Christopher Byrd

Plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality video productions for an award-winning creative consulting agency serving government agencies and nonprofits. Edit 10–15 weekly long- and short-form videos and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator for clients including HHS, VA, NBA, WNBA, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Operate and manage professional video/audio equipment while applying industry-standard production practices to ensure efficient operations. Facilitate cross-department production meetings for 10–20 people to plan, strategize, and execute video productions and branded content. Implement Agile workflows and asset management systems to support 5–10 concurrent projects with clear internal/client communication. Support HHS’s “Risk Less. Do More.” campaign by coordinating video production and editing paid and organic short-form content, achieving CTRs above performance goals. Create motion graphic assets in After Effects and Illustra

Captured 50+ live sporting events on broadcast cameras (handheld and stationary) for ESPN/SEC Network live broadcasts across basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, and gymnastics. Technical directed 20+ ESPN/SEC Network and big-screen broadcasts by switching live feeds between multiple camera sources, live graphics, and replays under time pressure. Served as live camera operator for Alabama football big screen game day productions. Supported live camera and technical director roles in an ENG setting for the organization’s internal news show. Maintained broadcast equipment through setup/teardown and coordinated with the production team to troubleshoot connectivity and camera-related technical issues before each broadcast. Gained hands-on experience in additional live production roles, including live directing, live producing, live graphics, sound board operation, audio 2, and instant replay through shadowing.

Consult with up to 10 businesses and manage client projects end-to-end, from intake, creative scoping, and budgeting through production, post-production, reviews, and final delivery. Execute professional video productions using cinema and mirrorless camera systems while handling lighting design and clean audio capture. Contribute to 30+ film productions across narrative, documentary, music, corporate, and commercial work. Supervise camera and lighting crews (2–10) and ensure on-set execution aligns with production plans. Edit and color-grade commercial and branded content in DaVinci Resolve, applying expertise in color spaces, gamma, and codecs for consistent playback across platforms. Develop and design client-facing pitch decks, proposals, and sizzle reels using Canva and Figma, including shot lists, storyboards, lighting plans, equipment packages, schedules, and budgets. Field-produce on-site event coverage and create same-day hybrid photo/video content. Build automated client int