Digital Project Manager, Writer, Code Monkey, Fixer of Things

Richard T. Garner

Digital Project Manager, Writer, Code Monkey, Fixer of Things

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I have almost 30 years of experience in multimedia production with several years focused on project/program management roles. As a writer at heart, everything around me has a story to tell. I enjoy helping others bring these stories to life. Transparent communication, clear expectations, and team building are key aspects of my management style. Understanding the operating methods of my peers allows for candid feedback and supportive work flows. I make it a priority to deflect the

"noise" of workplace needs away from the creative staff so they can innovate. Although I became a certified Agile Scrum Master in 2008, I prefer a modified version of Agile so less time is spent working the process and more time is focused on the project.

Specialties:

Project and Program Management using tracking tools JIRA (including Agile and Kanban boards), Trello, Redmine, Basecamp, TeamLab, Asana

Web Statistical Reporting Analysis in Omniture, Google Analytics & Webmaster Tools, SailThru, Fabric, Flurry, WebTrends, Akamai EdgeControl, Exact Target, Open Ad Stream

Web Coding in VB, C#, ASP.Net, XML, Javascript, CSS, PHP, AJAX, Flash, DHTML, HTML

Interactive Production in Abobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, Premiere, Acrobat; Real Producer

Non-linear Video Editing on Avid Newscutter, dps Velocity, and Accom StrataSphere of commercial, promotional, and long-form projects.

Experience

AV Tech Lead, GraceKids at Grace Community Church

November 2014 - Present

Part-time staff of the Technical Arts Ministry at Grace, supporting audio-visual needs of GraceKids - the children's ministry at Grace - by maintaining equipment, coordinating resources for GraceKids events, and scheduling/recruiting/training volunteer AV Techs to serve in GraceKids.

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Senior Project Manager at AOL

June 2008 - June 2017 (9 years)

Remotely supported and coordinated projects for multiple brands with teams of developers, designers, editors, managers, and stakeholders. Led large-scale redesigns, QA, and code installs on desktop, mobile, and mobile app products. Collaborated with and updated stakeholders through concise communications. Maintained the design & development queue in JIRA, scoped yearly product roadmaps, led weekly sprint planning, captured requirements, and managed project backlogs. Scheduled and coordinated resources with corporate teams for online advertising campaigns and analytics.

Promotions:

Senior Project Manager for Engadget (April 2013 – June 2017) Focused on Engadget desktop, mobile, and mobile apps.

Senior Program Manager for AOL Tech (February 2011 – March 2013) Focused on AOL Tech Network (Engadget - including Internationals, TUAW, Joystiq - including WoW Insider and Massively, TechCrunch).

Program Manager for AOL News & Information (July 2010 – February 2011) Focused on AOL Tech Network (Engadget, Switched, TUAW, Joystiq) and other channels in AOL News & Information

(DailyFinance, WalletPop, AOL Small Business, AOL News, Politics Daily, and FanHouse).

Program Manager for Weblogs, Inc. (October 2008 – July 2010) Focused on brands Autoblog, Autoblog Green, Engadget, Switched, TUAW, Joystiq, and WoW Insider

Assistant Program Manager for Weblogs, Inc. (June 2008 - October 2008) Supported and coordinated projects of high impact blogs created and powered by AOL companies Weblogs, Inc. and Blogsmith.

Web Manager at WUSA-TV

June 2004 - June 2008 (4 years)

Department Head of Online Operations at CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. Managed staff of four web producers, maintained budget, coordinated online efforts with all station departments and maintained standard operating procedures; maintained coding and content of WUSA9.com, m.WUSA9.com, dvmMoms.com, dvmOurTime.com, DefenseNewsTV.com, Searchdvm.com; developed online applications and sales campaigns; created strategic partnerships between W*USA 9 and local or national third-party content providers; distributed website data to station personnel. Richard T. Garner - Page 3 of 3

Marketing Producer at WJTV News Channel 12

September 1997 - May 2004 (6 years 8 months)

Marketing Producer (October 2003 – May 2004) - Created award-winning station image campaigns with copywriting, gathered video, field-produced on-location shoots with talent, and edited promos and other special projects. Executive Producer for monthly Emmy-winning newscast feature stories on paranormal mysteries. Researched story topics, coordinated interviews, field produced, created web companion content, gathered video, and edited both feature packages and half-hour programs on non-linear system. Director of Interactive Media (October 2000 - October 2003) - Managed WJTV.com, WHLT.com and KIMT.com. Redesigned and previously managed KWCH.com, KBSD6.com, KBSH7.com, and KBSL10.com. Daily duties included posting and editing news stories; creating web graphics, Flash, Java, and researching enhancements for news stories; trained personnel on publishing and video encoding platforms; assisted with strategic partnerships between WJTV and local and national third-party content providers; distributed website data for sales staff.

Production Manager, WYJS-FM

November 1995 - April 1997 (1 year 5 months)

Managed award-winning audio commercial production through copy writing, non-linear audio editing, worked with clients on campaigns, and mentored on-air talent. Managed WYJS.com with content and contest campaigns. On-air personality for morning and afternoon drive shift and remote broadcasts.

Education

Mississippi College

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media (1991 – 1995)

Activities and Societies: Broadcast radio production, theatre lighting design

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