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ROGER TURNER JR

ASTORIA,NY

Summary

An innovative self-starter with seven years of professional experience specializing in producing and delivering video, photo, and digital media content for various private and corporate clients across multiple platforms.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Rental Booking Agent

Gotham Sound and Communications
10.2023 - Current
  • Assist audio professionals, production audio brand reps, and production coordinators with audio and communication needs for equipment rentals for film and television, live events, podcasts, and various other media projects.
  • Coordinate rental bookings via email and phone as first point-of-contact, confirming and following up on each order's specifications with relevant internal departments.
  • Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, scheduled courier deliveries, and processed in-store and online rental order requests.

Digital Media Producer

Freelance
03.2018 - Current
  • Producer of "The Wrap Beers Podcast": Producer for film and television podcast, coordinating, publishing original audio and video podcasts across multiple platforms; responsible for growing audience to over 1,000 listens in 18 months by way of creating, managing, and promoting social media content.
  • Photographer/Videographer: Responsible for sourcing clients, coordinating scope of services offered, and capturing over 50 weddings and events from 2018-2023; also responsible for booking photography and video needs on dozens of individual and group photoshoots, delivering assets based on each client's specified deadline.
  • Past clients include Sony Music, Columbia Records, Progressive Insurance, Higher Order Smokers, and Groomed Guys Inc., and upStream Films.

Property and Casualty Insurance Underwriter

Progressive Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2022
  • Assessor of property and casualty risks for one of America's Top 5 insurance carriers, reviewing and evaluating homes based on company and state underwriting guidelines and legislation to determine coverage eligibility.
  • Responsible for multi-tasking dozens of emails and answering 40-60 calls per day in a hybrid work environment.
  • Trainer for new-hire underwriters and newly appointed agents as well as product managers, providing direction and feedback on company-specific underwriting criteria during both in-person and virtual one-on-one sessions.

Video Production Intern

Bluewater Media
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Production Assistant for Director, Senior Producer, and Director of Photography on product infomercial shoots.
  • Executive Assistant to Executive Producers and paid talent on fast-paced shoots for major brands and companies.
  • Responsible for routinely assisting production crew on daily production setup and breakdown on location and at studio.

Education

Broadcast Journalism (2016)

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • Self-Starter
  • Attention to Detail
  • Video & Photo Editing
  • Time Management
  • Adobe Premiere & Photoshop
  • Production Development
  • Production Rental Bookings
  • Proofreading & Research
  • Photography and Videography
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Payment Processing
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

Chain NYC Film Festival (2022)

WINNER - Best Director of a Documentary Short

WVU Black Film Festival (2022)

HONORARY FILMMAKER - 1st Annual West Virginia University Black Film Festival

TrackingB Feature Screenplay Writing Competition (2021)

FINALIST - TrackingB Feature Screenplay

Timeline

Audio Rental Booking Agent

Gotham Sound and Communications
10.2023 - Current

Digital Media Producer

Freelance
03.2018 - Current

Property and Casualty Insurance Underwriter

Progressive Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2022

Video Production Intern

Bluewater Media
01.2017 - 06.2017

Broadcast Journalism (2016)

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

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