Creative Director

Christopher Merrifield

Creative Writer, Director, Producer

404-***-**** *******@*****.*** Atlanta, Georgia 30033 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am an award winning creative media professional for all broadcast, film, music, entertainment, live event, and advertising industries.

Clients include:

Turner Classic Movies, The Home Depot, Oracle, Samsung, Cox Enterprises, HBO, ESPN, CNN, Spike, The Sci Fi Channel, Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Weather Channel, The Alliance Theatre, St. Louis Opera Theatre Company, Planet Green, Grady Healthcare, Matador Records, among many others. Specialties: Award winning creative writer, producer, and director of corporate communications, documentaries, promos, film trailers, commercials, films, music videos, show and film opens, graphics packages, network launch and upfront presentations, sales tapes, advertising and original productions for film, cable television, music, corporate events, and entertainment.

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA, Atlanta, Georgia Hartmann Studios, April 2013-November 2022

Wrote, directed, and produced videos and multimedia for corporate communications, live events, product launches, conferences, and short form narrative films

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Creative strategy and direction, head of video and media production across internal and external events for several Fortune 500 companies

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• Thought leader and problem solver

VP, CREATIVE SERVICES, Atlanta, Georgia

Turner Classic Movies, March 1994-April 2007

Wrote, directed, and produced multiple TCM promos, image spots, original shows and productions, marketing media materials, show packaging, trailers, music packages, and documentaries

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Led a team of 15 writers, producers, editors, designers, and musicians. Creative lead for cross department media projects

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EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN ENGLISH/FILM, Atlanta, GA Georgia State University, March 1989

SKILLS

Creative Writing, Film And Video Direction, And Production Communication Music Placement And Production Problem Solving Active Listening Industry Standards And Trends Visual Arts And Photography

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