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Michael Rausch

Scottsdale

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic creative skilled in wearing many different hats. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop creative and take a project from the start to finish, on time and on budget.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Video Production

Grass Clippings/Grass League
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversees creation of all media for Youtube, Instagram, TikTok...etc.
  • Produce/shoot/edit all video concepts
  • Established new Instagram for brand, which grew to ~17k followers and garnered over 3.5 million views + 150,000 engagements in first year

Producer

Matter Films
07.2018 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw advertising video and photo productions from project generation to final delivery.
  • Created and maintained in-depth itemized budgets.
  • Built robust timelines to streamline complex projects.
  • Lit and filmed many small productions solo
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.

Camera Prep Technician

Camtec Cameras
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted cameras crews in preparing equipment packages for film productions
  • Liaised with production team to ensure adherence to budgets
  • Maintained and performed service on all equipment


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts And Sciences

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2016

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team oversight
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Cinematography (ARRI, RED, Canon camera systems)
  • Editing/Animation (Adobe Creative Suite)

Accomplishments

  • Multi-time American Advertising Federation "Addy" Award winner (Local, Regional, and National)
  • Copper Anvil Award winner

Timeline

Director of Video Production

Grass Clippings/Grass League
07.2023 - Current

Producer

Matter Films
07.2018 - 06.2023

Camera Prep Technician

Camtec Cameras
01.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Arts And Sciences

Columbia College Chicago

Associate of Arts - Film Production

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Michael Rausch