Sean David
Summary
Proven leader in the field of photo and video production. Experienced Producer in the fields of film, television, omni-channel advertising, and branded content. Obsessively organized and highly efficient. Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and resourcefulness. Ability to keep calm under pressure, and effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCER
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Johnston & Murphy: Produced, styled, and modeled for Photo and Video social assets
- Oak Leaf Productions: Line Produced, Agency Produced :60 social spot (+ cutdowns) for Real American Hardwood
- Porter Novelli: Omnicom PR/Comms Agency - product and activation projects for T-Mobile
- Hurley brand / Joy Ride e-bikes: "Super Swell" product launch photos and hero film
- Private sports client: Digital Project Management - marketing, web design, contracts, video editing (Premiere Pro)
LINE PRODUCER
Convicts NYC
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Produced 27 unique branded social deliverables for reMarkable digital tablet
- Responsible for all production on 3 episodes, filmed across Denver, CO and Palm Beach, FL
- Managed all aspects of pre-production, production, and post, including delivery of all assets to the media team.
- Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
SENIOR PRODUCER
Big Spaceship
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Owned timelines for all internal teams, monitored internal delegations and assignments, and interfaced with clients regarding scheduling and deliverables for social, web, and mobile app.
- Clients included Inspire Energy, Propel water (Gatorade), and Chase Bank.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Part2 Pictures
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Production Managed "This is Life w/ Lisa Ling" on CNN, Season 8
- Sourced crew, locations, permits, vehicles, gear rentals, vendors
- Produced daily call sheets and arranged all crew and host travel
- Managed field production all over the US, including: Albuquerque, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Las Vegas, San Jose, Austin, Washington DC, Tucson, Detroit, and Chicago.
DIRECTOR, BRAND PROJECTS (US)
COPA90
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw all branded and social content revenue for the US division (NYC and LA).
- The primary liaison to the Finance department and tracked between $5-10mm annually.
- Managed outreach, recruiting, and induction processes for the Production department, as well as daily Project Manager and Creative team management.
- Notable clients included MLS, Heineken, Audi, Allstate, El Jimador, Adidas, Telemundo, Lexus, Uber, Puma.
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
COPA90
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed a team of about 20 full-time staff and freelancers, executing daily content for COPA90 US's YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat platforms, and launched our first OTT program.
- Focused on recruitment and outreach, budgeting, scheduling and management of both branded campaigns and editorial content.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cycle Media
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Ran all Production operations: Creating, managing, and tracking project budgets (over 2 dozen social accounts), and hiring and managing all staff
- Processed SOWs and forecasted budgets and resource
- Implemented and enforced numerous processes within the department (invoicing, payroll, content calendars, and workflow).
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production team to communicate objectives and goals.
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Laundry Service/Cycle Media
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Supervised all social content production from brainstorming and development to execution and delivery, including management of about 45 members of the bi-coastal Production team
- Notable clients included Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Freixenet, Hennessy, Nike.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Laundry Service
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed all social and editorial content production from brainstorming to delivery, for about a dozen accounts.
- I managed and expanded the Production team, which grew from 4 to 25 employees in one year.
- Notable clients included LG Mobile, Jordan, GoGo Squeeze.
PROJECT MANAGER, EXPERIENTIAL
Freelance
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Events include: Man-Lai Event Planning: Tous Worldwide Meeting 2016, Waldorf Astoria; 10th Anniversary CENY (Centro Educativo Español Nueva York) Benefit Gala, Prince George Ballroom.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
ASSISTANT
Scott Rudin Productions
- Handled phones and emails for one of Hollywood's most notorious independent producers
- Connected Mr. Rudin with agents, executives, and celebrities, and assisted with a challenging array of industry tasks.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Silent Crow Arts
- 01.2014
- Handled all travel, logistics, call sheets, crew bookings, petty cash, etc for 26 episodes of Season 1 of Storage Wars NY
- Coordinated travel for over 60 cast and crew, managed run of show for 3 day live-to-tape History Channel special "Wheels of Fortune"
- Coordinated crew travel, meals, lodging, etc for Season 1 of "Deadliest Catch: The Bait", shot in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Various (TV, Film, Commercial)
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Worked across short films, commercials, television, feature films, photography shoots, etc
- Some clients include: Oxygen Network, HBO Films, Revolver Films, Sundance Channel, Laundry Service Media
INTERN
Caviar Amsterdam
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Assistant Casting Coordinator for Heineken commercial (Europe/Asia markets)
- Production assistant for Zwitsal commercial
- Editing Assistant - Final Cut Pro, Photoshop
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
School of Visual Arts
New York City05.2011
No Degree - Film And Video Production
Howard Community College
Columbia06.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- G-Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides)
- Budgeting (HotBudget, Custom)
- WorkBook
- Expensify
- Concur
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- SmartSheet
- Trello
- Photoshop
- Final Cut X
- YouTube Studio
- Xero (finance)
- TikTok
- Figma
Languages
Dutch
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LINE PRODUCER
Convicts NYC
07.2022 - 10.2022
SENIOR PRODUCER
Big Spaceship
06.2021 - 01.2022
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Part2 Pictures
12.2020 - 06.2021
PRODUCER
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
DIRECTOR, BRAND PROJECTS (US)
COPA90
02.2019 - 11.2019
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
COPA90
06.2017 - 01.2019
PROJECT MANAGER, EXPERIENTIAL
Freelance
10.2016 - 01.2020
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER
Cycle Media
05.2016 - 06.2017
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Laundry Service/Cycle Media
01.2016 - 05.2016
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Laundry Service
12.2014 - 12.2015
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Various (TV, Film, Commercial)
02.2009 - 10.2010
INTERN
Caviar Amsterdam
05.2008 - 06.2008
ASSISTANT
Scott Rudin Productions
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Silent Crow Arts
- 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
School of Visual Arts
No Degree - Film And Video Production
Howard Community College
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