MICHAEL DAVIS
**** *** ***** **. ***** Rosa, CA *5409 310-***-**** ****@*******.***
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CAREER SUMMARY
Over 20 years of experience as an Executive Producer in a production and marketing/advertising environment. Experienced marketing, advertising and content creation professional with a keen understanding of retail market dynamics that impact brands. Highly qualified in integrating campaigns that include, TV, Cable, Web, Social, PR, & Print verticals into a cohesive message. In-depth knowledge in creating digital content packages and brand strategy for both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Have significant entertainment industry expertise and skilled in digital and marketing strategy and execution, along with cinematography and digital editing. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Marketing
• Oversaw the development of schedules, budgets, creative direction, execution and presentation proposals for multiple brand marketing clients and projects
• Expertly crafted and executed branded entertainment/integration marketing plan for client
(Toyota)
• Worked closely with the branded integrated marketing dept at Toyota to develop their new branded entertainment strategy and practices
• Built and maintained relationships with content distribution platforms such as television/cable networks, web content creators, and all relevant social platforms.
• Developed and nurtured relationships with Film, TV, Web & Social content producers on behalf of Toyota on show such as Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Top Chef.
• Oversaw and consulted on all television, film, social branded entertainment opportunities presented to Toyota clients, including creative and timing.
• Partnered with Toyota’s other agencies (e.g. AOR, Hispanic, Asian,) on multi-platform projects.
• Collaborated with agencies, networks, producers, media sales, and Social media platforms on branded integration projects for clients such as McDonalds, AT&T, and Verizon
• Successfully executed on a variety of TV commercial projects for clients such as Transamerica and Mitsubishi Motors as an Ad Agency Producer.
• Partnered with Com Score (ITVX at the time) to develop a tool that measured the ROI and KPI’s of brand In-Show integrations-both passive and scripted (paid).
• Managed and provided support for a small team of employees, helping them set goals, guidelines, schedules, and overall roles within the companies where I took on an executive roll
• Worked closely with both external and internal teams to create better workflows.
• Created office standards that promoted a productive, safe, and creative work environment
• Consulted with retail clients considering the expansion of their marketing strategy to include social marketing
• Oversaw the creation of original digital content (video, photo, graphic) for social media marketing campaigns on the Web.
• Directed and supported a team of independent contractors (graphic artists, social managers, content creators, industry bloggers, influencers)
MICHAEL DAVIS
8814 Oak Trial Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 310-***-**** ****@*******.*** 2
Film/Video Production
• Expert knowledge of film/video content creation within the advertising world.
• Assisted on all commercial bids, prep, research, and client services
• Worked closely with ad agencies, production executives, directors, vendors, production staff, and post-production facilities related to tv commercial and music video production
• Supervised television commercial below-the-line production personnel and production staff
• Managed/executed all facets of television commercial/music video production development, production, budgeting/scheduling, editorial supervision, including scheduling facilities, equipment, personnel, and locations.
• Able to handle the most minute details on a daily basis while still considering larger picture needs and efficiencies.
• Line produced on TV commercials, music videos, corporate, social content, web series, live web broadcasts, promotional, fund raising videos
• Recruited and managed production crew and post-production talent and maintained relationships with this group of personnel and vendors
• Built a database of free-lance personnel across all facets of film/video production/post-production
• Line Producer-TV Commercials, Music Videos, Corporate Videos, Live Web Broadcasts, Social Content, Fund-Raising Content, Infomercials.
• Director-Cable TV, Corporate, TV Commercials
• Videography-Web content, corporate videos, web commercials, short form (brand storytelling), Non-profit fund raising.
• Digital Editor, TV/Web commercials, short form branding, Non-profit fund raising, Corporate
• Post-Production Supervisor-Cable TV, Corporate, TV Commercials, Music Videos RELEVENT WORK HISTORY
Marketing Director Level 34, Santa Rosa, CA 2017-present Executive Producer/COO Brand Arc, Los Angeles, CA 2005-2017 Television Director 44 Blue, Burbank, CA 2004
Post-Production Supervisor Scripps TV, Los Angeles 2004 Owner/Post-Production Supervisor
Executive Producer
34 Degrees North, Venice, CA
Joseph Pytka Prods., Venice, CA
1999-2003
1996-1997
Freelance Line Producer Los Angeles, CA 1991-1995,1997-1999 MICHAEL DAVIS
8814 Oak Trial Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 310-***-**** ****@*******.*** 3
EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Bachelor of Science, Radio/TV-Film California State University, Northridge, CA Member IATSE-International
Photographers Guild
Hollywood, CA
1984-1990
HONORS AND AWARDS
Communicator, Silver medal, Branded
Entertainment
Modern Family, ABC 2016
Addy, Online Branded Content Playing House, USA Network 2016 Cannes Lion, In-show integration, Short List Modern Family, ABC 2015 Telly, Bronze Medal, Television and
Promotional/Branded Entertainment
Tanked, Animal Planet 2015
Telly, Bronze Medal, Television and
Promotional/Branded entertainment
Rizzoli and Isles, TNT 2015