Video Producer Public Relations
Resume:
Charles Drake
***** ****** **. **. ! St. Petersburg, FL 33716 ! Phone: 813-***-**** ! *********@*****.*** Currently residing in an RV at MacDill Air Force Base pending relocation decisions after house was destroyed by hurricanes.
Marketing/Broadcaster/Journalist/Photographer
Video producer, with journalism and photojournalism, marketing and public relations experience. An accomplished free-lance writer and broadcast producer with national media. Also a leading edge visual communicator with story telling experience in a variety of mediums. A former speechwriter and performance coach for senior leadership at national, regional and small company levels. Highly experienced at leading blended creative teams in building content, and branding initiatives, taught photojournalism photography and photo editing. Experienced with Adobe Premier, but own an iMac and use Final Cut Pro regularly with Motion 5 graphics. Equipment: Software:
Skills
Professional Experience
Independent Video Producer – led teams covering events such as ballroom dance showcases, live action sports, weddings and other family social gatherings. Provided video for unscripted seminars and edited material into web based presentations. Created training videos to support sales, business profiles and led efforts to incorporate video in on-line marketing programs. Supported an 18 month effort to enhance the safety and security of manufactured homes through video projects with owner interviews and factory tours demonstrating new construction techniques that increase strength and storm weathering capabilities. 1- Sony (HXR-MCR2000U) Video Camera, Final Cut Pro X – primary editing software 3 - HD Sony Handicam, 3D capable Motion 5
1 - Sony FR Video Cam 4K capable Adobe Premiere
2 – Behringer studio microphones MS Project
3 – Wired lavaliere microphones MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) 2 - Wireless lavaliere microphones
1 – Yamaha MG102C Portable Mixing Console ACT, Goldmine 3 – Video lighting sets w/ reflecting umbrellas SalesForce.com 1 – iMac (31 inch screens) Siebel’s CRM
• Live action still photography
• Experienced at live event video support
• Production planning
• Video Editing
• Web based content marketing
• Direct mail, direct response advertising
• Broadcasting news, sports, sales, producer
• Direct telephone contact
• Creative team leadership
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Projects of Interest
Game Day Live action videographer, including, ball room dancing, sports and social events
and operating cameras producing final products. 6/2012 - present Public Address Announcer, occasional announcer for public events 5/2010 – present Legal Depositions - providing video support for legal depositions. 5/2012 – present One Touch Direct National Business-to-Business Account Rep.; Tampa, FL 7/2011 – 2/2012 Media, Marketing, Tampa, FL, freelance media specialist- 8/2010 – 7/2012 PowerLeads, Inc., Tampa, FL, founding member, for quality sales leads, new market specialist for high dollar technology products. 12/1999 - 12/2006 PODS Enterprises, Inc., Clearwater, FL, relocation sales, established process leading to confirmed relationships with top tier business entities. 4/2007 – 8/2010 Safeline, (Mettler Toledo) – Tampa, FL, manager telemarketing, 4/2006 – 10/2006 Media Relations - worked with national media both print and broadcasters creating opportunities for exposure through relationship building and creating story lines that fit their and my client/organizations needs. Most specifically at the New York based US Army Public Affairs Office. Also with a nationally focused computer insurance agency helping them grow through a mixture of ad placements and media mentions. Broadcasting Related Experience:
Community News Program Creation – Ft. Jackson, SC created a weekly broadcast news and infotainment program and was the primary public address announcer for high profile events.
American Forces Radio & Television – Korea – daily news and sports announcer, radio and television, elevated to news director managing staff supporting a 24x7 news department.
Southern Command Network – Panama – field producer for video stories from assignments in South and Central America.
Education
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE – Seminole, FL – technical courses in digital editing with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X and refresher training on studio production. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY – Columbus, OH
! Major: Business Communications
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA – Columbia, SC
! Major: Accounting, Business Communications
! Disaster Relief Communications (Specialized Masters Level Courses) Resume: Charles Drake
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