Parker Yates

Parker Yates

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Six time Emmy® Award Winning Cinematographer and Production Manager

  • Education

    • Full Sail University

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      B.S. Film- Cinematography
    • University of South Florida

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      B.A. Theatre Production

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity

  • Experience

    • Freelance Videographer

      Jun 2006 - Jun 2015
      Camera Operator

      • Filmed music videos, real estate, short films and promo videos

    • BluLite Productions

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2011
      Videographer

      • Filmed local artist music videos and concerts

    • Cirque USA

      Jul 2009 - Sept 2010
      Videographer/Rigger

      • Responsible for the rigging and videography of productions across the United States for various corporate events, music festivals, celebrity events, restaurants and casinos

    • Edgefactory

      Sept 2010 - Nov 2012
      Videographer

      • Filmed corporate events, parades and instructional videos• Edited video digital signage to be used at events

    • Celebrity Branding® Agency

      Jun 2011 - Apr 2023
      Production Manager

      • Created a directory system for hundreds of hard drives for different projects within the company, assigning each hard drive a serial number, title and description• Produce, shoot and edit weekly marketing livestreams on Vimeo, Facebook Live and Ustream that generated leads and sales of collaborative books, being interviewed on TV shows and giving clients exposure within big print media• Nominated for 13 Emmys and received 6 for photography and production management • Produce, shoot and edit marketing promo videos and commercials that run on Facebook, Instagram and Google ads• Work with Asana and Kanban to track projects from initiation to closure• Collaborate with editors, assistant editors, project managers, distributors and other stakeholders to alleviate bottlenecks and aid in the timely completion of projects• Production manage several projects that have aired on ABC, NBC, CBS FOX, BIO, Amazon Prime, Disney and ESPN• Manage the production side of week long events in Los Angeles and New York City for business owners and thought leaders• scriptwriting, shoot day logistics, editing and application and network distribution. Show less

    • BRIC Group

      Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
      Real Estate Videographer

      • Filmed, photographed and edited real estate investment properties and local amenities throughout Florida that were distributed worldwide

    • ProMotion Tech Video

      May 2023 - Jul 2024
      Production Manager

      • Developed Wordpress websites using Elementor Pro from inception to completion• Built out an MSP lead list for several successful email marketing campaigns• Assisted in sourcing archival footage for documentaries.• Devised a batch upload system and database for a vast library of stock videos.

    • Dean Stewart Photography

      Aug 2024 - now
      Professional Photographer

      • Maintain a level of quality for photography by keeping consistent and well metered lighting of subjects as well as proper camera settings.• Direct and photograph professional quality portraits of a large quantity of clients on a daily basis.• Edit, resize, and enhancing images as required using Photoshop.• Take candid sports photography during gameplay.• Sort photos and upload to ftp and distributors for portrait sales.

  • Licenses & Certifications