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Summary

Have you ever tried Vegemite? Damn that's acidic, it's palpable, but somehow alluring. You try it again, it's not too bad. By day 5 you can't live without it... That’s me, I'm Vegemite.

Credits

2/16 – 2/23

Director of Integrated Production

Staff Position — Passport, a VMLY&R Company Details
2/16 – 2/23

• Pursuing new business opportunities with like-minded brands to build the department • Delivering big ideas, challenging conventions and producing creative aligning with Passport's Strategy • Concepting, writing and shooting video • Directing, editing and post-production including color, sound design and visual effects • Running the video department, liaising between the video team, directors of strategy and company directors. • Ensuring that all video production projects are completed on time and within budget by communicating with clients and accounts throughout the process • Reviewing storyboards and scripts to ensure that they are complete and that they meet company standards for quality • Managing all aspects of a video production project from start to finish, including working with clients to develop concepts, hiring crew members and talent, creating shooting schedules, and providing day-to-day direction during filming • Coordinating with other team members such as the producer, director, cinematographer, set designer, and sound engineer • Overseeing the production process to make sure that it is running smoothly and efficiently • Reviewing footage from each shoot to identify problems with lighting, sound, or camera angles that need to be corrected • Establishing marketing strategies for specific projects such as the creation of trailers or commercials to promote upcoming films and content • Coordinating with post-production staff to ensure that all editing work is done properly • Overseeing the production of promotional materials such as corporate videos or product demonstrations

1/14 – 10/15

Producer

Staff Position — Reel Feed Details
1/14 – 10/15

• Running media projects from ideation stage through production to delivery independently while using my teams input to problem solve. • Working collaboratively with the creative director and VFX team to create powerful visuals. • Directing, producing, filming and editing up to 3 web shows a day. • Script writing, color grading and sound design. • Casting and location scouting. • Revamping workflows and processes to ensure project deadlines are met • Overhaul of content management system to be more streamlined. • Achievements included initiating and leading two new shows; The Bitter End, a boutique beer show and Habitat to Home, a renovations show.

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Film and TV Production
Class of '07

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Business Management majoring in Marketing

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Commercials
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing
  • Budgeting
  • Adobe Premiere
  • scheduling
  • Cinematography
  • Post-Production
  • Creative Writing
  • Multimedia
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Production Mangement