Hi, I’m
Victor Hollingsworth
Lafayette,LA
Summary
A proven communicator who brings old-school expertise to the evolving world of media: Digital, broadcast, social, print, film and video. A forward-thinking entrepreneur with business acumen and people skills. A self-starter who's also worked in the legal realm, the filmmaking world, and in retail. A longtime leader with results in television, print, video, and the Internet. Devoted to the public good and the infinite game. Skilled at public speaking.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Speed Monkey Studios and Evangeline Films, Lafayette, LA
President and CEO
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Job overview
Established an independent film and video company specializing in shorts and features. Writing, directing, acting.
TN Process Servers, Nashville, TN
Owner
2019.07 - 2021.08 (2 years & 1 month)
Job overview
Hired by law firms and independent attorneys to serve legal documents such as subpoenas, summonses, orders, and writs. This job required exceptional people skills and great attention to detail.
CNN.com, Atlanta, GA
Senior Producer
2007.06 - 2014.05 (6 years & 11 months)
Job overview
Produced home page of CNN.com, the world's most-viewed news website. Earlier, was in charge of Quality Control. Headed the copy desk and acted as a liaison between CNN.com and The CNN Wire.
CNN.com, Atlanta, GA
Coordinating Producer
2001.11 - 2007.06 (5 years & 7 months)
Job overview
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, supervised CNN.com on the overnight shift. Worked with local and international bureaus to cover the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the 2004 elections.
CNN.com, Atlanta, GA
Copy Editor
1999.11 - 2001.11 (2 years)
Job overview
Provided final edit of news stories before posting them to CNN.com. Mentored news writers and photo editors.
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC
Assistant National Editor
1998.04 - 1999.11 (1 year & 7 months)
Job overview
Selected and edited national and international stories for The Charlotte Observer, the Pulitzer-winning daily in North Carolina. Filled in for the National Editor during the Clinton Impeachment and Trial.
Nashville Banner, Nashville, TN
Criminal Justice Editor
1993.03 - 1998.02 (4 years & 11 months)
Job overview
Supervised all crime and courts coverage for the Nashville Banner, an afternoon newspaper.
Skills
Social Media
News & Feature Writing/Editing
Script/Speech Writing
Video Production and Editing/Directing
Team Leadership and Project Planning
Public Speaking and Community Outreach
Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College , Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Arts from News-Editorial Journalism
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsSongwriting
Performing songwriter who has played live shows at Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe, 12th & Porter, Douglas Corner Cafe, 3rd and Lindsley and on the streets of Lower Broadway. Also performed in Atlanta at Eddie's Attic and Smith's Olde Bar. Founded the weekly Songwriters Night at Napoleon's Tavern in New Iberia, Louisiana. Owner of the music publishing company Speed Monkey Music (BMI).
Timeline
Owner
TN Process Servers
2019.07 - 2021.08 (2 years & 1 month)
President and CEO
Speed Monkey Studios and Evangeline Films
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Senior Producer
CNN.com
2007.06 - 2014.05 (6 years & 11 months)
Coordinating Producer
CNN.com
2001.11 - 2007.06 (5 years & 7 months)
Copy Editor
CNN.com
1999.11 - 2001.11 (2 years)
Assistant National Editor
The Charlotte Observer
1998.04 - 1999.11 (1 year & 7 months)
Criminal Justice Editor
Nashville Banner
1993.03 - 1998.02 (4 years & 11 months)
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Arts from News-Editorial Journalism
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