Christopher Jones
Creative Producer
EMAIL: ********@*********.*** WEB: cadillacbros.com CELL: (773)
HOME: **** ***** ********* ****** *******, Illinois 60647
PROFILE
Award-winning expert of resources looking to make a contribution
producing impactful educational media. Experience organizing all
forms of production and post-production. Collaboration and
resourceful troubleshooting specialties. Not afraid of long
hours or excellence.
HISTORY
Creative Producer, Cadillac Bros 2004 - present
. Collaborated with clients, creatives, and contractors to
accomplish strategic goals in a variety
of media including TV, DVD, print, outdoor, I-media, and web.
. Generated and produced engaging and precise educational and
marketing content from
research to post-production. Harmonized with client and
production crew for effective teamwork.
. Always on-schedule and budget.
Freelance Creative (Director, Producer, Art Director,
Copywriter, Consultant) 1997-2004
. Created and produced TV spots, and designed print campaigns to
increase awareness and reputation of brands according to client
objectives.
. Researched a variety of clients and industries on behalf of
marketing departments and
advertising agencies to address sales goals and areas of
improvement.
. Educated clients on demographics, markets and competition.
Art Director, Smith, Badofsky & Raffel Advertising 1995-1997
Art Director, Eisaman Johns & Laws Advertising 1991-1995
. Developed consumer and business to business marketing
strategies.
. Conceptualized and produced TV and print campaigns for all
forms of media.
. Researched demographics (especially Gen X), clients, products,
competition.
. Presented strategy and creative for new client pitches and
existing clients.
. Developed relationships with a variety of vendors and
representatives.
. Maintained the Creative Department to be clean, organized, and
stocked.
. Mentored new creative staff and developed college intern
program.
. Developed important foundations in Teamwork, Productivity, Pop
Culture, Ethics,
Substance, Style, Effective Communication, Presentations, Talent
and Perseverance.
Hardware and software: Preferred Macintosh Platform, PC,
Microsoft Office products, InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator,
Quark, Flash, video and audio recording equipment, digital
photography.
AWARDS
Mobius (8), Telly (1), Chicago International Film Festival
Silver Award (1), The Ultimate Gannett Outdoor Billboard Award
First Place (1).
EDUCATION
BA in Marketing (Film and Science minors), Columbia College
Chicago, (1992)
The Second City Training Center Writing Program (2004, 2009)
Landmark Education Advanced Training (2001, 2004)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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