Cat Blackard
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John Sebastian LaValle
I've worked with Cat on numerous projects including our ongoing work together with Omniverse, Lightning Dogs, Nerdy Show, and many other endeavors. Not only is she excellent on the production end but she's a magnificent talent as well. A joy to collaborate with. I also know her to be a strong and adaptable leader being able to work with an extremely diverse team. I've always felt that some of my best work is done with Cat Blackard and every opportunity I can work with her on a creative project is truly a dream come true.
Nina Talley
I cannot gush enough! Cap provided us with the guidance and expertise needed to confidently organize a new type of service offering, letting us land new clients and maximize our existing revenue streams. Cap was not only responsive, she worked to make sure she was communicating to us in ways that we could easily understand, so we could quickly absorb technical information and adapt these successful processes into our existing workflows. In short, Cap helped us land a client we wouldn't have otherwise and is just a dream to work with in general.
Max Acree
Cap is one of those people with cool big ideas that isn't afraid to put in the work to bring them to fruition. She brings an enthusiasm to projects that is infectious. No matter how ridiculous the idea may seem on paper, Cap is all in in a way that just makes it work. Cap is awesome to work with socially and professionally, and I always look forward to projects she's involved with.
John Sebastian LaValle
I've worked with Cat on numerous projects including our ongoing work together with Omniverse, Lightning Dogs, Nerdy Show, and many other endeavors. Not only is she excellent on the production end but she's a magnificent talent as well. A joy to collaborate with. I also know her to be a strong and adaptable leader being able to work with an extremely diverse team. I've always felt that some of my best work is done with Cat Blackard and every opportunity I can work with her on a creative project is truly a dream come true.
Nina Talley
I cannot gush enough! Cap provided us with the guidance and expertise needed to confidently organize a new type of service offering, letting us land new clients and maximize our existing revenue streams. Cap was not only responsive, she worked to make sure she was communicating to us in ways that we could easily understand, so we could quickly absorb technical information and adapt these successful processes into our existing workflows. In short, Cap helped us land a client we wouldn't have otherwise and is just a dream to work with in general.
Max Acree
Cap is one of those people with cool big ideas that isn't afraid to put in the work to bring them to fruition. She brings an enthusiasm to projects that is infectious. No matter how ridiculous the idea may seem on paper, Cap is all in in a way that just makes it work. Cap is awesome to work with socially and professionally, and I always look forward to projects she's involved with.
John Sebastian LaValle
I've worked with Cat on numerous projects including our ongoing work together with Omniverse, Lightning Dogs, Nerdy Show, and many other endeavors. Not only is she excellent on the production end but she's a magnificent talent as well. A joy to collaborate with. I also know her to be a strong and adaptable leader being able to work with an extremely diverse team. I've always felt that some of my best work is done with Cat Blackard and every opportunity I can work with her on a creative project is truly a dream come true.
Nina Talley
I cannot gush enough! Cap provided us with the guidance and expertise needed to confidently organize a new type of service offering, letting us land new clients and maximize our existing revenue streams. Cap was not only responsive, she worked to make sure she was communicating to us in ways that we could easily understand, so we could quickly absorb technical information and adapt these successful processes into our existing workflows. In short, Cap helped us land a client we wouldn't have otherwise and is just a dream to work with in general.
Max Acree
Cap is one of those people with cool big ideas that isn't afraid to put in the work to bring them to fruition. She brings an enthusiasm to projects that is infectious. No matter how ridiculous the idea may seem on paper, Cap is all in in a way that just makes it work. Cap is awesome to work with socially and professionally, and I always look forward to projects she's involved with.
John Sebastian LaValle
I've worked with Cat on numerous projects including our ongoing work together with Omniverse, Lightning Dogs, Nerdy Show, and many other endeavors. Not only is she excellent on the production end but she's a magnificent talent as well. A joy to collaborate with. I also know her to be a strong and adaptable leader being able to work with an extremely diverse team. I've always felt that some of my best work is done with Cat Blackard and every opportunity I can work with her on a creative project is truly a dream come true.
Nina Talley
I cannot gush enough! Cap provided us with the guidance and expertise needed to confidently organize a new type of service offering, letting us land new clients and maximize our existing revenue streams. Cap was not only responsive, she worked to make sure she was communicating to us in ways that we could easily understand, so we could quickly absorb technical information and adapt these successful processes into our existing workflows. In short, Cap helped us land a client we wouldn't have otherwise and is just a dream to work with in general.
Max Acree
Cap is one of those people with cool big ideas that isn't afraid to put in the work to bring them to fruition. She brings an enthusiasm to projects that is infectious. No matter how ridiculous the idea may seem on paper, Cap is all in in a way that just makes it work. Cap is awesome to work with socially and professionally, and I always look forward to projects she's involved with.
Experience
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Omniverse
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Canada
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Computer Networking Products
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Founder
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Sep 2019 - Present
I'm the Founder and lead creative force of Omniverse, a media production company specializing in dynamic storytelling podcasts. When it comes to creativity, we see no boundaries – no genres that can’t be fused, no idea too crazy to work. Our team has pioneered the podcast medium since 2009, breaking the mold with acclaimed audio drama series such as The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program. Omniverse is also the developer of the animated series, Lightning Dogs and publisher of The Nerdy Show Network, the web’s longest-running geek podcast collective. Our in-house production team is available for consultancy – to help others make their podcast dreams into a professional and successful reality. Show less
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The Nerdy Show Network
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United States
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Entertainment
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Founder/ Executive Producer
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Jan 2009 - Present
As founder of The Nerdy Show Network, I assembled an incredible team of like-minded geeks and built a grassroots collective of creativity and culture - venturing into unexpected and exciting places, and championing quality and authenticity. We've earned a cult following and dedicated fans that continue to accompany us on our myriad adventures. The network was born in the early days of indie podcasting, pioneered cinematic improvised audio dramas, and was home to our titular podcast, "Nerdy Show", the longest-running Games and Hobbies podcast. To this day, it continues to host the work of affiliates studios and creators as well as specialized in-house productions. Our award-winning audio dramas paved the way for Omniverse, our production company, which is where my focus is, but I still oversee Nerdy Show's continued output including on-going affiliate series and legacy content. As the leader of an independent outlet I've worn many hats: administration and production of podcasts, managing promotion and distribution, coordinating with creators, artists, and designers to make impeccable experiences. In addition to myriad high level management tasks, I served as host on multiple series, provided dramatic and improvisational voice work, copy writing, graphic design. Show less
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Podcast Network Director
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
As Podcast Network Director I launched and managed Consequence of Sound's podcast arm, Consequence Podcast Network (CPN) - A home for the beloved outlet's editorial content in music, film, and pop culture to come alive. I oversaw administration and production of podcasts, distribution, coordinating with creators, artists, and designers to make impeccable experiences. This includes the Sony-partnered music series, The Opus, which I directly produced, a catalog of present pop culture and industry-exploring series, and paving the way for future series - expanding the brand and delighting demographics in new and unexpected ways. In addition to myriad high level management tasks, I hosted series, did voice work, copy writing, and graphic design. Show less
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Art Director/ Staff Writer
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2019
I managed a staff of freelance artists, created original logos, illustrative feature art, and graphic design, contributed numerous editorials, reviews, and investigative pieces on a wide variety of multimedia subjects as well as conducted high profile interviews with some of my favorite artists of all-time such as David Byrne, Janelle Monáe, Phil Collins, Reggie Watts, Barry Levinson, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and many, many more. As Art Director I create original illustrations, multimedia art, and graphic design for Consequence's featured articles and promotions including full-size posters, fliers, and online ad work. I also manage freelance multidisciplinary artists and illustrators to provide additional images for the site. Show less
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Cluster 1
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Cluster 1 was a video sister site to music site Consequence of Sound. It focused on the coolest and most eclectic film and animation and celebrated the fusion of music and video. Cluster 1 was a video sister site to music site Consequence of Sound. It focused on the coolest and most eclectic film and animation and celebrated the fusion of music and video.
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Media Potluck
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United States
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Co-Founder, Lead Writer
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
Media Potluck was an eclectic media blog where we examined music, films, video games, advertising... every interesting and off-the-beaten path piece of media we could get our hands on. On occasion our music-related articles also appeared on Consequence of Sound as their featured article series: "Audio Archaeology" Media Potluck was an eclectic media blog where we examined music, films, video games, advertising... every interesting and off-the-beaten path piece of media we could get our hands on. On occasion our music-related articles also appeared on Consequence of Sound as their featured article series: "Audio Archaeology"
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Sam Goody
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2002 - Feb 2004
I worked at both the join Sam Goody-Suncoast that used to exist in Fort Lauderdale's Galleria Mall, and later moved to the Sam Goody in the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, FL. As a sales associate I combined my movies and music geekery with my outgoing personality and helped people get their media fix. Retail, be it alphabetizing or customer assistance, is always fun when you're selling something you love in a healthy work environment. I worked at both the join Sam Goody-Suncoast that used to exist in Fort Lauderdale's Galleria Mall, and later moved to the Sam Goody in the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, FL. As a sales associate I combined my movies and music geekery with my outgoing personality and helped people get their media fix. Retail, be it alphabetizing or customer assistance, is always fun when you're selling something you love in a healthy work environment.
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Education
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2003 - 2009
University of Central Florida
Bachelor, Creative Writing/ Studio Art- Drawing
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