About

Laura Kelly is a videographer, editor and producer based in Washington, DC. She has produced corporate videos, political commercials, school marketing videos and non profit promotional projects. With the belief that every project deserves professionalism and passion, Laura strives to create pieces that help touch and inspire audiences. She is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in American Studies.

Process

I enjoy working closely with creative clients to help them realize their vision. I provide a full video production service, from pre-production all the way to delivery. That makes it easy for companies and individual clients, who may not have previously been able to afford video production, to add this critical marketing and story telling medium to their projects and websites.

Resume

Profile

Strong writing, verbal and visual communication skills

Able to multi-task, collaborate and work well under pressure.

Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After effects

YouTube and Vimeo page management

Experience operating DSLR cameras, audio and lighting equipment and working on production sets.

Budget and cost control, talent recruitment and overall production management.

Work History

Laura Kelly Productions- 2012- present

Media production- Washington, D.C.

Clients include: Graham Holdings Company, U.S. News and World Report, Chevron Corporation, The Washington Post Company, Harvard University, Strayer University, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, National Catholic Education Association, Spotlight DC, Multiple Private schools in the DMV (i.e. Georgetown Visitation, Landon School, San Miguel School)

Managed overall project workflow including regular status reports on the production’s progress.  Conceived, filmed and edited content, as well as coordinated  all the necessary equipment and materials for the shoot.

Assistant to Producer Bonnie Nelson Schwartz- Sept- Nov 2013, June- September 2015

Anti-Defamation League’s “Concert Against Hate”; “Legacy and Life: A Tribute to JFK,” Kennedy Center- Washington, D.C.

Assisted producer throughout the setup, rehearsal and performance of the concerts. Researched and procured video content to enhance The Choral Arts Society’s musical performance and maintained a strict editing schedule that included regular concept meetings with full production staff.

Archivist- June- Aug 2013

Alfred I. duPont Awards

Columbia University- New York, NY

Responsible for archiving and digitizing the full collection of winning entries and recorded award ceremonies, dating back to 1973.

Assistant to Stage Management team- March-May 2014

Roundhouse Theatre- Washington, DC

Worked backstage to assist the production team and cast in creating an effective and efficient production of August Wilson’s play, Two Trains Running.

Production Assistant-2012-2014

Clients include: Food Network, Brian C. Wingert Cinematography, TEO Creative, MediaVisions Production Inc.

Education

BA in American Studies

Georgetown University, 2012. Mita Graduation Prize, Best Thesis Documentary.