1. JEFF W. HINDLE (206) 949-0690
Seattle, WA jeffhindle@comcast.net
Interactive Project Manager / Producer
Web - Mobile - Digital Media - Broadcast
Profile of Skills:
Personnel/resource/budget management
Exceptional verbal/written/presentation skills
Creative project development & management
SMITH Agency | August 2014 – April 2015 Seattle, WA
Senior Project Manager
Led project teams comprised of strategists, creatives, user experience designers, and technologists to produce
world-class Internet marketing campaigns, branded user experiences and videos for some of the world’s most
known and respected brands.
Developed project budgets and Statements of Work, and actively managed project profitability and any
associated internal tracking/reporting
Demonstrated ability to work with client teams and internal discipline leads to define project
requirements, estimate costs and timing, and track project progress against deliverables and budget
Drove project cadence from project kickoff through execution and delivery and ensured project
milestones were met
Proactively identified (and raised visibility of) project risks, monitored scope creep and managed change
control process
Worked closely with account and business development teams to foster growth and bring in new work
including leading internal teams for RFP/RFI responses
SMITH STAR Award for Microsoft Windows Empower Campaign (Site launch, Super Bowl 2015)
Project highlights:
Windows Empowering - Campaign Landing Environment (launched in conjunction with ad for 2015 Super
Bowl 2015): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/empowering
Project Spark - Homepage redesign (responsive):
http://welcome.projectspark.com (Note: The remainder of the site has not been optimized for mobile yet)
BizSpark Redesign - Homepage redesign (responsive):
http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark
Proven team leadership/management
Demonstrated record delivering results
Deadline and objective driven
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OMNI RETAIL GROUP / VENDARIA MEDIA INC. | March 2008 – July 2014 Seattle, WA
Senior Project Manager / Executive Producer
Leader of project efforts for some of the world’s most recognized brands to deliver compelling and effective
digital media for web, mobile, broadcast and in-store; microsites, product selectors, product demos, in-store
touchscreen displays and product videos. Effective, flexible, reliable project focal point, working between client
and internal team members. Proven ability to deliver quality work in demanding, fast-paced, under-resourced
environment; able to handle multiple projects, manage shifting priorities and see project through from concept to
delivery.
Senior Project Manager
Functioned as project leader, serving as primary client contact and facilitating efforts of user-experience, design,
development and quality assurance teams in the creation of online and in-store experiences (micro-sites,
interactive product selectors, in-store kiosks and product videos).
Demonstrated ability to work with and support cross-functional project teams, effectively managing
personnel, assets, resources, schedules, budgets and timelines to meet project objectives.
Ensured that requirements and project deliverables and dates are clearly communicated, understood and
executed upon.
Proficient at driving project cadence. Actively involved with project team in all aspects of work,
monitoring team’s day-to-day activities and ensuring work progressing as planned.
Proactively assessed project risks and scope creep to foresee/identify potential problems and identified
solutions to address them in advance.
Facilitated development of creative and design. Adept at developing and delivering client’s message with
focus on clearly communicating product/service attributes and providing a good end-user experience.
Functioned in roles of Executive Producer and/or Director of Photography for projects that had
video/photography requirements.
Cultivated and strengthened client relationships.
Portfolio: http://www.vendaria.com/gv/jeffhindle
SENSA NETWORKS | 2003 – 2008 Seattle, WA
Director of Content, Creative Services – eLearning/Online Training
Sensa Networks technology platform was sold to Knowledge Anywhere of Bellevue in early 2008. I was hired to do
contract / project work for Knowledge Anywhere, Inc. in 2008.
Oversaw development of interactive eLearning content for delivery on proprietary, category-specific training
portals. Directed staff and freelance personnel efforts in producing, writing, shooting, editing, encoding and
authoring of content. Developed and refined work processes to maximize quality and productivity.
Recruited to build content-creation operation from the ground up.
Created interactive compliance, marketing and training content for Fortune 500 companies including Sara
Lee, Tyson Foods, Nestlé, and Martha Stewart Crafts Studio.
Assisted companies with geographically diverse sales forces in defining product messaging and
accelerating product-to-market timelines.
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E.L.N. COMMUNICATIONS | 2000 – 2002 Seattle, WA
Project & Account Manager – Media Production / Broadcast Media / Events
Responsible for project management and account management/marketing related to multimedia, video
production, live events and broadcast. Provided project development, account management and strategic
planning for client projects. Developed targeted marketing materials and presentations for specific sales channels
and audiences.
Solidified and created relationships with top PR firms and media companies.
Generated and managed accounts/projects for Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon.com.
AT&T BROADBAND & INTERNET | 1997 – 1999 Seattle, WA
Production Manager, Creative Services – In House Media Production
AT&T BROADBAND & INTERNET purchased TCI, and in turn, was purchased by Comcast in 2001. The division that I
worked in now operates as Comcast Spotlight.
Led in-house creative services/media production department of fifteen creative personnel. Directed efforts for
improving work processes, meeting creative standards and revenue goals, controlling expenses, budgeting,
purchasing capital, recruiting, hiring, appraisals and mentoring. Marketed department to internal and external
audiences. Managed yearly operating/capital budget in excess of $850,000. Wrote, produced and directed
advertising campaigns and corporate marketing videos for retail and agency clients.
Selected to facilitate merger of two production operations.
Restructured department and processes, resulting in 29% increase in productivity.
Led one of most productive and creatively-recognized operations in cable advertising.
Telecommunications Inc (TCI) – MEDIA SERVICES | 1993 – 1997 Olympia, WA
Senior Producer/Director – TV Advertising & Corporate Video Production
Supervised and mentored staff producers in addition to producing commercials and corporate videos for primary
retail, agency and government accounts. Responsible for development of creative strategy, copywriting/script
development, directing, comprehensive project management, and successful execution of client’s advertising
objectives.
Wrote, directed and produced commercials and marketing videos for wide variety of clients.
Consistently the top revenue producer for production division.
Demonstrated proficiency managing competing needs of multiple, rapidly evolving projects.
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Education
Edward R. Murrow School of Communications – Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Bachelor of Arts, Communications.
Minor in Psychology
Graduated with distinction (Cum Laude)
Mount Royal University – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Diploma, Broadcasting
Ongoing Professional Development
School of Visual Concepts – Seattle, WA
HTML & CSS Level One
User-Centered Design
Software Applications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Premiere Pro (video editing), Slack, Dropbox, Basecamp, Harvest, TFS, Bugzilla.
Social and Civic Involvement
Volunteer: Writer/Producer of annual fund-raising video for Sibling House – a network of foster homes
with a mission of keeping siblings together while they are in foster care.
Awards
Telly Awards: Two-time finalist.
National Cable Advertising Bureau Awards: Two-time winner/three-time finalist.
Passions & Interests
Photography, cinema, politics, hiking, skiing (of any kind), travel
PROJECT HISTORY:
For all projects listed below I was primary project lead, whether serving as Senior Project Manager, Executive
Producer, or Director of Photography.
Andersen Doors: Product demos (Interactive, video)
Amazon: Satellite Media Tour (Broadcast – interview with celebrity spokesperson)
Apple: Snow Leopard OS Product Overview Demo
Avery: Product demos (Interactive, video)
Babies R Us: Baby Gift Registry (Interactive tutorial)
Bissell: Interactive product demos / product videos
Bosch: Interactive product demo
JEFF W. HINDLE (Continued)
5. PROJECT HISTORY (Cont.):
Conair: 2-Blade Trimmer Product demo (Interactive, video)
Costco.com: Vitamin & Supplement Guide (Product selector - Responsive Design)
Costco.com: Safe Finder (Product selector)
DeLonghi: Espresso Machines (Product Videos)
Dremel: Interactive product demo
Ecosmart: LED Downlight (Interactive product demo)
Home Decorators: Martha Stewart Craft Room Configurator (Interactive product visualization)
Home Depot: Decking Project Planner (Interactive guide, desktop & mobile)
Home Depot: Door Lock Guide (Interactive educational guide/product selector))
Home Depot: Generator Selector (Interactive educational guide/product selector)
Home Depot: Power Tool Kit Selector
Kenmore: Induction Ranges / Upright & Canister Vacuums (Product videos)
Le Creuset: Product Demo (Interactive/video, html)
Lowes: Grilling Guide (Interactive product selector)
Linksys: Connected Home Showcase (Interactive product demo/videos)
Linksys: In-store touchscreen kiosk
LG 52 Series Monitor: Microsite
LG 70 LCD-TV: Microsite
LG SteamWasher: Marketing videos (Utilized online and integrated with in-store kiosks)
Panasonic: Canister & Upright Vacuums (Product videos)
Playtex: Diaper Genie (Interactive demo/video)
Maytag: Side-by-side refrigerator (Product demo)
Microsoft: BizSpark – Homepage redesign
Microsoft: Project Spark – Homepage redesign (responsive)
Microsoft: Windows Empower – Campaign Landing Environment
Miele: S2, S5, S7 & S8 (Interactive product demos / videos)
Navico: Simrad Yachting Product Finder (In-store touchscreen kiosk)
Nike: Running Shoe Guide (Interactive product guide)
Staples: Computer Selector (Interactive product guide)
Starbucks: PR-Satellite Media Tours (Broadcast – interviews with Howard Schultz)
TomTom: In-store Touchscreen Kiosk (Deployed in 500 Best Buy stores nationwide)
WSP: Washington State Patrol Broadcast (Broadcast, print and radio advertising campaign)