Quality Control Lead Specialist
Resume:
Elliott Lee
AV Lead Specialist
*********@*****.***
Dynamic storyteller and visionary leader with a proven history of spearheading award-winning campaigns and productions.
Directed numerous projects resulting in millions of views and widespread acclaim. Pioneered innovative storytelling techniques, elevating brand presence and engagement levels. Mentored and coached junior team members to excel, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Led teams in implementing advanced cinematography techniques, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
A/V Multimedia Lead Specialist
Alfred Street Baptist Church-Alexandria, VA
May 2021 to Present
• Achieved an average viewership increase to 21,000 per upload, spearheading the refinement of short- form and long-form content for Sunday services.
• Steered quality control standardization, and streamlined operations, implementing and standardizing best practices for quality control across the A/V media team, ensuring consistent footage, audio, and digital elements.
• Grew virtual worship audience, leading live-streamed services to adapt to the pandemic, attracting over 6,000 live viewers and facilitating engaging virtual worship experiences.
• Drove diverse projects, directing and producing diverse special projects, including full-scale trivia game shows, live worship services at FedEx Field, and outdoor services at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
• Ensured seamless execution of projects while maintaining high standards of creativity and production quality, directing and managing a team of 8 creative professionals, overseeing both pre- and post- production processes.
• Warranted comprehensive training provision, seamless operations and skillful execution within the team, fostering comprehensive training to external contractors and new staff members. Freelance Director of Photography
Media 25 Productions-Springfield, VA
January 2012 to Present
• Boosted client portfolio and achieved revenue growth, securing contracts and producing videos for diverse clients, including Global Capital, MCDOT, George Washington University, Virginia State University, Miss USA, and other notable entities.
• Attained client satisfaction ratings and repeat business, serving a central role in executing diverse large-scale projects, demonstrating adept pre-planning and meticulous follow-through.
• Enhanced customer engagement metrics and conversion rates, delivering innovative and captivating visual experiences, incorporating high-quality 4K footage, meticulous sound design, and stylized graphics.
• Boosted production efficiency and reduced post-production time, leveraging strong leadership skills to guide and mentoring the production team, ensuring the capture of optimal shots for the film. Commercial Producer
SBG INC., ABC-7/WJLA 24/7 NEWS-Arlington, VA
November 2014 to May 2021
• Minimized production fees of $40,000, strategically coordinating department resources and managing director of photography responsibilities in-house and oversaw multiple edit schedules independently.
• Increased advertising volume of on-air and OTT spots for local, national, and federal organizations, contributing to expanded advertising opportunities and revenue.
• Maintained a track record of meeting project deadlines promptly without compromising quality, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work
• Steered diverse video content production, leading the conception, development, and production of diverse video content, including HD short-form and long-form on-air commercials.
• Fostered a cohesive production process, working collaboratively with the team during pre-production to strategically planning camera movements, lighting scenes, and defining shading palettes for enhanced visual impact.
• Contributed to a distinctive and compelling brand presence in the market, conceptualizing innovative ideas and devised visual solutions to enrich and elevate brand identity.
• Achieved high-quality productions within budget constraints, steering the production of music videos and strategically hiring contractors, negotiating competitive rates, managing equipment rentals, and securing optimal venue locations.
Audio/Video Technician Helper
Lorandka, Inc.-Springfield, VA
February 2014 to June 2014
• Boosted installation efficiency and client satisfaction, facilitating lead audio/video technicians in integrating, de-instating, and troubleshooting Smartboard systems, and gaining autonomy to complete installations in different states.
• Decreased downtime and system failures, exhibiting robust troubleshooting and analytical capabilities in effectively addressing challenging A/V network device issues.
• Focused on professional development, committing over 10 hours towards CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification, acquiring technical skills in acoustic sound design and fiber-optic transmissions. Media Specialist
Virginia State University-Petersburg, VA
September 2012 to January 2014
• Improved onboarding efficiency and minimized training time for new team members, providing comprehensive training and supervision for new hires and interns.
• Maximized donor participation and enhanced fundraising revenue, engaging with potential donors for events, strategically creating templates for solicitation emails and cultivating strong donor relations.
• Enhanced media coverage and improved brand visibility and recognition, crafting visually compelling print and digital press kits, showcasing a keen understanding of typography. Education
B.S. in Management Information Systems
Virginia State University
December 2012
Skills
• Clearable, U.S. Citizen, Microsoft Office Suite, Network Security, database implementation projects, SharePoint and JAVA script working knowledge base, Proficient in Apple Final Cut, Adobe Premier, After Affects, Adobe Lightroom, and Photoshop on MAC and PC platforms
• Video Production
• Post Production
• Video Editing
• Directing (5 years)
• Writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photography
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe After Effects
• Digital marketing
• SEO
• Google Ads
• Leadership
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Google AdWords
• Conversion optimization
• Web analytics
• Project management
• Customer service
• Sales
• Filming
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Additional Information
Career Highlights:
• Achieved a 99% accuracy rate for error-free on-air spots (300) over 6 years as a Commercial Producer for the news station, ensuring attention to detail and consistently proposing the right creative content solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Led end-to-end production for corporate/government talking head commercial spots, ensuring optimal lighting, audio, and video quality, while achieving client satisfaction with minimal revisions across a high-profile clients and organizations.
• Recruited qualified video contractors to relieve workload and prevent burnout, establishing rotational schedules, comprehensive training, and fair pay structures for smooth operations and high-quality work output.
• Served as a Director of Photography and gaffer for a documentary featuring high-profile figures, attaining a well- received production on AI's future, pleasing corporate sponsors, & securing an independent contract to film the Secretary of Defense.
• Directed camera operations for an Easter performance at the DC Sports and Entertainment Arena, leading 6 cameras and communication with venue contractors to deliver flawless visuals, accommodating VIP guest Kamala Harris, and achieving over 50,000 viewership.
• Ensured enhanced preparedness and streamlined workflow efficiency during shoots, implementing proactive measures post-incident: carried personal backup memory cards, established dedicated media management area, and instituted team protocols for equipment usage.
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