Transforming media strategies and marketing objectives into strong on-brand creative.

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Email: FredPrigge@gmail.comPhone: 847.624.3733Residence: Des Plaines, ILCollege: Columbia, Chicago Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/fredprigge

ABOUT ME

I am an experienced producer and creative director that loves helping people tell their stories and communicate their messages through dynamic digital content. I've spent most of my career crafting promotional, commercial and storytelling videos for television and social media. Whether it's working for major corporations or producing content for a small local business, I embrace the creative process and always strive to deliver engaging projects. I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in television production in 1993. My first internship was with ABC7 in Chicago, IL. I followed that internship up with another at Comcast in Elgin, Illinois. Little did I know at the time that it would become the company where I would land my first professional job in 1995 as a production assistant, and the company where I would spend the next 24 years of my career.
During my tenure at Comcast, I gained highly valuable experience in all areas of production. I also gained experienced in production and employee management as I climbed the corporate ladder over the years, eventually reaching the title of senior manager. As a senior manager and producer I was provided the opportunity to lead in a large variety of corporate, commercial and television video productions. I was fortunate enough to receive numerous awards along the way, including five regional Emmy Awards. Even more rewarding however, was opportunity to collaborate with team members and to be able to mentor them over the years. I learned the importance of collaboration early on in my career. I also learned that in many situations, you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with. I was surrounded by some extremely talented people. As a video creator with over 20 years in content creation, production management and marketing, I love growing brands in the digital age. I have the experience in working with production teams, running studios, and helping lead all stages of media production. I have always loved the process of developing creative treatments. My career has been based on turning ideas into reality, through compelling visuals and creative words.
My passion is always the same: to tell a great story

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • √ Video Production Management
  • √ Creative Direction
  • √ Producing & Directing
  • √ Script Writing
  • √ Storyboarding
  • √ Communication Skills
  • √ Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • √ Business Acumen
  • √ Project & Team Management
  • √ Strategic Planning
  • √ Organizational Leadership
  • √ Coaching & Mentoring
  • √ Content Strategy

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

  • COMCAST - Elmhurst, IL 1995-2019
  • SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER / SENIOR PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES 2012-2019
  • Led strategic planning, execution, and delivery for the production of dynamic, high-profile social media and corporate video communications for the Central Division of Comcast in concert with internal and external stakeholders comprising management for a five-person staff and production crews of up to 15.
  • Recruited by senior leadership to develop national television and radio broadcast commercials promoting the Xfinity brand for Comcast by writing scripts, providing creative direction and coordinating cross-functionally to achieve on-brand, compelling messaging and ensure all goals were achieved.
  • Adeptly served in several capacities as a liaison and leader for key internal and external stakeholders by supporting talent management, project coordination, social media strategy, and production.
  • Oversaw performance monitoring functions, talent management, and resource allocation as well appraisals and coaching to develop effective, cohesive teams.
  • Supervised budgeting, new equipment purchases, vendor relations, and negotiations to achieve advantageous agreements while ensuring a sound, cost-effective operation.
  • Planned and oversaw all post-production responsibilities including editing and motion graphics sessions, audio mixing, visual effects, voice-over sessions, chroma-keying, and color correction.
PRODUCTION MANAGER / SENIOR PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES 2007-2012
  • Consistently led teams to outperform expectations and deliver first-rate projects, earning significant recognition for contributions and directing teams selected to provide cross-functional marketing content.
  • Created a change-agile, in-house production process and resource, enabling flexibility and cost savings as opposed to outsourcing externally while overseeing a team of four and production crews of up to 10.
  • Developed award-winning communication and educational videos that supported the achievement of Chicago region and leadership team goals and produced award-winning local programming specials.
  • Managed production teams on- and offsite through all stages of productions in addition to hiring and overseeing video contractors, makeup artists, as well as all voiceover and on-air talent.
  • Led, directed, and produced multiple Emmy Award-winning video content including entertainment, documentary, special event, human interest and conversational television programming.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR / PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES 2000-2007
  • Combined high-level multimedia, content, and production management abilities to support the creation and expansion of Comcast's first regional Creative Services Department in Chicago— a multifaceted, award-winning video production and internal creative outlet.
  • Led a three-person team comprising resource allocation, coaching and mentoring, and training on Avid software and on Adobe creative suite to develop a first-rate department with strong staff relations.
  • Developed all creative needs of local origination channel and regional programming department, including show logos, opens, bumps, on-air graphics, and promotional spots.
  • Directed key projects that advanced the creative mission including aiding the design and providing oversight to the construction of complete Avid editing suites and two graphic workstations.
  • Helped lead a production crew of six to the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami to produce a series of On Demand features and an Emmy Award-winning television special, showcasing the Chicago Bears fan experience.
  • Budgeted and designed five sets for various local origination television programs and productions.
VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1995-2000
  • Supported all areas of studio and field productions for local origination programming, gathering and fulfilling requirements for producing high-quality content.
  • Served as the Avid Media Composer and editor of various internal and external digital video projects that supported management goals, along with utilizing skills as a motion graphic artist and logo designer of dynamic digital content to bolster assigned post-production video projects.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Comcast Cares Day 2005–2019 •  Participated in various community improvement projects throughout the Chicago area. Les Turner ALS Foundation 2010–2019 •  Produced video segments for various fund-raising events to raise awareness and funding for the foundation. National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) 2014–2018 •  Severed on the Board of Governors for the Chicago chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

INDUSTRY HONORS

5

EMMY AWARD wins

28

emmy award nominations

4

ACC Beacon award WIns

3

silver telly AWARD wins

37

bronze telly AWARD wins

FEATURED WORK

Truning America's pastime into Atlanta's fast-time
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