Andrea Dillingham
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Adept media producer offering seven years of expertise in overseeing all aspects of video production and graphic design. Focused on providing unique and lively media work consistent with the established vision and within budget. Professional in team collaboration, technologically savvy, deadline-oriented, energetic and extraordinary with creative abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Producer/Editor
Red Clay Media
11.2019 - Current
- Led and executed development of social video content for online entertainment brand "It's a Southern Thing", with a YouTube channel earning 785K subscribers, 750 videos, and over 300 million views
- Managed pre-production planning by writing scripts and run of show outlines, scheduling shoots with talent and crew, and managing studio equipment, stage design, and props.
- Set directed and camera operated hundreds of shoots both in studio and on location.
- Executed all aspects of my own post-production including footage organization, video and audio editing, motion graphics, captioning, thumbnail design, and creating multiple aspect-ratio versions for a variety of social platforms.
- In addition to producing and editing, I also took initiative on monitoring engagement data across social platforms and initiating strategies to grow audience interaction and numbers.
Full-Time Freelance Design and Media Production
Self Employed
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Exhibited strong self-management through independent contract work involving graphic design, video production, video editing, and social media marketing, fully supporting myself for over 1 year
- Clients include: Alabama Media Group, Meredith Corp, Our Revolution, Studio by the Tracks, Melo Events, VoteShift, and more.
- Assembled cohesive design packages for brands and individuals for use with social media content and advertising purposes.
- Work and collaborated fluidly with unique teams to produce quality video and marketing content.
- Adapted to environments demanding multiple skills and problem solving with camera operation, audio engineering, post-production editing.
Video Editor
Dotdash Meredith (previously Time Inc.)
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Edited over 500 short form videos in a fast-paced environment for brands such as Southern Living, Cooking Light, Food & Wine and more.
- Managed entire post-production processes including organizing and assembling raw footage, creating titles, captions, graphics, color correction, audio, special effects, and adjusting multiple export versions.
- Worked with tight deadlines and made quick creative editing decisions while working with brand managers to execute notes and maintain a high quality of work.
Sign Artist
Trader Joe's
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Created large hand-made custom signage and marketing material for store displays, painted six permanent murals, designed advertising strategies, and managed hand-written price tags and labels.
- Worked additional cashier, sales associate, and inventory shifts while engaging customers and providing a very high level of service and support.
Sales Associate
Alabama Art Supply
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Organized merchandise, managed inventory, and helped customers locate products and used knowledge of fine art supply materials to problem solve and discover the best product for their projects.
- Maintained calm friendly demeanor and professionally handled issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media And Painting
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2015
Advanced Diploma - Distinction in Fine Arts
Alabama School of Mathematics And Science
Mobile, AL05.2011
Skills
- Video editing in Premiere
- Graphic design in Photoshop
- Music production in Ableton Live
- All aspects of video production including: scripting and storyboarding, pre-production coordination, directing, cinematography, audio, and editing
- Social multimedia content development and strategy on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, and Facebook
- Interpersonal communication skills and team collaboration
- Logical organization and project management
- Event coordination and execution
- Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Ableton Live, and more
Timeline
Video Producer/Editor
Red Clay Media
11.2019 - Current
Full-Time Freelance Design and Media Production
Self Employed
03.2018 - 11.2019
Video Editor
Dotdash Meredith (previously Time Inc.)
10.2016 - 03.2018
Sign Artist
Trader Joe's
09.2015 - 10.2016
Sales Associate
Alabama Art Supply
05.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media And Painting
University of Montevallo
Advanced Diploma - Distinction in Fine Arts
Alabama School of Mathematics And Science