Candidates About

             MARK REINHART                               

OBJECTIVE:               Seeking a Digital Assets Manager position.

A highly skilled and results oriented Creative Professional with a strong background in managing digital assets for major companies as well as designing a variety of digital and printed materials. Proven track record of archival innovation as well as business growth and development.                                       

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Over 20 years comprehensive experience as an asset specialist executive in a variety of entertainment related environments.

·         Knowledgeable in:

w    Photography digitalization and archive standards for metadata.

w Strong background in asset handling procedures, museum exhibit installation.

w Content strategy, new/digital media and print design.

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills; relate well with demanding clients, CEO’s of major corporations, executive management, production and creative personnel from diverse backgrounds.

·         Organized with a dedication to detail and the ability to develop breakthrough ideas, handle multiple tasks on tight deadlines and do what it takes to get the job done.

·         Experienced in hiring, developing, motivating, supporting teams of up to 14 personnel.

·         Creative strategist and problem solver especially issues related to archiving efficiency.

·         Literate on PC and Mac, FilemakerPro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office,

EXPERIENCE:

1997 to Present              LASTING IMPRESSIONS CREATIVE ARTS                              Burbank, CA

Artist/Designer:  

                                       Established and manage this company specializing in working with clients to design interiors, create illustrations, graphics and fine art, including both hand drawn and digital. Create children’s book illustrations, book/CD covers, greeting cards, logos, portraits, caricatures, and websites. Package creative promotions and gifts, send out newsletters to clients regarding new services and projects. Manage all administrative duties related to the business operations.

   Created Holiday cards for “Days of Our Lives” for 15 years.

   Illustrated children’s book series, “What If We…? The Quest and Questions of Leonardo and Athena”

   Created exterior murals for Luther Burbank Middle School, Dr. Moses Eye Center, Billy Barnes residence and more.

   Created online stores and sold artwork through Zazzle, Etsy, and Cafepress.         

2011 to 2014                  THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY                                                 Burbank, CA

                                       Digital Assets Archivist – Archives Photo Library:

                                       Responsible for planning, implementing and reorganizing the Walt Disney Archives Photo Library. Scanned, ingested, catalogued and applied necessary metadata to digital assets in DAM system. Integrated new material from Publicity stills into existing photographic collections and created database guides for them to improve accessibility. Hired and supervised up to 14 interns to assist with the condensing and reorganizing of assets.

   Was instrumental in all aspects of installing the Disney Treasures Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library.

   Reorganized hundreds of thousands of negatives and compiled 3 databases into one.

   Assisted in maintaining a photographic collection of over 4 million images consisting of negatives, transparencies, 35mm slides and prints.           

1998 to 2002                  THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY                                                  Burbank, CA

                                       Digital Assets Specialist – Archives Photo Library:

                                       Planned, implemented and managed the catalog database of Michael Eisner’s personal and corporate archives. Scanned crucial photographic and newspaper collections in need of digitization. Ingested metadata, managed databases; archived, organized and managed physical assets.

   Established physical and electronic databases as well as developed effective search criteria.           

1993 to 1997                  THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY

                                       Executive Assistant to Director  - Publicity Stills Department:

                                       Organized and scheduled meetings between staff and the director of the department. Processed all billing and finances for the department. Hired and managed staff to work publicity screenings for clients, guests and writers. Handled all office moves and supplies needed by the department.

VOLUNTEER:

2005 to 2009                  THOMAS EDISON SCHOOL                                                        Burbank, CA

                                       Director/Producer – Variety Show

                                       Developed show and script concept, designed and painted sets, choreographed and played accompaniment for rehearsals, handled publicity/tickets.

2008 to 2009                  PTA 1^st Vice President:

                                       Oversaw all school festivals for the year. Hired talent for school convocations. Maintained a procedure book that included pertinent information on activities, programs, contacts, communications, statistics and budget information.

EDUCATION:

                                       INDIANA UNIVERSITY                                                          Bloomington, IN

                                       Music (Voice/Piano) and Art Education