Lauren McElrath
Uniontown,Ohio
Summary
Result-driven Video Producer with expertise in all stages of production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing. Proven track record of producing engaging content for digital platforms, television, and corporate projects. Skilled in managing budgets, timelines, and teams to consistently deliver high-quality videos on schedule. Open to relocation for new opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Vertical Video Fellow
Business Insider
07.2024 - Current
- Produce and edit 8-10 videos a week, garnering up to 7 million views using Adobe Suites
- Source original content and pitch viral, current stories to senior producers
- Develop strategies to drive future success and growth in company viewership
- Organizing company sensitive data using databases such as Slack, MAM, and Google Suites
- Researching newsworthy stories, scheduling shoot dates, interviewing, shooting, and producing original stories
- Assisting in editing, producing, and fact checking stories for company shows
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
Production Travel Assistant
Disney
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted coordination with two company moves throughout Ohio with up to 300 members of cast and crew.
- Entered travel audits into a secure system
- Ensured crew members had essential items at hotels
- Organized detailed Excel sheets containing sensitive information
- Crafted and sent out lodging instructions to crew
Video Production Intern
International Business Times
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook for an audience of 1.1 million people
- Reported digestible amongst for both investors and common viewership
- Researched, scripted, and conducted outdoor interviews covering international news
- Edited videos using media software such as Adobe Pro and DaVinci Resolve
- Created monthly reports monitoring the success of the organization’s videos
Costumer
Chris & Dana Films
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Short Narrative Film
- Coordinated with director, production designer, and other departments to maintain visual consistency
- Conducted fittings and alterations to ensure costumes fit actors perfectly
- Ensured all costumes were clean, repaired, and ready for each day of shooting
- Addressed last-minute wardrobe malfunctions and made on-set adjustments as needed
- Collaborated with sound department to discreetly integrate microphones into costumes
Graphic Designer
Kent State Student Multicultural Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated programs such as Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Canva to produce billboards, clothing, film posters, and flyer designs
- Curated the graduation banner for Kent State University’s multicultural graduation ceremony
- Contact manufacturers to aid in final creation of graphic products
- Acted as a direct liaison between supervisors and students
- Managed the Multicultural Center’s Advertising Department which reaches 33,000 individuals
- Facility led organization dedicated to providing resources for students and faculty
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production Major, Africana Studies Minor
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2024
Skills
- Adobe Suites
- Pro Tools
- Final Draft
- Graphic Design
- Script Breakdown
- Project Coordination
- Story Development
- Google Suites
- Microsoft Suites
- Pitch management
- Camera operation
Volunteer Experience
Painter, Wishes Can Happen, USA, 11/19, 05/21, Collaborated creatively with head of the department to create welcome certificates for children entering the program., Co-hosted and organized social events for children and donors that celebrated them through the arts.
Timeline
Vertical Video Fellow
Business Insider
07.2024 - Current
Production Travel Assistant
Disney
06.2024 - 07.2024
Video Production Intern
International Business Times
02.2024 - 05.2024
Costumer
Chris & Dana Films
12.2023 - 01.2024
Graphic Designer
Kent State Student Multicultural Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production Major, Africana Studies Minor
Kent State University
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