CHARLOTTE GRANDPRE
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Mission-driven communications leader and creative producer with 10+ years of experience in storytelling, development strategy, and campaign leadership. Blends high-level commercial production expertise from Paycom with the grassroots initiative and global community building of Whales in the Sky. Skilled in leading teams, managing budgets, securing partnerships, and crafting narratives that drive awareness, empathy, and impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
Whales in the Sky
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10.2024 - Current
- Founded and led international storytelling initiative promoting neurodiversity awareness through creative media.
- Built a community of over 10,000 participants in less than 5 months via campaigns and events.
- Raised over $7,000 through grassroots donations and collaborative outreach efforts.
- Established partnerships with Autism Oklahoma, Kaboose App, and Stanford University for expanded global reach.
- Featured on News 9 (Oklahoma City) for leadership in autism advocacy and storytelling.
- Designed communication strategies and brand identity focused on empathy and inclusivity.
- Managing a remote team of educators and creatives across multiple countries to align production with advocacy goals.
Senior Videographer & Producer
Paycom
Oklahoma City, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Directed creative production and storytelling for national campaigns and internal initiatives.
- Produced large-scale video campaigns boosting brand awareness across multiple platforms.
- Conceptualized, storyboarded, and oversaw production phases for recruitment and marketing campaigns.
- Managed budgets, equipment, and logistics for complex multi-location shoots aligned with brand goals.
- Collaborated with executives and lead creative teams to craft emotionally engaging narratives.
- Introduced Milanote and innovative processes enhancing communication and project efficiency.
- Recognized for excellence in leadership and collaboration through annual performance reviews.
- Lead and mentored creative teams, fostering a culture of empathy and growth.
- Developed creative concepts for multimedia projects and campaigns.
- Managed production schedules and timelines for various creative projects.
- Oversaw budget management for production-related expenses and resources.
- Conducted research on industry trends to inform creative strategy and development.
- Managed external vendors, including photographers, videographers, animators and other third party suppliers.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project and developed mitigation strategies where necessary
- Developed innovative strategies to ensure projects were completed within tight deadlines.
Independent Filmmaker & Nonprofit Collaborator
Self-employeed
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2018 - Current
- Produced and directed documentary and promotional films for mission-driven organizations, amplifying stories that inspire action and social change.
- Created short documentaries and promotional videos for nonprofit partners focused on human trafficking prevention, community revitalization, and civic engagement.
- Collaborated with South India's Hope while living in Mysore, Karnataka, producing a film that highlights education access and rehabilitation for women and children.
- Produced fundraising videos for churches and advocacy groups, supporting campaigns that raised over $500,000.
- Created launch media for Christians Engaged, interviewing Senator Brian Birdwell (9/11 survivor), to expand national reach.
- Managed social and digital media strategy to increase nonprofit audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SDSkills
- Strategic communications
- Fundraising and development
- Brand storytelling
- Donor engagement
- Campaign management
- Leadership and team building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- CRM and content management systems
- Media relations expertise
- Public speaking skills
- Budget oversight
- Video production
- Global partnership development
- Grant management
Community Recognition
- Partnership collaborator: Stanford University's SMADIE ERG, AutismOklahoma, and Kaboose App
- Featured in News 9 (Oklahoma City) - OKC Woman Writing Film to Help People Diagnosed with Autism Later in Life (2024)
- Presenter: Global advocacy panels on neurodiversity and storytelling (2026)
- U.S. Army National Guard, Specialist (Musician), 03/15/11, 10/14/14
Affiliations
- Co-Chair of ADAPT ERG at Paycom
Timeline
Founder & Creative Director
Whales in the Sky
10.2024 - Current
Senior Videographer & Producer
Paycom
01.2022 - Current
Independent Filmmaker & Nonprofit Collaborator
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Music Education -
Northern State University