EMILY R. CROPPER

**** ******** *** • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 • 512-***-**** • abiema@r.postjobfree.com

Strong commitment to customer satisfaction Well-rounded writer

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Detail-oriented Fluent in conversational Spanish

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Good listener Proven video and event production success

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Extremely personable Familiarity with UAV production technology

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Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal) Sales, marketing, and advertising proficiency

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Savvy, creative, energetic, self-motivated award-winning producer possessing two Bachelor’s Degrees with a proven

track record of over 10 years of experience successfully coordinating, selling, and marketing complex and simultaneous

projects in television, feature films, live events, documentaries, interview segments, training videos, and web series from

inception to completion. Successfully executed technical services for over 500 events ranging from 10-10,000 attendees

maintaining departmental strategies and with seamless turnover from sales to operations. A resourceful problem solver

who thrives under pressure and in fast-paced environments. Has an outstanding ability to work as a team player with an

easy-going and fun attitude.

Satisfied clients and associates include but are not limited to: Red Bull, Nokia, Texas Motion Picture Alliance, ABC,

SXSW, The Goff Family Foundation, Discovery Channel, MTV, KLRU, TLC, Emerson Process Management, Crescent

Real Estate Equities, Rio Bravo Pictures, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Yahoo Music, Kendrick Lamar, Superbowl

XXXVIII, Jack Morton Worldwide, SXSW Music Festival, etc.

Strength-Finder Gallup Poll for Emily Cropper

Top 5 Strengths – Futuristic, Positivity, Communication, Woo, Restorative

Professional Experience

MARMALADE SKY MOTION PICTURES – Austin, TX January 2003 to Present

A motion picture, event, and video production company http://www.marmaladeskymp.com

Video and Event Producer, Project Manager, Director, Writer

• Creates a unique and personal product while implementing customers’ business strategies.

• Communicates and interfaces with all internal team members, vendors, clients, and partners with meetings

focused on program execution issues, key deliverables, timelines, milestones, and the presentation of creative

assets.

• Interfaces and sells projects to multiple clients in a variety of industries.

• Manages the execution of complex projects including all project management, scheduling, creative production,

and overseeing vendors to ensure flawless, on-time delivery of program components.

• Partners in development of sales literature, sales proposals, quotes and purchase agreements.

• Identifies areas for creative innovation and the development and use of cutting edge technologies.

• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and conduct post-program analysis.

• Develops content/event ideas collaboratively with designers, editors, and other team members from concept to the

completion of the project.

Notable Projects

• Texas Revival Festival (2008-2012). Production Manager, Talent Coordinator . http://www.revivalfest.com

2500 attendees, 14 food and merchandise vendors, 25 security, ticket, merchandise, mobile stage placement and

logistics, lighting and audio staff, and 11 bands including Jerry Lee Lewis, Reverend Horton Heat, Wanda

Jackson and Asleep at the Wheel

• Kendrick Lamar SXSW 2013 (Love Live)(2013) Local Producer

http://youtu.be/nC3YJKLxPDw

A pre-show fan interview and b-roll shoot, a six camera shoot of live performance, and a post exclusive interview

with Kendrick Lamar.

• Austin’s Annual Susan Komen for the Cure PPP Fundraiser (2013, 2014). Run-of-show Producer,Tech Dir

Responsible for event marketing and branding; co-producer/director of fundraising videos. Increased funds raised

from the previous year by $120,000.

ATOMIC PICNIC – Austin, TX January 2006 to November 2013

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A creative media and event production company http://www.atomicpicnic.com

Event and Sales Director, Producer

• Successfully served as event manager and technical lead (audio, video, and lighting) for over 500 events, varying

from large conferences to small tech installations.

• Managed annual and event budgets to consistently meet profitability goals.

• Worked collaboratively and proactively with other team members to achieve and exceed GDP goals and business.

Increased event sales by 30% from 2010 to 2013.

• Oversaw all day-to-day communications with staff, vendors, and clients about upcoming productions.

• Effectively executed and produced content from inception to completion.

• Analyzed market to develop pricing guidelines for products and services in order to maintain high client retention

and increased client retention and acquisitions by 50% from 2006 to 2013.

Notable Projects

• Atomic Picnic Advertising Campaign (2013) Producer and Director

Featured on Austin KEYE TV - CBS affiliate.

• Emerson Process Management Training Videos Producer

• Carniville (IHeartComix) Production Manager

A SXSW event with multiple bands, and a large stage at an outdoor venue

• Three Style (Red Bull) (2013) Production Coordinator

Audio, video, lighting, projection of a live DJ competition.

• The Texas Book Festival (Atomic Picnic)(2013) Production Coordinator

Supervised all audio-visual aspects in 10 author tent locations within the grounds at the Texas capitol.

• Yahoo Music SXSW 2013 Production Coordinator

Simultaneous production of 4 webisodes including a six-camera shoot with Depeche Mode, an Ashley Monroe

music video, and Olivia Wilde interview. For each production coordinated a crew of ten, camera and grip

equipment, transportation, production schedule, and budget of $40,000.

DJI – Austin, TX September 2012 to January 2013

Unmanned robotic helicopter designer and manufacturer (used for aerial photography) http://www.dji.com

Executive Assistant to the CEO

• Assisted CEO in all areas including legal, personal accounting, scheduling staff and client meetings, preparing

quarterly reports, UAV dealership communication, travel arrangements, corporate correspondence, event

coordination, etc.

• Assisted on aerial video shoots from inception to completion.

• Assisted on marketing projects and helped to write slogans and tag lines, create packaging for new products, and

conceptualize installations for trade shows.

COPERNICUS MARKETING – Norwalk, CT January 2007 to January 2009

A marketing and research consulting company http://www.copernicusmarketing.com

Marketing Analyst & Database Management Assistant

• Assisted in marketing research and preparation of documents, including reports, letters, memos and tables after

analysis or study was complete.

• Surveyed marketing analysis project research; database manipulation, limited statistical analysis.

FREELANCE PROJECTS – Austin, TX January 1998 to January 2007

Producer, Actor, Production Professional

• The Duo (Feature Film) Producer

Supervised all artistic and financial components of film production including oversight of 100 cast and crew and

60 shooting locations.

• She Likes Me (Misery Loves Co) Key Production Assistant, Extras Casting

Responsible for casting over 100 extras/distributed by Vanguard International Cinema.

• Texas Rockfest (Music Festival) Co-Producer

Worked with KLBJ and Austin School of Music to book up and coming bands such as Blue October, Vallejo, and

Push Monkey to name a few for the first independent music festival during SXSW.

• Lonestar National Bank (Rio Bravo Pictures) Production Coordinator

Image Campaign for a Texas based bank –coordinated a crew of 30, over 16 locations in five days, a cast of 40.

• While You Were Out (TLC) Production Assistant (8 episodes)

• Superbowl XXXVIII Houston, TX (MTV) Production Assistant

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Featured, lead and supporting roles in more than 35 films, theater productions, and industrial videos.

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Catfight (All female improve troupe) Lead

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Performed in various comedy clubs and venues throughout Austin, TX

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS – Austin, TX January 1996 to January 1998

An American media conglomerate http://www.emmis.com

Promotions Coordinator

• Coordinated multiple promotions activities at radio promotions events communicated with fans and radio DJs and

helped make the events lively and interesting.

HOTEL/RESORTS – Mexico & The Dominican Republic May 1995 to December 1996

Crown Paradise Club- Cancun, Mexico

Diamond Sunset Bay (an Occidental Resort) – Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

Diamond Costa Caribe (an Occidental Resort) – Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic

Activities Coordinator and Entertainer

• Encouraged guests to participate in activities to add to their enjoyment of a vacation.

• Initiated and led group outings and tours of the city with guests on a nightly basis.

• Cultivated vendor relationships with multiple first-rate clubs and bars to enhance guest experiences.

• Responded to and handled guest complaints.

Notable Accomplishments

• Created an atmosphere in all event management operations that met or exceeded guest’s expectations.

• Lead performer in nightly family themed shows.

Awards and Recognition

In Austin A Jack Morton Worldwide film (2011). Production manager and line producer

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Winner Golden Eagle at the CINE Fall Awards 2011, winner Silver Camera Award winner at US International

Film Festival, Silver Winner at IVCA Awards. http://vimeo.com/23951378

God Thinks You’re a Loser, A feature film (2009). 1st Assistant Director

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Winner Best Writer-Director of the Atlanta Horror Film Festival, winner Experimental Award of Merit at the Los

Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood. http://youtu.be/egoBttHEs5U

Mastodon Phenomenon, A Crescent Real-Estate Documentary (2008). Producer/Director

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Featured on Emmy Award-winning show Downtown.

Spyglass (A 48-Hour Film Festival entry) (2007)Associate producer

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Winner of best film, production design, directing and cinematography.

The Duo, feature film (2001). Producer

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Official selection of the Austin Film Festival, Pasadena Method Fest and the San Diego Comic Con. Distributed

by Vanguard International Cinema via outlets such as Netflix, etc.

“Hey Stop That” Lead Role

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Winner Best Ensemble – Austin American Statesman

Training and Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Software and Applications

Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac Operating Systems, EP Scheduling, Account Edge, Google Apps, Social Media,

Premiere & Final Cut Editing Systems, Salesforce familiarity, Adobe Creative Suite knowledge.

Technology

Presentation technology, event lighting, multiple camera format operation familiarity (DVCAM, XDCAM, HDV,

HDCAM), Nikon D90 still camera, SD & HD video production workflow, S800 uav familiarity and knowledge of aerial

shooting workflow.

Volunteer and Community Service

Habitat for Humanity – The Carter Build in Fort Worth, TX (2014)

National Association of Canine Scent Work (Therapy and Service Dog work) (2011 –2014)

B Sharp Youth Music (donated services for fundraising video) (2014)

Education

University of Texas – Austin, TX

Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio, Television, and Film

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater and Dance

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