MELISSA BARBER Mobile: 440.655.7662 Chicago | Schaumburg, Illinois mbs27@sbcglobal.net

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Trusted self-initiator and excellent communicator offering proven ability and versatility as the producer and director of corporate meetings, videos, websites, interactive multimedia, and theatrical and music productions. Well-versed in speaking to both the technical and creative sides of video production, live events and digital applications. Respected for charismatic and organized approach to leading teams. Trusted member of the senior production team, using knowledge and experience to build client relationships and earn repeat and new business.  

Professional History

Freelance Producer/Director Chicago | Schaumburg, Illinois | National Nov. 2013 – Present

Producer/Director Impact Communications, Cleveland, Ohio Dec. 2002 – Present Boutique production agency servicing Fortune 500/1000 corporations, government agencies, medical institutions, private and publicly held corporations, and not-for-profit museums and science centers Selected Accomplishments:

• Excelled as video producer, video director, digital producer, and event producer – for corporate videos, national meetings, websites, e-learning, interactive applications, marketing materials and customized presentations/entertainment.

• Prepared and presented proposals and budgets to corporate and non-profit decision makers, which included taking the lead on creative treatment development.

• Stage managed and directed rehearsals and onsite corporate meetings at venues throughout United States.

• Directed professional talent and coached corporate executives for live and on camera presentations, using proven personal experience both on and off stage.

• Motivated and led loyal production teams in the areas of graphic design, programming, videography, editing, writing, A/V and stage management with thorough instructions, attentive management and internal training on best practices.

• Streamlined and organized process for collecting client assets for video and graphics productions, as well as for post-production filing of assets.

• Succeeded as digital producer (web and multimedia) using both organizational and creative strategies to guide client and lead production team. Became the go-to producer for all web-related work.

• Contributed as scriptwriter, songwriter, voiceover artist and vocalist on corporate videos.

Directly Managed and Directed Projects for: *Sterling Jewelers, Inc., Signet Jewelers, Zale Corporation, Eaton Corporation, PNC Bank, KeyBank, *Ohio Lottery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Kumho Tires, Aspen Dental, Nestle Professional/Minor’s, Avery Dennison, Great Lakes Science Center, Bio-Med Science Academy, American Diabetes Association, Inventor’s Hall of Fame/Camp Invention (*Communicator Award winning projects)

Sole Proprietor/Entertainment Consultant/Performer

MBS Productions, National March 1992 – Present Custom entertainment for private, corporate and public venues

• Accomplished Stage and Studio Singer and Actress • Experienced scriptwriter for cabarets and musical revues • Playwright, Theatrical Director, Concert Producer, Choreographer • Band Leader, Casting Director, Musician Contractor

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Public Relations/Marketing Director Jesuit Retreat House, Cleveland, Ohio August – Dec. 2002 Religious facility offering day and overnight spiritual retreat experiences

• Wrote, designed, distributed all promotional and press materials • Maintained media relationships and retreatant mailing list • Managed website and up-to-date listing of retreat offerings

Music Director

Playhouse Square, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, Cleveland, Ohio Sept. 2000 – Dec. 2002 The country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York

• Coordinated all musical numbers / charts for Cleveland’s longest running play • Directed and cast/hired all musicians and understudies • Coached and directed all singer/actors • Prepared music for special events and media appearances • Appeared in six to eight performances a week in the role of Celeste, the wedding singer

Vice-President of Administration / Jr. Account Executive Maloney & Fox, LLC, New York, New York April 1997 – Feb. 2000 Marketing and Public Relations firm servicing Fortune 500/1000 corporations, private and publicly held corporations

• Assisted owner/founders in the initial build of their organization • Managed office, bookkeeping, and payroll • Coordinated media events, press release initiatives, creative mailings • Developed proposals and budgets • Integral to developing the company culture and assisting in their rapid, successful growth

Associate Producer / Vocal Director

Miss Ohio America Scholarship Program, Mansfield, Ohio Impact Productions, Zanesville, Ohio Jan. 1995 – June 1999

• Directed all live entertainment for the Miss Ohio America program • Selected music and worked with arranger on all production numbers • Cast all entertainers for live television performances and statewide variety show tours • Developed themes, scripts, staging, choreography • Featured as a lead singer and mistress of ceremonies

Notable Credits Professional actress and member of Actors’ Equity Association, Voiceover Talent, Concert/Theatrical performer, playwright, author, songwriter (ASCAP member), Solo CD release titled You Heard It Here

First, Jingle performer, Mistress of Ceremonies, Vocal/performance coach, Radio talk show host, Stage play/musical director, Church Cantor

Software / Technical proficiencies

PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Entourage, Keynote, Peachtree Accounting Software, WordPress, FTP Software, Web administration (customized and off-the-shelf CMS),

Audio Recording/Editing Software (Cakewalk, Studio One, Garage Band) (Mac and PC Proficient)

Education Bachelor of Arts in Music & Business and Musical Theatre, Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio

Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Theta Alpha Phi Honors

References available upon request | Multimedia production demo reel available for in-person interviews. 440.655.7662 | mbs27@sbcglobal.net

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