Nancy Fitzgerald-Metzler
BRAVE MONKEY PRODUCTIONS
In my 33 years producing creative content I have learned one irrefutable fact: every project and every client is unique. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
As a Producer, I excel in creating and managing project timelines and budgets on any type of creative project, while building strong client and production staff relationships.
As a hands-on artist, I have directed, shot and edited both photography and video for clients ranging from Silicon Valley tech startups, video game companies and real estate brokers to non-profits and performing arts entities.
You can find me:
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SKILLS
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Production/On-set: Set-up and Shoot with DSLR cameras, Lighting, Audio recording, Still photography. Exceptional interview videographer. Creative B-roll shot composition.
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Post-Production: Digital editing using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (Adobe Creative Suite), Graphics Animation, Color correction, Audio editing.
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Live Event production and stage management.
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Project management and pre-production: planning and strategizing production, scheduling, budgeting. Creation and actualization of all relevant and necessary documentation.
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Compelling and Brand-focused Storytelling: Brainstorming, Research, Script writing, crafting engaging video messages.
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Brand-focused social media planning and generation: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo.
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Extensive use and knowledge of project management software: MS Office, Google Docs and Sheets, Slack, Zoom, Outlook.
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Building and Maintaining strong team relationships -- client, production team, and talent.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Brave Monkey Productions, Hayward, CA - Freelance Videographer/Producer
January 2020 - Present
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Produce, Direct, Shoot and Edit brand and comms videos for direct-to-customer, web and social media outlets.
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Current/Recent clients: META, Woodside Musical Theatre, CRONA (Stanford nurses' union), Women’s Foundation of California, East Bay Democrats, Usee Inc, Sacred Heart Schools.
Talbots Inc, Hingham, MA - Producer - Photo & Video
January 2016 - February 2020
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Produced 30+ on-figure and still life location and studio photo/video shoots per year for specialty retailer with $1B+ in annual revenue.
Brave Monkey Productions, San Mateo, CA - Freelance Videographer/Producer/Stage Manager
April 2001 - October 2015
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Produced, Directed, Shot and Edited 40+ projects annually, from training, sales and marketing videos to live corporate events, tradeshows and stage performances.
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Clients: KLA-Tencor, Silicon Graphics Inc, SONY Computer Entertainment, Monster Cable, SF Symphony.
iWin.com, San Francisco, CA - Producer
April 2007 - June 2009 (2 years 3 months) San Francisco, CA
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Produced video game online for online casual gaming developer and distributor.
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Produced video games in Scrum environment.
Monster Cable Products, Brisbane, CA - Director/Producer/Stage Manager
January 2002 - February 2004 (2 years 2 months)
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Produced and Directed all corporate video productions for training, marketing and advertising the Monster Cable product line.
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Produced and Stage Managed live performance events at trade shows (CES, NAB, CEDIA) and company-sponsored events.
Mondo Media, San Francisco, CA - Producer
1999 - 2001
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Produced video game assets and cinematics for extensive client list, including: Sony CEA, Fox Interactive, Electronic Arts, NAMCO.
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Produced animated web-series for Mondo Media online network. Conceived award-winning "Heavy Metal Guy" series.
Metropolis Digital, San Jose, CA - Production Manager
1997 - 1999
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Managed all aspects of production for visual effects company doing 3Dfor features, TV and games.
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Projects/Clients included: FOX "Richie Rich Christmas," NAMCO "Pac Man 3D," TBS Superstation, Conan O'Brien Show.
Silicon Graphics Inc, Mountain View, CA - Marketing Producer Silicon Studio/Stage Manager
1995 - 1997
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Produced marketing events and trade shows for entertainment vertical market for Fortune 500 computer manufacturer at the forefront of digital production: SIGGRAPH, NAB, IBC
Colossal Pictures, San Francisco, CA - Development Coordinator, Production Coordinator
1990 - 1994
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Provided production assistance and coordination on MTV "Liquid Television" and CBS "Wish That Changed Christmas."
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Development Coordinator: read and covered scripts, IP submissions, and acquired licenses.
THEATRICAL EMPLOYMENT
Hillbarn Theatre, Foster City, CA - Director of Conservatory & Mainstage Director/Stage Manager
June 2011 - October 2015
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Cultivated and managed of all of the performing arts educational offerings of the Hillbarn Theatre, a 75 year-old community theater organization, with a budget of over $1m annually, and audiences of over 20,000 per season.
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Achievements: Tripled the educational program revenue, grew the Teaching Artist staff 10x, tripled the outreach client base, grew the number of participants by 600%, and expanded the audience size resulting in 500% growth in ticket sales for the Conservatory shows.
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Directed 6 mainstage productions
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Stage Managed 4 mainstage productions
Broadway by the Bay, San Mateo, CA - Stage Manager, Technician
1990 - 2009
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Stage Managed 7 productions.
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Performed multiple stage technician tasks for over 25 productions - Assistant Stage Manager, Deck, Rail, Light Board.
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Show list available on request.
San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo, CA - Director
1997-2013
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Directed 8 productions
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Assisted Director on additional 15 productions.
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Taught Technical Theater (2012-2013)
Bowditch School, Foster City, CA - Director
1990-2013
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Directed & Assisted Director on yearly musical production for 23 years.
Palo Alto Children's Theater, Palo Alto, CA - Director/Choreographer
Peninsula Youth Theater, Mountain View, CA - Director/Choreographer
Peninsula Center Stage, Redwood City, CA - Director/Choreographer
2006-2010
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Directed & Choreographed for Summer Conservatory, Wingspread, and Mainstage Productions.