ANIL BALRAM
W: www.accentrikproductions.media• L: www.linkedin/in.anildbalram
I: @ANIL_THE_ACCENTRIK • T: @ACCENTRIKANIL
E: adi5k5@r.postjobfree.com
M: 347-***-****
Profile
Agile, skilled & people-driven Digital Media Producer & Project Manager with freelance & commercial video development & production experience & dual background in retail & media service settings. Strong team & project management skills. Able to initiate/oversee any production at any stage of development & customize workflows for any format of delivery. Analytical, critical thinker able to identify upcoming trends to secure new leads & develop templates. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to the success of an organization that will value my well-rounded, multi-faceted background & hands-on, positive approach to administrative, human resources, & logistical challenges.
Education & Training
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH
Coursework toward a Master’s of Business Administration in Project Management & Operations (expected May 2022)
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bronx, NY Coursework toward an Associate of Applied Science in Game Design & Development (expected May 2021) MANHATTAN COLLEGE, Riverdale, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production/Telecommunications, Minor in Digital Media, 2014 Certifications:
New York City Mobile Food Vendor License
New York City Food Safety License
Lynda.com: Content Marketing Foundations/Google Analytics Essential Training University of Virginia (online): Introduction to Personal Branding StackSkills (online):
“An Entire MBA in 1 Course” Prof. Chris Haroun (Award-Winning Business School Professor, Venture Capitalist) Professional Highlights
Content Creation & Marketing
ACCENTRIK PRODUCTIONS [Freelance Media Producer] 1/2010 - Present
• Pitch original campaigns for clients under freelance contracts (podcasts/photoshoots/music videos/film shorts/web series)
• Edit footage according to client feedback for broadcast and distribution
• Market final productions for promotional and editorial use in portfolios PIXEL DE MOI [Freelance Video Consultant] 8/2017 - Present BX UNDERGROUND [Freelance Video Consultant] 6/2017 - Present
• Delegate videography/photography services for fellow creators/clients
• Schedule existing programming for editing purposes
• Develop original concepts for new programming and client offers TYLIE AD SOLUTIONS [Digital Media Technician] 10/2017 - 9/2019
• Quality-controlled broadcast/social media spots for clients; managed assets through LTO (600 spots from 20 accounts)
• Captioned/transcoded/distributed final spots for various platforms (OTT/broadcast/social media)
• Liaised client relations throughout QC and editing process GLORY AVE ENTERTAINMENT [Director of Photography] 3/2016 - 5/2018
• Directed and filmed studio sessions/live events/B-roll
• Managed social media channels for promotional campaigns of 2 albums
• Copywrote media kits and media services for guest artists UNDERGROUND SECTION [Freelance Social Media Producer] 3/2015 - 4/2017
• Filmed Internet radio show/podcast for portfolio/social media distribution
• Edited footage and B-roll to develop social media marketing content
• Performed administrative tasks during topic/guest research and booking for shows Retail Management & Operations
UNCOMMON GOODS (Fraud/Exceptions Representative) 10/2020 – 12/2020 FORAGERS MARKET (Inventory Supervisor/Account Buyer) 2/2020 - 10/2020 MOLLY’S CUPCAKES (Production Supervisor) 6/2020 - 10/2020 TYLIE AD SOLUTIONS (Operations Technician) 10/2017 - 9/2019 BILLY’S BAKERY (Assistant Manager) 8/2014 - 3/2016 PIE FACE (Assistant Manager) 8/2013 - 6/2014
Operations & Customer Service
• Supervised 60+ employees in multiple locations throughout six companies.
• Processed bank deposits of $5,000+ & budgeted business accounts/expenditures.
• Opened & closed stores/offices following company procedures ensuring safety of assets & premises.
• Delegated stations & rotations for co-workers to find strengths & ensure efficiency.
• Conducted stress tests for new & current staff to ensure proper service levels.
• Mediated conflicts/grievances & counseled staff & de-escalated aggressive customers.
• Logged sales trends, removed unnecessary inventory & introduced better received stock for 35% sales increase.
• Created new discounts for 25% sales increase and 30% waste reduction.
• Saved 40% of budget buying for store accounts within two companies.
• Secured authorized transactions for existing customers & flagged new attempted fraud cases. Technology:
Video Encoding: MPEG Streamclip/Episode
Video Transcription: MacCaption
Web Design: HTML/CSS/Javascript/WordPress/Webflow
Social Media Management: Copywriting/YouTube/Facebook/ Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn FTP Systems: Filezilla/Hightail/WeTransfer/ Aspera Live Streaming: OBS/YouTube/Facebook/IGTV/Twitch
Technical Direction: Newtek Tricaster/BlackMagic
Photography/Videography: DSLR/ENG Formats
Script Development: Writing/Continuity
Film: Directing/Camera Operations/Lighting
Project Management: Microsoft Suite/Google Suite/Adobe Creative Suite/Slack/Zendesk/Asana/Agile Data Analysis: Borderfree/Braintree/Convey/Kount
Game Design: Twine/Unity/Unreal Engine
Point-of-Sale Systems: Square, Clover, Toast, Revel Projects/Publications
Accentrik Productions: https://accentrikproductions.media/ Accentrik Productions Game Portfolio: https://accentrik.itch.io/ Full list of Projects and Freelance work available upon request