Colton Soref
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GRADIENT
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Content Production
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Duke Media
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer | Filmmaker & Photographer
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Jul 2018 - Present
New York City | www.dukemedia.co Built business architecture and pricing model for multi-person independent productions totaling 200+ million views and counting. Managed campaign budgets of up to $2million. Developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Clients Include: Netflix HBO Max Justin Bieber The Chainsmokers Audemars Piguet Diageo: Tanqueray, Kettle One, Don Julio, Seedlip… Show more New York City | www.dukemedia.co Built business architecture and pricing model for multi-person independent productions totaling 200+ million views and counting. Managed campaign budgets of up to $2million. Developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Clients Include: Netflix HBO Max Justin Bieber The Chainsmokers Audemars Piguet Diageo: Tanqueray, Kettle One, Don Julio, Seedlip, Bulleit Bourbon, Captain Morgan, Johnnie Walker Lacoste | Movado Estée Lauder | La Mer Microsoft McDonalds Octagon Gradient Experiential Co-Producer & Camera Operator on Sixth of June, produced by Academy Award Winning production company, Fictionless. Show less New York City | www.dukemedia.co Built business architecture and pricing model for multi-person independent productions totaling 200+ million views and counting. Managed campaign budgets of up to $2million. Developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Clients Include: Netflix HBO Max Justin Bieber The Chainsmokers Audemars Piguet Diageo: Tanqueray, Kettle One, Don Julio, Seedlip… Show more New York City | www.dukemedia.co Built business architecture and pricing model for multi-person independent productions totaling 200+ million views and counting. Managed campaign budgets of up to $2million. Developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Clients Include: Netflix HBO Max Justin Bieber The Chainsmokers Audemars Piguet Diageo: Tanqueray, Kettle One, Don Julio, Seedlip, Bulleit Bourbon, Captain Morgan, Johnnie Walker Lacoste | Movado Estée Lauder | La Mer Microsoft McDonalds Octagon Gradient Experiential Co-Producer & Camera Operator on Sixth of June, produced by Academy Award Winning production company, Fictionless. Show less
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MOI Global
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Producer
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
Manage production budgets of up to $600k; from creative concepting through distribution. Clients include: Oracle, Google, Deloitte, Ciena. Develop comprehensive project and production schedules to meet deadlines and ensure on-time & on-budget delivery; from estimates, scope building, visual effects, music and delivery. Curate and oversee 3rd party media agencies & production houses for anything that can not be delivered in-house. Receive and manage production RFPs… Show more Manage production budgets of up to $600k; from creative concepting through distribution. Clients include: Oracle, Google, Deloitte, Ciena. Develop comprehensive project and production schedules to meet deadlines and ensure on-time & on-budget delivery; from estimates, scope building, visual effects, music and delivery. Curate and oversee 3rd party media agencies & production houses for anything that can not be delivered in-house. Receive and manage production RFPs and synthesize them into comprehensive creative briefs for internal teams, ensuring all client criteria and objectives are outlined in a clear and concise way the ensure creative/production teams are setup for success. Show less Manage production budgets of up to $600k; from creative concepting through distribution. Clients include: Oracle, Google, Deloitte, Ciena. Develop comprehensive project and production schedules to meet deadlines and ensure on-time & on-budget delivery; from estimates, scope building, visual effects, music and delivery. Curate and oversee 3rd party media agencies & production houses for anything that can not be delivered in-house. Receive and manage production RFPs… Show more Manage production budgets of up to $600k; from creative concepting through distribution. Clients include: Oracle, Google, Deloitte, Ciena. Develop comprehensive project and production schedules to meet deadlines and ensure on-time & on-budget delivery; from estimates, scope building, visual effects, music and delivery. Curate and oversee 3rd party media agencies & production houses for anything that can not be delivered in-house. Receive and manage production RFPs and synthesize them into comprehensive creative briefs for internal teams, ensuring all client criteria and objectives are outlined in a clear and concise way the ensure creative/production teams are setup for success. Show less
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Anderson Street
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Producer + Creative Production
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
Produced, Directed & Edited conversational web series distributed on YouTube and all social platforms. Successfully raised $25,000 for inaugural season & created all corresponding pitch materials & marketing collateral. Managed production crew of 10+ people including: set designers, audio engineers, lighting experts & cinematographers. Developed & managed budget for all production needs and ensured on-time delivery & on-budget productions. Successfully launched… Show more Produced, Directed & Edited conversational web series distributed on YouTube and all social platforms. Successfully raised $25,000 for inaugural season & created all corresponding pitch materials & marketing collateral. Managed production crew of 10+ people including: set designers, audio engineers, lighting experts & cinematographers. Developed & managed budget for all production needs and ensured on-time delivery & on-budget productions. Successfully launched, edited and distributed the Anderson Street Podcast for all platforms (Anchor, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, etc.). Organized live event series with @TheAssemblage NYC. ~60 attendees at inaugural event. Show less Produced, Directed & Edited conversational web series distributed on YouTube and all social platforms. Successfully raised $25,000 for inaugural season & created all corresponding pitch materials & marketing collateral. Managed production crew of 10+ people including: set designers, audio engineers, lighting experts & cinematographers. Developed & managed budget for all production needs and ensured on-time delivery & on-budget productions. Successfully launched… Show more Produced, Directed & Edited conversational web series distributed on YouTube and all social platforms. Successfully raised $25,000 for inaugural season & created all corresponding pitch materials & marketing collateral. Managed production crew of 10+ people including: set designers, audio engineers, lighting experts & cinematographers. Developed & managed budget for all production needs and ensured on-time delivery & on-budget productions. Successfully launched, edited and distributed the Anderson Street Podcast for all platforms (Anchor, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, etc.). Organized live event series with @TheAssemblage NYC. ~60 attendees at inaugural event. Show less
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Unraveled Studios
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Media Production
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Head of Production
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2019
Production company focused on highlighting incredible experiences through videography & photography • Produced branded content and content series for all platforms, clients include Microsoft, McDonalds and Viacom (500k+ views) • Unsplash: Top 25 Photographer 2018, 8.8 million impressions, 86k+ downloads, features on Instagram and corporate communications • Featured photographer for Estée Lauder, La Mer • Consulted with Remote Year on Instagram and social strategy (135k… Show more Production company focused on highlighting incredible experiences through videography & photography • Produced branded content and content series for all platforms, clients include Microsoft, McDonalds and Viacom (500k+ views) • Unsplash: Top 25 Photographer 2018, 8.8 million impressions, 86k+ downloads, features on Instagram and corporate communications • Featured photographer for Estée Lauder, La Mer • Consulted with Remote Year on Instagram and social strategy (135k followers) Featured photographer on Remote Year homepage (1M+ page views/month) and profiled in inaugural e-book (shared to 700,000) • Director of Photography on Viacom’s Going Up, Season 2 • Assistant Editor on 6th of June, produced by Academy Award Winning production company, Fictionless • Built business architecture and pricing model, developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRzdtTVYQFA5hM26ySRlhA/featured Co-Creator @Anderson Street https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VSZdIIVcZjLe17qRMO3UA Show less Production company focused on highlighting incredible experiences through videography & photography • Produced branded content and content series for all platforms, clients include Microsoft, McDonalds and Viacom (500k+ views) • Unsplash: Top 25 Photographer 2018, 8.8 million impressions, 86k+ downloads, features on Instagram and corporate communications • Featured photographer for Estée Lauder, La Mer • Consulted with Remote Year on Instagram and social strategy (135k… Show more Production company focused on highlighting incredible experiences through videography & photography • Produced branded content and content series for all platforms, clients include Microsoft, McDonalds and Viacom (500k+ views) • Unsplash: Top 25 Photographer 2018, 8.8 million impressions, 86k+ downloads, features on Instagram and corporate communications • Featured photographer for Estée Lauder, La Mer • Consulted with Remote Year on Instagram and social strategy (135k followers) Featured photographer on Remote Year homepage (1M+ page views/month) and profiled in inaugural e-book (shared to 700,000) • Director of Photography on Viacom’s Going Up, Season 2 • Assistant Editor on 6th of June, produced by Academy Award Winning production company, Fictionless • Built business architecture and pricing model, developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRzdtTVYQFA5hM26ySRlhA/featured Co-Creator @Anderson Street https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VSZdIIVcZjLe17qRMO3UA Show less
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WeSideTrip
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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Co-Founder, Head of Growth
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2019
WeSideTrip is a curated directory of the best local events, getaways, and unique experiences from around the world. Discovered by the travel community for the travel community. Find your next adventure at the link below. www.wesidetrip.com Marketplace for curated directory of experiences from around the world. • Developed and successfully launched travel network to more than 2000+ members, generating • 120 pieces of content, from 40 countries across 5 continents •… Show more WeSideTrip is a curated directory of the best local events, getaways, and unique experiences from around the world. Discovered by the travel community for the travel community. Find your next adventure at the link below. www.wesidetrip.com Marketplace for curated directory of experiences from around the world. • Developed and successfully launched travel network to more than 2000+ members, generating • 120 pieces of content, from 40 countries across 5 continents • Secured partnership with Remote Year • Featured on Product Hunts Top 10 Show less WeSideTrip is a curated directory of the best local events, getaways, and unique experiences from around the world. Discovered by the travel community for the travel community. Find your next adventure at the link below. www.wesidetrip.com Marketplace for curated directory of experiences from around the world. • Developed and successfully launched travel network to more than 2000+ members, generating • 120 pieces of content, from 40 countries across 5 continents •… Show more WeSideTrip is a curated directory of the best local events, getaways, and unique experiences from around the world. Discovered by the travel community for the travel community. Find your next adventure at the link below. www.wesidetrip.com Marketplace for curated directory of experiences from around the world. • Developed and successfully launched travel network to more than 2000+ members, generating • 120 pieces of content, from 40 countries across 5 continents • Secured partnership with Remote Year • Featured on Product Hunts Top 10 Show less
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TINT (tintup.com)
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships | TINT
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
** Acquired by Filestack ** Clients: Octagon, Ogilvy, AKQA, NHL, StubHub at Super Bowl 50, SJ Sharks via Cisco, Stanford, Travelocity, among others • Grew early stage startup from 5 to 40+ full-time employees • More than 2x ARR in under 3 years ($2million to $5+ million) • Managed team of 5, exceeded personal annual quota of $300k • Identified and secured largest DOOH partnership in company history, Broadsign & Brightsign • Oversaw digital strategy for portfolio of… Show more ** Acquired by Filestack ** Clients: Octagon, Ogilvy, AKQA, NHL, StubHub at Super Bowl 50, SJ Sharks via Cisco, Stanford, Travelocity, among others • Grew early stage startup from 5 to 40+ full-time employees • More than 2x ARR in under 3 years ($2million to $5+ million) • Managed team of 5, exceeded personal annual quota of $300k • Identified and secured largest DOOH partnership in company history, Broadsign & Brightsign • Oversaw digital strategy for portfolio of global brands and agencies including: Nestle, Loews Hotels, NHL • Invited to give keynote speeches at 10+ industry conferences • Company successful exit, September 2018.
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Account Executive
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
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Ostrow and Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acquisitions Executive
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
- Working directly with President and Founder, Page Ostrow. - Assisted with negotiations of both foreign and domestic distribution deals for independent filmmakers. - Structured and fully executed contracts for client engagement. - Secured two distribution deals at the 2013 American Film Market on behalf my clients. - Pitched business model to filmmakers and acquired new business through in-person film festival outreach. - Tracked deposits, invoices, and payment details for… Show more - Working directly with President and Founder, Page Ostrow. - Assisted with negotiations of both foreign and domestic distribution deals for independent filmmakers. - Structured and fully executed contracts for client engagement. - Secured two distribution deals at the 2013 American Film Market on behalf my clients. - Pitched business model to filmmakers and acquired new business through in-person film festival outreach. - Tracked deposits, invoices, and payment details for all clients; entrusted to manage office in superior’s absence and provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable responses to information requests from clients. - Daily scheduling of client appointments and services. Show less - Working directly with President and Founder, Page Ostrow. - Assisted with negotiations of both foreign and domestic distribution deals for independent filmmakers. - Structured and fully executed contracts for client engagement. - Secured two distribution deals at the 2013 American Film Market on behalf my clients. - Pitched business model to filmmakers and acquired new business through in-person film festival outreach. - Tracked deposits, invoices, and payment details for… Show more - Working directly with President and Founder, Page Ostrow. - Assisted with negotiations of both foreign and domestic distribution deals for independent filmmakers. - Structured and fully executed contracts for client engagement. - Secured two distribution deals at the 2013 American Film Market on behalf my clients. - Pitched business model to filmmakers and acquired new business through in-person film festival outreach. - Tracked deposits, invoices, and payment details for all clients; entrusted to manage office in superior’s absence and provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable responses to information requests from clients. - Daily scheduling of client appointments and services. Show less
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Operation Democracy
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Locust Valley, NY
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Founder Junior Committee
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May 2006 - Jan 2014
- Co-Chair and Foreign Liaison. - Planned and executed inaugural gala for rekindled “sister cities” program. - Conducted marketing plan for Lady Liberty Ball implementing Facebook, telemarketing, print advertising and communication with community and secured over 450 attendees. - Sponsored events and initiatives for partner organization “Middle East Children’s Institute” (MECI) and Operation Iraqi Children through philanthropic proceeds. - Co-Chair and Foreign Liaison. - Planned and executed inaugural gala for rekindled “sister cities” program. - Conducted marketing plan for Lady Liberty Ball implementing Facebook, telemarketing, print advertising and communication with community and secured over 450 attendees. - Sponsored events and initiatives for partner organization “Middle East Children’s Institute” (MECI) and Operation Iraqi Children through philanthropic proceeds.
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Songs for Film & T.V.
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
- Worked hand-in-hand with Founder, Head of Music - Identified valuable sales opportunities in film, television advertising, video games, trailers, etc. - Implemented mining techniques in IMDB pro - Structured database for industry outreach and clear tracking of communication - Advised on opportunities and conflicts in potential merger of SFFTV and Strutt Film (companies have since fused Matchpoint, the only LA based film-music investment and services company) - Worked hand-in-hand with Founder, Head of Music - Identified valuable sales opportunities in film, television advertising, video games, trailers, etc. - Implemented mining techniques in IMDB pro - Structured database for industry outreach and clear tracking of communication - Advised on opportunities and conflicts in potential merger of SFFTV and Strutt Film (companies have since fused Matchpoint, the only LA based film-music investment and services company)
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Forest and Indian Acres Camps
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor/Counselor
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
- Lived with and responsible for the safety and wellbeing of ten 13 year old boys. - Wakeboarding/lacrosse/certified lifeguard/ultimate instructor for 400 boys and girls. - Organized and managed large group trips to off-campus locations such as: water parks, beaches, and major cities (Portland, ME). - Expediently resolved daily in-cabin altercations between young boys. - Lived with and responsible for the safety and wellbeing of ten 13 year old boys. - Wakeboarding/lacrosse/certified lifeguard/ultimate instructor for 400 boys and girls. - Organized and managed large group trips to off-campus locations such as: water parks, beaches, and major cities (Portland, ME). - Expediently resolved daily in-cabin altercations between young boys.
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Rustic Pathways
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service Member
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
- Built and successfully administered course curriculum for underprivileged kids throughout public schooling system - Advised needy kids in computer skills, mathematic skills, and coordinated after-school activities such as: games and physical outdoor sports (soccer, rugby, etc.) - Lived with co-workers in confined space and successfully attained capabilities in peer relations and peer management - Built and successfully administered course curriculum for underprivileged kids throughout public schooling system - Advised needy kids in computer skills, mathematic skills, and coordinated after-school activities such as: games and physical outdoor sports (soccer, rugby, etc.) - Lived with co-workers in confined space and successfully attained capabilities in peer relations and peer management
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Education
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North Carolina State University
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Woodberry Forest School
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill