Brian Friedman is a motivated and experienced media producer seeking a new opportunity. He has over 10 years of experience producing videos, photos, graphics and other media for organizations in Israel and the US. He is skilled in planning, budgeting, problem-solving and building client relationships. His background includes content production, project management, video editing, and administrative roles.
1. BRIAN J. FRIEDMAN
624 Birch Avenue River Vale, New Jersey 07675 (201) 391-6095 Cell: (917) 664-3736
brianjf47@yahoo.com
PROFILE Motivated, hard-working, well-rounded individual with expansive and
comprehensive knowledge and experience in media production, marketing, client
relations, troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving. Strengths:
Planning/organization: effectively managing time, tracking and reporting
activities; consistently follow through with projects and client follow-up.
Implementing: new initiatives, managing and supporting businesses/departments.
Identifying problems: coordinate resources and to get full understanding of
problems in order to be able to accurately come up with solutions.
People skills: extremely effective relationship-building skills; adept at listening
and assessing individuals at all levels determining needs/concerns.
Client relations: establish and maintain long-term client relationships through a
high level of integrity; set priorities and earn client trust, focus on strong customer
service and outstanding communication skills.
EMPLOYMENT THANK ISRAELI SOLDIERS Jerusalem, Israel
HISTORY Content Producer
6/09 to 7/12 Pioneered media contents, and produced web videos and presentations for social
network solicitations and educational programs for major donors.
Established, shot, marketed and broadcasted live videos for US and foreign
medium.
Continually updated site’s media area with newly produced videos.
Professional Representation of Organization for Clients.
Held accountable for media content budget and cost management.
Collaborated with various divisions of the organization to complete projects.
6/10 to 1/12 AISH HATORAH JERUSALEM Jerusalem, Israel
Video and Photo Producer
Created media for fundraising events
Pioneered video and photo library for publicizing Event Hall.
Produced and managed videos to promote educational programs and websites;
constructed content that highlighted lead educators.
Devised theme related events.
Spearheaded web and DVD platforms that recruited and educated students.
Acquired full understanding of Core Values of Institution.
7/04 to 12/08 IMAGINENATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Long Beach, CA
Production Manager / Creative, Conceptual Team
Led the strategic planning, development, management, customer relations, and
performance of the agency, production and editing office.
Produced and orchestrated video productions, graphics, long/short-form
commercials, sample reels, websites, web media, marketing campaigns, marketing
kits, company logos, and print ads, on-time and under budget.
Managed editing and distribution to Dub House and distributors.
Negotiated cost savings and maintained relationships with vendors/suppliers.
Direct liaison between clients and company representatives.
Managed all aspects of bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable, and creating
business reports; created bids, estimates, actuals, and final billings.
Over saw budgets for campaigns and productions.
Assisted owners with travel, and doubling annual profits, and winning multiple
awards and campaigns.
2. BRIAN J. FRIEDMAN
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1/05 to 11/08 MAD DOG VIDEO PRODUCIONS Los Angeles, CA
Production Coordinator
Coordinated logistics with clients, and arranged crew and production services.
Collaborated extensive with celebrities, producers and clientele.
Administratively processed all invoices, project reports, union forms and tax
documentation; maintained budgets.
Orchestrated all aspects of video production.
EDUCATION Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies / Jerusalem, Israel
12/08 to 07/12 Talmud Studies
9/99 to 6/03 School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Activities: Text and Logic Analyzing / Resident Assistant
Activities: Film and Animation Creative Development
Activities: Produced a seven minute Animated Short Film
INTERNSHIP In The Cut Productions Feature Film (6/02 to 8/02)
SKILLS: Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,
FTP Management
Technical Skills: HD Camera Operator, Digital Photography, Film and Video
Lighting, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Photo Touch Up, Lighting Kit, Audio Kit,
Computer, Audio Recorder