Christy Funke
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Business Co-Owner and Producer with a proven track record at Safari Classics Productions. Expert in video editing, color grading, and social media management, I've led teams to produce impactful outdoor media and conservation projects, enhancing brand visibility and engaging global audiences. Skilled in Adobe Suite, I excel in creative storytelling and strategic marketing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Co-Owner
Safari Classics Productions
03.2006 - Current
- Lead a diverse team of professionals to produce high quality outdoor media for some of the top brands in the outdoor industry including DSC, Remington, Hornady, Trijicon, and Kryptek.
- Executive producer of several 'Conservation Through Hunting initiatives for example the video series Let Africans Decide – which highlights the firsthand accounts of Africans’ directly benefitting from safari hunting.
- Producer of other Conservation Through Hunting projects in filmography including The Unheard Voice.
- Producer and editor of several US based television shows including DSC Tracks Across Africa, Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield and Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous. These shows highlight international big game hunting and the benefits to the economy of various countries.
- Social media director and contributor for DSC
- Videographer and Photographer for marketing of several outdoor industry products: firearms, optics, ammunition, and clothing.
Producer
Fox Sports Network
04.2003 - 02.2006
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Organized the media library and implemented and maintained a new logging system
- Pulled highlights and top clips for the creation of promotional media
Editor
Channel 52
07.2001 - 03.2003
- Edited raw content to reduce duration and ad commercial breaks
- Converted film media to a digital format to be loaded on the server / TV Episodes and Movies to air.
- Managed the media library
- Events Coordinator for public engagement opportunities / negotiate sponsorships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
The Art Institue of Dallas
Dallas09.2001
Skills
- Video Editing and Color Grading
- Graphic Design and Animation
- Product Photography
- Marketing expertise
- Social Media Management
Proficient in Adobe Premier, Photoshop, After Effects, LightRoom, Devinci Resolve
Timeline
Business Co-Owner
Safari Classics Productions
03.2006 - Current
Producer
Fox Sports Network
04.2003 - 02.2006
Editor
Channel 52
07.2001 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
The Art Institue of Dallas
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