Darren Cooper

Creative Designer

Work Experience

Multi Media Specialist

Develop video, print, web and media for all communication projects
supporting multiple locations nationwide (70% video / 30% other media).
Utilize video production experience to produce creative, high-quality
training and marketing videos.
Serve as corporate photographer for all communications & marketing
projects in multiple locations.
Provide creative support for a variety of other departments including,
marketing, e-business and human resources.
August 2015 - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Director of Creative Design and Technology

Provided creative leadership and support for all broadcast, media, audio
and IT volunteer teams.
Shoot and edit monthly creative video pieces for sermon series and
special events with minimal assistance.
Directed weekly webcast and broadcast programs using 2ME live
production video switcher.
Used NLE software to edit weekly television broadcast for multiple
outlets.
Served as project manager for all upgrades including new production
equipment and new lighting package.
Ensured overall brand consistency across all media platforms.
August 2013 - August 2015 Maryville, Tennessee, United States

System Network Administrator

Provided desktop and server support for both Windows and Mac
environments across the entire company.
Performed installation and troubleshooting on a variety of network
devices for employees as well as customers in the field.
Served as corporate videographer and photographer for all promotional
and marketing projects.
July 2009 - August 2013 New Albany, Mississippi, United States

Media Producer/Owner

Produced, shot and edited wedding films in a variety of venues.
Shot and edited corporate training and business marketing videos for a
variety of clients.
Developed various forms of creative media for businesses and non-profits.
January 2007 - December 2011 New Albany, Mississippi, United States

Director of Video Production

Led a team of editors and producers responsible for producing both live
and pre-recorded content for web and other mediums.
Managed projects from “script to screen” with multiple creatives and
stakeholders involved.
Served as designer and project manager for the build-out of two HD
studios complete with state-of-the-art production equipment.
December 2004 - July 2009 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States

WTVA-TV (NBC)

Technical Director / Crew Superior

Used live production video switcher to direct 10pm nightly news for the
NBC-affiliate.
Provided services as needed to all production positions including audio,
CG, camera op, teleprompter and master control.
Served as crew supervisor for the weekend shift of production crew.
May 2002 - July 2004 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

(BS) Business Studies in Computer Information Technology

August 2016 - August 2017 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Itawamba Community College

Computer Information Systems

August 2002 - May 2005 Fulton, Mississippi, United States