Todd Hackl
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Objective: To utilize my accumulating knowledge and creative skills in
marketing, video and motion graphic design in order to attain a successful
career
Professional Experience:
Motion Graphics Designer/Editor May 2006 - January 2010
Comcast Spotlight, Chicago, IL
Responsible for multimedia editing/graphic design for both local and
national clients
Managed and maintain creative treatment for several key accounts
Conceptualized new marketing and design ideas which generated new business
Collaborated with Executive Producers and Web Designers to improve client
needs
Creative Services Producer/Editor August 2001 - April 2006
Comcast Corp, Elmhurst, IL
Managed an array of projects ranging from internal marketing campaigns to
multimedia advertising for local events to motion graphic design for local
and national programming
Responsible for writing, producing and editing multimedia promotional spots
Maintained hardware and software needs and assisted on new capital
purchases
Extensive knowledge with Avid Adrenaline, Adobe After Affects, Final Cut
Pro, & Photoshop
Freelance Producer July 2002 - Present
Chicago, IL
Produced and edited various projects including radio, television and web
spots
Generated new business through several prior on-air campaigns
Highly experienced in working closely and effectively with clients
Production Specialist August 1996 - July 2001
AT&T Cable Services, Skokie, IL
Responsible for writing, producing, & directing a wide variety of local
programming
Areas of concentration include directing, non-linear editing, shooting, and
graphic design
Trained new employees on equipment and assisted in career developments
Production Coordinator March - September 1997
Beau and Arrow Productions, Chicago, IL
Managed several elements of production and pre-production
Responsibilities included pre-production planning, field marketing
research, assisting talent bookings and overseeing studio operations during
live in-studio tapings
Established relationships with many local production houses and ad agencies
Education:
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Communications and Fine Arts Degree May 1996
Major: Radio/Television
Minor: Economics
Awards/Activities:
Telly Award for Association House Video, 2006
Emmy Award Nomination, 2003
Telly Award for Local Promotional Spot, 1998
Telly Award for Local Programming, 1997
References and Demo Reel Available Upon Request
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1210 Chicago Ave. #309B
Evanston, IL 60202