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Michael Brown

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dedicated Executive Producer and passionate film producer, offering over a decade of experience and background in film production. Effective at independently planning and managing diverse business relationships. Proficient in time management with disciplined execution strategy. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and communication abilities. Passionate about cameras, lenses, filters, and every element of cinematography.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive TV & Film Producer

Hungry Lion Productions
Milwaukee, United States
01.2011 - Current
  • Oversee production in all aspects of filming
  • Organize full production of TV & Film Documentaries for post via Adobe CC
  • Compose and frame each shot; applied technical aspects of light, lenses, film, and filters
  • Shoot and edit interviews, documentaries, and lifestyle programs in a variety of styles
  • Administer footage and music license agreements, talent releases and distribution
  • Create project budgets and managed all production costs
  • Organize pre-production functions by establishing budgets, and securing permits
  • Supervise project phases from storyboard and script phases to final delivery.

Project Manager, SEO & Brand Manager

Wisconsin Design
Appleton, Wisconsin
01.2001 - 10.2017
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Cooperated and worked closely with communications team to develop marketing strategies to boost brand awareness.
  • SEO & SEM for the promotion of and strategies to establish and grow the brand for AEI DISH (Dish Network, RSP) in their fourteen markets
  • Page 1 of 3 - Advised marketing manager and corporate management on brand positioning, marketplace research and consumer research
  • Social Media engagement grew 250%
  • Engagement grew 112% for new hires
  • Organic SEO & SEM Campaign - Played a key strategic role in the merger to WeConnect LLC
  • Repaired issues causing site crashes, resulting in elevated uptime and increased sales
  • Designed visual and graphic images to use on multiple platforms
  • Determined timing for website product and deliverable rollout to maximize initiative effectiveness
  • Initiated annual strategic planning meetings with clients to establish relationships which delivered high-value increases in yearly agreements
  • Developed brand identity with distinctive graphic style and tone for all company communications.

Production & Marketing Assistant

94.5 WKTI Reitman & Mueller
Milwaukee, WI
06.2000 - 08.2004
  • And Mueller Morning Show Talent / Marketing, Supported marketing director by developing on-air marketing campaigns
  • Maintained excellent organizational skills to operate a loyalty marketing program of 40,000 active members
  • Designed reports, mailers, and brochures in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop to present to department heads
  • Administered content management for the web coding & graphics on ‘KTI
  • Insiders loyalty marketing program
  • Modified ads to align with target demographics and increase click rates
  • Updated website and social media profiles to reflect proactive strategies and engage customers.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Marketing Studies

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
1997

Associate of Arts -

Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, WI
2005

High School Diploma -

Brookfield Central High School
Brookfield, WI
07.1996

Skills

  • Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Audition)
  • Cinematography (Sony Cinema Line - FX9 in Slog3)
  • Color Grading
  • Studio Production
  • Critical Thinking
  • Audio and Video Production
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Broadcast & Non-Broadcast Programming

Timeline

Executive TV & Film Producer

Hungry Lion Productions
01.2011 - Current

Project Manager, SEO & Brand Manager

Wisconsin Design
01.2001 - 10.2017

Production & Marketing Assistant

94.5 WKTI Reitman & Mueller
06.2000 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Marketing Studies

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Associate of Arts -

Waukesha County Technical College

High School Diploma -

Brookfield Central High School
Michael Brown