Alan Soell
ABS Enterprises
8228 Ridgeway Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
847- 224-9177(cell)
alansoell@comcast.net

Results oriented videographer with strong track record of production, editing, and project management. Self-motivated with proven ability to identify production needs while meeting client schedule and budget. Complete digital shooting package available.

ABILITIES:

* Write, shoot, and direct, effective video communication programs.
* Plan and formulate all aspects of program development including:
project goals, utilization, budgeting, and personnel management.
* Develop creative treatments and present proposals with project
team to production management and clients.
* Negotiate contracts with vendors for services, labor and materials
required for program production and event staging.
* Develop and implement procedures for monitoring production
schedule, project team, and interaction with vendors and clients.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Created and produced over 600 video, film, and multi-image programs
for broadcasting, corporate communications, training, and public relations.
and event videography.
* Directed the production of company brochures, product literature,
newsletters, and web sites.
* Designed and produced trade show exhibits, live stage presentations,
and point-of-purchase displays that dramatically increased customer
traffic and sales.
* Developed and managed integrated marketing programs for the world’s
largest manufacturer of engineered fasteners and specialty products.
* Successfully shot, edited, and distributed video depositions for court
reporting services, including lifestyle documentation, and re-enactments

PROFESSIONAL EXPRIENCE:

2001 – Present ABS Enterprises Camera/Directing/Editing
1988 - 2001 MacLean-Fogg Company Manager of Communications
1983 - 1988 Wickes Companies Creative Director
1981 - 1983 Major Media, Inc. Marketing/Production

EDUCATION:

1980 M.A. Media and Design National-Louis University
1977 B.A. Communication Arts Loyola University