ALLIE FOHRMAN
2019 N. Fremont Chicago, IL 60614 773.627.7220 alliecfohrman@gmail.com w w w. a l l i e f o h r m a n . c o m
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFILE Experienced creative professional with over 4 years of agency experience working in creative management, monetization, purchasing and strategic planning. Currently pursuing a second BA in Cinema Editorial and Post-Production Art & Science in order to further develop my creative focus and expand my portfolio of work.
Intern | The Colonie
Chicago, IL | Jun 2016 - Present • Assist and shadow a team of award-winning editors and motion designers providing workflow and client support as needed • Participate in the day-to-day operations of the agency as well as general upkeep of the facility • Complete internship project consisting of editorial, sound design and motion graphics for a mock commercial spot • Complete entry for Camp Kuleshov editorial competition
Creative Project Manager | Legacy Marketing Partners
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts | Columbia College Chicago, IL | Anticipated May 2017
• Major: Cinema Art + Science • Focus: Editing / Post-Production
Bachelor of Arts | Miami University Oxford, OH | May 2011
• Major: Mass Media Communication • Minor: Interactive Media Studies • Focus: Marketing
TECHNOLOGY Adobe Creative Suite After Effects Cinema 4D Illustrator InDesign Mocha AE Photoshop Premiere Pro
Apple
Final Cut Pro Keynote
Avid
Avid Media Composer Marquee
Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint Word
Chicago, IL | Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
• Served as Creative Department’s Lead Project Coordinator, directing and monitoring all aspects of the department’s workflow to ensure deliverables were completed on schedule, within budget and to client satisfaction • Evaluated creative requests to determine scope, develop budget and timeline parameters, allocate appropriate resources and communicate / monitor any challenges that put the project at risk • Tracked creative team hours against budget and scope, working with finance and account teams to ensure proper billing and freelance invoicing • Liaisoned with account teams, creative directors and designers in order to streamline communications and provide accurate and timely updates of project status and resource requirements • Ran weekly status meetings and facilitated resourcing issues / conflict resolution with appropriate department leaders as needed • Proactively assessed the creative workflow, tools, and processes to develop and drive improvement initiatives to optimize the department’s overall efficiency and quality of work
Digital Media Planner | Ogilvy & Mather Chicago, IL | May 2011 - Jun 2014
• Developed media plans based on client objectives, creative vision, brand standards, budget requirements and project scope • Built and maintained relationships with media vendors • Responsible for negotiating rates that ensure both effectiveness and efficiency of selected media • Managed contract and creative workflow through client, account executive and outside media vendor relationships • Coordinated financial and legal activities, including; client authorization, insertion order input, report tracking and invoice reconciliation
Production Assistant | Miami University Department of Videography Oxford, OH | Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
• Shot, imported and organized footage in Avid for Miami University athletic and campus events used in major Ohio news media
Intern | Sarofsky - Design & Concept Driven Production Chicago, IL | May 2010 - Aug 2010
• Collected and edited stock photographs for design, commercial, and television and film main title sequence projects • Assisted the Executive Producer and Production Coordinator with various operations management tasks
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST