Jeff Polen
North Canton,OH
Summary
Successful at producing/managing/directing C-suite executive multi-camera broadcast events for internal and external facing audiences globally. Manage senior level executive audio-visual operations including live interview events, and the pre-production, production and delivery of projects. Designed, budgeted, purchased and built in-house broadcast grade television studio, green screen single camera and multi-camera equipped. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A unique combination of video production technical skills, live Emmy Award winning television production competence, and the benefit of life experience to interact seamlessly with company boards and top-down leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Global Corporate Visual Communications
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
02.2020 - Current
- Manager of internal and contracted video production team, servicing Corporate Communications and Marketing needs.
- Producer/Director of all C-suite multicam internal and external broadcast events, and single camera production of senior management messaging and marketing content.
- Managed department's $2million+ budget.
- Conducted media training for company executives and business leaders.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Producer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Employed production technique iterations to track engagement and message retainment, resulting in 35% plus improvement.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
Broadcast Team Member, CBS Sports
CBS Sports
03.2002 - 11.2014
- Worked as part of core traveling broadcast team for nationally broadcast sports events.
- Focused on technical success of video control team.
- Multiple National Emmy awards CBS Sports, Outstanding Technical Team Remote production of Golf (The Masters).
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Technology
University of Akron
Akron, OHSome College (No Degree) - Mass Media Communications
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Corporate visual standards
- Vendor communications
- Corporate Communications
- Confidence and competency working with C-suite and senior leaders
Timeline
Manager - Global Corporate Visual Communications
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
02.2020 - Current
Producer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
11.2015 - 02.2020
Broadcast Team Member, CBS Sports
CBS Sports
03.2002 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Electronic Technology
University of Akron
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Media Communications
University of Akron
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