Drew Ford

Experience

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  YMCA Camp Copneconic

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  Managed entirety of education program over the summer. Updated content to education lesson plans, provided proper materials for staff to utilize to help teach children, created and maintained schedules on a weekly basis, filed and organized paperwork and documentation. Entrusted with the safety and care of up to 14 children a week. Responsible for time management, emergency response procedures, behavioral discipline techniques, and creating a positive environment.

  • Treks Program Director

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Camp Counselor

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
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  Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Audio Visual Technician

  Setup rooms and audio visual services provided by the hotel and conference center for guests and clientsAssisted guests and clients with media related questionsFiled billing reports

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  YMCA Camp Copneconic

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Media Specialist

  Responsible for taking photographs, editing, uploading, and documenting on a daily basis. Constructing media coverage to highlight children's experience while at camp.

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  Michigan State University

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Responsible for video and audio editing for MSU's Online courses for various specializations including: Sales, Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Game Development, and more. Educate students enrolled in Audio and Visual I, II, and Multi Camera ProductionsAssist professor with course content and organization.Provide feedback to students and faculty.

  • Video Editor for Coursera

    Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2015 - May 2016
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  Synchronous Media

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

  Co-Owner, Director, Videographer, Editor

  From weddings, music videos, and live events to promotional videos and corporate commercials, Synchronous Media is dedicated to producing the absolute highest quality content that perfectly showcases our clients. Combining our collegiate education with professional experience and plenty of self-starting, we are capable of producing any sort of content you might need with very few limitations.

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  Spartan-TV WHTV MY18

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Production and Traffic Assistant

  Responsible for producing sweeps, contest and image promos. Managed all edits for weekly episodic promos, local business promotional videos, and My18 original content, Street Beat. Also assisted with the production of the daily traffic logs, including promotions and commercial spot placement and maintaining episode information.

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  Suite 104 Productions

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Video Producer (Contractor)

  Manages equipment set up for A & B cameras, audio recorders, and lighting.Coach talent including guests, interviewees, and actors for execution, pronunciation, and delivery.Direct production crew on set and troubleshoot all problems that arise.

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  EdConstable.com Team

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Marketing Coordinator

  Responsible for website development and design using Wordpress with HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript. Content creator including graphic design, home video tours and community engagement, as well as head photographer for new home listings. Digital marketing including SEO, Facebook Ads Manager, and Google Adwords.

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  Fast Traction Media

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Owner, Creative Director

  • Commercial Video Promotions• Event Video/Photo Coverage• Website Design and Management• SEO Services• Drone Photography/Videography

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  Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Centers

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2022

  Multimedia Production Coordinator

  Department lead for vocational technology, computer, and network training for individuals with TBI and SCI.Provided job training for graphic design, photography, videography, and business operations.Special projects including revamping electronic daily documentation system and report writing processes.Equipment research and proposal writing.Accessibility solution maker utilizing software and custom hardware implementations.CARF risk assessment task force.Advocate for participant well-being inside and outside of vocational program.Hosted recreational group sessions mid-pandemic for leisure and social outlet for participants of program. Show less

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  NeuroRestorative

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Case Coordinator

  Case coordination for clinical service line including, SLP, OT, and Nursing.Administrative and patient scheduling.Program development and special projects.Manage prescriptions, reports, and daily documentation for insurance billing.

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  Communicare Michigan, LLC

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Marketing Coordinator

  • Develop and maintain professional and working relationships withstakeholders.• Grow Communicare’s census and brand with the use of social mediaplatforms and trendy postings.• Coordinate with other members of the Community Relations Team, as well asAdmissions Coordination to ensure a smooth intake process for newmembers.• Ensure proper tracking for new referrals and follow-up with dischargedmembers.• Coordinate and attend vendor shows, BIAMI, and ANF shows.• Plan events for marketing CMI.• Work with site staff and Recreational Therapist for on client facing events andprojects.• Attend weekly meetings to ensure CMI management team is aware of newadmissions and new potential admissions. Show less

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  Lormax Stern Development Company

  Oct 2022 - now

  Marketing Director

  Lormax Stern Development Company is a fully integrated commercial real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and operational oversight of Commercial Properties throughout the United States.• Manage and update online listings across digital marketplace platforms• Design and distribute site plans and marketing packages• Manage company website contents and analyze traffic metrics• Coordination and execution of annual national trade shows • Serve as public relations to news outlets and industry media distributors• Assist in all stages of leasing deals with tenants and brokers Show less