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Assistant Director of Admissions, Marketing and Public Relations

Communications and multi-media production professional that thrives in the entertainment media industry specializing in music and travel. Experience in public relations, social media marketing,  sponsorship activation, corporate branding, TV/ film production, broadcasting, magazine print and online production, copywriting and production of exclusive, high profile special events. Adapts quickly to new environments with a creative, innovative and wholehearted effort for each project presented.

Specialties: Special Event Production,Entertainment Production, New Media, Celebrity/ High Profile Interviewing, On and Off Air Production, Script Writing, Story Telling, Reporting, Video Editing, Show Treatment Writing and Pitching, Social Media, Sponsorship Activation

Pre production and development of episodes and series
International public and client relations 
Sponsorship negotiations and proposals 
On site filming coordination and production
Business development through brand expansion efforts and public relations 
Location scouting

Freelance Field Producer

Manage text and email marketing campaigns for each specific territory needs
Strategy and implementation for university wide social media launch
Event development and execution for recruitment of prospective students locally and nationally
Public Relations 
Sponsorship development and activation

Wrote all press releases for Del Mar Fairgrounds as part of the Marketing team 
Including: Concert series, festivals, horse races, and immediate release announcements

Freelance Marketing Consultant

Develop and execute all aspects of all Mountain Living’s high profile events and sponsorships throughout the high country including: Telluride Film Festival, Denver Food & Wine, Beaver Creek Luxury Lifestyle Festival, Aspen Art Crush etc.
Develop and secure sponsorship partnerships to promote Mountain Living’s presence in the luxury mountain regions
 Negotiate contracts and manage fulfillment between Mountain Living and external partners
Manage publication finances and special event budgets
Integrate and establish trade agreements with clients to promote and enhance the Mountain Living brand 
Develop and independently produce all video content and develop future series for growth

Multi Media and Events Director

In- field associate producer for a 7 part documentary travel series featuring 7 different regions of Croatia. Each episode is one hour in length.

*Currently airing primetime on HRT.
*Opened the International Tourism Film Festival in Solin, Croatia on Oct. 10, 2012

Direct and produce new media
Manage daily production finances
Develop relationships and coordinate filming with Croatian contacts
Coordinate travel and arrange shoot locations
Collaborate with sponsors for the desired shoot subjects

Guest correspondent for Touristar TV - Croatia

Production Team

Interview Country music artists and celebrities as well as CMT VIP's. Research to develop interview questions then following the interviews, create transcripts, write scripts and produce features for the following Off Air Series:

Video Replay- CMT.com
Guilty Pleasures - CMT.com
Fresh Questions - CMT.com

Feature Examples: http://ashtonlynch.tumblr.com/

Off Air Series Creator/Editor/ Producer:
CMT On Set - CMT Social Media/ CMT.com

Edited and produced show extras for CMT.com for various programming

Off Air Production

On Air Specials - Associate Producer:
Kevin Costner and Modern West (Documentary)
CMT Music Awards Verizon Conversation (Pre-Awards Series)

On Air Series - Production Coordinator:
Taylor Swift - Speak Now Album Release
My Big Redneck Wedding, Season 4 
Next Big Comic (CMT.com)

Off Air Series - Producer:
Video Replay- CMT.com
Guilty Pleasures - CMT.com
CMT On Set - CMT Social Media/ CMT.com

Assistant to VP of Programming and Series Development

Manage and create edit schedules between producers, post production and off-site production
Develop and brainstorm CMT promotional spots with the Creative team

On Air Promotions Coordinator

Hosted event for Talent prior to the CMT Music Awards upon exiting the Red Carpet
Created an inviting environment and managed staffing to create a seamless, upbeat, V.I.P pre-production party

CMT Music Awards Talent Reception Host

Filmed behind the scenes of one of Nashville's sought after photographer, Brett Warren. 

Helped stage models and keep pace of the shoot on schedule

Production Director/ Videographer/ Host

Launch event for CMT staff. Chose three addition people to staff the event. Maintained flow of the event and helped develop an environment with an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy a performance from special guest Gary Allan.

Special Events - CMT Brand Launch

MTV Networks V.I.P., Client, and Artist personal welcome and personal send off
Coordinate V.I.P., Client and Artist travel    
Coordinate and develop events 
Facilitate performances of special guest artists: Maroon 5, Wyclef, Orianthi and Hey Monday
Preparation for V.I.P. arrivals

Special Events at MTV's CarniVail

Production Assistant for the filming of the Zac Brown Band/Jimmy Buffett Crossroads episode

Special Events for CMT Crossroads: John Mayer/ Keith Urban

Coordinate production of creative work of designers 
Work with marketing, on-air, off-air departments to create consistent    branding of CMT 
Write creative copy 
Develop branding strategies

Creative Coordinator

Special Events for CMT Crossroads: Zac Brown Band/Jimmy Buffett

CMA Awards V.I.P. Talent Spotter

V.I.P talent escort – Red Carpet
Organized and managed Red Carpet crowds
Worked with talent in managing crowd interaction on the Red Carpet
Promoted exclusivity for CMT Music Awards After Party
Worked with exclusive guests to allow them access to the After Party

Production Assistant Red Carpet/ After Party CMT Music Awards

Wrote articles and press releases published on cmt.com
Interviewed and wrote artist album reviews
Photographer for Country Music Association’s weeklong music festival 
Wrote promotions for artists, CMT television shows, and upcoming events
Created playlists including music and TV series for the current website
Reported on artist’s no. 1 parties, album release parties and events 
Participated in CMT Top 20 countdown shoots
Talent in Music City Madness commercial

CMT.com

Aided production talent 
Facilitated communication between talent and production

Production Assistant

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Ashton Belk

Ashley Colburn Productions

Colorado Christian University

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Mountain Living Magazine

ACP (Ashely Colburn Productions)

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

Brett Warren Photography

CMT (Country Music Television)

MTV Networks

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

Country Music Association

CMT (Country Music Television)

CMT (Country Music Television)

Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza

Belmont University

Colorado State University