Edmond Cofie has extensive experience in film, theatre, and new media production as well as marketing and brand strategy. He has worked as a street team leader, PR and marketing associate, freelance second unit director, and co-founder of an independent film company. Cofie also has experience as an actor and in various hospitality roles. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Towson University with skills in production, leadership, and business strategies.
2016 V. L. Deuso Community Relations, Event and Marketing SpecialistVirginia Deuso
As a motivated professional I have a strong background in internal and external communications and marketing, as well as content-specific writing for a website, video, and print marketing. My career is based on exceptional relationship building skills in combination with advanced communication proficiencies.
2016 V. L. Deuso Community Relations, Event and Marketing SpecialistVirginia Deuso
As a motivated professional I have a strong background in internal and external communications and marketing, as well as content-specific writing for a website, video, and print marketing. My career is based on exceptional relationship building skills in combination with advanced communication proficiencies.
I have vast experience in marketing, working on deadlines, with executive management and clients. Special skills include blog, proposal writing and conducting interiews
1. Edmond Cofie
77 Sullivan Place
Brooklyn, NY 11225
SUMMARY
Specialized in Film, Theatre and New Media Production, with extensive experience in Marketing and brand strategy.
Special consultant for Educational outreach, and 501(c) start-ups.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
❖ Gogorilla Marketing , Street Team Leader , NY March 2015- Present
Part of a large advertising Street team responsible for introducing and subscribing target audiences to new products,
promotional offerings and brands. Brands include Time Warner Cable, TV LAND’S Jim Gaffigan Show, Fairway
Supermarket.
❖ Manstery LLC , PR and Marketing, NY July 2015 - March 2016
Development and implementation of Manstery llc’s soft launch campaign. Specific duties included engagement with
media contacts, customers/backers and Manstery’s international Network.
❖ Second Unit Directo r , Freelance, NY March 2014 - Present
Responsible for all second unit assignments including not limited to lighting, rigging, A.C, audio recording (Boom), field
productions. Additional duties include logging and delivery of production dallies.
❖ The Redco Film Company LLC , Cofounder , MD May 2013 - Present
Lead Producer of Independent Film Company producing web based content and feature films in celebration of the African
Diaspora. Current projects include “Big City,” “GHANAMERICA.”
❖ DELTAALIAS , Associate Producer, NY July 2010 - Present
Responsible for bringing together the required production team for principle photography on both short story narrative
films “November” and “August.”
❖ Actor , Non-Union , NY Dec 2010 - Present
Stage and Film trained acting professional. 6+ years experience in script analysis , creative writing and stage combat . In
Pre-production for Nicholas Bateman’s “The Wanting Mare.”
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
❖ Tribeca Rooftops , Banquet Server, NY Feb 2015 - May 2016
Server/bar back in a high capacity Lower Manhattan event space. Events range from Bar-Mitzvahs to corporate
gatherings.
❖ Ruby Tuesdays , Server/busser, MD March 2013 - March 2014
Guest service duties included but not limited to; greeting and seating; attendant of designated dining area. Additional
duties ranged from opening/closing of establishment to back of house tasks.
❖ Kefi Restaurant , Host/Busser, NY March 2010 - Dec 2012
Front desk personnel in a high capacity Manhattan eatery. Assignments included guest reservations and maintenance of
decorum.
EDUCATION
Towson University, Baltimore, MD
B.A in Theatre Arts
- Minor in Communication
SKILLS
Adobe Creative suite
Microsoft Office suite
Business strategies, and Brand Management
Production management
Leadership
Cision
Google Adword
Art related Research
Fluent in three West African Dialects
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL HONORS
2008. 2010 Kennedy Centre Annual College Theatre Festival Nominee.
Consultant of Educational Outreach and early Stage 501(c) start-ups.