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BRIANNA BARNES

BRIANNA BARNES

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Visionary media leader with experience driving creative direction, live production, brand strategy, and cross-platform content for churches, media agencies, and mission-driven organizations. Proven success in building high-performing creative teams, scaling media operations, and producing broadcast-quality content that captures mission, momentum, and ministry. Equally skilled in video production, high-efficiency content creation, fast turnaround delivery, and strategic planning. Expert at building sustainable creative systems in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Production Director

Faith Harvest Church
Shelby, NC
10.2024 - Current
  • Revamped and led a church media ministry.
  • Developed training curriculum and team structure to support live service production, social content, and church branding.
  • Oversaw creative planning and Sunday media execution.
  • Implemented communication strategies to strengthen relationships with church members.
  • Collaborated with pastoral leadership to align visual storytelling with sermon series and church vision.
  • Directed and upgraded video production, ProPresenter operations, and livestream technology.

Creative Consultant & Brand Developer

D. Williams Suits
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Designed a full creative growth strategy, including content, e-commerce visuals, custom experiences, and a collegiate campaign line.
  • Developed software solutions to enhance system functionality and performance.
  • Advised on scaling operations, increasing revenue through digital media, and product storytelling.
  • Developed visuals that matched the elegance of the custom menswear line.

Creative Director & Founder

Create Management Group
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - Current
  • Founded and scaled a boutique media agency serving churches, speakers, and mission-led brands.
  • Developed creative systems, brand identities, social media kits, and cinematic visuals for clients across faith-based, fashion, and business industries.
  • Recruited, trained, and led multi-disciplinary creative teams (designers, videographers, and editors).
  • Directed multi-cam live shoots, brand campaigns, and product launches.
  • Provided strategic media consultations, media department revamps, and onboarding for church and organizational teams.
  • Key Clients: The Praising Place, Faith Harvest Church, D. Williams Suits, AME - Seventh Episcopal District

Creative & Production Director

The Praising Place Church of God
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Served as a strategic partner to pastoral staff on all things in-house: creative, digital, and production.
  • Directed Sunday media production, including livestream, visuals, and in-house presentation.
  • Elevated the church's creative quality and brand voice through design, media content, and preshow/experience development.
  • Trained and managed volunteer teams in camera operation, experience, and livestream technology.
  • Directed production planning and scheduling for worship services and events.
  • Developed training programs for volunteers in production roles.

Media Team

Forward City Church
Columbia, SC
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Trained and equipped media volunteers in filming techniques, shot composition, live production workflows, and creative direction.
  • Served as a direct point of contact between the media team and church leadership, translating the vision into weekly execution.
  • Gained high-level exposure to pastoral leadership strategy and cultural development as the church scaled rapidly.
  • Experienced continual leadership development through intensive training sessions focused on ministry growth, team structure, communication, and personal accountability.

Education

University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Training Systems
  • Vision Translation
  • Project Management
  • Content Development
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Live Production Technology

Timeline

Creative Production Director

Faith Harvest Church
10.2024 - Current

Creative Consultant & Brand Developer

D. Williams Suits
01.2023 - Current

Creative & Production Director

The Praising Place Church of God
01.2022 - 01.2025

Creative Director & Founder

Create Management Group
01.2020 - Current

Media Team

Forward City Church
01.2016 - 12.2022

University of South Carolina

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