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Kendrick M. Cunningham

Katy,Texas

Summary

An accomplished and well versed Project Manager with 6+ years of executive operations, service and project management experience. Overall technical production, safety and extreme attention to detail are his #1 priorities. A responsible and direct communicator with a successful track record in conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting existing problems and responding to emergencies to promote operational efficiency. Meticulous and detail-oriented leader with immense experience in combining cross-functional competencies in staff management, operations planning, troubleshooting existing problems and preventing them happening before they even arise. Knowledge of operating highly sensitive and expensive field equipment while monitoring process conditions to promote safety. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and analyzes any problems in the field that may occur.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and CEO

The PlayList Films
Katy, Texas
10.2018 - Current
  • Directs, manages and oversees the day-to-day operations and assignments, including all video, photo and digital media production projects for the company.
  • Oversees all production of services and task to make sure the company is running adequately to meet the expectations and needs of its customers and clients.
  • Maintains customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns and provides primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Coordinates ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members, new employees and contract workers for the company.
  • Creates and coordinates production scheduling, including all meetings, appointments, locations, equipment and finalizing the appropriate personnel on every project for the production company.
  • Efficiently organizes and maintains equipment to keep our work environments productive and safe.

Creative Director

VYPE Media
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Directed and managed all video production projects for both, VYPE Media and VYPE Cinema. VYPE Cinema is a full-service production company that Kendrick co-founded under the VYPE Media umbrella, alongside VYPE Films, the High School football Magazine.
  • Responsible for the overall creative design and managing daily operational task and assignments for all projects in the company.
  • Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly strategic operational meetings with production and sales teams, as well as recruited, hired and trained top candidates with an eye for performance.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans for all video productions projects.
  • Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities, and coordinated work to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Service Technician Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston, TX
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Served as campus wide liaison and first point-of-contact with all business, projects and scheduling services pertaining to all five service and repair departments. HVAC, Building Management Systems, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Lab Services Departments.
  • Operated and monitored HVAC equipment using BMS control systems. Performed general and preventive maintenance on HVAC, BMS and general support equipment.
  • Entered data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
  • Upheld client satisfaction by designing accurate and detailed timelines for all services provided and alerting clients and superiors of any and all changes.
  • Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support safety policies, procedures, programs and labor relations and conducted weekly morning meetings with 55 plus service technicians, staff members, supervisors and department personnel.
  • Facilitated all new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude and implemented university and company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.

Social Media Director/ Promotions Director

BRAZOS VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS
College Station, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • In 2011 was promoted from Social Media Director to Promotions Director.
  • Designed, organized and managed the web and social media pages for five top radio stations in Bryan - College Station, Texas.
  • Generated monthly budget reports for each of five radio stations and managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on all social media sites.
  • Transformed ideas into designs used in identifying branding campaigns and managed the day-to-day functions for the promotion and marketing departments.
  • Managed all social and promotional events including conducted weekly promotional and marketing meetings.
  • Developed contests and sweepstakes, including rules, contracts and revenue-generating strategies.
  • Updated websites daily with new promotional events and managed feedback and interaction from our listeners.
  • Wrote engaging and creative press releases for each promotion.
  • Served as a radio personality for 98.3 KORA - The Texas Country Original.

Education

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Timeline

Director and CEO

The PlayList Films
10.2018 - Current

Creative Director

VYPE Media
02.2017 - 10.2018

Service Technician Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
03.2013 - 01.2017

Social Media Director/ Promotions Director

BRAZOS VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS
01.2010 - 01.2013

University of Houston
Kendrick M. Cunningham