Objective
A position allowing for parlay of demonstrated organization, production,
communication, and project management skills proven by 7 years of
successful, profitable employment in this, the entertainment industry.
Profile
Motivated, personable business professional with Bachelor's in Mass
Communications and a successful 7-year track record of profitable expertise
as a multimedia professional. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and
non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive,
confidential records. Demonstrated history of creating exceptional content
for broadcast, reproduction and live events, in addition to substantial
problem-solving skills.
Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural
differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-
building skills.
Skills Summary
Project Management Computer Savvy Camera/Technical Skills
Report Preparation Customer Service On-Set Etiquette
Written Correspondence Scheduling Front-Office Operations
General Office Skills Marketing & Sales Professional
Presentations
Professional Experience
Communication: Reports/Presentations/TECHNOLOGY
o Prepare complex reports, ensuring full compliance with production
requirements and tight deadlines.
o Organize complex interview forums for featured artists for producers,
during both: taped and live segments on various productions.
o Create schedules/rundowns for taped and live productions, in various
formats, to be consumed by production staff and talent.
o Conduct detailed and summarized budget analysis for small/medium/large
scale productions, with budgets ranging from 15k - 1 million +.
o Made recommendations on lodging, travel and transportation for
productions.
o Sustained challenging work environments through the use of exceptional
communication skills.
Associate PRODUCING/Marketing/Problem Solving
o Oversee front-office operations and provide impeccable customer
service:
o Built a 40% increase of collaborative industry professionals
through networking.
o Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for productions:
o Assisted in the implementation of marketing strategies for
film/TV/live productions, to insure 100% return on investments
and 40% increase in profits.
o Coordinate and implement publications/live
events/interviews/premiers and various other outlets for
marketing and publicity.
o Completed the authoring of 3 feature-length screenplays, as well as
provide detailed analysis of spec scripts for the consideration of
producers:
o Maintain a working network of respected producers who use my
analysis when determining whether to buy and/or produce a
script.
o Use Final Draft Software to create spec scripts.
o Increased client base by one-third resulting from Producer
referrals.
Film/TV Production/ Organization
o Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations of live studio sets as a
Floor Director and Production Associate:
o Facility & equipment rental/maintenance.
o Demonstrated exceptional camera work ability by executing on-air
camera shot compositions for live broadcasts.
o Assisted with the setup/maintenance of both: taped and live
productions, in a variety of positions ranging from, but not
limited to: camera operator, production assistant, utility,
associate producer, assistant director and set dresser.
o Supervision of production staff in access of 20 contractors.
o Compliance with all union and Georgia state policies regarding
both: union/non-union productions.
o Demonstrated exceptional performing skills as an Actor in both:
Film and Television.
Employment History
Jon Chaffin, inc - Atlanta, GA.
Owner - Actor, April 2009 to Present
supremacy film, inc. - ATLANTA, GA.
Co-Owner - Writer/Producer, September 2009 - Present
BET: The Monique Show - Atlanta, ga.
Stand-in, August 2009 - November 2010
2008 dirty awards show - Atlanta, GA.
Production Associate, November 22 - 24, 2008
2007 TRUMPET AWARDS SHOW - LAS VEGAS, NV.
Production Associate, January 21- 23, 2007
2006 HOT 107.9 BIRTHDAY BASH CONCERT - ATLANTA, GA.
Production Associate, June 3 - 5, 2006
2006 TRUMPET AWARDS SHOW - ATLANTA, GA.
Production Associate, January 21- 23, 2006
TYLER PERRY'S "MADEA GOES TO JAIL" STAGE PLAY/DVD SHOOT - ATLANTA, GA.
Production Associate, October 4 - 9, 2005
"THE GOSPEL" MOVIE PREMIER/RED CARPET SHOW - ATLANTA, GA.
Production Associate, September 23 - 25, 2005
"BONNER BROTHERS" HAIR SHOW/COMEDY SHOW- ATLANTA, GA.
Production Associate, July 24 - July 26, 2005
THE GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP - MILWAUKEE, WI
Production Associate, July 17 - July 19, 2005
13 WMAZ-TV - MACON, GA.
Floor Director, December 2003 - June 2005
Education
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY - Fort Valley, GA.
Bachelor of Arts, 2005
(Mass Communications)
STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL - Stone Mountain, GA.
Diploma, 2001
(College Prep)