Courtney Crabtree
Professional writer, producer and director committed to producing high-quality and impactful content. I have extensive experience in creating compelling narratives for various media platforms and industries, including live, written, and pre-recorded content. I have a strong focus on teamwork and adaptability and am proficient in conducting thorough research and maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity. I am known by previous and current employers for having strong communication skills due to training at the Murrow College of Communication, in which I was involved in various extracurriculars that grew my professional experience.
Work History
Writer, Director, Producer
1 Year 7 Months- Created call sheets
- Coordinated lighting for video shoots
- Conducted interviews on subjects for documentaries
- Produced content ensuring high-quality production standards and timely delivery
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss project progress and collaborate on team objectives
Floor Leader, Sales Associate, Charity Pot Manager, Social Media Manager
10 Years 11 Months- Kept the team updated on new charities we were working with
- Spoke at meetings about new campaigns that our company would be running - They were often controversial so I would prepare the team on how to talk with customers about it (most notable were our Refugees Welcome campaign and our anti-trophy hunting campaign)
- Kept the team updated on how we were doing in sales for the Charity Pot in comparison to other regional stores
- Used photography and writing skills to create social media posts that engaged the audience as much as possible
- Managed shipping orders
- Worked with the team and gave feedback during my floor leading hours and updated them on numbers for the shop
Writer, Director, Producer, Production Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Produced live broadcasts of sporting events
- Manned camera operations on the fields and courts during and after games
- Produced graphics for sport webcasts
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories
- Manned the replay at sporting events
- Provided support to producers, directors, and other crew members with any tasks required
- Collaborated with screenwriters on the development of scripts
- Edited audio and video
- Developed production schedule for the team
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss the progress of future episodes/webcasts
Education
BA - Broadcast Production
Skills
Cable8’s Best Crew Member Award
This award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the success of multiple shows. The award highlights their dedication, creativity, technical skills and overall impact on the productions. I received this award after being the first person in Cable8 history to produce, direct and write for two separate shows in one season. I also made time to assist other crew members for their shows by acting and helping strike sets