Video Consultant at Daily Candy, Inc.
Greater New York City Area
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- Video Consultant at Daily Candy, Inc.
- Past
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- Online Strategist at Plum TV
- Online Video Consultant/Producer at Maxim Magazine
- Director of Video Production & Development at UGO Networks, Inc.
- Education
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- University of North Florida
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Vanessa Villanova’s Summary
Extensive experience developing and managing online initiatives with an emphasis on interactive editorial and video content. Possesses a demonstrated track record of overseeing projects from inception to completion. Proven ability to develop creative strategies, manage diverse teams, juggle multiple tasks, as well as troubleshoot complex production issues. Exhibits strong knowledge of new media and emerging interactive technologies; knows how to generate that BIG idea you’re looking for. Possesses adaptability and works well in both highly-matrixed environments and independent situations.
Vanessa Villanova’s Specialties:
Programs/Encoding/Media: Final Cut Pro HD, Sorenson Squeeze, Cleaner XL, Final Cut Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, QuickTime, Windows Media, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Programming: HTML, CSS
Vanessa Villanova’s Experience
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Video Consultant
Daily Candy, Inc.
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
• Work with Editorial team to develop relevant video concepts for target audience
• Coordinate, manage and execute on the overall video production (produce, shoot, edit, mix, graphics, compression, etc.) -
Online Strategist
Plum TV
(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 3 months)
• Staffed, trained and managed online production teams in eight remote markets
• Advised technical team in developing the CMS (Content Management System)
• Identified key editorial strategies for online marketing opportunities
• Implemented and managed content initiatives
• Generated plan to grow traffic to network of sites
• Worked with management teams to structure overall editorial plan and style guide
• Managed staff in local markets to implement the editorial plan and goals on each site
• Responsible for daily local publishing, editorial guidance and editing
• Coordinated with Sales to create online marketing strategies for current advertisers -
Online Video Consultant/Producer
Maxim Magazine
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)
April 2006 — April 2008 (2 years 1 month)
• Brainstorm with Editorial, Marketing and Production teams to effectively develop relevant video concepts for clients
• Work closely with Project Management and Engineering to meet timelines and features/requirements
• Coordinate, manage and execute on the overall video production (produce, shoot, edit, mix, graphics, compression, etc.) -
Director of Video Production & Development
UGO Networks, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
• Responsible for developing, launching and overseeing video production department for UGO Networks, Inc., the largest men’s entertainment lifestyle magazine on the Internet with over 10 million visitors a month (Nielsen/Netrating).
• Work closely with Sales Team to create advertising programs, including custom sponsorships with video solutions to support individual client requirements across a variety of product categories.
• Develop and lead creative direction for broadband video programming; implement on web and version for cross-platform distribution.
• Manage internal department, in addition to freelance video producers, editors and videographers for commercial, promotional and original productions.
• Coordinated efforts and worked effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and launch custom online video player resulting in more than 30 million streams during its first year of operation. -
Director of Production
Bthere TV
(Internet industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
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Programming Manager
AOL Music
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TWX; Internet industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years )
• Developed, produced, launched editorial features based on news events and member interest for promotion across AOL and its operated properties.
• Created original programming that generated over 100 million page views per month.
• Worked efficiently within a highly matrixed environment on editorial and sponsored content initiatives.
• Defined content strategies and maintained the Artist Discovery Network, an AOL Music initiative. -
Production Assistant
MTV News
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; VIA; Broadcast Media industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
• Assisted writers and directors with various production duties, including camerawork, research and writing scripts.
• Coordinated extensively with various departments within MTV.
Vanessa Villanova’s Education
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University of North Florida
1996 — 2000
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