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Craig Carras

New York,NY

Summary

Versatile and accomplished professional with hands-on experience in media production, complemented by diverse work experience and successful academic projects. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my comprehensive skill set in TV production and contribute to the success of an innovative organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

NBC Universal
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with producers, directors, and editors to schedule and coordinate post-production activities for 7 NBC News shows
  • Coordinated with external vendors and post-production facilities to facilitate the timely delivery of materials and meet project deadlines
  • Analyzed and generated a utilization report on editors spanning four news bureaus, located in New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and London - covering over 300 editing shifts per week
  • Managed the billing process for shows utilizing NBC editors and digitizers
  • Facilitated the payment process for employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation
  • Administered the booking of 250+ editing suites, audio recording booths, equipment, and resources to optimize workflow and ensure seamless operations
  • Assisted in the creation and distribution of weekly production reports, tracking the status of edits, and approvals.
  • Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.

Owner/Co-founder

Canopy Grove
01.2022 - Current
  • Founder and manager of an e-commence home decor product line: (canopygrovehome.com)
  • Managed day-to-day communications with manufacturers, negotiating rates, quotes, and product specifications
  • Developed brand identity; designed all media (logo, all product media (video + stills), website, etc.)
  • Researched and analyzed industry sales to determine the best strategy for entering and competing in the markets
  • Designed several ad campaigns through Amazon accumulating 50,000 impressions monthly.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Office Coordinator

National Textile
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided administrative support to management team and coordinated 100 average weekly client shipments and deliveries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film & Television Production

New York Institute of Technology
05.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), Final Cut Pro X, GarageBand, Photoshop, Wix, Leostream, iNews, Audacity, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Equipment Experience: Sony NX5, Canon DSLR cameras, Sony A7iii and Zhiyun Gimbals
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, ensuring efficient coordination of TV production activities
  • Excellent communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Efficiency optimization

Websites

Awards

Winner of Best Overall Film - “The Interview”- NYIT Animation & Film Festival 2020, Recognized for exceptional film production, including outstanding creativity, technical skills, and teamwork., http://www.craigcarras.com/theinterview

Timeline

Production Coordinator

NBC Universal
01.2023 - Current

Owner/Co-founder

Canopy Grove
01.2022 - Current

Office Coordinator

National Textile
01.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Film & Television Production

New York Institute of Technology

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