David Smith
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning & Development Supervisor
MarketSource Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Planned photo, remote, and live-action video shoots, and managing production schedules, logistics, prep calls, and maintaining production plans
- Research, evaluate, and implement latest trends and technologies in creative industry, providing inspiration and recommendations to drive creative innovation
- Effectively communicated ideas, technical insights, and recommendations to senior leadership, providing thorough rationale and strategic guidance
- Researched, evaluated, and awarded quality vendors, managed vendor contracts, including creative agencies and production studios, ensuring legal compliance, quality control, and branding requirements were met
- Expert leadership in all aspects of creative production process, from ideation to delivery, for web, video, and photography projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Negotiated with vendors rates and licensing for imagery, video footage, and audio
- Innovation evolution of end-to-end creative production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production phases
- Reduced production costs by streamlining video and photography production processes, optimizing workflow reducing time to market
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within tight deadlines and meeting project requirements
- Pioneered Agile methodology for creative teams to determine scopes and project requirements. Led sprint planning, task prioritization
Multimedia Team Manager
MarketSource Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Managed creative projects for Fortune 500 clients, including Best Buy, LG, Dyson, The Home Depot, Target, Beats, and Electrolux
- Led video production, motion graphics, and photography to produce content for multichannel delivery.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts, Directors, and C-Suite Executive
- Ensured successful project delivery and legal compliance for video & photography shoots.
- Oversaw, led, and tracked multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with client objectives and priorities
- Provided expertise and creative solutions for web-based experiences with engaging video production
- Strong project management and organizational skills, managing multiple creative projects and meeting tight deadlines effectively
- Superior skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity in integrating various technologies to support marketing
- Served as storyteller for brand narratives, increasing brand equity, and effectively conveying messaging across various digital platforms and engaging target audiences
Instructor Broadcast Video/Photographer
Forsyth County Board Of Education
, GA
09.2007 - 09.2015
Instructor Broadcast Video/Photographer
Plainfield Board of Education
, NJ
09.2002 - 09.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Web Design / Web 20, Video Production, Photography, Social Media, Content Management Systems / CMS, Digital Assets Management, Client Account Management, Strong Written Skills, Excellent Verbal Communication
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX Design Principles, Managing Developers and Designers, Strategic Thinking, Business, Operations, Virtual Teams, Matrixed Corporation
- Adobe Workfront, MS Office Suite, Adobe Experience Manager, BugHerd, Figma, Frameio, Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Analyzed data and success metrics for multiple projects, influencing successes of over $10 million in RFPs through client presentations and marketing materials.
- Enhanced web-based experiences and videos, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement and a 15% rise in viewer retention rates.
- Directed creative production process, achieving 95% on-time delivery and maintaining projects within budget, saving an average of $20,000 per project.
- Successfully negotiated vendor contracts, resulting in a 25% decrease in production costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Designed managed the implementation of multiple studio million dollar+ production projects working directly with contractors, facilitation teams, and vendors
Timeline
Learning & Development Supervisor
MarketSource Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Multimedia Team Manager
MarketSource Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2023
Instructor Broadcast Video/Photographer
Forsyth County Board Of Education
09.2007 - 09.2015
Instructor Broadcast Video/Photographer
Plainfield Board of Education
09.2002 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Rutgers University
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