Production Coordinator Executive Producer

DEAN KIRKLAND

DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, MARKETING MANAGER

Atlanta, GA 30305 949-***-**** *****@***************.*** Website, Reel and IMDb Link

• www.kirklanddigital.com

• https://youtu.be/NDmFqiiFzC4

• http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456633

Professional Summary

Producer, Director, Media Director, Marketing Director, Production Coordinator - Bridging the gap between creatives and executives. Executive Producer, Commercial Photographer, Director, Director of Photography, 1st Asst. Dir, Editor, and Drone Pilot. Feature films, Scripted – Unscripted TV Series, Documentaries, Industrial, Infomercials and Commercials. Specializing in Product, Automotive, Culinary, Interior and Exterior Architectural Photography shoots, 3D Interior Imaging. Well versed with and extensive background in all major brands of digital still/video cameras, lighting, software and editing systems. Extensive background in all formats for studio and location photography, video production, lighting, location scouting, negotiating, contracts, permits, and art direction. Proficient with Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Products and MS Office. Create short video clips and graphics for social media and various landing pages. Maintains technical standards of all post-production content. Create versioning edits for various platforms. Utilize industry standard digital content and editing software. Utilize diverse editing toolkit ranging from cinematic storytelling to fast-paced highlights and promos. Maintain and execute on all production calendar deliverables. Edit graphics and video in a deadline-driven environment. Proactively identify market trends and develop compelling videos to contribute to overall brand strategy. Maintain brand voice through overall tone and images. Skillfully collaborate with all team members in a fast-paced environment. Versatile Executive Producer accomplished in delivering successful TV, Feature Films, Documentaries, Music Videos, Corporate Videos, social media and YouTube productions according to schedule, budget and content standards. Decisive leader with expertise in all areas of film production and postproduction. Innovative Producer with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller, and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects, and asset management. Dynamic Director recognized industry-wide for creative leadership and artistic innovation. Successful at bringing out best in cast and crew. Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Highly skilled Photographer driven to fulfill planned concepts or desired results for projects. Flexible and gifted at tackling obstacles while meeting creative goals. Exceptional skill working with Adobe CS. Skills

• Commercial Photography

• Film Production

• Pre-Production/Editor

• Post-Production

• Content Development

• Creative Vision Implementation

• Field production

• Strong graphic and visual sense

• Hiring production staff

• Copyediting skills

• Creative writing

• Social media

• Schedule Management

• Broadcast media

• Adobe CS

• Mac

Work History

Executive Producer 06/2019 to 05/2021

Ride Of Your Life TV Show, Road Productions LLC – Los Angeles, CA

• Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.

• In charge of story production, vehicle organization, cast & crew, business development – sponsors and investors.

• Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

• Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.

• Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.

• Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.

• Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.

• Developed project budgets and managed production costs. Executive Producer / Director 06/2016 to Current

Gas And Gears Media – Los Angeles, CA

• Producer, Director, DP and Editor on many small budget films, TV projects, documentaries, industrial infomercials.

• Post Production Supervisor, Editor.

• Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

• Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.

• Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.

• Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.

• Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.

Producer, Director, Production Coordinator 07/2011 to Current K&K Productions – Irvine, CA

• TV / Film Production.

• Post Production Supervisor – Editor.

• Production Coordinator - Responsible for research, writing, pre-production, video production and post-production on shorts, Automotive TV series, and full-length documentaries.

• Studio photography.

• Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.

• Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

• Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.

• Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.

• Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.

• Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.

• Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots to achieve intended results.

• Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.

• Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production. Director 01/1998 to Current

Kirkland Digital Photography – Irvine, CA

• Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.

• Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.

• Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.

• Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.

• Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.

• Directed photoshoots.

• Post Production Supervisor – Editor.

• Managed production crew for video shoots.

• Set Design and Art Direction

Studio Photographer 12/2019 to 03/2021

Skechers – Manhattan Beach, CA

• Photography for lifestyle ads on skechers.com, POS, Packaging, Print and TV ads.

• Lightning, directing, shooting, audio, file organization.

• Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.

• Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.

• Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

• Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.

• Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.

• Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment. Video Director 12/2018 to 01/2021

Nordstrom – Irvine, CA

• Video director/cinematographer for style videos on Nordstrom.com Lightning, directing, shooting, audio, file organization.

• Supervised team during morning news broadcasts and delivered effective directions to keep teams focused and responsive.

• Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.

• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.

• Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.

• Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.

• Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.

• Visited various locations for shoots and oversaw live field operations, typically supervising 10- person production teams.

Production Coordinator, Producer, Media & Marketing Director 01/2017 to 08/2020 Blueprint BDC, Inc – Irvine, CA

• Developed and produced video content.

• Post Production Supervisor – Editor.

• Developed and produced print collateral.

• Produced weekly social medial content.

• Advised on social media scheduling and content

• Coordinated launch of media campaigns with marketing, communications and sales departments.

• Developed advertising strategies and converted ideas into concrete tasks and delegating tasks to appropriate individuals and departments.

• Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.

• Determined optimal combination of media outlets for promotional campaigns and allocated resources according to consumer data analysis.

Marketing Director, Director of Video Production 03/2017 to 11/2017 Classic Industries – Huntington Beach, CA

• Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.

• Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.

• Increased customers through networking, referrals and production excellence.

• Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.

• Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.

• Developed web profile videos for client websites and local business commercials for broadcast on cable networks.

• Created production schedules for every step of video production.

• Post Production Supervisor – Editor.

• Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.

• Worked with clients to produce various types of videos. Art Director 02/2003 to 01/2006

Affluent Golfer Magazine – Costa Mesa, CA

• Design and layout of Affluent Golfer Magazine.

• A travel, leisure and lifestyle designed for affluent males.

• Responsible for bi-monthly publication design, cataloging images, photographing cover celebrities, golf course photography, designed client ads and reply cards.

• Developed interior concepts for all features.

• Work creatively with illustrators and photographers, as well as arrange photo shoots.

• Page design from front to back.

• Design of Affluent Golfer website.

Film / TV

Ride of Your Life: Episodic TV – Co-Executive Producer 2022 Beverly Hills Garage - Bruce Meyer Project: Documentary - Director, DP, Producer, Writer 2012 Hammer & Cycle: Episodic TV (in development) - Director, Producer, DP 2022 NO LIMITS - The Camilo GT Series: Documentary - Director, DP, Producer 2020 Private Concourse Challenge: Episodic TV (in development) - Director, DP, Producer 2022 The Cars of Vel Miletech and Parnelli Jones: Documentary - Director, DP 2014 Thunder & Horses: Documentary - Director, DP, Writer 2013 Heat: Episodic TV- Director, DP 2015

Unfinished Business – 2014 Pikes Peak: Documentary - Director, DP, Writer 2015 World’s Coolest Garages: Episodic TV - Director, DP, Producer 2011 Barn Finder: Episodic TV - Director, DP, Writer 2012 3 Americans in France – 1978 Le Mans: Documentary – Director, Producer 2016 The Iron Canvas: Episodic TV - Director, DP, Producer 2022 Ride Or Die: Episodic TV - Director, DP, Producer 2022 Border to Border: Feature Film - 2nd Unit Director, 1ST AD 1997 GUFORS: Feature Film - DP 2015

Multiples of One: Feature Film - Writer 2012

Extras: Feature Film - Writer 2010

A Place in Time: Feature Film - Writer 2018

Education

Western New Mexico University - Bachelor of Fine Arts Accomplishments

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• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4983314/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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