Project Proposal

Prepared for: WXYZ - Channel 45 Prepared by: Five11 June 28, 2009 Proposal number: 511-062409

Five11 Atlanta, GA 30339

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contact@fivell.com

www.five11.com

Introduction
Five11 is honored to be a part of the rebirth of WXYZ. Your longevity in the community has influenced many and has inspired our team to bring income and life back to such a well-respected local public broadcasting station. Five11 wants to promote WXYZ by creating a fundraiser to generate immediate income. We would like to create a long-term revenue solution for you by enhancing your existing website to be able to deliver programming, engage the public, sell subscriptions and sell merchandise. We understand that WXYZ is suffering due to the present economic state of our nation. Like you, we are a non-profit organization. Our team feels a special connection and desire to assist you in increasing your financial income and keeping 30 years of hard work and dedication alive. Our team is positive that by creating a short-term fundraiser and long-term financial solution, WXYZ will stay in business, engage the public, and continue to provide the local community with quality television programming.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Objective Goals Solution

Technical Management
Deliverables Project schedule Team biographies

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Costs
The budget

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Appendix
Work Breakdown Structure Assumptions Risk Matrix Activity List Network Diagram Proposed Artists to Perform at WXYZs First Annual Benefit Concert Juli Rasmussen Juan Mitchell Demetrius Spencer Brionne R. Smith

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Executive Summary
Objective
The short-term revenue solution is to have a fundraiser in the form of a benefit concert. The long term revenue solution is to set up the existing web site to deliver programming, sell subscription services and merchandising. Both parts of the project will be functioning within three months.

Goals
1. To sell 10,000 tickets at $9.95 each to the WXYZ benefit concert fundraiser. 2. To create an online presence for a continuous income stream that offers current programming and pre-recorded programming. 3. To build the subscription base to 20,000 with an annual subscription rate of $99.95 for each subscriber. 4. To connect with the public watching the programs by offering online and text voting for their favorite programs. 5. To engage the local public with discussions about current issues through forums.

Solution
We will immediately contact wellknown artists or their agents to secure their availability for the concert. We will immediately book Piedmont Park and have a date for the concert. Within two weeks we will have all the Public Service Announcements (PSAs) made by the performers and ready to air. We will collect and auction off (through the web site) several personal affects donated to us by celebrities. Our marketing campaign will begin two weeks after we start on the project and last until the date of the concert. After the concert is over, there will have been two and a half months of promotion for WXYZ and its new, modern format. The public will be aware of the station and all of its new ways to be a part of the community. The public will start to subscribe to the site and you can go back to your business of providing high-quality programming.
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Technical
In recent months WXYZ has seen a steady decline in revenue from advertisers and public subscribers. This sales decline is due mostly in part to the current state of the United States economy. The general population is spending less money on nonessential items and donating less money to non-profit organizations. Advertisers have decreased the amount of ads they run on network and cable television. Companies are putting what little advertising budgets they have into ads for moderately priced, basic necessity items that they feel the public will buy. Five11 is proposing that WXYZ be a trendsetter in the Green Revolution by becoming the first Green public television network. In going Green, your station can cut a number of expenses such as studio facility expenses, FCC fees and guidelines, as well as expenses associated with having a full time staff of employees. We are proposing that WXYZ become an Internet based television station and discontinue all contracts associated with being a cable broadcast television station. WXYZs demographic will increase from a local state demographic to a demographic consisting of anyone with a personal computer and a high-speed Internet connection. You will be able to sell advertising packages at highly reduced rates, due to the huge reduction of operating expenses. As opposed to an advertiser paying to have their ad run in a somewhat small viewing audience, advertisers can pay a smaller fee and have their ad reach an unlimited demographic via an Internet viewing audience. Five11 can assist you in doing a major Countdown to Green marketing campaign. This campaign will include running a news ticker on our current programming stating the what, when, and whys of your station going green. We will also form alliances with other companies that will support your efforts and are willing to barter services in exchange for sponsorship packages. This campaign will be a threemonth media blitz announcing your revolutionary advancement in broadcasting. We will produce public service announcements with various entertainers, athletes, and public figures supporting your efforts of going green.
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Management
Five11 is experienced with project management within the entertainment business. We understand that project management can be complex. Our team will watch for all signs of scheduling conflicts or tasks that are not finished on time. We will create and put our contingency plans to work at the first sign of a problem. Five11 will communicate with you and let you know if anything causes the schedule to get off track. We understand the need for communication. When you succeed, so do we. Five11 will work with you on site during the entire project. We want to get to know all staff in order to smoothly transition from project to daily routine. We plan to teach you how to use the technology that we put in place. We will customize our solution for you. We will use your existing equipment, which means less time lost learning new equipment. We will create new processes for delivering content to the Internet and will make sure it is easy enough for anyone working at the station to do independently. The project will last exactly three months. During this time we will be executing two sub-projects. The first project, the benefit fundraising concert will be planned and then executed within three months. James will take the lead on finding and booking artists. Juan will take care of the logistics of the event and manage the budget. Demetrius, Juli and Brionne will be support on any and all tasks necessary. The other sub-project is the transition from public broadcast television station to an all-Internet based television station. We will use your existing equipment and office space to create new ways for you to deliver programming to your audience. Demetrius will take the lead on converting the station and work processes. Juan will be backing up Demetrius and keeping the budget on track. During this time, Demetrius will also be activating the marketing campaign.

Brionne will be responsible for finding sponsors. She will contact existing sponsors and let them know about the new format of the station and sign new contracts. In parallel, Brionne will contact and sign new sponsors. Juli will oversee both projects and spend six weeks recruiting volunteers for both projects. Then, she will train all the volunteers for the benefit concert to prepare them for their one-day mission. In parallel, Juli will work with Demetrius to train the new online station volunteers on how to upload content and how to initiate new money-generating contests. Volunteers will be compensated with an annual subscription to the station. At the end of the three-month project, we will ensure that all station personnel and volunteers are confident with the new way of working. We will spend time with everyone involved to make sure that the transition to becoming an online only television station is smooth. We will make sure you understand the costs associated with running the station in the new format. Five11 will make you a contact list and introduce you to the contractors needed to keep your station running. For example, your new hosting provider, who makes sure the site has the space and bandwidth needed to support the station.

Deliverables
We will give you the footage and royalty rights received from the performers during the benefit concert. We will provide you with all system administration information, like passwords. We will provide you with documentation on the processes that will need to be used to keep the station running. For example, how to upload new content and where to organize content. We will provide you with a database of volunteers that includes their availability and interests. We will give you all the new contracts that have been signed with sponsors.

Project schedule
We want you to know what the major tasks are, who is responsible for them and about how long it will take us to get these activities done. Each person in Five11 has a total of 60 business days available to work at three hours per day. Activity Contact performers agents, book, auction items Book Piedmont Park, set up security, cleanup Recruit and train volunteers Contact and sign sponsors Find and book vendors for concert Promotion efforts and PSAs Plan and execute benefit concert Keep the budget on target by working w/others Set up online station and community Total business days for each person Duration (Days) 15 10 60 60 15 15 45 35 45 60 Responsibility James Juan Juli Brionne Juan Demetrius James Juan Demetrius

Team biographies
JULI RASMUSSEN - PROJECT MANAGER Juli is an experienced project manager with 10 years of I.T. experience. She received her Bachelors of Science in Journalism with an emphasis in Television Broadcast Production Management. Juli has excellent communication and organizational skills, intuitive ideas and is a great relationship builder. JUAN MITCHELL Juan received his Bachelors degree in Business Finance and is certified in Human Resources. Juan is our financial expert, he is highly organized and a team player. He is also an accomplished professional musician with experience in producing and computer technology.
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DEMETRIUS SPENCER Demetrius obtained his undergrad degree in Music and Business Administration. He has several years experience in the entertainment industry with music and television production. Demetrius has worked with many well-known recording artists and is highly skilled in audio editing, problem solving, sound design and effects. JAMES WILSON James received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media Production and an MBA in International Business. He has experience in marketing and promotions, artist management, development research and analysis, and editing. He is organized and skilled in negotiating and relationship building. BRIONNE SMITH Brionne obtained her Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communications. She has experience in producing, editing, music, and performing. Brionnes strengths include communicating, organizing ideas, and obtaining relationships.

Costs
WXYZ urged Five11 to find creative ways to raise additional capital to pay for the costs associated with the project. The celebrities involved in the benefit concert are helping us by donating their time and services, which helps WXYZ save more in expenditures. Anticipation of concertgoer turnout is high, with estimates between 10,00019,999 attendees. The ticket price for the concert is set at $9.95 each. The objective for this section of the project is to raise additional capital for our start-up budget, which is placed at $10,000. Five11 determined the following costs associated with the entire project: labor, materials, sub-contractors and consultants, equipment and facilities rentals, travel, overhead and contingencies. The details for each of these costs are in the following sections.

Labor
The labor associated with the new online station does not affect this project. The costs are the same as they were before. There will be 15 volunteers recruited to help you maintain the station. These volunteers will be paid with an annual subscription to the station and a rewarding experience. Five11 will not receive pay and will work for three hours per day. The labor associated with the benefit concert is: Ten security guards and city police: paid for by the City of Atlanta Four stagehands and two sound engineers: paid for in the stage rental fee 50 volunteers with various functions, like taking tickets and setting up Three city sanitation trucks from the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works (DPW) to pick up all remaining trash and recyclables: three drivers plus six additional sanitation workers for cleanup after the concert
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A large percentage of the labor costs will be eliminated from the outdoor event, due to the outpouring of support from: local city officials, concert performers, city workers and workers involved with concert production. No workers, volunteers, performers, or Five11, will receive pay from the concert. Everyone is required to attend the rehearsal (the day before the concert) and the concert. True AV Productions handles the wages for the sound engineers and stagehands. Total manpower for the concert equals 80 people.

Materials
There are no costs associated with materials in this project.

Subcontractors and Consultants

Truea AV Productions will provide light and sound rental. The price was successfully negotiated to $2,500.00, instead of $5000.00. We will also rent 20 A-1 standard portable restrooms. The regular price of $85.00 has been discounted to $42.50 each from A-One Restrooms Company. Three of these restrooms at a cost of $77.50 each will be wheelchair accessible. No tables will be allowed or rented. Concertgoers can bring folding lawn chairs, small coolers and small grills into the event. The total of subcontractors and consultants equals $3,582.50.

Equipment and Facilities Rental

Equipment and rental needs for concert production (not subcontracted) include one covered 32ft X 24ft mobile stage for $2,500.00 and one power generator for $750.00. Other rentals (subcontracted) include A-1 portable restrooms, and light and sound by True AV Productions (See Subcontractor and Consultants section). The Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the City of Atlanta will donate Piedmont Park and the steel barricades (fencing) to our cause. Five11 analyzed the requirements needed to set up our green TV station, which is server space provided by www.godaddy.com for a cost of $12.47 a month ($12.47 x 3 = $37.41). The total cost of equipment and facilities rental is $2,287.41.
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Travel
Performers for the event that do not live in the Atlanta metro area are scheduled to fly in for the event and have agreed to pay their own travel, food and lodging expenses. They will write off these business expenses on their taxes. No travel is required for the remaining performers, which are local. Three of the top performers will be in town for a two-day stay at the five star Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Buckhead. We have pre-arranged free complimentary limousine service via the hotel. The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain will be given free advertising space during the outdoor event for their cooperation. All local performers have agreed to provide or pay for their own means of transportation, security and additional expenses regarding travel to the outdoor event. The total cost of travel is $0.00.

Overhead
Our marketing estimates for the three-month promotional campaign are based on monthly estimates that include: We will create free Myspace and Facebook accounts to contact Atlanta residents and invite them to the concert. For the three-month promotional launch, radio and billboard ads cost $100.00 per month. Electronic flyers will be created and used on our site and other sites. To create the PSAs we need approximately $200.00 of studio time for editing, ftp uploads and cartage fees, which are blank media for recording public service announcements. The studio will only be used one time. The total monthly expenses for the first three months are $100.00 a month. There is a one-time studio fee of $200.00. The total overhead is $500.00.

Contingencies
Five11 and the executives of WXYZ have agreed to a management reserve of ten percent in emergency funds (10% of $10,000=$1,000).
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Fee or Profit
WXYZ is a not-for-profit organization. The TV station will not generate any profits from the benefit concert nor the innovative green Internet TV station. Fundraising will be generated though various mediums: Public and private sponsorship donations: $500, $1,500 and $2,500 TV subscriptions: $40.00 per quarter or $100.00 per year Program rentals for $1 per episode Merchandising: coffee mugs, tee shirts, key chains, etc. Text messaging as a source of fundraising for contests and program voting: donation of $1.00 per text message Online voting as a source of engaging the public while fundraising: donation of $1.00 per vote Concert ticket sales: $9.95 each Vendor participation during the concert: average of $400.00 per vendor plus an additional 10% if they double sales ($800.00 or more)

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Budget
Description Labor Materials Subcontractors & Consultants Equipment & Facilities rental Travel Overhead Contingency Fee or profit Subtotal Tax 6.00% Total Quantity 80 Unit Price 0 Cost $0.00 $0.00 $3582.50 $3,287.41 $0.00 $500.00 $1,000.00
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$8,369.91 $502.19 $8,872.10

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Appendix
In the appendix you will find additional information on how we will run the project. We have also included the resume of each team member of Five11.

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Work Breakdown Structure

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Assumptions
We made the following assumptions when creating this project proposal: The station has been up and running for some time, there is no need to buy additional editing and production equipment. The station already has the web domain www.wxyz.org. The station has a diverse viewing audience. The station has staff members that can handle many of the editing and programming tasks in-house, saving the expense of having to outsource these tasks. We will be able to book enough headliners for our benefit concert. We will be able to obtain the rights from all performers of the benefit concert to re-show the concert for a fee.

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Risk Matrix

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Activity List
This is a detailed list of what needs to be done with time estimates. The graphical view of how it should be done is on the next page. Activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Contact performers Agents Book Piedmont Park RFP to vendors Setup online TV station Create PSAs Recruit volunteers Find sponsors Select/Book artists Hire Security Hire Vendors Launch online voting Record PSAs Train volunteers Sign contracts w/sponsors Recover auction items Setup cleanup Collect $ from vendors Launch text voting Air PSAs Collect $ from sponsors Launch community forums Launch subscriptions Concert Launch online station Hold online auction Who James Juan Juan Demetrius Demetrius Juli Brionne James Juan Juan Demetrius Demetrius Juli Brionne James Juan Juan Demetrius WXYZ Brionne Demetrius Demetrius Five11 Five11 WXYZ
Dur. Days

Earliest
Start Finish

Latest Start Start 64 59 34 14 68 59 26 74 69 49 74 69 79 56 29 79 69 79 79 86 84 84 89 89 n/a 74 69 49 74 69 79 56 89 79 69 79 79 89 86 89 89 89 84 84 89 89 89 90 90 n/a

Total Slack 64 69 34 14 68 59 26 64 59 34 14 68 59 26 19 59 34 14 68 26 14 67 19 14

10 10 15 60 1 20 30 15 10 20 5 10 10 30 60 10 20 5 5 30 5 5 1 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 15 60 1 20 30 10 20 35 65 11 60 70 17 70 75 90

10 10 15 60 1 20 30 25 20 35 65 11 30 60 70 30 55 70 17 63 75 22 71 76 91

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Network Diagram

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Proposed Artists to Perform at WXYZs First Annual Benefit Concert

POP: Corey Smith Pink U2 Sting R&B: Keysha Cole Usher The Dream Monica 112 Jagged Edge Lloyd Keith Sweat Baby Face Neyo Rap: Outkast Ludacris Bow Wow Soldier Boy T.I. Young Jeezy Gucci Mane OJ the Juice Man Young Ralph Rocko Bands: Local Bands

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Juli Rasmussen
9 rue de Dieppe 92400 Courbevoie, France juli_ras@hotmail.com Mobile +33 6 69 57 84 20

BACKGROUND SUMMARY Over 10 years experience working in the high-tech industry building customer relationships and solving technical problems. Trained and mentored other employees, wrote technical documentation and contributed to a positive work environment. Managed several projects by organizing ideas into action plans and developing innovative solutions. Influenced the team and met project requirements and deadlines. Results-oriented team leader or team player with excellent problem solving skills, verbal and written communications, attention to detail and an eagerness to learn new technologies. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (at Sun Microsystems) Recognized patterns with customer calls and maintained a list of documentation that needed to be developed to solve the re-occurring problems. Delivered TOI's (Transfer of Information) to fellow engineers on these issues. Result: Created high quality and easy to follow documentation for customers. Identified that calls were being misrouted in the solution center. Developed a training plan for tier 1 employees on Sun products and call flow procedures. Trained ~50 employees in California and Colorado. Result: Empowered employees, 50% less misrouted calls to tier 2/3 engineers and more satisfied customers. Identified data management needs. Designed, developed and maintained an internal web page to centralize all information used by the team. Result: Lowered customer hold times and improved accuracy of the information. Managed and facilitated several Sun extracurricular program activities from their initiation to successful completion. A couple of examples are leading a team of employees working on daycare issues and creating an interest group for horses. Result: Enhanced employee morale, higher productivity and employee retention. Led a team of 20 employees focused on employee satisfaction within the organization and represented the engineers in the call center at all meetings. Ran the project for the Vice President of Service. Result: Increased employee morale, productivity and employee retention. Trained and supervised 34 new employees during two different 2-week rotations through our team. Mentored 6 national and international employees. Result: Improved their knowledge of the products, taught them customer service skills and motivated them by being a good example.

EDUCATION Master of Science Entertainment Business (in progress) Bachelor of Science Degree, 2002 Associates Degree, 1995 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Full Sail University University of Colorado Aims Community College

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Foreign Affaires International Paris 2005 - present CEO/Independent Corporate Trainer Provide group training to employees of several large French corporations (Air France, EDF, Sanofi Aventis, Gras Savoye, France Telecom, Chanel, Coface, Banque de France, Renault, etc). Trainings cover many different business themes (negotiation, presentations, socializing, etc) and are taught in English. All training programs are customized for each company or individual. Face to face coaching is given to upper-level management. Externall Paris 2004 Support Engineer level 2 Provided support to European customers specifically with the management of their platforms. Worked in the Department of Support and Operations with the following responsibilities: Created technical documentation specific to each clients needs. Defined, validated and performed operational procedures for level 1 support. Managed the incidents, problems and escalations coming from level 1 support. Managed client accounts (tracking open issues, status & proactive information).

Sun Microsystems, Inc. Broomfield, Colorado 1997-2001 Technical Support Systems Engineer 3 Provided nation wide support to Sun customers and field support personnel, involving hardware and software fault determination and resolution on Solaris specific issues. Efforts resulted in the following accomplishments: Was promoted to a higher-level Engineer twice in a three-year period Employee of the Month - February 1998, June 2000 Perfect 10's on a customer survey - March, July and September of 1998, August 2000 Value Medallion for Teamwork - June 2000 Six STARS nominations (peer recognition program) for 2001

National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, Colorado 1996-1997 Student Systems Administrator Administered heterogeneous network of computers, printers and peripherals. University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado 1995-1997 HTML Programmer/ MIS Technician/Marketing Assistant Webmaster for Wardenburg web site. Troubleshot, maintained and repaired computers. TECHNICAL TRAINING Solaris System Administration (Basic & Advanced); Solaris Server Administration; Solaris Network Administration; System Performance Management; Desktop & Server Maintenance; Fault Core Analysis; Shell Programming; Veritas Volume Manager; Sun Fire Maintenance; E10K Systems Maintenance; Beginning Java. DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING Customer Skills; Increasing Human Effectiveness; Time Management; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; Problem Solving and Process Management; Analytical Trouble Shooting (ATS). LANGUAGES English - native, French - conversational, Spanish - basic

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Juan Mitchell
8505 Lynn Avenue, Douglasville, Ga. 30134 (678)978-1096 Juanuop1@hotmail.com , guitarwhiz1@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE
The competitive advantage I have is my honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and willingness to do the best job I can for the company. I am a recent college graduate (11/2008) seeking to expand my horizons with a good employer. I also have skills in Word, PowerPoint, and learning Excel.

SKILLS PROFILE
Ability to operate Xerox models 7665, 5675 copy/collating machines; Xerox models Workcentre 745, 765 Faxing machines, and the HP Laserjet 9050mfp Copying/collating machine Knowledge and experience with corporate mailroom procedures First-rate filing and valuable organizational and communication skills; handling confidential paperwork Superior customer-relations background-10+years experience

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Office Services Assistant 2001-2009

Troutman Sanders International Law Firm, Atlanta,

GA

Copied and collated all projects (including confidential papers) for 650 employees. Coordinated and completed all deliveries and special projects with mailroom clerk. Successfully completed special projects coordinated by gatekeeper and supervisor. Initiated rush procedure, which guarantees rush copy projects of 1,000 pages or fewer will be completed within 30 minutes of submission; met all guaranteed deadlines and enhanced copy room operations. Received several rave reviews over the years for outstanding service at the firm. 1996-2001

In-house Courier Georgia Messenger Service, Atlanta, GA Accurately filed and delivered mail to all company departments. Assisted with faxing, copying, assorting and delivering packages.

Computed amount of postage required for outgoing mail, depending on weight and classification. Covered phones for word-processing clerk and mailroom clerk on Saturdays. 1988-1996

Dishwasher/Waiter Sheraton Colony Square Hotel, Atlanta, GA Served restaurant patrons, and assisted at the cash register. Washed Dishes, took care of inconvenienced guests and employees. Winning the monthly Employee of the Month Award for outstanding service. Masters Degree-Entertainment Business (EBMS) Full Sail University Bachelors Degree-Business Finance (BS/BF) Certificate-Human Resources Management (HRM University of Phoenix (Graduate) High School Diploma

EDUCATION
2009-current 2003-2008 1981

Columbus High School (Graduate), Columbus, GA

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Demetrius Spencer
E-mail: frenchspencer@aol.com 2135 Defoor Hills Road Atlanta, GA 30318 Home: (404) 593-3430

Career Target: Faculty Position/Audio & Digital Media Production

Outstanding career background

Multi-faceted professional offering a 10-year, progressive career underscored by achievements in music production. Highly accomplished in audio production, vocal production, resolving production issues, and managing production schedules. Solid qualifications in Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencers, tape machines, audio consoles, tracking engineering, and digital music recording programs such as Digidesigns Pro-Tools HD and Apples Logic Pro 8. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Composed, produced and recorded records for Jive Recordings multi-platinum artist Ciara, Capital Recordings artist Cherish, and Epic Records platinum artist B2K. Scored the Emmy Award nominated television series Hip Hop Harry. Executive produced Kanga Kidz childrens Hip Hop Gospel interactive CD. Developed and implemented Greektonez.com; an Internet based ringtone company. CAREER HISTORY Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA2009 to Present Instructor Instructor of Project Management, a specialized course for audio production. Students learn to organize personnel, equipment, and a variety of other media assets for audio productions purposes. The course emphasized skills and techniques for goal setting, strategic planning, organization, communication, risk management, efficiency, and cost effectiveness in the recording studio environment. Title Track Productions, INC Atlanta, GA. . 2001 to Present President Composed and produced television theme song for two time Emmy Award nominated kids television show Hip Hop Harry. Composed, produced, and recorded the film composition on Jive Recording Artist Ciara as featured in MTV/ Paramount Films motion picture Coach Carter. Drum programming, engineering, and studio scheduling on MCA Recording artist Pebbles CD entitled Prophetic Flows Vol 1 & 2. Executive produced, budgeted, and coordinated Kanga Kidz interactive CD featured on kangakidz.net. Atlanta DJ Academy Atlanta, GA.................................................................................................................... 2007 to 2008 Production Instructor Designed and implemented electronic music course instruction. Instructed hands on training in MIDI programming. Taught basic song structure of verse, pre-hook, hook. Gave instruction in digital music

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recording programs including Digidesigns Pro-Tools 7.4 and Apples Logic Pro 8. Demonstrated how to orchestrate the making of a musical composition from the initial idea to a mixed audible recording. Ground Breaking Music, Inc. Atlanta, GA. 20012007 Production Manager Designed and installed studio hardware and software including Digidesigns Pro-Tools HD and various outboard gear such as Avalon Mic PreAmps, MOTU Midi Time Piece and Tascom CD duplicators. Managed studio sessions, equipment inventory, and the update of all computer systems. Approved purchase orders with major record labels and production facilities. Sony/ATV Music Publishing Atlanta, GA........................................ 2001-2007 Staff Producer Produced musical compositions on Jive Recording artist Ciaras debut album entitled Goodies released in 2004. Produced musical compositions on Epic Recording artist B2Ks self entitled album released in 2001. Produced, arranged, and programmed musical compositions for Disneys film entitled Kronks New Groove released in 2005. Engineered, programmed, and arranged music composition for Disneys Jingle Jams Christmas CD.

Awards: Triple platinum sales plaque for artist Ciaras Goodie album. Platinum sales plaque for artist Ciaras Evolution album. Gold sales plaque for artist B2Ks self titled album.
WOCGL Ministries Atlanta, GA.2004 to 2007 House Production Manager Controlled overall mix in house audio system. Engineered ProTools recordings and CD recording of weekly worship service. Managed stage and audio production crew. Executed weekly back up of all stage productions. Edited digital recordings for distribution. Greater Travelers Baptist Church Decatur, GA ...................................................................... 2004 to 2006 Media Room Recording Engineer Controlled mix to video switcher and digital video monitor. Mixed choir, band, and pastor to two track media for weekly distribution. EDUCATION&PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Bachelor of Science degree, Commercial Music & Business Administration University of North Alabama Florence, AL Member: American Society of Composers and Publishers Member: American Federation of Musicians Member: PPL Member: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC

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JAMES WILSON
2258 Verner Road. Lawrenceville GA. 30043 Home (770) 987-3360 or Cell (404) 477-7416 jameswilson.jw1@gmail.com

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Charismatic leader who works well with teams and diverse environments. Knowledgeable of all aspects in project life cycle, detailed and goal oriented. Passionate about quality and customer service. Outstanding communication, motivational, and presentational skills. Analytical, diligent, and decisive. Driven to succeed, displaying a great sense of relationship building savvy.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management Strategic Planning Negotiation Research and Analysis Proposal Development Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Media Operations Assistant Manager
Work study employee from 2004-2007 (math tutor) Became Assistant Manager of Operations for the Media Department upon graduation Co-manage all media department operations, assist with marketing Facilitate a 11 member faculty, 5 work study employees and 350 students Oversee 50 computers, 40 cameras, performing preventive maintenance and scheduling

2004-Present

LAW OFFICE OF FRED HANNA & ASSOCIATES

Collector
Analyzed and interpreted credit and payment habits of debtors Used communication and negotiating skills to resolve accounts Performed multi-functional role assisting in managerial duties and collecting Successfully generated $85-$100,000 monthly, meeting and surpassing goals

2003-2004

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES

Unit Manager
Gathered statistical data to assess performance levels Evaluated quality, quantity, and end result of calls Directed unit of 10-15 employees toward satisfying client expectations Implemented training identifying areas of weakness, improving performance Identified areas of opportunity in collectable leads

1998-2003

EDUCATION
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY: AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY:
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Media Production
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BUCKHEAD, GA.

Master of Business Administration: International Business

BUCKHEAD, GA.

Brionne R. Smith
1407 Cochrane Woods Matthews, NC 28105 Cell- (704) 776-1947 Home- (704) 708-6085 Email: brerenee4@gmail.com Professional Profile: Writing skills with the foundation of the Associated Press Stylebook Organizational skills and ability to use time management Able to produce story ideas based on personal experience and interests Work well in groups and with others to invoke a successful professional flow

Objective: To obtain employment with a company, in order to enhance my skills, and gain an opportunity for experience in the media industry. Education: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC B.A, Journalism and Mass Communications, Concentration in Electronic Media (December 2007) Relevant Courses: Broadcast News writing; TV Production; Advanced Reporting & Producing Career Experience: Internship, Channel 13 Public Affairs City of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC (May 2007-August 2007) Write scripts for stand ups and voice over projects CG (Character Generator) for City Council and Zoning Meetings Infocaster used to update the bulletin board of city events which aired on Channel 13 Sharpened interviewing skills by doing multiple interviews on camera

Radio Host, WNAA, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC (August 2005-January 2006) Hosted campus radio show that entertained the college audience, alumni and the public of Greensboro Collaborated with other journalism students to accomplish future projects Edited voiceovers using Adobe Audition

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Student Administrative Assistant, Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC (October 2004-May 2005) Worked as a receptionist under the direct supervision of the institutes assistant Gained the opportunity of seeing the creative aspects of the journalism field and learning how journalists obtain notable standing Direct collaboration often with institutes director, Mr. DeWayne Wickham on special projects and events for the institute

Work Study Assistant, Deans Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC (August 2004-May 2005) Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel; Filing; Research Skills; Write Scripts; Commercials; Packages; Using Search en- gines; such as Lexis Nexus and Editing programs like Adobe Audition and Avid Express. Activities: Media Network: Chairperson of Electronic Media Section (August 2004- May 2007) Verge Modeling Troop (August 2004- May 2007) Filing documents for school events Creating spreadsheets for budgets upcoming and existing projects Answering the phones assisting individuals with questions or potential concerns Assisting students with certain issues or directing them to the dean Separating and delivering the mail to different departments in the College of Arts & Sciences

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