I’m a versatile media professional with a strong photographic eye and extensive on-set experience gained through years with the American Broadcasting Company and other studios. Skilled in capturing compelling stills that support production, publicity, and storytelling. Brings international experience in television, communications, and creative direction, with a reputation for professionalism, diplomacy, and composure in fast- paced, high-profile environments. With experience spanning photography, media relations, event management, risk mitigation and education, I’ve led multi-agency collaborations, coached teams, and built strong relationships with government officials, arts organizations, museums, and media outlets. I’m a Certified Canfield Trainer helping individuals and organizations apply The Success Principles to achieve measurable results.

Brett R. Henry

I’m a versatile media professional with a strong photographic eye and extensive on-set experience gained through years with the American Broadcasting Company and other studios. Skilled in capturing compelling stills that support production, publicity, and storytelling. Brings international experience in television, communications, and creative direction, with a reputation for professionalism, diplomacy, and composure in fast- paced, high-profile environments. With experience spanning photography, media relations, event management, risk mitigation and education, I’ve led multi-agency collaborations, coached teams, and built strong relationships with government officials, arts organizations, museums, and media outlets. I’m a Certified Canfield Trainer helping individuals and organizations apply The Success Principles to achieve measurable results.

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I’m a versatile media professional with a strong photographic eye and extensive on-set experience gained through years with the American Broadcasting Company and other studios. Skilled in capturing compelling stills that support production, publicity, and storytelling. Brings international experience in television, communications, and creative direction, with a reputation for professionalism, diplomacy, and composure in fast- paced, high-profile environments.

With experience spanning photography, media relations, event management, risk mitigation and education, I’ve led multi-agency collaborations, coached teams, and built strong relationships with government officials, arts organizations, museums, and media outlets. I’m a Certified Canfield Trainer helping individuals and organizations apply The Success Principles to achieve measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio Security at Warner Bros - Discovery Global Security
June 9, 2017 - January 27, 2024
Drawing on over 35 years of experience in the television and motion picture industry, I was a key member of a global team dedicated to risk mitigation, asset protection and crisis intervention. I played an integral role in safeguarding the company’s people, intellectual property, studio facilities and other assets from direct and indirect threats worldwide.
Media Consultant & Professional Photographer at Self-Employed
August 5, 1996 - Present
Experienced specialist in communications, marketing, broadcast media production, and event management, offering expertise in media coaching, transformational mentoring, and strategic media relations. Accredited photojournalist with a focus on editorial, publicity, corporate, and travel photography. Additionally, I provided client consultation on the local television legislative initiative implemented by the UK government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Office of Communications (Ofcom).
Voice Over Actor at Self-Employed
January 17, 2011 - Present
American dialect voiceover actor available for station imaging, commercial production, narration, audio books, and other similar projects.
Festivals and Events Manager at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
May 2, 2005 - January 26, 2011
Head of service leading a team in the strategic planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of civic, cultural, live entertainment, and ceremonial events on behalf of the local government authority. Coordinated with the council’s communications team to maximize the public relations benefits of these events. Collaborated with law enforcement, fire and ambulance services, and private security firms to develop and implement multiagency operational plans. A founding panel member of the council’s Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG), ensuring compliance with national health and safety standards for sanctioned public gatherings within the borough. Additionally, served as the Council Officer for town twinning, acting as the official liaison with our civic counterparts in Altena, Germany and Péronne, France.
Multiple Subject Emergency Substitute Teacher at Los Angeles Unified School District
January 6, 1997 - August 31, 2002
State of California credentialed Multiple Subject Emergency Substitute Teacher, licensed to educate students in grades K-12. Built a strong rapport with principals and teachers at assigned schools, frequently being personally requested for said assignments. Recognized for my excellence in classroom management and instruction, leading to a reclassification and a full academic-year assignment at a math and science magnet school.
Media Relations Manager at Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
July 24, 1995 - August 30, 1996
Served as the primary spokesperson for the Bureau, supporting its mission to promote and drive convention and leisure tourism in Los Angeles. Assisted the Vice President of Marketing & Communications in developing the Bureau’s annual strategic communications plan and budget. Cultivated and maintained key relationships with government officials, stakeholder groups, industry peers, arts organizations, hotels, restaurants, and tourism destinations. Managed all logistical arrangements, including accommodations, transportation, and itinerary planning for domestic and international travel writers, television crews, and visiting journalists.
Director of Media Relations and Promotions at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
March 8, 1993 - July 14, 1995
Served as a key liaison between the museum, media outlets, and cultural and higher education institutions, while providing strategic counsel to senior staff on media-related matters. Developed and executed market research initiatives, promotional campaigns, and media events to support new exhibitions and educational outreach programs. Oversaw the design and production of print, outdoor advertising, and other promotional collateral materials. As the museum’s filming liaison, managed all film and television production activities at the museum and its satellite facilities.
Supervisor, West Coast Administration at American Broadcasting Company
April 1, 1980 - February 27, 1993
Over the course of thirteen years with the American Broadcasting Company, I held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility and leadership in West Coast Administration, Broadcast Operations & Engineering, KABC-TV Eyewitness News, plus a secondment to ABC Sports for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. My responsibilities included newsroom support as a desk assistant, writing and disseminating publicity information, and developing marketing strategies for studio tours, branded merchandise, and live studio audience procurement for television shows produced at the ABC Television Center in Hollywood. Additionally, I also co-produced live special events, served as a talent liaison on the annual Academy Awards and Emmy Awards live broadcasts, researched and co-authored the ABC Television Center Tour script, and was the West Coast staff photographer for ABC’s nationally circulated monthly employee magazine.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio-Television Broadcasting / Mass Media Studies at California State University, Northridge
September 8, 1980 - January 4, 1983
Associate of Arts - Broadcasting at Los Angeles Valley College
September 11, 1978 - June 21, 1980

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality