Thomas Hass
Austin
Summary
Professional in entertainment industry with strong background in producing high-quality content across various platforms. Known for driving projects from concept to completion while ensuring seamless team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
It Was Tharp Motion Design Branding and Consulting
Austin, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw production budgets and schedules for multiple projects.
- Organized and attended pre-production meetings with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of productions.
- Managed the workflow of projects from concept through post-production.
- Provided feedback to editors regarding edits during post-production process.
- Reviewed final product before distribution ensuring accuracy and quality standards were met.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements related to production processes.
- Recruited additional staff when necessary in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
- Developed and managed production budgets, forecasting expenditures and controlling costs.
- Spearheaded casting sessions, selecting talent that best fits the project's needs.
Associate Producer
MRC Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
2020 - 2021
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop compelling content for various media platforms.
- Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, color correction, and motion graphics creation to achieve high-quality final products.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for television and new media.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Assisted in the development of creative concepts that led to increased audience engagement.
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
Visual Effects Producer
Chicken-Bone VFX
Los Angeles, CA
2019 - 2020
- Managed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of VFX projects.
- Collaborated with creative teams to align project vision and execution strategies.
- Oversaw budget allocations, optimizing resources for maximum efficiency.
- Led cross-departmental meetings to facilitate communication and resolve issues.
- Coordinated client communications, ensuring alignment on project milestones and expectations.
Post Production Supervisor
BuzzFeed
Los Angeles, CA
2017 - 2019
- Oversaw post-production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Collaborated with creative teams to align post-production strategies with project goals.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for multiple video projects simultaneously.
- Developed and implemented efficient processes to enhance editing and review cycles.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for video editing and asset management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing For Film & Television
06-2005
Skills
- Digital video production process
- Production team leadership
- Creative direction
- Video editing
- Copywriting
- Timeline management
- Budget oversight
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Adobe suite
- Storytelling
Accomplishments
- Winner, Show of the Year: The Try Guys - Streamy Awards (2018)
- Nominee, Best Interactive Programming - Emmy Awards (2013)
- Best Screenplay, Elmore Leonard Literary Arts and Film Festival (2010)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Producer - It Was Tharp Motion Design Branding and Consulting
03.2021 - Current
Associate Producer - MRC Entertainment
2020 - 2021
Visual Effects Producer - Chicken-Bone VFX
2019 - 2020
Post Production Supervisor - BuzzFeed
2017 - 2019
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Arts, Writing For Film & Television