Mike Tallon

Atlanta, GA

954-***-****

ac3b9h@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Senior Writer

Fortune Media Group, Inc. Feb/2010-Sep/2017

From producing commercials to overseeing special projects and events, collaborated closely with clients and creative team to drive production value and establish agency as the standard in its category. In addition to mentoring writers and interns and managing the Writing Department, contributions included:

Writing News Segments

Direct Response + Branded Commercials

Corporate Videos

Sizzle Reels

Talk Shows

Live Web Shows

PRs

Blogs

Web Content + Copy

SEO Content

Articles for Major Publications (Ghostwriter)

PSAs

Direct Mail

Proofreading

Editing

VO + Talent

Casting

PA + Teleprompter

Building B-roll Library

RESULT: Over 1,000 scripts + 6 Bronze Telly Awards

Writing Coordinator

Friend Us! Mar/2012-Mar/2015

After FOX funded pilot, brought on to write for first animated social media show as well as:

Scout + Oversee Writers

Manage Projects + Timelines

Create Web Content + Media

Develop Campaigns

Manage Multiple Social Media Accounts + Platforms

PA

Voice Acting

RESULT: 10,000s of new followers; reached $30k Kickstarter goal in 5 days

OJT Support Facilitator

American Express May/2005-Feb/2010

Recognized as a top performing customer service representative, immediately advanced to an exclusive position servicing Platinum, Brokerage, and Centurion (or “Black”) cards. Assets continued to expand:

Consistently #1

Recorded Calls Used in Training Materials

Supported Training Classes

Coached Trainees

Mentored Other Reps as Team Captain

RESULT: Founded companywide newsletter on competitors' latest news

EDUCATION

2004–2007 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

Broadcasting & French (double major), Piano Performance

2000–2004 Dillard High School of the Arts Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Piano & Theater, Varsity Football

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Audition

Sony Vegas

Celtx

Melody Assistant

Musical composition

Animation

Graphic Design

ACHIEVEMENTS

Viral videos with 2,000,000+ views

Member of Channel Frederator Network [Frederator Studios]

"Ba-kawk! " screened at TAIS AniJam (2009)

"Seaweed Street" screened at TAIS AquaJam (2010)

"Stanley Bodyworthy" screened at Melbourne Amateur Animation Festival (2010)

"Repuzzlecan vs Dumbocrat" screened at OIAF Salon des Refusés (2010)

"Stanley Bodyworthy", "Repuzzlecan vs Dumbocrat", & "Christmas with the Satans" screened at Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival (2011)

"UFsnOw" screened at TAIS UFOJam (2013)

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