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Brendan Brady

Billerica,USA

Summary

Creative and visionary professional with a background in producing and directing for both independent and small studio projects. Skilled in working independently, as well as leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, specializing in narrative development and budget management. Demonstrated ability to enhance storytelling through innovative direction, and effective collaboration with cast and crew. Successfully delivered projects on time while maintaining artistic integrity and audience engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Self-employed
Billerica, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with marketing and product development teams to align creative strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current software packages used within the industry, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut.
  • Created concepts and content plans across linear, digital, and social platforms.
  • Organized and coordinated workflow between creative, production, and post-production teams.
  • Negotiated contracts with external vendors to ensure the best value for money was achieved on all projects.
  • Maintained various studio equipment.
  • Conducted on-location videography/photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions.
  • Utilized drone videography and photography to capture aerial shots for real estate and landscape projects.
  • Supported projects by developing and producing promotional content such as trailers and commercials.

Creative Director

Surefire Creative
Lowell, USA
01.2005 - 12.2022
  • Monitored progress against key milestones ensuring projects stayed on track and were delivered on time.
  • Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competition when creating new content ideas.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current software packages used within the industry such as Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Created concepts and content plans across linear, digital and social platforms.
  • Negotiated contracts with external vendors to ensure best value for money was achieved on all projects.
  • Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.
  • Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
  • Presented creative concepts at client meetings ensuring they understood our vision before signing.

Education

BBA - Marketing Management

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA
05-2007

Skills

  • Project management
  • Content creation
  • Script editing
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Team coordination
  • Videography
  • Photography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Final Cut
  • Cinematography
  • Music production
  • Audio engineering
  • Voice over services

Accomplishments

  • Filmed, edited, and directed video content for NBC's "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
  • Produced audio/ visual Content for Nickelodeon, Under Armour, Rockstar Video Games, UniFirst, Chevrolet, ohDEER and many more!
  • Founded Grammy nominated music production company.

Timeline

Creative Director

Self-employed
01.2022 - Current

Creative Director

Surefire Creative
01.2005 - 12.2022

BBA - Marketing Management

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Brendan Brady