PH: EMAIL: ALIZULU99@gmail.com
Townhouse / Grey NY & Midwest (Cincinnati)
Senior Integrated Producer. October 2020 - Present
I currently produce small and large projects, live action video, video with VFX, audio, animation. Brands vary, and include work in Pharma, packaged goods, animation and audio.
Ogilvy - 636 11th Ave, NYC
Executive Producer. October 2018 - Jan 2020
Client-facing position, where I produced, oversaw or assisted in the creation of TV/Internet content for various clients, ie Janssen/Erleada, Merck, Comcast, Unilever, IBM, Optifast
Produced from pre-conception through completion: Narrative and Documentary style, audio, graphics, animation, special effects
Production responsibilities included director selection, bids & estimates, talent, schedules, shoot prep, film and edit oversight, through final delivery for individual spots & campaigns.
Worked alongside digital & print producers, on print, digital and event/experiential projects.
Mentored & oversaw junior staff.
Managed internal productions for new business pitches.
Senior Producer January 2013-October 2018
Acted as point of contact & approvals between clients, creatives, vendors and legal for every step involved in a production.
Worked on award-winning content for IBM, UPS, Medco, Kimberly-Clark. Produced effective spots for American Express, Synchrony Bank, Siemens, IHG.
Experiences include animation, live action, special effects, comedy, radio, and documentary
Ensured projects stayed on schedule, within budget, and met creative and client expectations.
Producer March 2005-January 2013
Managed all facets of production on multiple projects, from conception to completion.
Clients included IBM, Hershey Kisses, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Time Warner Cable, Duracell, TD Ameritrade, Sanofi, Ponds, Amtrak
Worked mainly on Live action & animation
TV/Print Production Coordinator & Assistant Producer March 1998 - March 2005
Acted as coordinator on worldwide IBM account, organizing and supplying different types of elements to local regions across the globe.
Assisted the Executive Producer on IBM, learning the craft from the absolute best in the business.
Produced radio, animatics & ripomatics on various clients, ie Amtrak, Ponds, IBM
managed internal trafficking/approvals of Print materials
Waring & LaRosa, NYC (closed in ‘98)
Creative/Production Assistant 1995-1998
Began as a Creative Assistant, eventually transitioning to Production Assistant.
Supported the creative and/or production team - responsibilities included compiling storyboards, researching and sharing current and new directors with the team, trafficking finished spots to TV/Radio stations.
Organized and ran in-house VoiceOver casting sessions and callbacks.
Clients included: Fisher-Price, Ferrero Roche, AMC Channel
A little more about me:
I’m based in the NYC/ tri-state area, where you might spot me playing fiddle in an Irish pub session, or watching amateur stand up comedy. I’ve worked some interesting pre-career jobs, too, ie Club Med, Disney. I always go where the excitement is.
I’ve taken online classes (with certifications) focussing on Virtual Reality, Web Development and After Effects, and did my own study of Maya, because I love that stuff, and I know it makes me a better producer to fully understand what goes on behind the scenes.
References avail upon request