Emery Thanathiti
Summary
Creative Coordinator and Storyteller with expertise in community building, cultural bridging, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Experience spans film, commercial, events, and nonprofit sectors. Skilled in coordinating complex projects and developing innovative strategies to engage audiences effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Content & Digital Producer (Social Media Manager)
Baikalla Jewelry
08.2024 - Current
- Produced educational video content end-to-end, from research and scripting to on-camera direction and post, growing TikTok by 40% (35.6k to 50k) and Instagram by 116% (26.8k to 58k) within one year, contributing to more than 160% increase in gross sales.
- Shaped brand voice and content direction by translating gemological research into accessible storytelling, building audience trust through accuracy-first educational campaigns.
- Built audience relationships through livestreams, Facebook groups, and active comment engagement to deepen customer trust and retention.
Operations & Events Coordinator / Content Producer
Stumptown Otaku
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced a flagship grand opening event with Travel Oregon, White Lotus, and 20+ vendors, drawing 200+ attendees with voice actor appearances and live performances.
- Coordinated logistics, vendor relations, and timelines for community events and small-scale productions.
- Built backend operational systems, including vendor pipelines, event templates, and tracking tools, to scale future programming.
Content Production Coordinator
The Program
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated photo and video productions for Nike, Dick's, Dr. Martens, Fender, and Starbucks, delivering assets across web, social, and CRM channels.
- Managed contracts, COIs, and talent onboarding across productions ranging from $10K to $200K, ensuring compliance and on-time delivery.
- Partnered across strategy, creative, and production teams to align timelines, deliverables, and creative intent on multi-location shoots.
Patron Services Manager / Development and Marketing Associate
Portland Columbia Symphony
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized a gala fundraiser that raised $170K, the org's highest-grossing event.
- Increased engagement 63% through strategic social media and community campaigns.
- Designed event webpage and managed digital assets to boost visibility and ticket sales.
Production Lead and Creative
Triple Echo Studios
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Led production on grant-funded feature and short films co-created with BIPOC youth, overseeing workflows from concept to delivery and actively participating as on-set crew across departments.
- Hired and onboarded 60+ creatives and contractors, establishing a talent pipeline with 90% BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ representation to enhance diversity.
- Developed proposals that secured over $160K in grant funding, ensuring project sustainability and growth.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
University of Oregon
01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon
01-2018
Associates of Arts - Media and Culture
Hong Kong University
01-2012
Skills
- SEO optimization
- Digital engagement
- Creative production
- Multimedia storytelling
- Event coordination
- Vendor management
- Budget management
- Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Frameio, Excel, Asana, Airtable, Figma
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Thai
Professional
Cantonese
Limited
Timeline
Content & Digital Producer (Social Media Manager)
Baikalla Jewelry
08.2024 - Current
Operations & Events Coordinator / Content Producer
Stumptown Otaku
07.2024 - 05.2025
Content Production Coordinator
The Program
05.2023 - 01.2024
Patron Services Manager / Development and Marketing Associate
Portland Columbia Symphony
11.2022 - 05.2023
Production Lead and Creative
Triple Echo Studios
10.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Journalism
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon
Associates of Arts - Media and Culture
Hong Kong University