Chris Rayle

 KEY ROLES IN MEDIA & PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP

 Post Production Manager | TRG Multimedia | 2024 – Current

• Manage 15-20 concurrent post-production projects (Cuisinart, Shaw Flooring, Moen, etc) 80% ahead-of-schedule, 90% on-budget, managing a team of 6 photo retouchers and 8 editors.

• Directed strategic post-production (TV, print, film, social), aligning creative with client objectives, enhancing client relations.

• Recruited freelance talent, building a reliable resource pool.

• Implemented team training, enhancing skills and professional growth.

 Supervising Producer | Nestle USA | July 2018-January 2024

• Delivered 1,500+ annual video/digital assets (DiGiorno, Coffee Mate, Nesquik, S. Pellegrino, etc.), 97% on-budget.

• Drove social growth for 6 brands via data-driven strategies, utilizing social listening tools such as Sprinklr.

• Led award-winning campaigns and achieve social platforms best practices (Addy, IHAF, Meta,Pinterest), setting new brand benchmarks.

• Increased user engagement 5-20% via multi-channel campaigns.

• Mentored a 6-member production team, enhancing skills and collaboration.

• Cultivated strong client relationships through strategic counsel and service.

• Managed vendor/freelance network, ensuring reliable production resources.

• Delivered successful creative pitches, securing project approvals.

• Managed 80% of production budgets, demonstrating financial acumen.

• Collaborated cross-functionally, aligning projects with business objectives.

Creative Producer | ALECIA (Vimala LLC) | 2017 – 2018

• Developed and produced 15+ scripts, managing all production phases (filming, editing, sound design, and graphics) to ensure high-quality content delivery.

• Led casting and directed 50+ on-screen talent, cultivating a collaborative and creative environment that maximized team performance. 

• Conceptualized and produced engaging digital media content (cooking, fitness, beauty, fashion), driving a 20% increase in user engagement across digital platforms (Purpose Season 1)

• Managed all project logistics, including location scouting and studio booking, to ensure seamless production workflows and on-time project delivery.

• Provided creative direction, aligning project execution with client objectives and ensuring impactful final deliverables.

Freelance Producer & Media Specialist | Various Networks | 2001 – 2017

Production Management & Coordination:

• Managed and coordinated over 200+ projects, ranging from $5,000 to $1M budgets, demonstrating expertise in project management, budgeting, and scheduling for diverse productions (TV shows, commercials, films).

• Served as Line Producer, Production Manager, and Production Coordinator, ensuring smooth on-set operations and efficient resource allocation for Radio Disney Music Awards and Dr. Pepper Fansville commercial. 

Creative Production & Content Creation:

• Produced, shot, and edited compelling content for non-profits, corporations, universities, and entertainment projects (reality shows, music videos, short films), delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.

• Contributed to art direction, casting, and post-production, showcasing versatility across various production departments.

Casting & Talent Management:

• Assisted casting directors and managed on set talent, demonstrating a strong understanding of talent management for shows such as NBC's American Ninja Warrior and NBC's the Voice.

Adjunct Professor | Cleveland State University | 2024 – Present

• Developed and delivered comprehensive weekly lesson plans for "Fundamentals of Film Production" and "Post-Production I," employing a hands-on teaching approach.

• Instructed and mentored students in all aspects of film production, including pre-production planning, on-set operations, and post-production workflows.

• Facilitated practical learning experiences, guiding students through the creation of short films and post-production projects.

• Evaluated student work and provided constructive feedback to foster skill development and creative growth.

• Clearly communicated complex technical information to students of varied skill levels.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Technical: Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Generative AI tools (Midjourney, Firefly, and Runway),Film Gear (Cameras, Lighting, Audio), On-Set Production Equipment (Switchers, LiveStreaming, Distro).

• Production & Creative: Creative Direction, Content Creation (Video, Digital, Social), ScriptDevelopment, Casting, Post-Production Oversight, Storytelling, Trend Analysis, On-Set Etiquette

• Business & Management: Project Management (Scheduling, Logistics, Budgeting), TeamLeadership (Mentoring, Training), Client Relations (Presentations, Negotiation), VendorManagement, Contract Negotiation, Data analysis.

• Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication (Written & Verbal), Adaptability, Problem-Solving,Collaboration, Self-Motivation.

• Master of Arts in Film (Concentration: Producing), Regent University — 2024

• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theater (Concentration: Producing and Sound Design), Missouri Western State University, — 2016

• Associates of Arts in Practical Ministry, Brownsville School of Ministry - 2001

Gold & Silver Awards, Social Media Campaigns, In-House Agency Forum (IHAF), 2019-2023

Gold Addy Awards, Digital & Social Campaigns, Cleveland Advertising Award Association, 2020-2023