Marian Harkness

About Marian Harkness

The art of communication is the language of leadership.” – James HumesI am a communicator - I love connecting with people and am passionate about building relationships and helping people solve problems. I thrive in environments where I am the main point of contact for questions, advice or just a sympathetic ear. I am most energized when tasks involve human interaction, whether that\'s working with someone one on one or with a large group. With over 10 years of advertising experience, I understand the most effective communication strategies to motivate, engage and lead people. As a copywriter, I helped companies create brand messaging that spoke directly to their target audiences. In production, I have established a strong network of freelancers, vendors, and film industry leaders through consistent interpersonal connection. If you\'re interested in connecting, I\'d love to meet you. You can reach me at m••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Head of Production

   Hungryman

   Jan 2018 — Present · Culver City, CA, US

   Hungry Man is a leading commercial production company with offices in LA, NY, Brazil and the UK. I oversee the day to day operations for all U.S. productions. My responsibilities include reviewing agency contracts and negotiating terms on Hungry Man\'s behalf, handling production insurance and any claims that arise from our productions, implementing new HR policies, ensuring compliance of union rules and labor laws, building and maintaining relationships with agencies/clients, recruiting and hiring freelance talent, etc.

Education

• University of Texas (Texas Creative)

  Master of Arts, Advertising

  2007 — 2009

• University of Memphis

  2004 Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Broadcast
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Direct Mail
• Advertising
• Writing
• Social Media Measurement
• Proficient in Dreamweaver
• Facebook
• Proficient in Indesign
• Online Advertising
• Graphic Design
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Public Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Web Content
• Wordpress
• Social Media Monitoring
• Public Relations Skills
• Press Releases
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Photoshop
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Brand Development
• Blogging
• Research