James Daggett

Augusta, GA *****

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+1-470-***-****

Digital Media and Production Consultant

Freelance/Self Employed - Augusta, GA

September 2022 to Present

• Assessed digital media needs for festivals, concerts, and venues, providing valuable insights and recommendations.

• Developed tailored digital media marketing plans for event organizers.

• Created impactful promotional videos and appealing flyers for reform activist Freeway Rick Ross, Emmy Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Black Girls Rock's founder Beverly Bond.

• Led a film soundtrack project with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Belawa Muhammad, co-writing and co-producing a record for Season Six of Sunday's Best and two-time Stella Award winning gospel artist Tasha Page-Lockhart.

• Managed end-to-end digital media projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adhering to budgets.

Sr. Audio Video Production Specialist

Paine College - Augusta, GA

June 2017 to July 2022

• Upgraded campus meeting spaces, replacing projectors with state-of-the-art A/V control systems

(Crestron, Dante, Denon, Shure, Soundcraft, Yamaha). Notably, oversaw $175k chapel install within $250k budget.

• Developed 15th Street @Paine Studios with TV/Video studios, podcast/radio studios, Mac Labs, and music/audio production studios. Managed procurement, installation, and training. Completed within $100k and $50k budgets.

• Launched in-house media production, partnering with the VP of Institutional Advancement for college

marketing content. Fostered the engagement of 88% of Mass Communications majors in student produced video, audio, and live event projects Managed two student-run online radio stations.

• Organized and established the institution's first dedicated campus-wide media production department leading to a 163% increase in forward-facing promotional content available for marketing, recruitment, and retention efforts

Adjunct Professor of Media Studies

Paine College - Augusta, GA

August 2021 to December 2021

• Taught 2 courses for the Department of Media Studies on Media and Society and TV Production.

• Instructed students on utilizing appropriate tools and materials, safety protocols, and industry best

practices.

• Implemented different teaching styles to teach students how to collect data from camera media,

transcode video, and audio files, and edit final video and audio collections for distribution.

• Educated students on creating special effects for digital media publications and projects. Sr. Athletic Video Coordinator

Savannah State University - Savannah, GA

July 2011 to December 2015

• Established Athletic Video Department at Savannah State University, overseeing operations and driving improvement in video production.

• Implemented live streaming for various sports, enhancing fan engagement and accessibility.

• Produced compelling video content, including "Coach's" shows, player features, and highlight reels.

• Managed social media strategy, promoting the athletic department and events increasing student,

alumni, and community engagement by 50%

• Mentored and supervised video production staff, fostering collaboration and skill development.

• Streamlined the football practice and game filming process for film study and trade. To establish

uniformity, recommended a conference wide change in football video hardware and software leading to

a 80% decrease in filming setup, stat input and breakdown and post game upload and download.

• Introduced scholarships for Mass Communications students to assist with media production.

• Liaised with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and other schools for film trades and media

needs.

• Ensured NCAA and conference compliance.

-Live Event Production Manager

CLC Entertainment, Inc. - Savannah, GA

July 2007 to July 2011

-Minister of Music

Greater Friendship Baptist Church - Savannah, Ga

May 2008 - March 2011

Education

Master of Science - Entertainment Business

Full Sail University - Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Savannah State University - Savannah, GA

August 2008 to May 2013

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