Robert Shropshire
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Deadline-driven Associate Producer with exemplary writing, editing and interviewing skills. Polished professional with enthusiasm for delivering well-written, fact-checked news stories.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
Stuff Company, LLC
02.2016 - Current
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Hired and oversaw field crew for special events and location shoots.
Sales Associate
Camino Books, Inc
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Telesales Agent
SD&A Teleservices
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
- Conducted database research to identify potential leads and determine contact information.
- Delivered scripted sales pitch to potential customers, adjusting pitch to meet needs of specific individuals and businesses.
- Qualified leads and set up customer appointments for outside sales team.
Education
Philosophy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Long-Term Project Planning
- Film and Video Production
- Lead Generation
- Sales Leadership
Affiliations
SAG-AFTRA
Details
Born Robert Shropshire, they started acting at a very early age memorizing Shakespeare in pre-school while living abroad in England.
Acting became a passion in elementary, middle, and high school where there was access to a sophisticated theater program in Fairfax County, Virginia. Spent two summers attending the Institute for the Arts hosted at Fairfax high school. Took part in both All-State and Honors choir, eventually attended the summer residential Governor’s school for Vocal Music Performance in 2007. Graduated from Hayfield Secondary School in 2008.
Currently holds extensive experience working as a background actor for TV/Film as well as a figure drawing model at several art schools & studios in the Greater Philadelphia area for 7+ years. Previously has performed solo as well as in alternative rock bands and has spent time as a freelance graphic designer. Worked as a sales associate for a local publishing company called Camino Books, inc. four years in a row. Produced several short films for the 48-hour film project with Stuff Company LLC.
Originally from Virginia, studied Philosophy at VCU and is now based in Philadelphia. Has taken several art classes at Fleisher Art Memorial. Loves books, meditation (TM), and spirituality.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Camino Books, Inc
11.2017 - 01.2023
Associate Producer
Stuff Company, LLC
02.2016 - Current
Telesales Agent
SD&A Teleservices
06.2015 - 09.2015
Philosophy
Virginia Commonwealth University