LEONARD STAHURA
Address: *** ***** ****** ******* *****, Pennsylvania 18222
Contact: 570-***-**** E-mail: *******@*****.***
Website: www.wix.com/stahura/leonardstahura
EXECUTIVE/SENIOR/ASSOCIATE/MARKETING PRODUCER
PRODUCTION/CREATIVE SERVICE MANAGER ART DIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly-organized, quality-focused, creative, and talented media producer and graphic artist offering broad-based experience in designing complex graphic package for 30-second commercial advertisement and film spots, writing scripts and jingle, and conceptualizing advertisements for print and commercials. Possess distinguished ability in leading cross-functional teams, complemented with comprehensive skills in creative development and editing. Other core strengths include:
Exemplify in-depth knowledge in overseeing multiple projects from concept development through execution while meeting all budget and schedule requirements
Excel at utilizing out-of-the-box approaches to effect dramatic improvements while bringing fresh ideas in conceptualizing and creating designs
Thrive at working and establishing win-win relationships with diverse clients; highly capable of multitasking in fiercely competitive, stressful, and fast-paced environments
Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time, managing a broad range of responsibilities, and striving under pressure
CORE COMPETENCIES
Production Management and Coordination
Team Leadership and Management
Project Management and Operations
Budget and Cost Control Management
Content Management Systems
Continuous Process Improvements
Time Management and Prioritization
Training and Staff Development
Outstanding Client and Public Relations
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Problem Resolution and Decision Making
Strategic and Tactical Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOX 56/WOLF TV | Wilkes-Barre, PA 2011–Present
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Demonstrate excellent creativity in designing show format and conceptualizing on-air commercials, while overseeing all aspects of live events and sports shooting
Provide expert oversight to camera works, lighting, castings, voice over, editing, jingle, post production, and graphic packages
Deliver segments across multiple platforms and verticals, while utilizing in-depth expertise in conducting necessary edits and modification to come up with great results
GFX ADVERTISING AND DESIGN | Hazleton, PA 2010–2011
SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST/PRODUCER
Prepared layout for print works and delivered pioneering ideas and concepts to be used in developing print advertisements
Built strong relationships with clients while ensuring on-time delivery of services to exceed customer expectations
Assumed full responsibility in developing branding for the company while consistently rendering top notch services in administering post production functions
BRIGHTHOUSE NETWORKS | New Port Richey, FL 2005–2010
SENIOR PRODUCER
Worked hand-in-hand with team members and staff in delivering excellent service
Proactively attended clients meeting to define their varying preferences
Displayed excellent leadership skills in directing and supervising production staff and other team members while focusing on content and production direction
INTERNSHIP
INTERN | Disney World | Orlando, FL | 1999
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING, Online | In Progress (Expected Completion: 2013)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX | Phoenix, AZ
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VISUAL EFFECTS AND MOTION GRAPHICS | 2005
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH | Pittsburgh, PA
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ANIMATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN | 2002
LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Nanticoke, PA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Special Classes in Copywriting/Script Writing | Classes in Advance After Effects and Motion | One-on-One After Effects 3D Classes with Emmy Winning Producer Mark Patch | Mastering Your Future with Jonathan Clark | Business Etiquette Classes | Body Language for Sales Classes
PROJECTS
Darling Electric Holiday- 16mm (Award Winning Spot)
Darling Electric Haunted – 16mm
Castriota Chevrolet – HD Jingle Spots (Award Winning Spot)
Suncoast Ford/Mitsubishi - HD (Nerd Campaign Four Spots)
Suncoast Ford/ Mitsubishi - HD (Driver Ford/Driver Mitsubishi)
Suncoast Ford/Mitsubishi – HD (S-Team Ford/S-Team Mitsubishi)
CVC Veterinary Clinic Animal Centers – HD
AWARDS AND HONORS
2009
Bright House Networks Team Award
2008
Bright House Networks Employee of the Quarter (3rd)
2007
Brightness Award for Best Jingle or Use of Music
1 CAB Nomination
2006
Brightness Award for Best Mise-en-scène
Brightness Award for Best Copywriting
1 CAB Nomination
Bright House Networks Employee of Quarter (1st)
2002
Art Award Luzerne County Community College Annual Art Show
TECHNICAL SKILLS
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
APPLICATIONS
After Effects, Image Ready, Premier Pro, Encore, Photoshop, Combustion, Illustrator, Bryce 5, Pro Tools, PFTracker, Final Cut Pro, IDVD, IMovie, Live Type, Motion, Cinema 4D, Pages, Soundtrack Pro, Grab, DVD Studio Pro, Cleaner 6.5, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
CAMERAS
Sony XD Cam HD 330, DVC Cam, DVC Pro, Beta Cam, Sony DV Cam, Canon XL2, Sony HD NXCAM, Hitachi Studio Cameras
LIVE EVENT EQUIPMENT
New Tek Tri Caster TCX085OCS, New Tek Time Warp TW-42 Replay System, Mackie 1604-VCZ Pro Audio Board, Strand 200 Lighting Board