phat Hip-Hop Family", shot in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Wrote & produced daily topicals for 5, 6 & 11pm newscasts & assisted other promotions producers with series production.

Director: Pucho. Crew from NYC used Boston as base because of its European look for a Mercedes Benz TV commercial airing in Italy. Worked with stylist Gabrielle Rosenberg.

Office-based position where I booked registered production crew members for in and out of town clients working in film and video.

Wrote & produced daily topicals for 5, 6 & 11pm newscasts & assisted other promotions producers with series production.

Managed workflow for all client ad campaigns from conception through production. Negotiated talent contracts, scheduling, and payment with agents and unions (SAG, AFTRA). Developed agency print, broadcast, marketing materials and video/audio demo reels for pitches. Scheduled and directed field crews, videotaped man-on-the-street interviews. Created first internship program and Intern Handbook. Recruited, interviewed, hired, scheduled, oriented 30 interns. Managed and trained four production assistants, ten broadcast interns.