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Jeffrey Farsai

Jeffrey Farsai

Creative and Production Management
Long Beach,CA

Summary

Energetic team leader with over 10 years of creative agency collaboration and studio production experience. Leveraging exceptional client service skills with a fun and approachable attitude, coupled with detailed project management and operational workflow expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Creative Services Producer

California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12.2017 - 07.2022

• Directed, wrote, and produced 12+ targeted commercials and 60+ projects annually, growing brand awareness and recognition by 50%
• Collaborated cross-functionally with in-house and external agencies, managed all creatives to deliver 200+ innovative campaigns and strategies, increasing in enrollment by 35%
• Wrote strategic copy for websites, marketing campaigns, city-wide posters, ads, and banners, email campaigns and other deliverables to promote programming and initiatives.
• Managed and tracked all deliverables, resources, timelines, roadblocks, risks, project statuses and assets using Jira, Workfront, and Smartsheet project management tools
• Led teams of web designers, graphic designers, copywriters, and photo/videographers maximizing their career growth through hands-on production and mentorship

Sr. Media Production Specialist

California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12.2015 - 12.2017

• Customized key art and assets to different platforms, devices, audiences, and demographics, doubling market reach within two years
• End point and quality control for all visual and creative projects in using expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator to edit and enhance assets
• Initiated monthly reports on key activities including 4 launch schedules and 12 calendar milestones, consistently meeting deadlines and strict budget constraints
• Applied market analysis and enhanced creative content increasing social media followers from 3,000 to over 18,000

Photographer, Director

JeffFarsai.com, Creative & Advertising
Long Beach, CA
05.2010 - 12.2015
  • Performed as photographer and director for 50+ advertising campaigns for major brands and agencies such as Nike, Apple, Samsung, Yahoo, Red Bull, McCann, MAL, Droga5, and more
  • Commissioned all types of photography including celebrity portraiture, conceptual, surreal, sports, and lifestyle projects
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations, and meticulous budget management

Director of Studio Production, E-Commerce

Tech-Style Fashion Group
Santa Monica, CA
06.2010 - 12.2010

• Increased sales by 30% in the first 3 months. Impacted business growth by overseeing the execution of accurate and on time e-commerce production across multiple categories.
• Enhanced brand image across 20+ channels, websites, and partnerships. Forged crucial relationships and led meetings across all C-Level, creative, digital, sales, and merchandising
• Saved over $250,000 in first 6 months on vendor costs by analyzing budgets and renegotiating major contracts with talent agencies

Production Manager

GettyImages.com
Los Angeles, CA
05.2006 - 06.2010

• Collaborated cross-functionally with 4 teams and 6 agencies and 65 photographers to incorporate stock video resulting in a 25% increase in sales
• Established efficient workflow in studio and production operations. Negotiated contracts for commissions and produced over 150 photo and video shoots annually
• Implemented, organized, and maintained a digital asset management (DAM) system that simplified access for all users

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2001 - 05.2006

Skills

Expertise in commercial photography, videography, editing, design, art & creative direction, concept development, and E-commerce studio production, photo and video staff direction

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Timeline

Creative Services Producer

California State University Dominguez Hills
12.2017 - 07.2022

Sr. Media Production Specialist

California State University Dominguez Hills
12.2015 - 12.2017

Director of Studio Production, E-Commerce

Tech-Style Fashion Group
06.2010 - 12.2010

Photographer, Director

JeffFarsai.com, Creative & Advertising
05.2010 - 12.2015

Production Manager

GettyImages.com
05.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

California State University - Long Beach
08.2001 - 05.2006
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