Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
www.melindajae.com
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Melinda Johnson

Holladay,UT

Summary

Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time and on budget productions. Creative and innovative problem-solver offers track record of delivering superior-quality results for ad campaigns and product launches. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and personalities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer (Freelance)

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current
  • Worked directly with Creative Directors, developed production plans to execute ad campaigns for City Creek Center, Young Living, NuSkin Intl., LifeWave, BGZ Brands and many smaller companies.
  • Managed projects ranging from $10K to $250K and negotiated with crew to keep us on budget and on task.
  • Consistently maintained sense of calm and able to problem solve in fast-paced, high-intensity set environment.
  • Communicated clearly between crew and client so both still and motion teams worked seamlessly together to meet objectives.
  • Vetted, cast and sourced all talent, crew, stylists and locations to exceed directors expectations within our budget.

Location Scout

Self-employed
01.2015 - Current
  • Scouted hundreds of unique homes and locations for Masterclass, Studio McGee, Target, NuSkin Intl., Young Living and many more smaller companies.
  • Negotiated over 30 contracts with homeowners and managed expectations with success.
  • Minimized incidents with thoughtful planning and resolved any issues with grace and urgency.

Photographer

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current
  • Directed 100+ clients from concept to every detail to bring ideas into life.
  • Managed post-production process and presented best options to client.
  • Utilized natural and studio lighting to create mesmerizing images.
  • Delivered high-quality finished images using Lightroom and Photoshop to edit.

Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe Stylist

Self-employed
01.2000 - Current
  • Co-owned and managed staff of 20 at Lunatic Fringe Sugarhouse from 2003-2007.
  • Educator and stage performer for Big Sexy Hair 2005-2007.
  • Moved to set styling doing hair, makeup and wardrobe for ad campaigns.
  • Skilled at putting talent at ease so they shine.
  • Understands the assignment.

Education

Cosmetology And Barbering - Cosmetology Education

Hairitage Hair Academy
Murray, UT
01.2011

Skills

  • Manage Contracts
  • Program Planning
  • Crisis Communications
  • Negotiate Price
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Location Scouting
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Internal Communications

www.melindajae.com

My love for creating has taken me onto some incredible projects allover the world. From huge ad campaigns to small projects, my commitment to excellence never wavers. I love negotiating so everyone involved feels valued and with synergy we create mesmerizing assets. My calm demeanor and commitment to peace makes me wonderful at managing all sorts of people and situations. I feel very grateful for the lifetime of experience and for so many opportunities to work with highly skilled creatives, learning a little from each one along the way.

Timeline

Location Scout

Self-employed
01.2015 - Current

Producer (Freelance)

Self-employed
01.2011 - Current

Photographer

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current

Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe Stylist

Self-employed
01.2000 - Current

Cosmetology And Barbering - Cosmetology Education

Hairitage Hair Academy
Melinda Johnson