Christopher Hatchett
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Chris is an Innovative Creative Director & Producer adept at budget development and vendor negotiation demonstrated over 15 years of experience in photography & production. He consistently pushes the envelope and thinking beyond the box. Chris is both a technical thinker as well as a creative powerhouse. He is well-versed in project management and creative team development with a drive for fostering growth, forward thinking, and uniting the very best creatives to accomplish the impossible.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Creative Director / Producer
ChristopherHatchett.TV, LLC
Vancouver, WA
03.2007 - Current
- Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including trailers and promotional content for company campaigns.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing , stylists and cosmetic artists
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Prepared over 500 Commercial Production contracts and finalized paperwork for production team hires on projects.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists and cosmetic artists.
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for product photography projects while managing deadlines.
Freelance Producer
Run Studios
Seattle, United States
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted Account Executive in creating budget outline for RFP's
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Produced 6 live broadcasts for Amazon, Inc, increasing metrics and viewership by 150%.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders with Amazon, Inc. In launching brand-new in house news network. (Launching in 2022)
- Identified weak-points in agency workflow, and introduced solves to improve efficiency among teams.
- Maintained KPI goals.
Showrunner
Detail Films
Austin, TX
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Co-Created, & Negotiated Contract for Reality Television Series.
- Coordinated with investors and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Wrote episodic plotlines and created story points throughout Season 1.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Maintained COVID-19 compliance and regulations ensuring safety for both talent and crew.
- Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.
Creative Director
Poo Pourri
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Supervised transition from external agency, to internal production & design team
- Created SOP for internal production & design team
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet company needs & creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including trailers & promotional content for company campaigns.
- Supervised design & production staff developing innovative designs for Commercial Product Campaigns while managing deadlines.
- Developed strategic communication & marketing plans.
Supervising Producer
Saatchi & Saatchi
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed a small, yet ultra nimble content capture crew for Team USA at 2018 Winter Olympics.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as event changes, and public relations for the teams.
- Coordinated with Team USA Public Relations to set up interviews with competing athletes.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.
- Managed production calendar to meet deadlines and milestones.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Coordinated with Saatchi Global team.
Producer
Untitled No.9
Portland, OR
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures
- Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery
- Managed over 20 meetings with various agencies
Freelance Food & Beverage Photographer
Patrón Spirits Co
Dallas, TX
03.2012 - 11.2018
- Determined readiness of concept pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Managed a studio team to include, Food Stylist, Art Director, Lighting Technician, Photo Retoucher, and Production Assistant.
- Planned budgets and negotiated contracts with to capture over 3000 cocktail photographs.
- Collaborated with Digital Team to create www.cocktaillab.com, which became a flagship, and a trendsetter for other spirits brands to follow.
- Created the concept of the 15 second recipe video for digital accounts.
- Created concepts that put Patrón Spirits Co at the forefront of the premium liquor brands in a global spectrum.
Showrunner / Producer
RIDE TV
Fort Worth , TX
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Kept all key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Prepared over 300 independent contractor agreements and finalized paperwork for new hires on projects
Helicopter Pilot
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
2002.03 - 2007.02
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties and patrol flights.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Operated aircraft at high-density altitudes, mountainous terrain and extremely cold flight conditions.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 06.2007 - 05.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2001
Skills
- Product Photography
- Robust network of Production Agencies
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Teamwork/ Collaboration
- Workflows & SOP Implementation
- Organization
- Team management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Adobe Creative Suite Mastery
- Broadcast Media
- Schedule Coordination
- Marketing & Advertising
Accomplishments
- Named best Content Capture Team for the 2018 Olympics by AdWeekly
- Lonestar Emmy Nomination for "Jackrabbit", a documentary about a Combat Controller, who overcame being paralyzed from the neck down and started an organization serving veterans and first responders.
- Revitalized a struggling cooking show taking it from a bland format show, to a highly entertaining 3 act format for cable network RideTV increasing ratings from 1.5% to 15% over a span of 8 episodes.
- Coordinated a crew of 50 volunteer production staff to support a non profit organization "Hallie's Heroes" , supporting the dreams of a young girl with a rare bone marrow disease.
- Coordinated a crew of 15 photographers and 12 hair & makeup stylists for a volunteer shoot "Help Portrait", gifting portraits to homeless people for Christmas.
- Produced an environmental photoshoot for renowned photographer Benjamin Von Wong, with an all-volunteer group of 75 to construct larger than life set pieces out of recycled electronic waste.
- Produced & Directed a campaign series for Ride TV television network winning 8 Gold ADDY awards for excellence.
- Consulted on the launch of "Fight For the Forgotten" a non-profit organization fighting for human liberation of the Mbuti Pygmies spearheaded by MMA Heavyweight fighter, Justin Wren.
Timeline
Freelance Producer
Run Studios
05.2021 - 11.2021
Showrunner
Detail Films
09.2020 - 10.2020
Producer
Untitled No.9
10.2019 - 01.2020
Supervising Producer
Saatchi & Saatchi
01.2018 - 03.2020
Showrunner / Producer
RIDE TV
06.2015 - 06.2017
Creative Director
Poo Pourri
05.2015 - 08.2020
Freelance Food & Beverage Photographer
Patrón Spirits Co
03.2012 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
06.2007 - 05.2008
Creative Director / Producer
ChristopherHatchett.TV, LLC
03.2007 - Current
Helicopter Pilot
United States Army
2002.03 - 2007.02
BBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M University
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