ROBERT GREENWALD GINSBERG

Producer/Director/Designer/Manager - Corporate Media & WWW Sites

130 Neptune Dr.
Apt. 310
Toronto, Ontario
M6A 1X5

Phone: (416) 785-9539
E-Mail:avworks@interlog.com

Website URL: http://www.interlog.com/~avworks


PROFILE

A hands-on, creative, task oriented, senior production manager/producer/designer with expertise in corporate media presentations & World Wide Web site development from the conceptual stage to final presentation. Experience includes the ability to interpret strategic briefs and marketing plans, the ability to produce video, multi-image, conference events, graphic design and Internet Web sites. A results driven team player, self motivated, thrives-on-challenge, who operates in a fast paced, dynamic, computerized environment, who has worked with small to large size companies bringing creative excellence to the management and design process.



BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

ADMINISTRATIVE
  • Development of start-up procedures and business plan for The A.V. Works.
  • Maintain a fair and professional relationship with clients and suppliers.
  • Management administration duties include: hiring employees, employee evaluations, salary negotiations, employee recommendations and termination.
  • Responsible for all dockets, profit margins and budgeting for all areas, as well assisting in establishing accounting system for all production departments.

RUTHLESS DESIGN LIMITED

  • Approval of all designs, freelance artists, print suppliers, T-shirt manufacturers and co-ordination of supplier services including bar codes and contracts, copyright logo and copyright name registration.
  • Hiring sales reps and co-ordinating sales rep territories, provide master catalogues, sales invoicing, filling orders, packaging, shipping, follow-up calls and customer service.



PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/DESIGNER

  • Design both multi-image, multimedia, slide and video shows as well as supervising and assisting the Art Director with concepts, design, and technical specifications.
  • Visual producer, designer, co-ordinator on multi-image/video shows and events.
  • Assess clients needs, advise on creative and technical options, presentation direction, liaison with clients' suppliers.
  • Provide critical path/scheduling; budgeting; creative direction; target audience strategies; and overall show design, soundtrack design and artwork/logo design.
  • Supervision of staff, freelancers and suppliers, including writers, artists, camera operators, photographers, on-line/off-line editors, programmers, assistant producers and production assistants.
  • Co-ordinate the staging of various events: organize the crew; arrange for equipment; on-site consultation; sight inspection, stage management and oversee the budget expenditures.
  • Conference producer responsibilities including hotel and flight arrangements, working with travel agents and hotel services, hiring and co-ordinating talent.
  • Thorough knowledge of audio production: sound studio, audio post production, soundtrack design, stock music libraries, digital audio and voice-over announcers.
  • Approval of all aspects of production.
  • Received various awards, including: AMI Gold Award, AMI Silver Award, AMI Bronze Award and AMI Honourable Mention; and Chicago Festival 100 Best of Shows.



INTERNET WEB SITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

  • Safe @ Home: http://www.safebaby.net
    Developed, programmed, designed and provided site promotion, marketing strategies, sponsorship proposal, research and maintenance for Safe @ Home: http://www.safebaby.net. Safe @ Home, launched Sept. 8, 1997 and was featured nationally on CBC Morning News Lifelines January 20, 1998 and on Webmania on CTV January 24, 1998, provides a free and comprehensive step- by-step guide to childproofing every room in a house or apartment. A joint venture partnership with Childproofers, Inc. Site Awards include: YAHOO Site of the Week Award; Vista-Net.Com Top 5%; The Cool Award; Market Tech Design Award; Achoo and HeathSeek Site of the Week Awards.

  • Coupon Depot: http://www.coupondepot.com
    Developed, programmed, designed and provided site promotion, marketing strategies, research and maintenance for Coupon Depot: http://www.coupondepot.com. Coupon Depot, launched June 1, 1996, places coupons on-line for national-brand products; discounts for services; mail-in refund offers; contest and sweepstakes entry forms; and discounts from local businesses. Coupon Depot was the first Internet Web site to offer a bar coded grocery coupon on the Net in Canada.

  • Ruth Stanners: http://www.interlog.com/~vidaloco
    Designed and programmed online portfolio for graphic designer Ruth Stanners.

  • DOMC: http://www.domc.net
    Digital Online Marketing Company. Designed and programmed DOMC online catalogue.

  • CAPP - Canadian Association of Pre-Retirement Planners: http://www.retirementplanners.ca
    Designed and programmed CAPP's National Website.

  • POCZO Manufacturing Company: http://www.poczo.com
    Designed and programmed the POCZO Website.



PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION

THE AUDIO VISUAL WORKS LIMITED/COMMUNIQUE

  • Overall management of Company's production; development of production standards; quality control; purchasing of equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain a fair and professional relationship with clients and suppliers.
  • Supervision of staff, freelancers and suppliers, including writers, artists, camera operators, photographers, on-line/off- line editors, programmers, assistant producers and production assistants.
  • Establish priorities and schedule production to maximize output by effectively employing staff, freelancers and suppliers.
  • Assist in technical support and consultation.



SPECIAL SKILLS - MACINTOSH COMPUTER OPERATOR

  • Familiar with all aspects of computer production for corporate media presentations and CD-ROM authoring and Internet Web site design: Completed extensive training at DMS (Digital Media Studios) for CD- ROM authoring and video production.
  • Practical and experienced training in Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, SoundEdit 16, Premiere, Macromedia Director, BBEdit, MS Word, Debabalizer, Dimensions and various Internet applications and utilities as well as troubleshooting and diagnostic experience with Macintosh computer hardware and software including: configuration; optimization, general maintenance; and hard disk management.
  • Compiling information on new software/hardware updates and emerging technology trends on an ongoing basis using both print and Internet resources. Well versed in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) for creating Web Pages.



TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  • Operation of Marron Carrell and instruction in its use, and development of photo optical techniques, quality control and procedures.
  • To serve as a prime source of technical expertise in all aspects of audio visual communications by advising on the acquisition and installation of audio visual equipment and purchase of all production supplies and materials.
  • Created production seminars for Account Reps, Sales Reps and production staff.



EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Owner/Operator/Producer/Designer: 1985-Present
The Audio Visual Works Limited/Ruthless Design Limited

Vice-President/General Manager/Camera Manager/Visual Producer: Sept'81-Feb'85
Communique Limited

Production Manager/Camera Operator/Photographer: Sept'80-June'81
Lawrence Marshall Productions

Camera Operator/Photographer/Production Manager: Feb'78-June'80
Creava Productions



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