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Jesse Manning

Monroe,CT

Summary

Adept Video Producer offering 9 years of expertise in overseeing all aspects of video production. Focused on providing innovative work consistent with the established vision and within budget. Deadline-oriented with exceptional time-management techniques. Professional in supervising crews and building positive set environments. Some career highlights include producing a feature length documentary in Uganda, starting a production company, and managing a team of 6 for post-production, production and pre-production.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Production Manager

BMG360
05.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced video production quality by implementing innovative editing techniques with VFX in After Effects and other software such as DaVinci Resolve.
  • Developed video production process from the ground up with a focus on efficiency.
  • Managed & lead the development for hundreds of National TV commercials alongside executives, creative directors and copywriters while adhering to budgets ranging from $2,000 to $300,000
  • Built strong relationships with outside vendors such as talent and crew on a variety of productions

Contractor: Video Production Specialist

EY-Parthenon
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
  • Managed and edited all of the modules for a virtual training program with guidance from partners and executives.
  • Worked alongside brand compliance to ensure consistency of over 90 videos.

Producer

Perfect Pitch Productions
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results often with 30+ active monthly projects.
  • Maintained video equipment and storage room.

Owner, Cinematographer

Little Tree Farm Productions
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed projects for Non-Profits, B2B and B2C client bases.
  • Produced and funded a feature length documentary for a non-profit organization in Uganda.

Video Editor

Perfect Pitch Productions
05.2015 - 11.2017
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Became an experienced editor in the full Adobe Creative suite by using software like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communictation (Film, TV And Digital Focus)

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2018

Skills

  • Post-production
  • Pre-Production Planning
  • Content Strategy
  • Visual Effects
  • Color grading
  • Motion graphics
  • Project Management
  • Talent Recruitment

Timeline

Video Production Manager

BMG360
05.2021 - Current

Contractor: Video Production Specialist

EY-Parthenon
07.2020 - 03.2022

Producer

Perfect Pitch Productions
12.2017 - 01.2021

Owner, Cinematographer

Little Tree Farm Productions
12.2017 - 01.2021

Video Editor

Perfect Pitch Productions
05.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Communictation (Film, TV And Digital Focus)

Southern Connecticut State University
Jesse Manning