Video Production Social Media
Resume:
NEAL KINARD
CHARLESTON, SC **407
****@***************.***
Qualification Summary
Emmy Award winning Director of Photography and Producer with extensive experience in news gathering and video production with an in depth knowledge of all video production processes from video acquisition to post production. Extremely proficient with broadcast and DSLR cameras multiple editing software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Final Cut X. Dynamic team-player, strong ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, proven abilities to be an efficient, multitasker, strong negotiating abilities with excellent supervisory skills. Excellent writing skills, detail and goal oriented. Work Experience
Video Production Specialist, Town of Kiawah Island Kiawah Island, SC 2024 – Present
Reports to Communications Manager, collaborates closely with members of the Communications Department. Elevate the Town's digital presence through video production, photography, and social media content creation. Manages podcast production, live-streams events, and develops engaging video content for various campaigns. Founder, The Palmetto Network
Charleston, SC 2021 – Present
ThePalmettoNetwork.com was created to highlight “All things South Carolina”. It is a platform for content creators, artisans, musicians, businesses, nonprofits and individuals to share their skills, talents and causes to fellow South Carolinians and others around the world. Founding Owner, HaNK Productions
Charleston, SC 1994 – 2024
Owned and operated production studio with multiple editing suites, multi-camera production unit, directed work of numerous employees. Functioned as director of photography, producer and editor of half hour television shows, corporate, training videos and commercials. Hired and supervised production crews including PA's, grips, audio operators, photographers, producers, writers and talent. Managed all budgets for productions and equipment purchases. Shot news, sports and live shots for National Networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, ESPN). Shot episodic TV series such as Bass Masters, 3Day Weekend, Blue Ribbon and American Idol. Chief Photographer WCSC TV (CBS Affiliate) 1990 – 1999 News Producer/Chief Photographer: Produced the 11PM news, edited for daily news cast, news photographer for daily stories and feature segment titled Carolina Camera. Supervised 18 employees (editors and photographers). Responsible for the weekly and vacation schedule of the crew. Performed annual performance reviews, maintained an equipment budget, and all personnel matters involving the newsroom staff. Technical Competencies
Final Cut X, Soundtrack Pro and Motion; Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Skills include Word Press, Elementor and Divi; Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn; Apple (pages, Keynote and Numbers) Microsoft Office
Education
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC – 1990 English Major; Communications Minor References and Demo Tape Available upon request
Credits
News
ABC - Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline CBS – CBS Mornings, Sunday Morning, Evening News, Face the Nation
NBC – Today Show, Nightly News, Meet The Press, Dateline, (Extensive coverage of 9/11) MSNBC – Morning Joe, Velshi, Abrams Report
FOX – Fox & Friends, Hannity, Bill O’Riley, Geraldo at Large, Hannity & Colmes, 'On the Record with Greta Van Susteren
CNN – Larry King Live, American Morning, Nancy Grace CNBC
C-SPAN
The Weather Channel
Sports
CBS Sports – Masters Golf Tournament, NCAA Basketball Tournament ESPN – Bass Masters Series, Cold Pizza, Sports Center ESPN2 – Down Low, Life in the D League
HBO – Real Sports, Friday Night Boxing
Golf Channel – Various Tournaments
Entertainment
ABC – The Bachelor, Kid Swap
Food Network – Sarah’s Secrets, Melting Pot, Food Finds, Door Knock Dinners, Follow That Food, Date Plate
Turner South – 3 Day Weekend, Blue Ribbon, Home Makers A&E – Travels with Harry
Fine Living Channel – Windshield America
HGTV – America’s Castles, HGTV Pro
Discovery Channel – The Ties that Bind,
Discovery Health - Plastic Surgery: Before and After Discovery Canada
TLC – Real Estate Pros, A Wedding Story
Comedy Central – The Daily Show
Lifetime – Army Wives Premiere Party
Comcast – Carolina Explorer, TV Host, The FSBO Show, The Charleston Real Estate Show VH1 – Driven, I Married…., Behind the Music: Hootie and the Blowfish CMT – Making the Video, Trip Around the Sun - Jimmy Buffet & Martina McBride - Come Back Song, Darius Rucker
History Channel – Modern Marvels, Flash Back
Madison Square Gardens Network – Nicks Pre-Season Show The Travel Channel – Best Beaches, Best resorts
Nickelodeon
Inside Edition
Oprah Winfrey Show
Dr. Phil Show
Rachael Ray Show
Maury Povich
Dick Clark Productions
PGA Productions
WWE
Corporate
MALA GeoScience Rawle Murdy Circle K NGCOA Touchpoint Communications ScienceSouth Coca Cola Fountain Boats Children’s Chance Anchor Sign MUSC Southeastern Spine Institute US Justice Department
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