Executive Manager

Brian Johnson

Phone: 305-***-**** Email: **************@*******.***

Emmy award winning Producer, Media Executive, and Consultant with more than (15) years of experience in all

aspects of production including; live events, concerts, corporate video, TV/Web commercials, music videos, and TV

series development with budgets ranging from $5K $25mm. Longstanding relationships with celebrities, brands, and

VIP clients. Thrive in high pressure situations.

BEETV Freelance EP

‘First look’ Matchbox Twenty Music Video, ‘Overjoyed’ London, UK 2012

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Bar Room Beauty Queens, Los Angeles, 2011

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Smashing Pumpkins Guitar Hero Launch, Los Angeles, 2009

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Miley Cyrus/Jonas Brothers concert for American Heart Association, Los Angeles, 2009

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Journey Live from Manila, Philippines, 2009

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Red carpet coverage of the Latin Grammys and live Ricky Martin tribute, New York, 2007

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Manny Pacquiao Documentary 2013

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Herb Alpert Documentary 2013 2014

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Live show Producer Caesaers ent. (Freelance) 2012 2014

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Senior Consulting Producer (03/12 10/12)

Red Bull Media House: Salzburg, Austria London, England Cologne, Germany New York Los Angeles

Responsible for a wide variety of television programs ranging from high quality standalone documentaries to

documentary series and reality entertainment, as well as web, and mobile content for multiple global media outlets.

• Contributed access to celebrity talent, and high level • Managed team of 20 including; Talent, Producers, APs,

production content due to International network, and freelance producers, editors, production staff and

interns

soft launch of RBMH’s pilot flagship program “Bullit”

• Provided guidance for channel and partner • Produced sizzle reel for Microsoft and Redbull video

acquisitions game & reality show ‘Crashed Ice’

• Managed development, planning and production of new • Managed content for live remotes

Redbull TV properties

Head of Studios/Executive Producer (02/09–02/12)

Bigfoot Entertainment: Cebu, Manila, Philippines Singapore Vietnam Hong Kong Los Angeles

Developed, produced and distributed docu drama, light entertainment in international territories, saving an average

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of 5 15% annually

Significantly increased celebrity involvement in Asia Pacific productions.

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Oversaw productions and managed $25mm budget.

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Increased efficiencies and international compliance.

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Increased quality of production outputs

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Head of Production/New media, West Coast (05/08 02/09)

On The Scene Productions: Los Angeles New York Las Vegas

• Executive producer/VIP client account rep for commercial production Exceled at exceeding expectations in high

pressure environments with talent, and brand reps. (Bands included; Nike adidas, Pepsi Coca Cola Loreal

Landrover, Smashbox Studios Orbitz Travel Hotwheels Leapfrog Kodak Theatre Red Robin Hardee’s, etc.

Celebrities included; LeBron James Andre Agassi Anna Kournikova Barbara Streisand Warren Beatty Lil

Wayne Solange Knowles

Kim Kardashian Manny Pacquiao Jewel Toby Keith, etc.)

High level Pre and post production for: Managed multiple concurrent productions, in multiple

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locations across resources, staff, budgets,

Viral/web commercials, live VNR’s, SMT’s, VHP’s,

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scheduling and freelancers

BTS, EPK’s

Approved all scripts, press releases and treatments

TV ads & video game trailers (Wii & Sony Play •

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prior to production

Station (2&3)

Worked closely with account executives to ensure

Live Red Carpet coverage for multiple award shows •

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productions exceeded client objectives

including; (Espy’s, Grammy’s, Spirit Awards, etc.)

Fostered collaboration and cross functional team

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Produced/directed live Miley Cyrus/Jonas

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building

Brothers concert for American Heart Assoc.

VP of Production (02/07 05/08)

PBS, NPR Radio: South East Florida Division

• Created, developed, and produced Telly award Managed strict $2mm budget. Successfully saved an

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average of 5% post budget variance analysis.

winning original programming for PBS and NPR

Negotiated lower rates for relevant programming

Radio, including specials & series •

acquisitions

Recruited award winning staff, and trained staff for

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Specified and sourced state of the art equipment

new local TV and radio programming initiative within •

needed to execute desired aesthetic goals, including

(2) week timeline

set design – delivered under budget

• Authored employee and vendor contracts at lower

negotiated rates.

General Manager/Executive Producer (03/05 02/07)

CTV24 (Latin Music Television): Miami, FL New York

• Contributed to strategic planning, content Created and maintained production budget of $15mm,

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prepared monthly forecasts for Sales, Research, and

direction, and channel management

affiliate relations

• Yielded 65% increased viewership and

Coordinated live event, news productions and

celebrity participation for new media and •

technical operations, on time and under budget

wireless networks

Targeted market and consumer segmentation.

• Successfully managed staff of (45), and (10) •

Performed forecasted trend analysis

Television/Pod casts simultaneously

Delivered quality production that ultimately assisted

• Produced live red carpet coverage of the Latin •

in successful Intl’ sale of CTV Networks.

Grammys and live Ricky Martin tribute

Film & Media Consultant/Head of Communications (02/05 02/07)

MAX TOWERS: Miami, FL Los Angeles

• Business Plan Development Prepared a five Studio Design Reviewed proposed studio designs

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and support facilities and made recommendations

year financial plan for the studios, production

aligned with community expectations and over all

offices and ancillary revenues streams.

business goals.

Compared these services for LA, NY & Miami

Government and Media Relations Worked with Relationship Development Identified potential

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Miami Dade Film board and lobbyists to develop a production clients and key decision makers for

strategy for improving tax incentives for Miami Miami/Max production studios and support facilities in

Productions. LA, NY and Miami.

Investigative Producer (2003 2005)

CBS, WINK TV: Fort Myers, FL Miami Tampa Orlando

Managed reporters and photographers to exceed

Developed and produced Emmy award winning •

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Investigative unit objectives

investigative pieces that garnished National

Approved all scripts and packages

attention •

Conducted Live Interviews

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Field Producer / Special Projects Producer (1999 2003)

FOX 6 NEWS: San Diego, CA

Performed background/fact checks prior to airing

Produced, edited and directed Emmy Award •

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stories

winning special projects segments

Wrote and produced in depth feature stories

Assisted reporters in the field

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Freelance Comedy Writer/2

nd AD (1996 1999)

WAYANS BROS. PRODUCTIONS: Los Angeles, CA

Wrote punch up jokes for “Don’t Be A Menace to

Wrote punch up jokes, and performed 2nd AD

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duties for “The Wayans Bros.” television show South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood”

(major motion picture)

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

(2004)

(Producer/Writer)

(2) A/P AWARDS ~ “POLICE COVER UP” (CBS), “HUMAN SLAVERY PART 2” (CBS)

(5) EMMYS ~ “HUMAN SLAVERY PARTS 1 & 2” (CBS), “CHILDREN’S SEX CRIMES” (CBS), “DUBIOUS DOCTORS” (CBS),

“HIP HOP IN SAN DIEGO” (FOX) 1999

(2) IRE AWARDS ~ “DUBIOUS DOCTORS”(CBS), “HUMAN SLAVERY PARTS 1 & 2” (CBS)

(2008)

(Creator/Executive Producer/Writer)

(1) TELLY AWARD ~ “ARTS CONNECTION” (PBS): BEST NEW SHOW, BEST LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM

(01/06 Present)

MIAMI DADE COUNTY FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD Miami, FL

• Consult for County Commissioner, and Mayor of Film and entertainment to improve Miami’s ability to attract major

film and television productions

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