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Shay MacKellar

New York,NY

Summary

Story-driven Production Assistant and Creative Director with experience managing photo, video, and digital media projects from concept to final delivery. Skilled in media management, visual storytelling, and cross-functional team execution. Eager to contribute strong organizational and creative support to narrative TV and film production workflows.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Prosperina & Paradisa
New York, New York
05.2025 - Current

Spearheaded visual direction for multi-platform campaigns, ensuring cohesive pre-production workflows.

Managed creative talent and photographers to ensure visual consistency aligned with brand guidelines.

Coordinated post-production pipelines, collaborating with clients and editing teams to achieve timely delivery of final assets.

Production Assistant

Prosperina & Paradisa
Athens, Georgia
06.2022 - 05.2025

Managed daily on-set operations, ensuring efficient equipment staging and teardown for commercial video shoots.

Facilitated communication among directors, department heads, and talent to quickly address production needs.

Organized call sheets, production logs, and workspaces to improve clarity and coordination for crews of 10 or more members.

Event Coordinator

Red Dress
Athens, Georgia
02.2022 - 04.2025

Executed large-scale promotional events, overseeing vendor contracts and ensuring timelines met for successful delivery.

Coordinated logistics for diverse events, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.

  • Coordinated event branding, signage, and media collateral, enhancing alignment of marketing strategies with audience engagement.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and securing necessary services.
  • Developed event timelines and schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05-2025

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Creative conceptualization
  • Brand management
  • Post-production management
  • Content creation
  • Final Draft
  • Creative writing

Timeline

Creative Director

Prosperina & Paradisa
05.2025 - Current

Production Assistant

Prosperina & Paradisa
06.2022 - 05.2025

Event Coordinator

Red Dress
02.2022 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations

Georgia Southern University
Shay MacKellar