Forest Robin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative Content Director, Producer, and Editor with 10+ years experience in creating engaging and impactful content. Expertise in developing and executing creative strategies to drive brand awareness and enhance customer engagement. Proven track record of delivering high-quality content that resonates with target audiences. Strong creative skills combined with a deep understanding of storytelling techniques. Passionate about leveraging creativity to bring ideas to life and achieve business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
KKO Productions
01.2024 - Current
- Specialize in crafting impactful brand videos that drive business growth by blending creativity with strategy to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Negotiate contracts with actors, writers, directors, and other creative personnel.
- Supervise all aspects of pre-production tasks such as script development and storyboarding.
- Organize production schedules, budgets, and staff rosters to ensure efficient operations.
- Leading the end-to-end production process, we ensure quality and alignment with client objectives, collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and translate them into creative concepts
- Efficiently managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, we provide creative direction to internal teams and external partners, maintaining client relationships and managing expectations throughout production.
Executive Producer, Creative Director
Velocity Studios
09.2018 - Current
- As a pivotal leader at Velocity Studios, I spearhead the production and development of compelling branded content, effectively blending expertise in producing, team management, and narrative-focused storytelling.
- Strategic Leadership: Orchestrate end-to-end production processes, from conceptualization to final deliverables, ensuring seamless execution within budgetary constraints and stringent timelines.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Direct cross-functional teams of writers, creatives, and production personnel, fostering a collaborative environment. Manage and lead the entire production team, including producers, production coordinators, and production assistants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration to consistently deliver outstanding results.
- Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial discovery calls and strategy sessions to project kick-off, production, and final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations with key stakeholders, adeptly managing contracts to secure favorable terms for the studio while safeguarding its interests.
- Creative Oversight: Provide visionary direction throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the studio's creative vision and maintaining uncompromising standards of excellence.
- Financial Management: Managed the team's profit and loss (P&L) and capacity, optimizing resources and budget allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Network Expansion: Identified and cultivated strategic partnerships with studios and production companies.
Senior Video Producer & Post-Production Executive
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
- Video Production: End-to-end production services for various projects, including commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, and branded content. From concept development and pre-production planning to shooting and post-production, I ensure a seamless production process and exceptional results.
- Strategic Leadership: Strategic oversight of production processes, including team management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
- Creative Collaboration: Collaborative approach to working with clients and creative teams to develop and execute creative concepts that align with brand objectives and resonate with target audiences.
- Video Editing: Expert editing services for various projects, including short films, documentaries, promotional videos, and social media content. Utilizing industry-standard software to enhance visual quality and storytelling impact.
- Post-Production Management: Strategic oversight of post-production processes, including workflow optimization, resource management, and quality control. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Post Production Consultant
Mirror Studios
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Expertly orchestrated the post-production workflow at Optomen Entertainment, ensuring optimal efficiency and a seamless process throughout the production cycle.
- Formulated and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize post-production workflows, pinpointing pressure points and leading to substantial improvements in efficiency while reducing costs.
Director, Product Development
Digital Media Services, West
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Spearheaded the establishment and management of the West Coast branch, strategically positioning it for seamless collaboration within the industry.
- I engineered cutting-edge editing facilities, ensuring state-of-the-art resources to support our team in delivering consistently high-quality results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Motion Picture & Television -
UCLA
01-2004
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Creative Direction
- Creative Writing
- Entertainment
- Entrepreneurship
- Film/Video Production
- Motion Picture Development
- Online Video Marketing
- Post Production
- Pre-Production
- Production Planning
- Project Management Tools
- Relationship Building And Management
- Sales
- Staffing
- Team Leadership
- Television Production
- Video Marketing
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Executive Producer
KKO Productions
01.2024 - Current
Executive Producer, Creative Director
Velocity Studios
09.2018 - Current
Post Production Consultant
Mirror Studios
10.2014 - 01.2015
Director, Product Development
Digital Media Services, West
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Video Producer & Post-Production Executive
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Motion Picture & Television -
UCLA
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