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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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