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SR. PRODUCER
Summary

Director of Photo & Video Production who is highly energetic, outgoing and detail oriented. Handles multiple responsibilities simultaneously while providing exceptional customer service. Production management professional with over 20+ year's experience, with strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask in a complex and fast-paced retail environment. ECS Parent Volunteer Business Development Event Planning and Execution Internet and E-mail Marketing ? Vendor Relations Partnership Marketing Retail Marketing Marketing Campaign Management Traditional and digital printing Social media Adobe Photoshop Flexible creative approach Calm under pressure Excellent workflow management Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Talented multimedia professional with more than [Number] years of wide-ranging experience in film, television and video production. A multimedia manager, film and TV editor contributing to the creative vision, messaging strategies and execution of multimedia assets. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Tactful and diplomatic while building and developing creative and technical teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders and external partners. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

Skills
  • Photo, Producer
  • AP, Quality
  • Billing, Retail
  • Budgets, RFP
  • Budget, Scheduling
  • Coach, Time management
  • Communication skills, Video
  • Concept, Vision
  • Creativity, Workflow
  • Delivery
  • Direction
  • Driving
  • Expense reports
  • Fast
  • Finance
  • Freelance
  • Functional
  • Graphic design
  • Processing of invoices
  • Leadership skills
  • Legal
  • Macintosh
  • Director
  • Managing
  • Marketing
  • Meetings
  • Mentor
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Office
  • Negotiation
  • Operating
  • System
  • Organizational
  • Personnel
  • Philosophy
  • Photo editing
  • Photography
  • Policies
  • PR
  • Processes
  • Mac and PC proficiency
  • Knowledge of legal standards
  • Video content production
  • Excellent troubleshooting proficiency
  • Positive and professional
  • High level of integrity
  • Continuous professional development
  • Adept in [Software]
  • Mastery of [Software]
  • Photo, AP, Billing, Budgets, Budget, Coach, Communication skills, Competitive, Concept, Content, Contracts, Creativity, Customer satisfaction, Customer service, Delivery, Direction, Driving, Expense reports, Fast, Finance, Freelance, Functional, Graphic design, Processing of invoices, Leadership skills, Legal, Mac, Macintosh, Director, Managing, Marketing, Materials, Meetings, Mentor, Microsoft Office Applications, Office, Negotiating, Negotiation, Operating System, Organizational, Personnel, Philosophy, Photo editing, Photography, Policies, PR, Processes, Producer, Profit, Quality, Quick, Retail, RFP, Scheduling, Phone, Time management, Troubleshooting, Type, Video, Vision, Workflow
Experience
Chico's FAS, INC | Fort Myers, FLSR. PRODUCER07/2005 - 08/2017
  • Understands the specific brands identity and design direction established by the Marketing team and Brand President.
  • Partners with Creative, Marketing, Project Managers, Legal and Finance to ensure creative production needs and asset deliveries are met in accordance with deadlines and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors for 3 distinct brands to translate brand creative objectives into clear actionable plans.
  • To ensure proper implementation of all photo shoots.
  • Oversee and produce all aspects of photo shoots from concept to execution; including online base production, Outlet, Social/ PR, and campaign photo & video productions.
  • Source and negotiate rates for all photographers, crew, talent, travel, and post production; including location search, hotel arrangements, permits appropriate for the production.
  • Continually searches and contacts locations globally for potential photo shoot locations.
  • Manage annual brand creative budgets collectively of $7.3 Million +.
  • Provides creative input on locations that tie into the concepts while providing creative solutions on maximizing the locations flexibility to provide diversity of looks within the mailer and web.
  • Responsible for managing monthly campaign invoices.
  • Partners with AP/finance for payment reconciliation of all invoices, fees and expense reports associated with all photo shoots.
  • Oversees all talent sourcing, rate negotiation and bookings of all outside talent involved in campaign shoots and small special projects as needed.
  • Performs an outside casting twice a year over a two-day period; seasonal search for the best talent, based on the brand aesthetic.
  • Created and manages a talent and location reference library, cataloging various creative talent and photo shoot locations.
  • Hires freelance production assistants to work in office and on shoots when needed.
  • Creates and maintains photo shoot calendars for each brand and manages photo shoot timelines.
  • Negotiated a $27million photo studio contract ($9million over 3/years).
  • The RFP netted a new rate structure reducing the overall cost per unit while providing additional cost savings on all new photography/video (17%-27%) reduction in fees over the past 3 years).
  • The RFP also reset the overall relationship with the current vendor, creating a better partnership that is also driving stronger creativity together.
  • Manages 1 internal producer, external photo producers (FL/NYC), photo studios (FL/NYC), video producers for various projects required by the brands.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external vendors.
  • Work with team members and direct reports to identify individual goals and development opportunities.
  • Regular touch bases with team members to discuss the work environment, interests' projects, challenges, processes and practices.
Chico's FAS, INC | Fort Myers, FLDIRECTOR OF VIDEO & PHOTO OPERATIONS01/2003 - 10/2016
  • Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
  • Scouted out locations for shoots and supervised field operations with production teams of approximately [Number] people.
  • Collaborated with technical directors and crew members to organize efficient schedules, factoring in production requirements and materials availability.
  • Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to [Type] problems.
  • Hired and oversaw work of principal [Type] and [Type] personnel to produce high-quality [Area of expertise] materials.
The Sports Authority | Littleton, COPHOTO STUDIO MANAGER/ART DIRECTOR09/1999 - 07/2007
  • Effectively lead, coach and develop a large work team to accomplish operational objectives within an on-site studio.
  • Plan workflow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily production targets while consistently reducing downtime.
  • Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles.
  • Responsible for generating and managing the estimates, budgets, and final billing of the project.
  • Carefully maintained over $ 1.5 M worth of studio equipment.
  • Perform the tasks of providing directions to photographers and ensure that the work is done within the budget without sacrificing quality standards within the project.
  • Assist in ensuring proper tracking and processing of invoices according to the policies of the company.
  • Handle the tasks of solving project related issues and generate innovative ways to solve the same.
  • Perform the tasks of updating and maintaining the accuracy of shot lists during the pre-production and post-production stages.
  • Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Handle responsibilities of managing the delivery of raw and final retouched assets to the design team.
  • Assist director and producer in all the activities within the production phases of the photo shoot.
  • Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
  • Responsible for scheduling and facilitating the pre and post-production meetings.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and processes of production phases of photo shoot.
  • Conducted all photo shoots in a calm and professional demeanor.
  • Extensive knowledge of graphic design, photo editing and photo shooting techniques.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications, DAM management, and Macintosh Operating System.
  • Good leadership skills and has the ability to perform tasks in a fast paced retail environment.
  • Possess effective time management, organizational and communication skills.
Education and Training
Savannah College of Art and Design | | Savannah, GA, USABachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Photography1993Identify best practices and ensure that Chico's core values, philosophy, mission statement and vision are practiced throughout the organization. Recruit, train, supervise, support, develop, promote and guide qualified personnel both within marketing and operations as well as our cross-functional teams. Motivate, mentor and develop effective management and positive culture within the marketing and operations department. Respect and utilize the skills, expertise, experience and insights of the teams and cross-functional partners. Provide direction and resources, removing barriers and helping develop people's skills, articulating expectations and clarifying roles and relationships. Magna Cum Laude Academic Achievement Award
Interests
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS SKILLS , Habitat for Humanity Children's Miracle Network American Heart Association .
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Chico's FAS, INC
  • The Sports Authority

School Attended

  • Savannah College of Art and Design

Job Titles Held:

  • SR. PRODUCER
  • DIRECTOR OF VIDEO & PHOTO OPERATIONS
  • PHOTO STUDIO MANAGER/ART DIRECTOR

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Photography

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