Video Production Specialist

DONALD RICHEY

POST PRODUCTION /

MEDIA SPECIALIST

*************@*****.*** • 208-***-**** • Pasadena, CA

Portfolio: https://www.richeydigital.com/demo • IMDB

PROFILE

More than seven years leading creative production spanning video, photo, animation, and graphic content. Keen ability to align concepts with client brand, vision, budget, and timeline. Talented camera/drone operator, producer, director, editor, and post production leader. Skilled at building and leading creative teams across a range of projects.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

●Editing & Post Production

●Project Planning & Administration

●Marketing & Promotional Content

●Film & Photo Production

●Still & Motion Graphics

●Storyboards & Script Writing

●Feature Films & Broadcast Television

●Camera & Drone Operation

●Cost Reduction & Control

●Staff Recruitment & Leadership

EDUCATION

B.A., Film & Digital Media

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Film Editing & Production

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

●Adobe Creative Suite

oPremiere Pro

oAfter Effects

oPhotoshop

oAudition

oIllustrator

●BlackMagic Davinci Resolve

●Excel

●Google Docs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Media Production Consultant 10/2017 to Present

Richey Digital Production, Pasadena, CA

Partner with a range of clients (Lure Films, Sungrade Solar, multiple presidential campaigns, and others) to plan and execute media production projects from concept and development through post production. Capture/edit photos and video footage. Design graphical elements and animation. Hire creative staff and manage project life cycle, including budgets and schedules.

●Continually exceeded quality expectations while delivering projects within strict budgets and deadlines.

●Animated 30-second commercials for Hart 2020 presidential campaign.

●Steered production and post production for an educational and promotional video for Cinépolies Cinemas as part of the Coco premiere.

Digital Media Director/Post Production Supervisor 5/2015 to 9/2017

Weedmaps.com, Irvine, CA

Led production and direction of digital content. Recruited and hired creative staff, steering content ideation to generate top-quality media. Engaged with clients to assess needs; directed shoots and led post production.

●Recognized by leadership for exceptional performance through fast-track promotions from Video Editor to Media Director within three months.

●Advocated growth of 3-member media team to a 20-strong production department resulting in higher productivity and quality on all projects.

●Standardized processes and media operations to increase consistency and cost effectiveness of the department.

Digital Media Director & Brand Video Editor 12/2013 to 5/2015

SearchCore LLC, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and produced creative content, including full management of the media department. Created brand-driven intro/outro graphics, typography, infographics, informational videos, sizzle reels, and interviews.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

●Camera Operator, ABC’s The Biggest Loser

●Cinematographer, Playing with the Devil – Woodward Productions

●Camera Operator, Colorless Green – Feature Film

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