Lynn J. Colyer
Roselle,NJ
Summary
Dynamic production specialist with extensive experience in live event production and multimedia management. Proven ability to drive impactful outcomes through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished professional known for creative problem-solving and strategic planning. Committed to delivering exceptional results in diverse entertainment and corporate settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer, Stage Manager, Writer
Freelance Consultant
NY, NJ
01.2014 - Current
- Pitch, produce, and promote diverse entertainment, corporate projects, productions, conferences, and events.
- Solid background in content development, including script writing, creative treatments, editing, talking points, articles, blogs, social media, RFPs, business plans, and press releases.
- Manage projects and strategic plans from inception to completion, including initiating a needs assessment, budget development, creating production schedules and project timelines, on-site management and/or coordination, and post-project/post-event reconciliation.
- Client/Partners include Moonfish Productions, NMR, Samsung, DuPont, Conde Nast, The ID Channel, and Horizon Projects Ltd., Oracle, Toys R Us, HBO, IMG, WMBC, NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and One Twelfth Productions.
- Managed communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Backstage Manager for conferences, meetings, and events, including live, pre-recorded, and streamed shows.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and refine production schedules.
- AD, Casting Assistant, Production Coordinator, and Script Continuity for live events, including the Monumental Women Press Conference in Central Park, NYC, Super Bowl XLVIII, the Statue of Liberty/4th of July Celebration, and numerous industrial films and videos.
Writer/Producer
Freelance Consultant
NY, FL
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Provided writing and media consultative support focusing on web content development, meetings and events, and the development of print and digital marketing materials.
- Co-authored business plan and conceptualized multi-platform distribution plan for new cable channel – MeFN, a multi-ethnic financial network; wrote creative treatments for 11 programs and pitched it to networks and media executives.
- Projects included; independent films, cable television programs, live events, PSAs, VNRs, SMTs, music videos, training videos and community theatrical productions.
- Wrote public service announcements for President George W. Bush, U.S. Governors and entertainment personalities.
- Casting Production Coordinator for Toys R Us – Print, supporting the Holiday Big Book and weekly Sunday circular.
Director, Global Communications and Marketing
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Newark, NJ
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Executive Producer and senior writer for Prudential Productions. Supervised the creation of all internal corporate multimedia projects, conferences, and events.
- Cross-functional communications liaison and a trusted C-suite support team member.
- Oversaw the full spectrum of project management, including creating and developing budgets, as well as negotiating contracts with vendors and unions.
- Performed peer benchmark analysis, and designed, then implemented programming standards, guidelines, and practices.
- Significant experience with Compliance and ADA related content development.
- Executed company-wide communication plans through collaboration with departments, including the Office of the Chairman (Board of Director and Shareholder meetings and executive messages), Human Resources (employee orientation videos, executive messages, change management, crisis management, leadership training and development, interactive distance learning), Sales and Marketing (product launches, sales conferences, training, and multi-platform marketing), Public Relations, and the Prudential Foundation (media training, media confrontation, community initiatives, and all brand awareness initiatives).
- Conceived, pitched, and successfully produced the first-ever company-wide, cross-functional communications conference, and brought together the top 500 executives, including decision-makers, communicators, marketing managers, and sales professionals across all business units.
- Developed and implemented a company-wide communications initiative and compliance training program in preparation for the IPO.
- Championed closed captioning and multilingual translation capabilities.
Education
MBA - Media Management
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NYNew York, NY
BA - Communication Arts
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PA
Skills
- Project management and live event production
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Talent management and conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability and organization
Timeline
Associate Producer, Stage Manager, Writer
Freelance Consultant
01.2014 - Current
Writer/Producer
Freelance Consultant
01.2004 - 01.2012
Director, Global Communications and Marketing
Prudential Financial, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2004
MBA - Media Management
Metropolitan College of New York
BA - Communication Arts
LaSalle University