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Kedar Hickey

Atlanta,GA

Summary

A seasoned digital media professional with comprehensive background in video production, content creation, and social media management. Adept at fostering team collaboration and achieving project goals, adapting seamlessly to evolving project requirements. Brings deep understanding of storytelling and technical proficiency in video editing software and skilled in collaboration, delivering results, and managing multiple projects efficiently.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead nurture Specialist

Pearson Edu.
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhance team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies
  • Develop strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service
  • Increase sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information

Production Assistant/Social Media Manager

Hightower Media LLC (BHighTV)
02.2023 - Current
  • Produce original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production
  • Photograph high-quality images for various print and digital projects
  • Increase brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies while boosting engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content
  • Determine and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product
  • Evaluate and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content
  • Organize assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system

Account Executive

Yelp
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth
  • Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling, canvassing and referrals
  • Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships, and executing strategic sales
  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs

Intern

Quick Media (Mo Quick)
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless execution of live on-air and remote broadcasts.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Enhanced on-air presence by contributing creative ideas for show segments and promotional materials.
  • Performed voice-over work for commercials, increasing brand recognition for a wide range of products and services.


Social Media Manager

Freelancer - Elevated Clouds & Elevated Smiles
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media page
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships and analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results
  • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales process support, responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably
  • Discussed SEO needs and optimized strategies for short- and long-term campaigns with business owners

Business Development Rep.

Foley Carrier Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with Account Executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations
  • Developed business pipelines using cold and warm techniques
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top notch expertise to customers
  • Tracked sales calls in database for relationship management
  • Maintained updated records in CRM( i.e Salesforce & SalesLoft) to meet requirements of sales team and GDPR regulations

Videographer

BallerTV
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Recorded for the live streaming of basketball games
  • Edited video with gestures/phrases for social media clips and highlights
  • Distributed flyers to promote the company
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.

Shoe Sales Representative

Kohl’s
12.2015 - 10.2017
  • Selected, recommended and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desire or needs
  • Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects
  • Trained new employees in shoe department
  • Impacted Sales in other departments such as men’s/women/children’s clothing and home goods
  • Promoted Kohl’s in-store credit opportunities to work towards meeting set sales quotas
  • Modeled and delivered exceptional customer experiences and built strong customer-first culture

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.2021

Skills

  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Producing Videos
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Digital Content Development/Management
  • Content Creation
  • Website Creation/Maintenance
  • Editing Skills
  • Inside and Outside Sales
  • Opportunity Identification

Timeline

Lead nurture Specialist

Pearson Edu.
06.2023 - Current

Production Assistant/Social Media Manager

Hightower Media LLC (BHighTV)
02.2023 - Current

Account Executive

Yelp
09.2022 - 11.2022

Business Development Rep.

Foley Carrier Services
09.2021 - 06.2022

Intern

Quick Media (Mo Quick)
06.2021 - 09.2022

Social Media Manager

Freelancer - Elevated Clouds & Elevated Smiles
06.2021 - 08.2022

Videographer

BallerTV
04.2019 - 03.2020

Shoe Sales Representative

Kohl’s
12.2015 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Clark Atlanta University
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