TIMOTHY L. GRASER
abivoj@r.postjobfree.com
**** ********** ****., *** ****
Frisco, TX 75035
Cell 972-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
In-House Producer, Sales, and Consulting Executive with over twenty years
of experience. Consistently increasing responsibilities in account
management, department management, staff training, client needs analysis,
client presentation, program development, implementation and delivery.
. In-House Producer - Strong knowledge of production and post
production process. Supervisor on a number of different TV shows
and in-house producer for the post production studios that complete
and distribute TV programs and feature films.
. Management - Solid background in planning and executing new
policies and procedures. Hands-on manager with highly developed
mediation skills and decisive team leader. Impressive record of
Project Management with extremely efficient and organizational
skills.
. Sales - Proven ability to build existing accounts and generate new
revenue through referrals, networking, and cold calling.
. Communication - Persuasive communicator with well-developed
presentation and negotiation skills. Able to develop strong
relationships with clients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Work Experience
AMS Pictures, Inc. - Dallas TX 02/08 - 12/09
Account Director
Daily responsibilities include calling on fortune 500 companies to sell
creative corporate communication solutions. Prepare and present product
presentations and business case solutions. Manage and service existing
accounts to keep on track and on budget.
. First Account Director to get company in the door at Exxon/Mobil
. Added over 100 new fortune 500 companies to AMS's data base
. Proposed new procedures to streamline workflow
. Negotiated and executed account contracts
. Conducted studio tours
ADT Security Services, Inc. - Carrollton TX 06/07 - 01/08
Small Business Sales
Working primarily from both an active lead pool and self generated lead
pool, responsible for securing profitable package sales and upgrades to new
ADT Small Business customers. Maximize customer satisfaction and retention
by initiating post installation follow-ups.
Sell products within assigned territory, maintaining assigned sales
quota and following established guidelines.
Present sales presentation and proposal to prospects, identifying
positive features and advantages of our products and services over
those of the competition.
Maintain customer retention by affirming customer satisfaction after
the completion of both 6 and 12 months of service.
Lightning Media, Inc. - Hollywood, CA 06/05 - 10/06
Manager of Multi Media Department
Daily responsibilities include managing day-to-day workflow, trouble
shooting, training Account Managers and Sales staff on the department
capabilities. The department focuses on digitizing & outputting for non-
linear edit systems, compression for internet streaming, and DVD encoding,
authoring, and replication.
. Manage department with 8 associates.
. Coordinate with other departments to assure streamline workflows.
. In-house sales, type up quotes, track & bill out projects.
. Increased department revenue from an average of $35,000 to $68,000
per month.
Film & TV Industry - Hollywood, CA 06/89 - 06/05
Executive Producer / Associate Producer / Project Manager / Post Prod.
Supervisor
Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios
Managed all aspects of the post production process for Network TV shows:
Lois & Clark, Mission Impossible, New York Undercover, Time Trax, Sons &
Daughters
Managed transfer of "A" title feature films for distribution
. Changed the way Industry operates today by implementing new
procedures
. Managed company's largest account, MGM, with a $2,000,000 annual
contract
. Managed client service department & 30 to 35 projects at same time
. Increased project revenue from $7,500 to $10,000 per month
Education
B.A. Communications - ST. Mary's College - Moraga, CA 06/85 - 06/89
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ScheduAll, Avid, Photoshop