I'm a creative and technically grounded media production professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience producing, shooting, editing, and delivering promotional, event, community, music, and digital video content. I bring a practical, service-minded approach shaped by independent production leadership, client-facing execution, newsroom-style turnaround, and cross-media collaboration across live, branded, and social environments.

Ondray Woods

I'm a creative and technically grounded media production professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience producing, shooting, editing, and delivering promotional, event, community, music, and digital video content. I bring a practical, service-minded approach shaped by independent production leadership, client-facing execution, newsroom-style turnaround, and cross-media collaboration across live, branded, and social environments.

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I’m a creative and technically grounded media production professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience producing, shooting, editing, and delivering promotional, event, community, music, and digital video content.

I bring a practical, service-minded approach shaped by independent production leadership, client-facing execution, newsroom-style turnaround, and cross-media collaboration across live, branded, and social environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO / Media Production Specialist / Director of Photography at Orphanage Filmz
January 1, 2007 - Present
Lead end-to-end video production for approximately 10 client and independent projects annually across music, live events, commercials, branded content, web, and social campaigns. Own the full production lifecycle including concept development, scripting support, camera operation, lighting, directing, editing, quality control, and final client delivery. Provided recurring video coverage for Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash in Atlanta, capturing live event content and delivering media for online publishing. Reduced client production costs by combining shoot and post responsibilities into one streamlined workflow. Directed coverage of a Black Business Expo in Atlanta serving roughly 2,000-3,000 attendees across three convention-center rooms; managed a four-person capture team and delivered event recaps plus vendor promotional spots. Produced music video and promotional content that strengthened artist social traction and helped clients improve visibility and audience response. Maintained practic
AV Technician / Camera Operator / Media Support Specialist at AVTS
January 1, 2022 - Present
Support live event production with audio, video, lighting, setup, breakdown, signal checks, and technical troubleshooting across corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment environments. Operate cameras and production equipment for interviews, events, and presentation capture while maintaining framing, focus, exposure, and clean event workflow. Coordinate with production managers and venue teams to meet load-in/load-out schedules, technical specifications, and client expectations under deadline pressure. Help ensure dependable event execution through pre-show testing, real-time issue resolution, and adaptable on-site technical support.
Freelance Camera Operator / Audio Visual Technician at Show Phase / Corporate Audio Visual Labor
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Provided freelance camera and A/V support for corporate events, presentations, and live productions requiring dependable operation, client interaction, and fast troubleshooting. Set up, calibrated, and operated professional audio-visual systems while preserving strong image quality, intelligible sound, and polished event delivery. Worked directly with event planners, producers, and clients to interpret technical requirements and execute customized production support.
Video Editor at Tad PGS
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Edited branded and client-facing video projects from raw footage to final delivery, aligning visual pacing, messaging, and style with client goals and brand expectations. Collaborated with designers, sound contributors, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive multimedia pieces on deadline. Maintained consistent visual standards across projects and participated in review discussions to gather feedback and refine edits.
Sports Journalist / Video Content Contributor at Copperas Cove Leader-Press Filmz
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Covered local sports through interviews, story development, and timely content creation, strengthening storytelling discipline and fast-turn production skills. Produced game and community coverage by gathering source material, shaping narratives, and meeting publication timelines.
Media Spot Assistant at Georgia Perimeter College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Supported planning and execution of multimedia coverage for college initiatives and events. Maintained organized media archives and helped train staff and students on production tools and multimedia workflows.
Director of Photography / Media Production Specialist at Orphanage Filmz
January 1, 2007 - Present
Lead end-to-end video production for approximately 10 client and independent projects annually across music, live events, commercials, branded content, web, and social campaigns. Own the full production lifecycle including concept development, scripting support, camera operation, lighting, directing, editing, quality control, and final client delivery. Provided recurring video coverage for Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash in Atlanta, capturing live event content and uploading finished media to the station's website to support timely online publishing. Reduced client production costs by combining shoot and post responsibilities into one streamlined workflow. Directed coverage of a Black Business Expo in Atlanta serving roughly 2,000-3,000 attendees across three convention-center rooms; managed a four-person capture team and delivered event recaps plus vendor promotional spots. Produced music video and promotional content that strengthened artist social traction and helped clients improve visib
Sports Journalist / Video Content Contributor at Copperas Cove Leader Press
January 1, 2022 - Present
Covered local sports through interviews, story development, and timely content creation, strengthening storytelling discipline and fast-turn production skills. Produced game and community coverage by gathering source material, shaping narratives, and meeting publication timelines.

Education

AA in Media Production / Digital Film Making at American InterContinental University, Atlanta/Buckhead, GA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
AA Media Production/Digital Film Making at American InterContinental University, Atlanta/Buckhead, GA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services