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William Gadson

Communications Specialist/Project Manager
Winder,GA

Summary

A self-driven multi-media professional with multiple years of experience, who specializes in developing communication plans, managing editorial calendars, project management, video production & video editing which yield high level presentations.

Video Reel

Below are four videos that I produced during my tenure as Senior Communications Specialist and video SME at Optum.

Year in Review 2021 - https://vimeo.com/864444661/86dcf9b3bc?share=copy

Mental Health - https://vimeo.com/864443540/cc7858cc71?share=copy

Dr. Drummond's Story - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/864443399/606ed34fd3

Gavin's Story - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/864443465/aa771a7eeb

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

United Healthcare Group
04.2023 - Current
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Sr. Communications Specialist

Optum
09.2018 - 04.2023
  • Served as video & podcast subject matter expert for internal communications department for a multi-billion dollar health care provider.
  • Managed & coordinated over sixty video and podcast projects per year.
  • Liaison between senior level leadership and production team to create alignment with marketing goals.
  • Managed multiple media channels for various business segments. Compose creative briefs for campaigns and multiple video series. Maintain & manage distribution lists and audience data.
  • Served as primary contact for media information and analysis. Maintain repository for multi-media files and invoices.
  • Created & distributed technology utilization instructions for employee engagement.
  • Served as lead producer for annual year-end review video resulting in more than 15,000 impressions.


Freelance Video and Audio Production

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide creative consultation to engage audiences & stakeholders.
  • Manage video & audio projects for small businesses & nonprofit organizations.
  • Create and develop brand strategies.

Highlight:

Assisted a nonprofit partnership with the development of a mission reporting video which yielded a half a million-dollar grant.

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Northwestern School District
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Recruit & manage basketball coaching staff
  • Coordinate & develop game and practice schedules in collaboration with Athletic Director
  • Create and develop practice plans to promote growth in athletic skills, teamwork & discipline
  • Engages in student academic development
  • Provide ongoing athletic & academic mentorship to students
  • Support student college recruitment
  • Attend staff development meetings, clinics & other professional development activities
  • Participate in interviews via local media to represent school district.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts & Electronic Media

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Software
  • Proficiencies:
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Project Manager

United Healthcare Group
04.2023 - Current

Freelance Video and Audio Production

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current

Sr. Communications Specialist

Optum
09.2018 - 04.2023

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

Northwestern School District
01.2018 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts & Electronic Media

Gannon University
William GadsonCommunications Specialist/Project Manager