I am a Multi-Media Manager at Harvard University with a track record of leading multimedia strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling to boost engagement and visibility. I oversee video production, photography, and graphic design to deliver high-quality visuals for academic and promotional use. I collaborate with faculty, departments, and external partners to develop compelling multimedia campaigns, adopt emerging technologies, and optimize media impact across digital platforms. I lead a small team, manage live-streamed events, implement digital asset management, and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve strategy.

Kevin McGowan

I am a Multi-Media Manager at Harvard University with a track record of leading multimedia strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling to boost engagement and visibility. I oversee video production, photography, and graphic design to deliver high-quality visuals for academic and promotional use. I collaborate with faculty, departments, and external partners to develop compelling multimedia campaigns, adopt emerging technologies, and optimize media impact across digital platforms. I lead a small team, manage live-streamed events, implement digital asset management, and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve strategy.

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I am a Multi-Media Manager at Harvard University with a track record of leading multimedia strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling to boost engagement and visibility. I oversee video production, photography, and graphic design to deliver high-quality visuals for academic and promotional use.

I collaborate with faculty, departments, and external partners to develop compelling multimedia campaigns, adopt emerging technologies, and optimize media impact across digital platforms. I lead a small team, manage live-streamed events, implement digital asset management, and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve strategy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multi-Media Manager at Harvard University
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Spearheads multimedia strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling to enhance engagement and brand visibility. Oversees video production, photography, and graphic design to produce high-quality visuals for academic and promotional use. Collaborates with faculty, departments, and external partners to develop compelling multimedia campaigns. Implements emerging technologies and trends to optimize media impact across digital platforms. Manages a team of two, ensuring seamless execution of projects that align with Harvard’s mission and vision. Leads the production of live-streamed events, lectures, and conferences. Develops and executes digital asset management strategies to streamline content organization and accessibility. Analyzes media performance metrics and audience engagement data to refine content strategies and maximize impact.
Senior Media Specialist at Harvard University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Developed, produced, and edited instructional and promotional content for Harvard faculty and staff, enhancing engagement and communication. Deployed and operated a wide array of video technology, including cameras, microphones, lenses, mixers, switchers, routers, encoders, and recorders, ensuring high-quality production. Managed over 350 TB of media, graphics, and project files, streamlining departmental data organization and accessibility. Trained faculty, students, and staff on production facilities and equipment, equipping them with essential multimedia skills. Planned and executed complex arts and music events, serving as the primary point of contact for faculty exploring media production.
Media Production Coordinator at Harvard University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Captured high-quality video and audio recordings of faculty and staff for instructional and outreach initiatives, ensuring professional production standards. Edited video content with Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, delivering polished, engaging, and impactful multimedia materials. Coordinated staff, equipment, and studio recording facilities for a diverse range of media production projects, optimizing resource utilization and workflow efficiency. Played an integral role in an interdepartmental committee, proposing the design and equipment for a multimillion-dollar video studio to enhance Harvard’s media production capabilities. Led the department’s transition to a new bookings and time-tracking database. Digitized, copied, and converted a wide range of analog and digital media formats.
Assistant Technical Supervisor at Harvard University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Managed audio-visual and recording services across 100+ classrooms, ensuring seamless technology integration for lectures and events. Supervised a 15+ member support team, overseeing interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management to maintain top-tier service. Designed and implemented strategic classroom signage, reducing urgent panic calls by 40%, improving user confidence and self-sufficiency with media equipment.
Multi-Media Manager at Harvard University
January 1, 2024 - November 24, 2025
Lead multimedia strategy, content creation, and digital storytelling to enhance engagement and brand visibility. Oversee video production, photography, and graphic design to deliver high-quality visuals for academic and promotional use. Collaborate with faculty, departments, and external partners to develop multimedia campaigns. Implement emerging technologies and trends to optimize media impact across digital platforms. Manage a two-person team. Lead live-streamed events. Develop and execute digital asset management strategies. Analyze media performance metrics to refine content strategy.
Senior Media Specialist at Harvard University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Developed, produced, and edited instructional and promotional content for Harvard faculty and staff, enhancing engagement and communication. Deployed and operated a wide array of video technology, including cameras, microphones, lenses, mixers, switchers, routers, encoders, and recorders. Managed over 350 TB of media, graphics, and project files. Trained faculty, students, and staff on production facilities and equipment. Planned and executed complex arts and music events. Served as the primary point of contact for faculty exploring media production.
Media Production Coordinator at Harvard University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Captured high-quality video and audio recordings for instructional and outreach initiatives; edited video content with Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished, engaging multimedia materials. Coordinated staff, equipment, and studio facilities for a diverse range of projects, optimizing resource utilization and workflow efficiency. Played an integral role in an interdepartmental committee proposing the design and equipment for a multimillion-dollar video studio. Led the department’s transition to a new bookings and time-tracking database. Digitized, copied, and converted a wide range of analog and digital media formats.
Assistant Technical Supervisor at Harvard University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Managed audio-visual and recording services across 100+ classrooms, ensuring seamless technology integration for lectures and events. Supervised a 15+ member support team, overseeing interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management. Designed and implemented strategic classroom signage, reducing urgent 'panic calls' by 40%, improving user confidence and self-sufficiency with media equipment.

Education

Master of Liberal Arts at Harvard University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emerson College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Master of Liberal Arts at Harvard University
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services