Experience

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  Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS)

  • United States
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Promotions Producer

    • Aug 2022 - Present

    Retain previous responsibilities PLUS:-Conceptualize and execute consumer- and industry-facing promotional campaigns that target both brand objectives and sales objectives-Utilize performance analytics and consumer metrics to ideate effective marketing strategies and video promotions-Leverage my lexicon for the purpose of crafting calculated and convincing creative concoctions (read: caricatures) replete with redundant run-of-the-mill tuckered and tired industry terminology to sufficiently satisfy supervisory standards. Also: Alliteration?-Create outstanding video promotions that attract audiences, raise brand awareness, and/or elevate the viewing experience of our various channels and offerings.-Ensure that all promotions and creative executions are on-brand.-Work alongside liaisons from Marketing, Licensing, and Social Media departments to receive and address feedback/notes in a constructive and appropriate manner, ensuring all changes and amendments have been addressed.-Localize promotional materials when necessary.-Schedule and direct VO recording sessions with talent most appropriate for each promo.-Manage centralized storage and organization of all promos and related materials.-Maintain an overview of the promotion production process and advise, when necessary, on refinements and enhancements.-Remain available as a resource for GBI’s Deliveries department to handle deliveries when the Deliveries Manager is either unavailable or over-capacity in workload.-Remain available as Production Coordinator for the Production Department or as assistant to the Director of Editorial and Postproduction Services as needed.

  • Post Production Editor

    • Jul 2017 - Present

    Editor in charge of content creation and delivery to various media distributors.Creates sizzle reels and promotional content for international licensing/trade shows, prospective investors, VoD, streaming platforms, and cable television.

  • Post Coordinator, Video Editor

    • Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

    Manage production and post-production stages of cartoon development. More responsibilities to be added below as they are assigned.PRODUCTION-Create circle takes and radio plays for scratch-QC early versions of animation-Work with animatics-Call retakes-Create Graphics Cue Rundowns-Pull UGI's and Layer Selects-Develop a working familiarity with AVIDPOST PRODUCTION-Assist in creation and delivery of paperwork to networks including Nick Jr-

  • Digital Deliveries Coordinator

    • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

    Manage broadcast, OTT, domestic and international deliveries of numerous children's shows.

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  DMB Film Editing

  • Beverly Hills, CA

  • Owner/Editor

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Beverly Hills, CA

    Freelance editing service that cuts commercial videos, trailers and teasers, music videos, PSAs, documentaries, special event videos, and promotional videos.

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  Freelance (Self-Employed)

  • Utah, California

  • Private Ski Instructor (Freelance)

    • Nov 2013 - Apr 2020
    • Utah, California

    I give private ski lessons in my off time when I feel like it. Once I realized how much money I could make working freelance instead of on behalf of a resort, I never went back.

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  Crowbait Pictures

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Assistant Editor

    • May 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    -Managed schedules, financial spreadsheets, sensitive documents-Managed website-Assisted with fundraising, grant research-Created stringouts and rough cuts-Assisted in production, set dolly tracks, lighting, various grip duties

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  The Children's Center Utah

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Therapeutic Preschool Specialist

    • May 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Provided therapy and education for children with backgrounds of abuse, neglect, or other various issues at home while also working as a Busser at Valter's Osteria.

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  Valter's Osteria

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Host, Busser

    • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Bussed tables, set up and broke down the dining area, and availed myself of their endless supply of delicious coffee.

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  POWDR - PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT

  • Park City, Utah, United States

  • Private Ski Instructor (Resort based)

    • Nov 2012 - May 2013
    • Park City, Utah, United States

    Provided private and group lessons for all levels of expertise and all ages on behalf of the Park City Mountain Resort.

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  Utah Disability Law Center

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Abuse Investigator

    • Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Advocated for the rights of individuals with mental and physical disabilities.Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect for the legal team.

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  Franklin County Residential Services

  • Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

  • Health Care Provider

    • Dec 2009 - Oct 2011
    • Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

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  Echoing Hills Village, Inc.

  • Coshocton, Ohio, United States

  • Special Needs Camp Counselor / Care Provider

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2008
    • Coshocton, Ohio, United States

    Summer camp care provider. Slept in cabins with different groups of campers each week. Provided all care, including all needs for quadriplegics, the mentally infirm, and everything in between. It was a blast.