Donavon Thompson
Creative Producer
Enid,OK
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Production Specialist
DSG - Corporate Visions
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Oversaw expansive projects with dynamic timelines, assigned tasks to team members, and guaranteed the maintenance of creative consistency while also innovating on new creative endeavors for the creative team pipeline
- Generated videos and graphics for internal sales training initiatives while also crafting engaging customer-facing videos and motion graphics
Creative Director - Contract
Paint Treatment Centers of America
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Developed high-impact creative social media campaigns including video, graphics, copy and and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion for over 12 difference sub brands.
Wedding Videographer
Always Forward Video
05.2021 - Current
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision. More at alwaysforwardvideo.com
- Collaborated with photographers, planners, and other vendors to ensure seamless event coverage.
Video Producer
Agency501, INC.
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed content distribution to online channels, social media platforms and paid media buys for television in Arkansas, Memphis, Georgia, Chicago and Florida in various markets
- Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout and style
- Pitched content strategies and managed video asset acquisitions
- Lead creative pipeline for small businesses from inception to projection
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Central Arkansas
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Professor of Film Appreciation from Fall 2018 to Spring 2019
- Teacher assistant for two years, working under Graham Gordy, writer of True Detective Season 3
- Taught undergraduate film students various modes of film production, from conception to projection
Feature Film Intern
Skydance Media
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Wrote coverage on a variety of submitted screenplays and books
- Covered assistant's desks, answered phones, transferring calls, and scheduling appointments for executives
- Performed runs and delivered mail to assistants and executives
Film Department Equipment Assistant
University of Central Arkansas
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Worked with faculty and students to ensure that equipment is operational and able to be checked out for various film productions
- Proficient in various forms of production equipment including the: Canon 60D, Canon C100, Black Magic Cinema Camera, Black Magic Ursa Mini, and finally the RED Scarlet as well as electrical, grip, and audio gear
Education
Master of Arts - Film
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR2020
Bachelor of Science - Film And Writing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR2016
Skills
- Advanced Knowledge in the Entire Adobe Creative Suite and Davinci Resolve
- Expert in Photography, Graphic and Website Design
- Skilled in Visual Storytelling, Content Scheduling and Brand Strategy
- Podcast Host and Youtube Content Creator
Timeline
Creative Director - Contract
Paint Treatment Centers of America
01.2024 - 12.2024
Post-Production Specialist
DSG - Corporate Visions
09.2021 - 08.2025
Wedding Videographer
Always Forward Video
05.2021 - Current
Video Producer
Agency501, INC.
09.2019 - 09.2021
Feature Film Intern
Skydance Media
05.2018 - 08.2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Central Arkansas
08.2017 - 05.2019
Film Department Equipment Assistant
University of Central Arkansas
10.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Film
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Film And Writing
University of Central Arkansas
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