Charlie Crang

Producer,Design & Creative, Digital Media, Marketing & PR, Writing-Charlie  Crang

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Job Title Producer
Industry Advertising, Design & Creative, Digital Media, Marketing & PR, Writing
Profession View More Producer
Expertise Digital Content
Level Mid level Staff
Availability Looking for Work
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Will relocate Yes
Residency / Visa Australia / New Zealand
Website http://au.linkedin.com/in…

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About Me

Charlie Crang is a seasoned media and communications practitioner, with a "can do", forward thinking attitude towards producing quality work that helps serve the best interests of all clients and stake-holders.

A graduate of RMIT's esteemed BA Advertising Creative Programme, Charlie also holds a Masters of Global Media & Communications from The University of Melbourne.

Charlie is with out a doubt rare breed of multi skilled creatives - a jack of all trades - who holds an innate ability to seamlessly manage and execute any project handed to him, from beginning to end.

Specialising as a Producer, Charlie is well versed in all aspects of the creative production and business process, including: conceptualisation; copywriting; digital advertising; print; sound and video production; marketing strategy; journalism; content management; social media marketing; client services; project management; art direction; cross platform editorial; photography; website design; research, and more.

Charlie's depth of experience and work have taken him to all corners of the World, and has helped engender his global sensibility, intelligent disposition, strong work ethic and contemporary business accumen.

With a well balanced background working in both not for profit and commercial sectors, including: retail; FMCG (CPG); technology; CRM; telecommunications; industrial; financial services; and customer insights, there is not one job that is too big, nor small, which Charlie can't handle.

Creativity, ingenuity and integrity will always typify Charlie's benchmark standard for all of the work he produces and collaborates on.

Education

2003 - 2005

RMIT University

BA Advertising (Creative)

RMIT, Melbourne. Bachelor of Arts Advertising (Creative). Majors: Copywriting; Art Direction; Marketing Strategy; Client Services; Creative Writing.

2007 - 2008

University of Melbourne

Master of Arts - Global Media & Communications

The University of Melbourne, Parkeville. Master of Arts - Global Media & Communication. Majors: Strategic Communication; Online Editing; Cross Platform Journalism; Ethnographic Documentary Film & Cinema; Media Censorship; Media Policy and Legislation.

Employment History

2010 - 2011

Producer

I.Q.P.C. New York

Digital Producer and Program director for the “Customer Management IQ” division's large scale events and online content platforms ; Responsible for producing all digital content, event planning, webinars, podcasts, editorial and industry white papers ; Researched and identified cross industry macros and drivers, which strategically bridge vendor and end users markets ; Developed digital content and live events from the ground up – producing and managing all facets of each project Responsible for all copywriting, graphic design and the development of all digital and offline brand marketing materials for live events and featured online content Initiated and managed all stakeholder relationships with online and offline event speakers/presenters, sponsors, client partners, and media partners ; Strategised and executed all marketing, social media and sales plans - and directed inter departmental efforts to maximise audience exposure, reach and platform/event profitability remain on budget and improve on target earnings ; Maintained close working relationships with clients and stakeholders from North America and Europe's largest commercial organisations, including: Deloitte, Pitney Bowes, McDonald's Verizon, Time Warner, Disney, Crayola, Mind Candy, SEARS, Conagra, SAP, Wholefoods, Pillsbury, Telex, Lockheed Martin, Abbott Laboratories, CISCO, Betclic Everest Group, Thomson Reuters, Kodak and Wells Fargo

2010

Copywriter & Producer

Chowder Inc. New York

Junior Copywriter and Producer at the New York based, boutique, full service agency 'Chowder Inc.' Worked on pitch to successfully re-sign account for Cayman Islands Tourism campaign. Assisted in developing commercial strategy for branded media concept and webisode series 'Old Made Men'.

2008 - 2010

Entertainment Consultant

FOXTEL / TELSTRA

Client services representative for the launch of Foxtel and Telstra's strategic partnership launch. Managed daily operations; case managed escalated accounts; assisted in the adoption and integration of Legacy and Siebel based CRM systems.

2008 - 2011

Director

Data Pigeons

Founder and director of bespoke design and marketing services consultancy 'Data Pigeons'. Responsible for web design, branding, event management, online editorial, social media marketing, and interactive and digital media production. Clients include: Out Hear Audio - U.K., Betel Restaurant - New York, EME Architects, Bilia Volvo and Mixed Bag Music - Melbourne.

2009

Associate Producer

X:Machine Productions

Worked with the creative director to produce video reports about contemporary Australian artists practicing in South Korean theatre companies ; Filmed, sound engineered and desktop edited content ; Prepared DVDs and online video streaming for the Ministry to distribute

Favorite Websites & Blogs

Skills

Logic Pro
Excellent
2 Years
Wordpress
Good
7 Years

Software

Ableton Live
Excellent
Under 1 Year

Off the record...

Listening to:Podcasts: Resident Advisor, Beats In Space, OFF Track Berlin, BBC "From Our Own Correspondents", ABC "Correspondents Report", NPR "This American Life" Radio: 102.7 3RRR, 106.7 PBS, ABC Radio National, ABC News Radio, Kiss FM.
Watching:ABC: Foreign Correspondent HBO: 'Enlightenment' BBC: World News FOX: American Dad, X-Files
Reading:Facebook Walls, New York Times, The Age, Robinson Crusoe, Junky and 'How To Write A Screenplay'
Doing:Taking pictures; writing music; bulking up my personal collection of vinyl records; adoring my technics 1200; re-storing my Californian Mini Moke; learning how to perfect the art of cooking Peking Duck; and investigating how to brew the finest IPA. - Con