Sean Dodds
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
An experienced media professional with a strong background in managing integrated media strategies, planning, and buying. Excels in developing and executing multi-channel media campaigns, managing media agencies, and using data-driven insights to optimize performance. Has a passion for the entertainment industry and an ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership making a strong candidate for senior media management roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Producer & Team Development Lead
First Media
02.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative multimedia campaigns at First Media, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives to enhance brand visibility across digital platforms
- Directed external production teams in collaboration with marketing agencies to deliver high-quality content, maintaining brand standards and achieving project goals at First Media
- Implemented rigorous performance metrics focused on viewer engagement and ROI, facilitating a transition from a production-centric to a media-strategy-focused role, which increased viewership by over 30% year-over-year
- Led cross-departmental teams in conceptualization and execution of promotional campaigns, seamlessly integrating production, marketing disciplines, and even culinary arts to ensure cohesive brand messaging and effective market penetration
- Developed data-informed media strategies, setting clear media goals and KPIs that aligned with broader business objectives, enhancing the scalability and impact of marketing programs
- Managed multiple production teams' workflows using tools like Monday.com, Slack, and Frame.io
- Produced performance marketing, editorial, branded, and affiliate marketing media from pitch to launch for clients like Kraft, ShopRite, and Factor
- Collaborated with internal and client teams to ideate large volumes of content for 10-15 DTC clients per week
- Restructured the company's production expense workflow, implementing new software and streamlining accounting processes.
19th Special Forces Group: Training Team Soldier
California Army National Guard / 19th SFG
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Training to become an 18E Special Forces Soldier
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
1st Assistant Director
Freelance
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Completed projects including MANA - Fashion Music Video (2021) and THE DIARY OF BOLONLE - Short Film Official Selection Cannes Short Film Festival (2018)
- Directed and produced short films such as INCOMPLETE (2018) and HIS STORY (2018)
- Managed all aspects of film production, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, and budgeting
- Ensured compliance with SAG regulations and managed crew and actor contracts.
Senior Studio Producer
TubeScience
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed a production team of 10+ in-house directors and crew to build project pipelines and collaborate on workflow
- Executed data-supported custom ad campaigns on Facebook Ads Manager, including top-performing DTC ad sets for Freshly
- Produced 80+ multi-asset end-to-end video campaigns for high-growth startups for social, broadcast, digital, video, and photo
- Managed all aspects of DP technical work, including RED Digital Cinema, Black Magic, and Sony.
Director/Producer/Writer/Editor
Freelance
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Completed projects including FRINGE JUSTICE (2018) and THE CARDS DEALT (2018)
- Wrote scripts, drew storyboards, scouted locations, and attained permits
- Managed all aspects of film production, including budgeting, casting, and crew management
- Edited footage, mixed sound, and ensured SAG compliance.
Editorial Contributor
We Are The Mighty
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Wrote entertainment articles relating to military life/lifestyles as an individual contributor
- Collaborated weekly on new ideas with the editorial team.
- https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/seandodds/
Line Cook
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Set up and stocked food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepared food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooked food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintained cleanliness and complied with food sanitation requirements.
Line Cook
Restaurant August (BRG)
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Set up and stocked food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepared food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooked food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintained cleanliness and complied with food sanitation requirements.
Sergeant E-5
The United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 06.2014
- Led a team of 20 individuals in dynamic and critical tasks, acting as a mentor and liaison to executive personnel
- Enforced strict adherence to all policy and procedures
- Competed in and won Sodexo's Chef of the Quarter' Culinary Competition for both first and third quarters of 2013
- Served as Vice President of the Non-Commissioned Officer Counsel.
Education
One Year Conservatory in Filmmaking -
New York Film Academy
Burbank, CA01.2018
Associates of Arts Degree in Culinary Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.2016
Skills
- Adobe CC
- Mondaycom
- Slack
- G Suite
- Frameio
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Zoom
- HelloSign
- Dropbox
- Wrapbook
- Loom
- Lessonly
- Ramp
- Divvy
- Jira
- Avid Media Composer
- Writing
- Permit acquisition
- Location Scouting
- Production Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Film directing
- Visual storytelling
- Project Management
- Social Media Promotion
Certification
Level One Sommelier: The Court of Master Sommeliers
Open Water Diver: PADI
Timeline
Supervising Producer & Team Development Lead
First Media
02.2022 - Current
19th Special Forces Group: Training Team Soldier
California Army National Guard / 19th SFG
08.2020 - 01.2024
Senior Studio Producer
TubeScience
12.2018 - 02.2021
Editorial Contributor
We Are The Mighty
01.2018 - 01.2019
1st Assistant Director
Freelance
09.2017 - 12.2021
Director/Producer/Writer/Editor
Freelance
09.2017 - 12.2019
Line Cook
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
03.2017 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Restaurant August (BRG)
03.2016 - 03.2017
Sergeant E-5
The United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 06.2014
One Year Conservatory in Filmmaking -
New York Film Academy
Associates of Arts Degree in Culinary Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
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