KOLBY SLOCUM

Hopewell Junction, NY *****

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Qualifications for a Producer / Project Manager in Advertising • Marketing • Digital Media

Equipped with a comprehensive production background, strong managerial skills, and finely honed creative

abilities. Performs effectively in multiple concurrent roles, such as producer, project manager, and director.

Applies exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work with and foster cooperative efforts between

creative teams and clients to devise strategies that bring concepts to fruition. Thrives within fast-paced,

deadline-driven environments. Leverages experience in live television and breaking news to make sound,

accurate decisions without hesitation. Excels in building strong client relationships based on trust. Areas of

experience include:

Account Management Producing Talent Management Video Editing

Budgeting/Scheduling Process Improvement Directing Proposal Preparation

HIGHLIGHTS

Designed and implemented a project documentation process to solidify client/project objectives and

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unify departmental procedures, which increased workflow efficiency, accelerated Web presence, fostered

cohesion among previously fragmented departments, and reduced production time and costs for a client

base that includes Pfizer, Novartis, Deloitte, IMA, New York Life, and ADP. (SmartPros Ltd.)

Delivered time and cost savings by creating a procedure manual and staggering production into multiple

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phases, which advanced the average release date from the 20-26th of each month to no later than the 12th.

Generated additional savings as well as eliminated last-minute content changes by coordinating the quality

control process offshore. (SmartPros Ltd.)

Cut the technical production process by more than 50%, from 12 days to 5 days, by implementing a

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shared storage environment, creating a style guide, automating the video encoding process to work off-

hours, and developing video edit/preparation macros. (SmartPros Ltd.)

Logged 1,200+ hours of experience as the director and technical director of live nightly newscasts and

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talk shows. Directed live events, including The Charlie Rose Show, a season of Marist College MAAC

basketball, and a performance of the Westchester Philharmonic. Performed camera and editing work

broadcast on PBS, Discovery, TLC, CSTV, and local network affiliates. (Cablevision)

Motivated and directed the crew to foster an efficient and productive work environment, which enabled a

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feature film to be completed on time with no overages or injuries. (Lumina Films)

CAREER TRACK

SMARTPROS LTD. (2005 – PRESENT)

Project Manager 2006-Present

Consult with clients to support the development of a cohesive look and clear direction for custom Web,

interactive media, e-learning, Webcasts and mobile video campaigns. Perform onsite client demonstrations,

consultation, and brainstorming to assist clients in defining their objectives. Manage clients’ expectations to

ensure their complete satisfaction. Provide leadership to project managers, instructional designers,

programmers, Flash/Web designers, video editors, and quality control technicians in five states and to overseas

developers in China and India. Oversee creative writing, design mock-ups, wireframes, casting, and talent

direction as a producer and director. Create and maintain budgets and production schedules for multiple

concurrent projects. Coordinate deliverables between clients, project teams, business units, and external

vendors.

Producer 2006

Oversaw the monthly production of three subscription-based online video shows comprised of a total of 14

segments, each 25 minutes in length. Scheduled the release date of each show and ensured each segment

element, including script preparation, online media encoding, data entry, quality assurance, and catalog

implementation, was delivered on time.

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SMARTPROS LTD. (CONTINUED)

Editor/Compressionist 2005-2006

Applied extensive knowledge of video codecs, compression methodology, and enterprise encoding software to

perform all aspects of video preparation, including editing and compression for Web and mobile device delivery.

Prepared and maintained production schedules to meet team and departmental deadlines.

CABLEVISION

Senior Production Director 1998-2005

Functioned as the director and technical director of live nightly newscasts and talk shows. Scheduled,

supervised, and evaluated a production staff of nine. Performed as chief cameraperson, shooting daily news

stories and long-format interviews while maintaining the overall aesthetic and technical quality of the show.

Edited daily news stories using non-linear and standard A/B roll editing equipment. Wrote and produced a

monthly historical segment for the Reflections video newsmagazine. Managed regional activities. Prepared

weekly reports for the District Manager, including: personnel evaluations, OT breakdowns, equipment requests,

and vendor costs.

LUMINA FILMS

1st Assistant Director 1999

Was recruited by the Director of the $1.5M feature film, In the Eye of the Storm, to manage the logistics of the

Northeast production. Provided pre-production coordination of equipment and the crew schedule. Performed

detailed script breakdowns. Monitored storyboards and breakdowns for daily scheduling and continuity.

ROMEO’S FARM STUDIO

Studio Manager 1996-1998

Coordinated and managed weekly schedules for two film/video stages and accompanying loading docks.

Assisted in the art direction and construction of sets for clients, including several Fortune 500 companies.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Executive Assistant 1997

For the HyperFilms division in California, provided script coverage, prepared and researched material for film

prospectuses and pitch sessions, and gathered information from agencies on the availability of film/TV rights.

For the publicity and marketing division of Universal Studios in New York, coordinated daily appointments and

media events, including EPK and press junket functions, as well as categorized and maintained marketing

materials and set photos for upcoming film releases. For Universal/MCA Records’ music video department in

California, assisted producers on location, in editing sessions, and in the studio. Categorized and maintained the

video archives.

CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/TV Production, New York University-Tisch School of the Arts (1998)

Associate of Applied Science in Communications, Dutchess Community College (1995)

Avid Editing Master Class Certificate, Future Media Concepts (2005)

Directing Commercials Workshop, One on One Productions (2004)

Lew Wasserman/MCA Fellowship Recipient (1997-1998)

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First Place, Fiction, CCAIT National Competition for the video, Nebulous, Broadcast on PBS

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First Place, Documentary, CCAIT National Competition for the Learning in Progress show, Jewel of the

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East, Broadcast on PBS

Software Skills: Avid Media Composer • MS Project • Milestones Project Companion • MS Office • Squeeze •

ProCoder • Premiere • Photoshop • Sound Forge • Articulate • EditPlus • WS_FTP - Working Knowledge of:

SEO • Flash • HTML • CSS • XML • JavaScript

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