Hi, I’m
Michael Barder
Lanexa,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Producer and Director with extensive experience in managing high-profile productions and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget, showcasing leadership in both creative and logistical aspects. Demonstrated expertise in project management and effective communication.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Blessing
Producer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Produce documentary content from regional offices in Asia and Europe
- Deploy at a moment’s notice to anywhere in the world to film powerful stories of hope and healing amidst the chaos of disaster
Phoenix Rising Entertainment, LLC
Producer and Director
01.2019 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Director of Photography for feature film "1521" starring Danny Trejo
- Produced, wrote and directed feature film "Flight 704" starring Eric Roberts
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Cultivated diverse network of freelancers to fill specialized roles as needed.
Freelance
Digital Marketing Consultant
04.2012 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Planned and executed social media marketing strategy resulting in over 1,000,000 average monthly impressions and over $900,000 in annual revenue
- Created video and photo assets to support PEOPLExpress Airlines launch resulting in 100,000 tickets sold in 90 days
- Responsible for scheduling paid search and retargeting campaigns while staying ahead of industry trends in social media and digital marketing
- Created product photos for Lumber Liquidators to support online retail sales and ad campaigns.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Marketing Manager
04.2011 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Drafted and implemented $5 million marketing plan supporting a $100 million portfolio including Colonial Williamsburg Hotels, Resort Dining and Golf/Spa. Created opportunities to innovate and try new ideas to help reach new audiences.
- Social cross promotional campaign on Colonial Williamsburg and Frontier Airlines social channels resulted in 40% increase in organic reach and post engagement during the campaign.
- Led marketing initiatives generating YTD 20% increase in holiday dining and 10% increase in recreation revenue.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
Education
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
MBA from Global Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
DaVinci Resolve
Color Grading
Editing
Cinematography
Project Management
Video Production
Lighting
Audio
Still Photography
Script Writing
Post-production processes
Project management
Production scheduling
Certification
Certified Drone Pilot - FAA Part 107 UAS Operator Certificate
Websites
Timeline
Producer
Operation Blessing
01.2023 - Current
Producer and Director
Phoenix Rising Entertainment, LLC
01.2019 - 06.2023
Digital Marketing Consultant
Freelance
04.2012 - 01.2019
Marketing Manager
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
04.2011 - 04.2012
Regent University
MBA from Global Leadership And Entrepreneurship
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