Jason Nishimura
Saint Paul,USA
Summary
Accomplished Video Production and Corporate Communications expert with over 20 years of experience in executive presentations, data analytics, visualization, and business intelligence. Adept at building, training, and leading high-performance teams to drive impactful company-wide results. Highly self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented professional with a strong focus on automation tools and emerging technologies. Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Operations Manager & Chief of Staff
Frontier Communications
10.2021 - Current
- Co-Produce Chief Network Officer's presentations to CEO, Board and Network Operations Business Group.
- Perform Data Analysis & Deliver Visual Insights to Chief Network Officer.
- Launch and Manage Chief Network Officer's Safety Recognition Award Program
- Produce Chief Communication Officer's Black History Month Video
- Post-Production work for Chief Technology Officer's Cyber Security Month Video
- Video Production Training & Mentoring for Corporate HR Training Team.
- Share innovative Video Training Ideas and Technical guidance to HR leading to new innovative VR Training content being produced for all employees.
Video Production Manager
Frontier Communications
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Build and Train Video Production Team.
- Researched and acquired hardware and software for pre/production/post team.
- Develop and monitor video production pipeline operations for quality and compliance.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
- Work with clients to produce various corporate communications, training and marketing videos.
Advanced Technical Services Manager
Frontier Communications
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Manage Tier 2 - Advanced Technical group supporting installation and repair of data, video and voice services.
- Build and manage SharePoint site used to capture, process and measure customer related issues and network outages across entire U.S. footprint.
- Analyze, visualize and present data insights to executives and CTO driving improved data driven business decisions.
- Train and mentor employees to produce engaging technical training related videos.
Process Excellence PMO Governance
Verizon
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Kickoff and co-lead Billing Balance Inquiry project directly driving $3.6M in hard savings.
- Launch SharePoint site to efficiently manage vast amounts of data critical to the success of Black Belt projects totaling $76M+ hard savings.
- Improve process efficiency and reduce waste through the use of proven DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) techniques and tools
- Develop and Manage SharePoint and processes to support entire LSS team to manage large amounts of data critical to the success of their projects
- Collect, organize and present data for staff meetings, project tollgate sessions, Project Champion updates, Region President and Executive Operation Reviews.
Digital Communications Manager
Verizon
09.2003 - 06.2012
- Manage Northeast Region Executive Team communications through the development and maintenance of Executive websites and videos.
- Create, implement and oversee communication programs to effectively share business strategy, promote the organization and its products.
- Prepare executive presentations, speeches, develop solutions and concepts to improve regional communications and results across New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- Create and manage remote website communications team working across MA, NY, NJ & PA.
- Build and manage DIRECTV video training website used by all Consumer & Business Sales employees across Verizon's entire footprint.
- 3 Time Verizon CEO Excellence Awards Recipient.
- Verizon CEO Excellence Awards Program Judge.
Education
LSS Blackbelt
Basking Ridge, NJNo Degree -
World Business Symposium
New York, NYApple Motion Pro Certification -
Apple
Las Vegas, NVFinal Cut Studio: Server Integration & Post -
Apple
Dallas, TXApple Final Cut Studio: The Production Value of HD -
Apple
Boston, MAApple Final Cut Studio: The Production Set -
Apple
Cambridge, MASome College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HIHigh School Diploma -
Aiea High School
Aiea, HISkills
- Video Production
- Music Production
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- BI Data Analysis & Visualization
- New Technology Integration
- Executive Presentations
- Website Development
- Graphic Design
- Training & Mentoring
- Home Automation
Accomplishments
- 2012 LSS Blackbelt
- 2009 Apple Certified Pro - Motion
- 2008 Apple Final Cut Studio: Server Integration & Post Workflow
- 2005 Apple Final Cut Studio: The Production Value of HD
- 2005 Apple Final Cut Studio: The Production Box Set
Video & Music Production, AI, VR & Home Automation
In addition to my professional experience, I have a passion for video and music production, AI, VR, and home automation. These hobbies have not only provided me with a creative outlet, but have also expanded my technical knowledge and understanding of industry trends and advancements. I am constantly exploring new tools and techniques to further enhance my abilities and deliver innovative cutting-edge solutions across the business.
Timeline
Network Operations Manager & Chief of Staff
Frontier Communications
10.2021 - Current
Video Production Manager
Frontier Communications
08.2017 - 10.2021
Advanced Technical Services Manager
Frontier Communications
08.2013 - 08.2017
Process Excellence PMO Governance
Verizon
06.2012 - 08.2013
Digital Communications Manager
Verizon
09.2003 - 06.2012
LSS Blackbelt
No Degree -
World Business Symposium
Apple Motion Pro Certification -
Apple
Final Cut Studio: Server Integration & Post -
Apple
Apple Final Cut Studio: The Production Value of HD -
Apple
Apple Final Cut Studio: The Production Set -
Apple
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Leeward Community College
High School Diploma -
Aiea High School