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I'm a hands-on Producer/Director with more than 40 years of experience guiding projects from concept to final cut. I thrive on turning the strongest ideas into videos that inform, inspire, and endure. My work spans collaborations across PBS, government agencies, educational institutions, and financial services, as well as brand storytelling for a broad range of clients.\n\nAway from the camera, I coached football for 32 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, including 20 years as Head Coach. I co-authored Phil Simms on Passing with Phil Simms and Jim Fassel. More recently I edited high school game footage for NCSA/IMG as a Seasonal Editor and led crisis leadership interviews (2023) featuring political and military leaders addressing major crises.…I'm a hands-on Producer/Director with more than 40 years of experience guiding projects from concept to final cut. I thrive on turning the strongest ideas into videos that inform, inspire, and endure. My work spans collaborations across PBS, government agencies, educational institutions, and financial services, as well as brand storytelling for a broad range of clients.\n\nAway from the camera, I coached football for 32 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, including 20 years as Head Coach. I co-authored Phil Simms on Passing with Phil Simms and Jim Fassel. More recently I edited high school game footage for NCSA/IMG as a Seasonal Editor and led crisis leadership interviews (2023) featuring political and military leaders addressing major crises.

Richard Meier

Film Producer, Film Director, Writer, +1

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I'm a hands-on Producer/Director with more than 40 years of experience guiding projects from concept to final cut. I thrive on turning the strongest ideas into videos that inform, inspire, and endure. My work spans collaborations across PBS, government agencies, educational institutions, and financial services, as well as brand storytelling for a broad range of clients.\n\nAway from the camera, I coached football for 32 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, including 20 years as Head Coach. I co-authored Phil Simms on Passing with Phil Simms and Jim Fassel. More recently I edited high school game footage for NCSA/IMG as a Seasonal Editor and led crisis leadership interviews (2023) featuring political and military leaders addressing major crises.…I'm a hands-on Producer/Director with more than 40 years of experience guiding projects from concept to final cut. I thrive on turning the strongest ideas into videos that inform, inspire, and endure. My work spans collaborations across PBS, government agencies, educational institutions, and financial services, as well as brand storytelling for a broad range of clients.\n\nAway from the camera, I coached football for 32 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, including 20 years as Head Coach. I co-authored Phil Simms on Passing with Phil Simms and Jim Fassel. More recently I edited high school game footage for NCSA/IMG as a Seasonal Editor and led crisis leadership interviews (2023) featuring political and military leaders addressing major crises.

Available to hire

I’m a hands-on Producer/Director with more than 40 years of experience guiding projects from concept to final cut. I thrive on turning the strongest ideas into videos that inform, inspire, and endure. My work spans collaborations across PBS, government agencies, educational institutions, and financial services, as well as brand storytelling for a broad range of clients.\n\nAway from the camera, I coached football for 32 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, including 20 years as Head Coach. I co-authored Phil Simms on Passing with Phil Simms and Jim Fassel. More recently I edited high school game footage for NCSA/IMG as a Seasonal Editor and led crisis leadership interviews (2023) featuring political and military leaders addressing major crises.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Football Coach/Author at Franklin Lakes, NJ

August 15, 1988 - November 28, 2020

Coached junior football for 32 years, including 28 years as Head Coach. Focused on offense and teaching young quarterbacks passing fundamentals and leadership skills. Co-authored 'Phil Simms on Passing' with NFL personalities.

Freelance Writer/Producer at Morristown Medical Center

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016

Wrote and produced a human-interest story centered on evaluation and surgical treatment of special needs children, focusing on one patient named Joy.

Producer/Director at BlackRock

March 1, 2002 - June 30, 2002

Produced and directed a short-form sizzle reel showcasing skills and commitment of employees across 12 U.S. cities, delivering the final approved project within one month.

Writer/Producer at Equitarian Initiative

May 1, 1998 - September 30, 2003

Produced a documentary on veterinarians providing free clinics for working animals in developing countries.

Writer/Producer at Legal Momentum

February 1, 1987 - July 31, 1987

Produced and directed a documentary featuring women who played key roles during and after 9/11, distributed worldwide by the U.S. State Department.

Freelance/Vendor - Writer/Producer at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch

February 1, 1987 - December 31, 2015

Wrote and produced 36 human-interest videos highlighting client and financial advisor relationships.

Producer/Director (Documentary/Corporate Film) at Vision Associates, Inc.

May 1, 1982 - January 31, 1987

Produced and directed global documentaries and corporate films for major corporations and organizations such as DuPont, Rolls Royce, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.

Manager/Producer Corporate Video Department at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc

February 1, 1974 - April 30, 1982

Established corporate television marketing and training capabilities, leading projects focused on technology, safety, and marketing videos, while managing video cell animation and location production.

E-4 Animation and Film Specialist at U.S. Army

April 1, 1970 - June 30, 1972

Produced medical training films at Walter Reed Institute of Research, using cell animation, optical printing, location filming, and editing with advanced equipment, similar to a graduate film production program.

Producer at Bank of America / Merrill Lynch

December 31, 2015 - September 6, 2025

Produced thirty-six web ads over a seven-year period ending in 2015.

Producer at ScholarshipBuilder Study and Reunion Project

December 31, 2000 - September 6, 2025

Directed and produced a project studying and reuniting National Urban League/Merrill Lynch ScholarshipBuilder program; awarded 250 inner-city first-graders full scholarships to college or trade school.

Education

High School Diploma at Rockhurst High School

January 1, 1965 - December 31, 1965

Bachelor of Science at University of Kansas

September 1, 1966 - December 31, 1970

Master of Science at Boston University

January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1976

Qualifications

Crisis Leadership

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Co-Author, Phil Simms on Passing

January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Crisis Leadership Interviews (2023)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

ScholarshipBuilder Study and Reunion Project

January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Professional Services