Television-Film
Kevin Stirling, Producer/Filmmaker, MBA
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PROFILE:
Award-winning filmmaker, content creator, video producer and communications/marketing/PR professional with 10+years of progressive experience seeks new Television-Film/media opportunity.
ACHIEVEMENTS
APPLE: Specialist (pt) � Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY (2016-present)
� Demonstrate exceptional, consistent and comprehensive knowledge of Apple technology/devices/applications
� Deliver exceptional customer service for global Apple customers; shoot/edit internal employee videos
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA -- (2017-Present)
� MS Television Management; coursework includes: Television Programming, Structure of Television Organizations
Saint Joseph�s University, Philadelphia, PA
� Haub School of Business: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Concentration in Marketing (2001)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
� Wharton School of Business: Bachelors of Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
FILMMAKER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/VIDEO EDITOR
�SKYLINES� Executive Producer web/television cable series architecture ------------ (2016-2018)
� Creator/Producer of new web/television series about architecture (in production)
�HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SPACE JUNK PROBLEM� Produced Award-Winning Documentary: ------------ (2017)
� Winner 2017 Platinum Remi Award [Worldfest/NASA] 2017 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
�APOLLO 8: A CHRISTMAS MOON� Produced Award-Winning Documentary: ------------ (2015-2016)
� Winner 2016 Special Jury NASA Remi (NASA Documentary] 2016 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
� 2018 Official Selection Las Cruces International Film Festival, Las Cruces, New Mexico
�CLOISTERED: GOD�S WOMEN OF STEEL� Producer/Director/Editor of Doc film: ------------ (2015-2019)
� Producer of doc film profiling Poor Clare Nuns (EWTN) and their life of prayer w/Mother Angelica in Hanceville, AL
� Winner 2016 Remi Award [Religion/Spirituality] 2016 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
�MOON BEAT� Producer/Director Award-Winning Apollo XI Doc: ------------ (2008-2011)
� Winner Two Special Jury Remi Awards [Documentary] at 2009 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
� Designed film website; wrote content, news releases; Successfully pitched film for national screenings:
� JFK Presidential Library and Museum, The National Archives 2011; Colorado U School of Journalism
� Appeared on C-SPAN�s national TV program Washington Journal, to discuss MOON BEAT with TV-callers
ADVANCED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
� Television/Film/Media:
-Class of 2018 FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, The New School, New York, NY
- PromaxBDA Conference 2018: Selected for Student Night Meetings with TV/Film Executives, NYC
� Market Research:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Tools To Empower Qualitative Researchers, QRCA New York, 2017
- Wearables: New Products and New Interviewing Research Tools in Qualitative Market Research, QRCA, 2015
Web Content/Social Media/Video/Filmmaking
- VR 101 for Documentary, New York Film Academy 2017; Television in the 21st Century: Drexel Univ, 2016
- Platypus Digital Journalism Program [Producer] 2008; UCLA: Filmmaking Micro-budget Films; Shorts, 2007
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ------------ (2006-present)
Telephone Interviewer, Gryphon-Strategies, White Plains, New York (2016-2016)
� Conducted litigation support via telephone interviews with qualified individuals as part of case inquiries
Communications Manager, AlexRenew Enterprises, Alexandria, VA (2013-2013)
� Managed corporate communications programs for municipal wastewater entity; created digital content
JOURNALIST/WRITER/VIDEO PRODUCER/EDITOR
Videojournalist, Springfield Patch News, (Philadelphia area): reporter/videojournalist (2011- 2011)
� Conducted interviews, wrote/edited articles/headlines; shot/produced videos and still photos
� Huffington Post selected �Man-in-Street� video interview for national appearance re: Debt Debate Opinions
WRITER/MARKET RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Market Research: Focus Group Moderator (2002-2008)
� Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with healthcare professionals, executives and consumers
� Studies included: exploratory, ad/copy testing, employees, branding, new products, message testing, websites
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Healthcare/Legal Communications: Freelance Medical Writer, Physician�s Weekly circulation 250k] (2006-2008)
� Wrote article re: Reynolds Risk Score (RRS), cardiovascular risk assessment; Role religion/spirituality in treatment
� Contributing Editor: The Jury Expert Newsletter American Society of Trial Consultants
Corporate Director of Communications, Adult Communities, West Point, PA (2005-2006)
� Successfully managed employee internal communications programs: created digital content, employee newsletters
� Directed public relations initiatives in 7 states; corporate spokesman; wrote news releases, press kits, speeches
Adjunct Faculty Teacher/Facilitator, Holy Family University (Extended Learning Division), Phila., PA (2003-2012)
� Taught undergraduate business courses: Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Director of Qualitative Services, Neuwirth Market Research, New York, NY (2000-2002)
� Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews with consumers and financial services professionals
� Met with clients, brand managers to clarify research objectives; wrote reports, delivered client presentations
Marketing Manager, T------------, King of Prussia, PA (1999-2000)
� Managed consumer marketing and public relations programs for pre-IPO telecom organization
� Conducted market research [consumer focus groups]; wrote newsletter, HR materials, news releases & web content
COMPUTER SKILLS
� Mac: FCP 10.4; 6, 7; Lightroom 4/5, Motion 5.1, PremierePro; Keynote, iMovie, iPhoto;
� PC: Sharepoint, MS Word, Excel, P-Point
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
� Television, Internet & Video Association (TIVA)
� Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA)
� The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)
Kevin Stirling, Producer/Filmmaker, MBA
________________________________________
PROFILE:
Award-winning filmmaker, content creator, video producer and communications/marketing/PR professional with 10+years of progressive experience seeks new Television-Film/media opportunity.
ACHIEVEMENTS
APPLE: Specialist (pt) � Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY (2016-present)
� Demonstrate exceptional, consistent and comprehensive knowledge of Apple technology/devices/applications
� Deliver exceptional customer service for global Apple customers; shoot/edit internal employee videos
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA -- (2017-Present)
� MS Television Management; coursework includes: Television Programming, Structure of Television Organizations
Saint Joseph�s University, Philadelphia, PA
� Haub School of Business: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Concentration in Marketing (2001)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
� Wharton School of Business: Bachelors of Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
FILMMAKER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/VIDEO EDITOR
�SKYLINES� Executive Producer web/television cable series architecture ------------ (2016-2018)
� Creator/Producer of new web/television series about architecture (in production)
�HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SPACE JUNK PROBLEM� Produced Award-Winning Documentary: ------------ (2017)
� Winner 2017 Platinum Remi Award [Worldfest/NASA] 2017 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
�APOLLO 8: A CHRISTMAS MOON� Produced Award-Winning Documentary: ------------ (2015-2016)
� Winner 2016 Special Jury NASA Remi (NASA Documentary] 2016 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
� 2018 Official Selection Las Cruces International Film Festival, Las Cruces, New Mexico
�CLOISTERED: GOD�S WOMEN OF STEEL� Producer/Director/Editor of Doc film: ------------ (2015-2019)
� Producer of doc film profiling Poor Clare Nuns (EWTN) and their life of prayer w/Mother Angelica in Hanceville, AL
� Winner 2016 Remi Award [Religion/Spirituality] 2016 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
�MOON BEAT� Producer/Director Award-Winning Apollo XI Doc: ------------ (2008-2011)
� Winner Two Special Jury Remi Awards [Documentary] at 2009 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
� Designed film website; wrote content, news releases; Successfully pitched film for national screenings:
� JFK Presidential Library and Museum, The National Archives 2011; Colorado U School of Journalism
� Appeared on C-SPAN�s national TV program Washington Journal, to discuss MOON BEAT with TV-callers
ADVANCED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
� Television/Film/Media:
-Class of 2018 FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, The New School, New York, NY
- PromaxBDA Conference 2018: Selected for Student Night Meetings with TV/Film Executives, NYC
� Market Research:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Tools To Empower Qualitative Researchers, QRCA New York, 2017
- Wearables: New Products and New Interviewing Research Tools in Qualitative Market Research, QRCA, 2015
Web Content/Social Media/Video/Filmmaking
- VR 101 for Documentary, New York Film Academy 2017; Television in the 21st Century: Drexel Univ, 2016
- Platypus Digital Journalism Program [Producer] 2008; UCLA: Filmmaking Micro-budget Films; Shorts, 2007
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ------------ (2006-present)
Telephone Interviewer, Gryphon-Strategies, White Plains, New York (2016-2016)
� Conducted litigation support via telephone interviews with qualified individuals as part of case inquiries
Communications Manager, AlexRenew Enterprises, Alexandria, VA (2013-2013)
� Managed corporate communications programs for municipal wastewater entity; created digital content
JOURNALIST/WRITER/VIDEO PRODUCER/EDITOR
Videojournalist, Springfield Patch News, (Philadelphia area): reporter/videojournalist (2011- 2011)
� Conducted interviews, wrote/edited articles/headlines; shot/produced videos and still photos
� Huffington Post selected �Man-in-Street� video interview for national appearance re: Debt Debate Opinions
WRITER/MARKET RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Market Research: Focus Group Moderator (2002-2008)
� Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with healthcare professionals, executives and consumers
� Studies included: exploratory, ad/copy testing, employees, branding, new products, message testing, websites
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Healthcare/Legal Communications: Freelance Medical Writer, Physician�s Weekly circulation 250k] (2006-2008)
� Wrote article re: Reynolds Risk Score (RRS), cardiovascular risk assessment; Role religion/spirituality in treatment
� Contributing Editor: The Jury Expert Newsletter American Society of Trial Consultants
Corporate Director of Communications, Adult Communities, West Point, PA (2005-2006)
� Successfully managed employee internal communications programs: created digital content, employee newsletters
� Directed public relations initiatives in 7 states; corporate spokesman; wrote news releases, press kits, speeches
Adjunct Faculty Teacher/Facilitator, Holy Family University (Extended Learning Division), Phila., PA (2003-2012)
� Taught undergraduate business courses: Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Director of Qualitative Services, Neuwirth Market Research, New York, NY (2000-2002)
� Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews with consumers and financial services professionals
� Met with clients, brand managers to clarify research objectives; wrote reports, delivered client presentations
Marketing Manager, T------------, King of Prussia, PA (1999-2000)
� Managed consumer marketing and public relations programs for pre-IPO telecom organization
� Conducted market research [consumer focus groups]; wrote newsletter, HR materials, news releases & web content
COMPUTER SKILLS
� Mac: FCP 10.4; 6, 7; Lightroom 4/5, Motion 5.1, PremierePro; Keynote, iMovie, iPhoto;
� PC: Sharepoint, MS Word, Excel, P-Point
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
� Television, Internet & Video Association (TIVA)
� Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA)
� The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)