Cecilia Rideout

Experience

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  The Orange County Register

  Nov 2005 - May 2006

  Sports Reporter Assistant

  Fielded calls from high school and college coaches to take down final game scores and statistics.

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  Internet Business Systems

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2009

  Producer and Host

  • Producer of the "Orange County Community Channel" on Safe Worlds IPTV• Coordinating/Associate Producer of Sports Channel on Safe Worlds IPTV• Host of promotional videos• Co-Host of quarterly/monthly reports for investors and shareholders.

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  ESPN

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2011

  Sports Producer & On-Air Talent for ESPNU

  PAC-10 Compilation Specials on ESPNU• Produce three one-hour PAC-10 Compilation Specials per year for ESPNU• Coordinate and supervise ENG crews in coverage of sporting events and student-athlete interviews within the Pacific-10 Conference• Establish strong relationships with the Sports Information Directors and Sports Video Contacts at all PAC-10 schools to assist with interview coordination and to obtain supplemental footage from each university• Produce, Host, Write, and Edit features within PAC-10 Specials• Lead editor/Oversee all post production, including Closed Captioning, through final delivery of program• Communicate directly with all sponsors/advertisers to arrange for deliverables and traffic• Coordinate all traffic through ESPN’s Commercial OperationsISA World Masters Surf Championship (Santa Catalina, Panama) on ESPN International• Research and hire sports models to profile during one-hour show• Coordinate footage and logistics with the ISA; Coordinate and supervise crew and equipment• Lead editor/Oversee all post production, including Closed Captioning, through final delivery of program• Coordinate all traffic through ESPN International’s Commercial OperationsFull Sports Game Productions on ESPNU• OC All Star Football Games (2008, 2009), Southern California Bowl, a High School All-Star Football Game (2008), and American Heritage Bowl, an HBCU All-Star Football Game (2008)• Hire crew, coordinate production schedule and all equipment; supervise crew during execution• Communicate directly with all sponsors/advertisers to arrange for delivery and traffic of commercials, billboards, banners Show less

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  Black Diamond University TV (BDU TV)

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Producer and Co-Host

  • Produce original content for Black Diamond University Television -- a personal growth and development network• Co-Host daily, weekly, and monthly updates• Edit and upload videos• Manage entire BDU TV online media network• Travel to major events (Indianapolis, IN, Salt Lake City, UT, Saipan, South Korea) as spokesperson and BDU TV representative

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  Fox College Sports

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Sports Producer

  Producer and Line Producer for MCLA Divsion I Lacrosse game and California Collegiate League (CCL) Baseball game and highlight shows.• Hire crew, coordinate production schedule and all equipment; supervise crew during execution• Communicate directly with network to coordinate commercial traffic and timing during Live Broadcast• Research and organize information for on-air talent• Communicate directly with all sponsors/advertisers to arrange for deliverables and traffic

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  Back Home With Lisa Smith-Putnam, Holiday Special

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  Coordinating Producer, Stage Manager, Supervising Editor

  • Hire crew, coordinate equipment rental & production schedule, create production technical book • Supervise the set-up and tear down of all equipment• Organize script and lyric sheets, cue talent, keep show flow, coordinate talent, guest set-up and cues• Final edits for show, corrected video and audio for broadcast quality, created graphics look, created show open, and mastered the show to Beta SP for delivery to network

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  Da Bronx Productions

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  Co-Producer, Editor, Post Production Supervisor

  • Produce additional pick-up shots and scenes for “Double Tap” (feature length film)• Re-edit entire feature length film, color correction, and final assembly• Coordinate all aspects of post production, work with Poste Haste Sound for final film sound, and prepare deliverables to film distributor

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  The Eleven Agency

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2012

  Account Executive

  • Coordinate logistics and event planning for corporate training and field events• Create and oversee event execution plan for multiple clients and adjust plan when necessary to ensure client needs are met, project remains within budget, and team operates efficiently• Point of contact between venue staff and client to guarantee event is executed properly• Submit RFPs, review proposals, and negotiate contracts to ensure project remains within budget• Manage field events teams executing remote events, ensuring field reports are sent in a timely manner and compiled for updates to client and director• Coordinate and manage travel for all attendees and event staff traveling remotely (air, ground transportation)• Source branded items and design elements for field events and trainings Show less

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  MarketStar

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2017

  Account Executive

  Project Management, Event Production, and Retail Training for new product launches. Managed two of the agency’s largest technology accounts, serving as the liaison between agency staff, client teams, and outsourced vendors. Produced multi-city tours, vendor show booths, and week-long destination trainings. Facilitated all aspects of project flow, from project inception through planning, execution, and post-event/training reporting. Remotely managed Event and Training Teams of 10-30 people.- Work with the Senior Director to define client requirements, project parameters, and guide teams in the development and delivery of training strategy.- Create and oversee event execution plan for all trainings and adjust when necessary to ensure client needs are met, project remains within budget, and team operates efficiently.- Manage daily logistics and planning and lead on-site point of contact between venue staff and client to guarantee event is executed properly.- Host Microsoft’s monthly videos for retail employees and established a new production format to increase viewership by 50%. Show less

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  XOS Digital

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  Sports Producer & On-Air Talent

  • Produce The List: Best of the SEC, airing on AT&T Uverse. This half hour weekly special became AT&T Uverse’s most popular show in their original programming lineup. • Produce original sports programming for the SEC, C-USA, and Big 12 Digital Networks• Produce, Write, Edit, and Publish highlights for SEC, PAC-12, Big 12, Big East, MAC, WAC, C-USA, Southland, and Sun Belt Conferences • Publish content to Web, SmarTV, Table, and Mobile platforms for all Conferences• Talent for SEC Digital Network: host of “SEC Countdown to Kickoff” and “SEC Gameday Central”• Talent for Conference USA Digital Network: host of “C-USA Point After”• Create written protocols for post production process Show less

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  FOX Sports 1

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  Associate Sports Producer

  • Create graphics for The Wing for multiple studio shows on Fox Sports 1, including Fox Sports Live, Fox Football Daily, and Fox Soccer Daily.• Use my acute sense of detail to portray statistical and supplemental information to each show• Update player statistics in the Ticker, in a timely manner, at the conclusion of each game

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  Dana Twyman Productions

  May 2016 - now

  Senior Producer

  Senior Producer for corporate trainings, product launches, employee appreciation, and non-profit events. Remotely manage the Event Team during simultaneous event and training executions across the country. Hands-on approach to all projects, from concept and creative brainstorming, through successful event execution, to concluding with post-event reporting and budget reconciliation.- Work closely with President to define client requirements, project parameters, and lead teams in the development and delivery of event/training strategy.- Acutely involved in all phases of event production from concept to all logistical planning, execution, and post-event reporting delivered to client executive team.- Lead on-site point of contact between client and venue staff to guarantee event is executed properly. On-Site Lead for events team of 5-20 people.- Show Director for week-long destination trainings of 150+ retail field team members.- Lead Graphic Designer for various projects, including 40’ x 40’ vendor booth design, multi-city training tour signage and décor, and themed immersive and experiential trainings. Show less

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  Creative Channel Services

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

  Sales Development Manager

  Remotely managed a team of twenty virtual and field reps for the Brightstar Retail Program. Streamlined onboarding and training for new reps, which led to a quicker turn to put reps in the field.- Analyze store performance metrics by market and propose new visit schedule and cadence.- Created a team environment of efficient communication and responsiveness.- Report analysis to identify areas of opportunity and proposed processes needed to pivot and set up the team for success.- Designed sales incentives and contests to motivate the field team, which led to improved overall sales numbers and a program-high sales performance during the holiday season.- Evaluated workflow of virtual brand advocates and implemented adjustments to streamline workflow, clearly identify goals, and define areas for improvement. Show less