Casey Steele
Augusta,ME
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Studio Operations
Roundglass
04.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed additional Studio team in India.
Director of Interactive North America
VMLY&R
11.2021 - 11.2022
- As Director of Interactive at VMLY&R I was responsible managing the internal Post Department named VAULT
- This entailed overseeing offices and staff in NEW YORK, MIAMI, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE
- I developed all on-boarding and process paperwork as well as developed a reference repository for new hires
- Was responsible for daily team calls, project intake, development and assignment and roll out of Farmer's Wife
- Produced projects for United Rentals, Dell, Coke, Ford, Microsoft as well as internal projects for awards submissions for Effies, Cannes etc
- Was a part of the large layoffs in October however it was out of request even though the headcount did need reduction
Director of Post Production
Vossler Media
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Vossler is a creative agency that has everything in house
- As Director of Post Production at Vossler I am responsible for the entire post department
- We have stages, cameras, DP's, Directors etc
- I work our Art Directors, Designers, Animators, Editors, Colorists and audio engineer
- I am well versed at department budgets, expenses, project budgeting, scheduling, team management and vetting and on-boarding of freelancers
- Our shop won 3 Telly Awards for our work in 2020
- Vossler is a creative agency that has everything in house
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Head of Production
World Famous/Unheard/Of
01.2015 - 01.2019
- As Head of Production for World Famous I was responsible for everything from initial project scope to final delivery and everything that it took to maintain and support the company and the special needs of each project
- I worked with writers, directors, designers, animators, editors, colorists and audio houses on a daily basis
- My role also required that I manage our staff from hiring to OT and PTO tracking
- World Famous and Unheard/Of were a bit unique in that one day I would be working on a national commercial campaign with VML for Wendy's and the next a 5 minute animated short for Make-A-Wish
- The challenges were always exciting but had a common thread of solid story telling
- We worked on commercials for Air Force, Wendy's, Synchrony Bank, Link Hotel and content for Visit Seattle, Possible, DNA, Amazon and Microsoft
Owner/Executive Producer
Manhattan Born
01.2010 - 01.2015
- I founded Manhattan Born in the Winter of 2009
- In the day today of running the company I acted as the Executive Producer and Co-Creative Director
- In my role I was responsible for all sales, marketing, budgeting, scheduling, talent bookings, contracts and invoicing as well as the day to day needs of the company such as payroll, billings, budget tracking and overseeing project- both live action and animation
- I worked directly with writers, directors, art directors, designers and animators to deliver top tier work for our clients
- We worked on packages for VH1, Lifetime, MTV, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Bravo and Comedy Central
- We also produced a music video for Penguin Prison and environmental projects for both MAC Cosmetics and Sephora that played in Times Square
- Some of our more unique projects were working on the graphic user interface for use on Android phones as well as an Alphabet Learning App that we distributed through Apple's App store
Executive Producer
Mantra Design
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed internal design and animation team for all pitches and jobs
- Signed and managed representation for East Coast and West Coast
- Created all budgets and schedules related to in-house jobs
- Interfaced with PR company to strategically align Mantra
- Worked with our Shanghai office to manage project work flow
- Worked on multiple package and commercials as well as creating scenes for Miley Cyrus' Wonderworld Tour
- Arranged shoots for overseas projects as well, such as Grey's Chevron project for the Shanghai Expo, we used a local Chinese actress so we shot in Shanghai
Executive Producer
Hush Studios
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed internal design and animation team for all pitches and jobs
- Signed and managed representation for West Coast, Mid-West and East Coast
- Created all budgets and schedules related to in-house jobs
- Negotiated all contracts with clients and arranged for favorable billing payments
- Notable projects were with Sony Ericsson, Jack Morton, Nike and Sci-Fi Channel
Executive Producer
Favorite Color
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Tasked to build a company in New York from the ground up
- Was responsible for the initial creation of the company space, identity and core staff
- Post-Launch I was responsible for managing the staff, marketing the company, positioning sales for commercial and broadcast, producing jobs and tracking finances
- Since launch the client roster has included CBS, ESPN, CMT, MTV, Animal Planet, Sundance Channel, Comedy Central, Reuters, Nickelodeon and Versus
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Coordinated post-production efforts such as editing, sound design, and visual effects to finalize projects according to client expectations.
Director of Design
G4 TV
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Managed internal design and animation team supporting 12 in-house shows
- Managed, under direction of VP of Marketing, On-Air look for Network
- Managed all internal graphics needs for On-Air Marketing team, as well as Ad Sales
- Managed all outsourced projects
- Managed all network redesigns, completed the last redesign prior to the current on-air look with Buck/LA
- Worked with Sheppard Fairey to redesign the network logo
- Responsible for implementing a network wide digital asset management software that allowed for metadata searches for all graphic assets
- Worked with the internal project management team to schedule all shoots for both graphic teams and promo teams
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 70 in the development of projects for Dell, Mazda, Wendy's and T-Mobile.
- Achieved parity and continuity by developing and completing all standard operational procedures for Studio with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
Emmy Award
Winter and Summer X-Games Package
Timeline
Lead Studio Operations
Roundglass
04.2024 - Current
Director of Interactive North America
VMLY&R
11.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Post Production
Vossler Media
01.2019 - 09.2021
Head of Production
World Famous/Unheard/Of
01.2015 - 01.2019
Owner/Executive Producer
Manhattan Born
01.2010 - 01.2015
Executive Producer
Mantra Design
01.2009 - 01.2010
Executive Producer
Hush Studios
01.2008 - 01.2009
Executive Producer
Favorite Color
01.2007 - 01.2008
Director of Design
G4 TV
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Vassar College
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