Vadan Less

About Vadan Less

I am an experienced production leader specializing in emergent media and experiential…

Experience

1. Sr, Creative Producer

   Encore

   Apr 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Produced and managed over 45 large-scale events(so far) in 2025, with average audiences of thousands, across corporate, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, generating net new sales revenue while maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery across all projects. Championed operational excellence through improved forecasting, workflow automation, and vendor partnerships, that elevated client satisfaction and profitability. The Four Seasons, Hilton (etc), Salvation Army, AWS, Hyundai, Pepsi, McKinsey, Historically Black Universities, Yokogawa, Abbot Labs and many, many more.Delivered large-scale visuals for 100’+ LED screens, multi-surface projection mapping, and interactive digital installations, creating immersive brand moments.Spearheaded creative direction for high-profile events, shaping storytelling, motion graphics, video, and experiential content across tech, medical, non-profit, and entertainment industries.Oversee design, motion, copy and editing teams, providing strategic creative direction and actionable feedback to elevate content quality and impact.Facilitate client interactions, guiding ideation sessions, managing feedback loops, and ensuring seamless execution from concept to final delivery.Scope and budget projects ranging from single-day activations to multi-month, multi-million-dollar productions, optimizing resources and timelines.Staff projects with internal and external talent, negotiating rates, schedules, and deliverables to align with creative Partner with event producers and clients to develop show flows and run-of-show (ROS), ensuring cohesive storytelling and seamless event execution.Boosted audience engagement and Net Promoter Scores by developing immersive content packages Partner with internal sales leaders to craft pitch content that drives deals and enhances brand perception.

Education

• Florida State University

  BFA, Motion Picture Film Production

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Film
• Art Direction
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Producing
• Management
• Video Games
• Customer Experience
• Start-Ups
• Creative Direction
• Production Managment
• Facebook
• Strategy
• Video
• Branding & Identity
• Online Advertising
• Documentaries
• Multimedia
• Broadcast
• Marketing
• Brand Development
• Advertising
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Writing
• Sponsorship
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• Television
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Team Management
• Digital Strategy