Digital Media Executive Producer

JOHN T. YAWORSKY

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Award-winning Producer and Director with 25+ years of experience in film, video, and digital media production. Proven expertise in creative strategy, team leadership, and budget management. Extensive experience collaborating with corporate, agency, and broadcast clients to deliver high-impact media solutions. Adept in managing teams of up to 100 members and overseeing budgets exceeding $1 million.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nimble Digital Media, Wilmette, IL

Executive Producer / Director

2010-Present

Spearheaded creative direction and production for marketing, broadcast, and eLearning projects, ensuring alignment with client goals.

Managed all stages of production, including pre-production, production, and post-production, for internal and external communications across mobile, web, and broadcast platforms.

Delivered innovative media strategies, resulting in successful outcomes for high-profile clients, including BASF, AbbVie, BBC Earthshot Prize, and leading academic institutions.

Led the production of over 800 video pieces for Georgetown University's online courses, enhancing their digital education offerings.

Key Projects:

Global Live Streaming Event for BASF: Produced and directed a successful event broadcast to a global audience.

Patient Profiles for AbbVie: Directed and produced compelling patient stories, effectively communicating key messages.

BBC Earthshot Prize Segments: Profiled Lanzatech for a prestigious international audience.

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies: Developed and executed media strategies and content for over 70 online courses.

Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School: Produced and directed 25+ video pieces, contributing to their online course offerings.

Northwestern University: Directed and produced multiple video projects for the School of Law and the School of Communications.

Two + One Films, Wilmette, IL

Executive Producer / Founder

1995-2010

Founded and grew an award-winning film and video production company, leading to collaborations with global clients and major networks.

Directed a wide range of projects, from short documentaries to feature films, earning multiple industry awards.

Managed full-cycle production for major clients like Rotary International, BP, CDW, and Abbott Laboratories, delivering content that drove significant business results.

Key Projects:

Rotary International: Directed five documentaries in Brazil, showcasing impactful global initiatives.

Parker Hannifin: Created employee benefits communications that led to a 200% increase in 401K participation.

BP Plant Expansion: Directed videos supporting major expansion projects, including live satellite feeds and helicopter coverage.

Dalai Lama Interview: Conducted a significant interview for German Television ZDF at the Parliament of World Religions.

Emmy-winning Documentary: Produced "The Race to Perth, The Americas Cup" achieving industry acclaim.

2112, Chicago, IL

Mentor

2018-2022

Guided creative professionals at a leading incubator, focusing on branding, marketing, and media strategies.

1871, Chicago, IL

Mentor

2016-2018

Mentored tech founders, advising on branding, marketing, and media strategies.

Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, Chicago, IL

Mentor

2019-2023

Supported students in creative and technology projects, fostering innovation and practical skills.

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Adjunct Professor

2006-2008

Taught courses in cinema history and topics of production, broadening student understanding of independent film and its pioneers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Production: 4-6k Digital Production, Virtual Production with Unreal Engine, Holographic Telepresence, Live Streaming (vMIX)

Post-Production: Avid, Final Cut Pro, Frame.io, Wipster.io, OpenReel, Riverside FM

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (with Honors)

San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA

AWARDS

Grand Prix, Polish Underground Film Festival

Institutional Investor Communication Award

Gold Telly Award (Commercial, Corporate)

Silver Telly Award (Corporate)

Midwest Emmy Award (Documentary)

Best Feature & Audience Award, Southern California Independent Film Festival

Best Feature, Tribeca Independent Features Festival

Golden Cine Documentary

Jury Prize, Glydnia Film Festival

Dances with Films Selection (Documentary)

LA Shorts Festival Selection

Chicago IndieFest Selection

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Documentary Producers Alliance

Social Impact Entertainment Society

National Association of Media Literacy Educators

American Alpine Club

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