SHANNON L. PHILLIPS

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SUMMARY

A highly-qualified professional with 30 years of entertainment & media industry experience, I have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining budgets while exceeding client expectations. My diverse and extensive background demonstrates a proficient, results- driven mindset. For the past ten plus years I have perma-lanced for a small production com- pany while freelancing with other organizations.

EXPERIENCE

Producer / Editor

Oversee projects from conception to completion, and at times involved in the marketing and distribution processes. Work closely with production crew and creative team. Aside from keeping the production within the allocated budget, help to arrange funding for some project as well. Responsibilities/tasks include - but are not limited to: script writing, budgeting, scheduling, research, marketing, client liaison, location scouting, crew & talent acquisition and management, creative direction, fund raising, rights and licensing.

- Chota Video Tour ~ promotional video (2016)

- Autism Skills for Life ~ web-spots, training videos and program guidebook (2015-2016)

- Advisor Financial Services ~ Web-spots, promotional videos (2015-2016)

- Candlelight Ball, Magnolia Classic (Autism Foundation of Ga.) ~ fundraising, promotional videos (2015)

- From Our Farm to Your Table (Dairy Max) ~ web-spots, informational videos (2011-2015)

- Dedicated to Dairy (Southeast United Dairy Industry Assn.) ~ informational videos, web- spots, radio-spots (2011-2015)

- Georgia Families Enrollment/Information Video (Dept. of Human Services) ~ bilingual infor- mational/instructional videos (2008)

Also served as location scout and production coordinator.

- Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools (Ga. Dept. of Education) ~ monthly broadcast program (2005-2007)

Also handled script writing and research for many of the episodes.

- Bringing It Home - Blake Nix ~ music video (2006)

- Tears Don’t Lie; Might As Well Be Memphis - Jeff Silver ~ music video (2008) Also designed, directed and shot the videos.

Associate Producer

Generally assist the producer in putting programs together. Duties include writing, editing, organizing scripts, running the teleprompter, or helping with editing. Often called upon to make simple editorial decisions and generally re- quired to rewrite copy and make sure scripts are in order. Additionally, help guide the editorial content of the pro- gram, assist with promotions, handle some bookings, and at times assist with the program’s webpage. SHANNON L. PHILLIPS

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Associate Producer

- A Change in the Wind (an Andrew Young Production) ~ documentary (2010)

- Atlanta Regional Commission’s: The Shape of Things to Come ~ quarterly public affairs pro- gram (2008-2014)

- Andrew Young Presents ~ broadcast & video series (2008-2010)

- The South Takes Flight: 100 Years of Powered Flight in Georgia ~ documentary (2006-2007) Also served as project coordinator and research assistant.

- Pilots and the Planes They Love ~ documentary (2006-2007)

- Wheels Up (Delta Airlines) ~ corporate video (2007) Production Coordinator

Support the production managers or production supervisors in organizing the business, finance and employment issues in productions. Help to make sure that everything runs smoothly during filming and that the project stays with- in budget and on schedule. Duties may include production tracking, office management, coordinating schedules, tracking PR activities, supporting fundraising activities, location scouting, providing casting, crew and facilities in- formation. Often responsible for administrative and office management support, as well as support with marketing and promotion for some projects.

- Refuel with Chocolate Milk (Southeast United Dairy Industry Assn.) ~ PSA (2010)

- In the Footsteps of Gandhi (Andrew Young) ~ documentary (2008-2009)

- Milk on the Mooove (Southeast United Dairy Industry Assn.) ~ informational video (2008)

- (Georgia Dept. of Education) ~ training videos (2007-2009)

• Best Practices

• Teachers as Advisors; Graduation Counts

• C.A.F.E. (Circle of Adults Focusing on Education)

- Captain Planet Xmas Party: Peace, Love & One World - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

(2004)

Field Producer (2006-2008)

Responsible for managing the production of material in the field; coordinate stories filmed outside the studio. Act as a coordinator and liaison between people in the studio, the field crew, and the subjects or actors. Responsibilities/ tasks include determining equipment needs, hiring and managing field crew, location scouting, acquiring permits, and organizing food and lodging for the film crew. Also conduct interviews in addition to coaching subjects for on- camera presence.

Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools (Georgia Dept. of Education) ~ news packages

• Harmony Leland: Character through the Arts

• Visual Arts: Arts in Education; The Student Experience

• Math & Science: Examples of Conceptual Learning

• Extra Curricular Activities: Example Activities

• Governor’s Honors Program: A Participant’s Story SHANNON L. PHILLIPS

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Floor Director / Stage Manager (2005-2016)

Make sure that sets, props and technical equipment are safe, ready to use and in the right position prior to filming. Act as a liaison and coordinator between the director and the many people involved in a production on the studio floor. Responsibility for passing on cues to presenters and guests to ensure timings are met and the broadcast/pro- duction goes smoothly. Make sure that events go according to a set plan and that people taking part know their particular roles and how it fits in with whatever else is happening. Lead a team of runners and oversee other de- partments, such as props, lighting and sound. In some instances help prepare and plan productions and supervise the live rehearsals. Deal with any technical hitches and ensure the production floor meets health and safety regula- tions.

• Institute of Continued Legal Education

• MIT Enterprise Forum

• Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards

• Department of Labor Job Fairs

• State and local government political debates

• Dirty South TV – The 5 Spot Sessions ~ also served as host

• Trust Dale

• Georgia Tech InVenture Prize

Casting Recruiter

- JPM Productions, Inc. (1999-2001)

- Reynolds Production & Casting (1990-1991)

Recruited actors and production staff for theme based productions. Conducted new cast ori- entations, in-processing paperwork and exit interviews. Aided in character development, basic modeling techniques and cast supervision.

Administrative

- Media Education Foundation of Georgia - Executive Director (August 2013- ) Responsible for overseeing operations of non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness for media edu- cation and promoting careers in the media industry (broadcast, video, film); handle industry certification of Audio Video Technologies & Film programs in high schools; coordinate regional and state SkillsUSA contests (over 300 stu- dents, 9 contests, 35 judges, plus crew & volunteers); coordinate and host networking, mentoring & informational events for students & educators.

Administrative

- Donald Theodore Johnson (Custom Mills) - Executive Assistant, Caregiver

- Differential Solutions; Heritage Environmental - Receptionist, Administrative Assistant

- Serologicals Corp.- Office Mgr, Quality Assurance Specialist, Sample Testing Supervisor

- Forsyth Furniture - Bookkeeper

- Fulton County HR - Records Clerk

- BASS Tickets - Customer Rep, Accounting Office Assistant SHANNON L. PHILLIPS

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS

o After Effects (basic knowledge)

o AutoCAD (basic knowledge)

o Cat DV

o Digital Photography

o Event Planning & Coordinating

o FCP 7

o Illustrator (basic knowledge)

o Location Scouting

o Logistics

o Microsoft Office

o On-camera & Voice-over Talent

o Organization & Workflow Efficiency

o Photoshop

o Premiere Pro

o Script Writing

o Social Media

o Special FX Make-up (SD)

o Tape/Media Cataloging and Archiving

o Teleprompter (English & Spanish)

o Transcription

o WordPress

EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS

• U.S. Army Reserves, J.A.G. Corps 1985-1988

• B.S., Business Management, PennFoster – Scranton, Pa 1991

• Esthetician, Georgia licensed since 2001

• QA, cGMP, ISO, Haz Mat Handling and Transportation Regulations Trained

• American Legion Auxiliary

• Georgia Production Partnership

• International Society of Poets

• NATAS Southeast Emmys Student Production Awards Committee

• 11 Telly Awards

• Bank of America Achievement Award in the field of Drama

• Certificate of Merit - Alameda Poets Society

• Editor’s Choice Award

• Executive Director’s Choice Award

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