Michael A. Phillips

***** ******** **** **** *****, IN 46845

Home – 260-***-**** Cell – 260-***-****

Email – abnii7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To secure a challenging position of responsibility, where acquired media production, communication,

management, and copy writing skills and experience will contribute directly to achieving strategic

organizational goals.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I offer a bachelor’s degree in Radio / Television and Film (with an emphasis on media production) from

Purdue University. My degree and area of study focused on media communications and multimedia,

along with a minor in supervision and management. My experience and continued education since

graduation has grown my focus onto supervising and training personnel, implementing policies and

procedures, maintaining public relations and directing daily operations.

Areas of expertise encompass managing multiple media projects from concept through completion,

managing budgets, purchasing and pricing negotiation as well as employee evaluation. In addition, I

offer expertise in script writing (to include technical writing), coordination and set-up of tradeshow

presence, large-scale high-profile corporate event planning, non-linear digital video editing (Final Cut

Pro, AVID, Media 100, Sony Vegas, Matrox, Adobe After Effects, Motion and more) digital video / media

compression, animation (3DS Max, Lightwave and Maya) and graphics design (Adobe PhotoShop,

Flash, Illustrator, InDesign CS), video to web delivery, video to CD, DVD, BluRay or streaming media

delivery to include distance learning options. Computer Skills include expert proficiency with both Apple

(Apple/Macintosh certified technician up to and including OS X 10.5) and Windows (Office) PC

platforms.

Personal attributes include excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional organizational

problem solving skills, strong self-motivation and drive to meet or exceed both internal and external

customer expectations, as well as the ability to function as an effective team member and / or leader.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

5/01 - BLUE MOON MEDIA, LLC, Fort Wayne, IN

current PROJECT MANAGER / OWNER / PRODUCER / PROGECT MANAGER

Blue Moon Media creates and produces marketing, training and sales promotions using media,

multimedia, video and internet mediums for various nationally known companies. I have positioned

myself to work with these various companies through Blue Moon Media, LLC as a freelance media

producer / videographer, writer and project manager. My reference materials include work I’ve done for

Freightliner Corporation, ArvinMeritor, Detroit Diesel, Cummins Engine, Subaru, Daimler Trucks North

America, PHD, Inc. and Lincoln National Corporation to name a few.

2/01 - 80/20 Inc., Columbia City, IN

7/07 PRODUCER – MEDIA / MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Responsibilities with 80/20 Inc. include: promotional, marketing, training and media communications

utilizing a variety of mediums including print, video, multimedia and internet communication techniques,

designed to enhance corporate presence and build corporate branding within the industrial marketplace.

Initiatives managed include technical writing, E-mail marketing and communication campaigns for both

distributors and customers.

Video and multimedia sales and education projects. Creation and writing of various print projects and

advertising initiatives to include press releases published in over 65 trade publications. Trade show

coordination and presence to include the company’s national sales meeting and integration of digital

communication technologies to enhance 80/20’s distance learning and Internet communications

network. Developed methods and techniques to incorporate electronic and media communications to

develop and grow company brand, communicate quickly and effectively in support of sales and

education communications for both the 80/20 Distribution Network and their customers.

2/96 - PHD, INC., Fort Wayne, IN

9/01 PRODUCER A/V PROGRAMMING

Responsibilities included supervising PHD’s video and multimedia design and corporate communication

initiatives to solve internal and external business challenges. Successfully created, wrote, managed

and produced video multimedia and corporate presentations. Planned events and meetings that

included the company’s National Sales Meeting, trade shows and other high profile events. Managed

PHD’s distance learning programs, audio production, multimedia communication projects, streaming

media projects for audio and video as well as print projects supervising complete project coordination.

Exhibited strong writing skills and held a strong understanding of the “dynamics” of PHD products to

effectively sell them to video, multimedia and internet audiences. Initiated value-added services to both

the distributor network and PHD’s top customers.

Previous / Relevant Experience:

Other relevant work experience includes North American Van Lines – Media Producer, Depuy

Orthopedics – Media Producer and WANE-TV – Studio Supervisor and news videographer (while

completing my college education). I have also created many successful communication and marketing

projects for the orthopedic appliance / medical industry, the fluid power, automotive industries and

broadcast television.

Military Service:

United States Army, Specialist E4, Infantry (11B)

Duty stations: Fort Lewis, WA, and Berlin, West Germany

Ranger, Airborne and Pathfinder qualified - honorably discharged, highly decorated.

Education:

Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

Major: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Radio / Television and Film / Communications – Class of 91’

Minor: Supervision and Management.

REFERENCES, PORTFOLIO, DEMO REEL AND WRITING SAMPLES

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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