art directer | producer | manager
bobby.shook@gmail.com
703.801.7603
As managing producer, successfully managed projects with budgets in the hundreds of thousands; when managing projects with limited budgets, handled unexpected challenges with innovative solutions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in various production roles such as directing, producing, editing, and animation. Demonstrates a proven ability to streamline production processes and effectively manage teams to deliver high-quality content within deadlines and to clients' expectations. Successfully managed 100+ projects requiring innovative solutions on limited budgets. Contributed to the production process for over 50 commercials, numerous videos for small businesses in Arizona and California, more than 20 short films and music videos, 4 feature films, and hundreds of wedding and real estate highlight videos.
Experience Highlights
John Deere Kids YouTube Channel | Executive Producer, Line-Producer, Director, Editor
- Produced 35+ videos for the John Deere Kids YouTube Channel
- Most of these videos were animation
- Produced and Directed multiple “let’s play” videos for John Deere’s Collaboration with Minecraft.
- Videos can be seen at the John Deere Kids YouTube channel here.
Adobe Systems, Inc. Commercials | Executive Producer, Line-Producer, Director, Editor
- Managed a 52 week-long project with a budget of $150,000 and a team of over 100 people.
- Produced 41 commercials in 52 weeks for use in a special YouTube channel called “Adobe Knowledge Nuggets.”
- Directed 10 of the commercials.
- Edited 25 of the commercials.
- Managed many difficult videos which included intense digital effects and even a few with a monkey actor.
- Videos can all be seen at the Adobe Knowledge Nugget YouTube channel here.
3M Commercials | Producer, Director, Editor
- Produced a series of 4 commercials for 3M.
- Managed a small team on a modest budget to create engaging online commercials.
- One commercial is highlighted in the video production page here: Corporate.
Romeo + Juliet | Producer, Co-Director, Actor
- Self-Produced two-person show in New York City.
- Co-developed the script, produced, and co-directed.
- Co-fight directed and acted.
Resume
Film Production
Mobiltape, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
PRODUCTION
- Managed a changing team of contractors recording, editing, and delivering video content for large conferences.
- Developed the strategies, equipment and personnel to deliver hundreds of recordings of live events on time and to clients' expected quality.
- Managed shows all over the U.S. and abroad.
- Researched and developed strategies to streamline the production process to make it more efficient.
EDITING/ANIMATION
- Directed, Produced, Animated, and Edited videos for the John Deere Kids YouTube channel. Videos can be seen here.
- Developed and managed a team of editors to edit for clients, including John Deere and Aveeno.
Self-Employed Video Producer - Tempe, AZ and San Diego, CA
- Developed and Produced 40 commercials for Adobe, Inc. in 2015, managing the entire pipeline from start to finish with a production budget of ~$150,000.
- Produced multiple promotional videos for various other clients including a training series for Bob Jones University and an in-house promotional video for the chain retail store, "Heroes."
- Produced 5 competition commercials for 3M and Samsung, all of which earned prizes and were featured online.
- Produced dozens of documentary videos for corporate entities ranging from Adobe to International Counterintelligence Services, Inc.
- 10+ years of experience with real estate videography and home walkthrough video production.
- Produced 20+ short films, including 10 official selections of multiple film festivals across the nation and online. Won 3 "Best of Show" awards at film festivals, as well as multiple other awards including "Best Screenplay," and "Best Director."
- Worked on dozens of feature films in various roles.
Theatre Production
Romeo + Juliet - New York, NY
- Self-Produced two-person show in New York City.
- Co-developed the script, produced, and co-directed.
- Co-fight directed and acted.
Childsplay Theatre Company - Tempe, AZ
- Consistent actor with the company.
- Worked in various capacities including fight choreography for Pete: or the Return of Peter Pan.
Southwest Shakespeare Company - Mesa, AZ
- Consistent actor with the company including performing in 7 productions as well as stage managing 2 productions.
- Helped run the company's touring show, bringing Shakespeare to High Schools all over the Phoenix Valley.
Run/Taught workshops on stage combat to High School students all over the Phoenix Valley.
Bob Jones University - Greenville, SC
- Actor in 3 classical plays and Operas performed by the professional staff and student actors.
- Fight Choreographed 2 shows including Shakespeare’s Henry IV.
Skills and Tools
Video Production - 18 years
Production Management - 18 years
Line Production - 18 years
Film Directing - 18 years
Creative Direction - 12 years
Video Editing - 18 years
Camera Operation - 18 years
Photography - 18 years
Adobe Premiere Pro - 18 years
Adobe After Effects - 12 years
Adobe Audition - 5 years
Adobe Lightroom - 18 years
Adobe Photoshop - 18 years
Adobe Illustrator - 10 years
Adobe InDesign - 2 years
Microsoft Office Suite - 7 years
Apple iWorks Suite - 18 years
Google Business Suite - 10 years
Budget Development & Management - 10 years
Graphic Design and Branding - 10 years
Brand Development and Design - 3 years
Marketing Strategy - 5 years
Creative Writing - 20 years
Communication
Written Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Clients
Lee Media
Oasis of Truth
Open Doors
Point Loma Nazarene University
Window World