Steven J. Anderson

Award-winning boutique color correction company for the commercial and film industry as well as a boutique color studio.

• Oversee bidding, scheduling and fostering and maintain client relationships.
• Provide strategic insight and financial management.
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day company management and operations, implementing best practices and strategic initiatives to drive growth.

Award-winning design focused post-production company for the commercial and film industry located in Chicago’s West Loop.

• Drive financial strategy and management, overseeing all company financials for optimal profitability.
• Lead and cultivate relationships with major clients including Marvel Studios, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Warner Brothers, Publicis, IPG, WPP & Omnicom for agencies such as McCann, Highdive, VML, DDB, FCB, Ogilvy, Dentsu Creative, Commonwealth, Chiat/Day, argenx, Kohler, Chick-fil-A among many others.
• Directly lead key operational functions, overseeing New Business, HR, Technology and Production Teams to ensure alignment with company financial and creative objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of live-action production and directorial roster, optimizing creative execution and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to develop and review contracts, safeguarding company interests and ensuring compliance.
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day company management and operations, implementing best practices and strategic initiatives to drive growth.

• Oversaw Production Department of 15+ employees including Production Business Managers, Producers, Editors, animators and audio engineers.
• Yearly internal planning for and production forecasting for all of the agency's clients. This included direct client contact throughout the calendar year.
• Major clients include Kimberly Clark, Mike’s Hard, ConAgra Brands.

• Responsible for all content production across the agency network including television, radio, print, digital and social media channels.
• Built the department from the ground up hiring and managing agency producers, business managers and freelance staff.
• Direct report to the Agency President and Executive Creative Director.
• Major clients included Blue Cross Blue Shield, Indiana University Health, Advocate Health, Turtle Wax, Museum of Science & Industry.

Mcgarrybowen | Stern Advertising | Jim Beam Brands

• Produced new branding and employee retention and recruitment videos for Jim Beam.
• Major clients included Pfizer, Disney, Kraft Foods and Kay Jewelers.

• Responsible for all aspects of production from pre-production through post and finish.
• Extensive and varied background across a wide variety of mediums.
• Major clients included State Farm, Hilton, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Miller Coors, KFC, Kraft, Newell Rubbermaid & SC Johnson.