SHANNON
MANNING
Brooklyn, New York 11211
EXPERIENCE
Sparkle
Television New York 2002 - Present
Owner of production company for web, TV, and live events. Recent video production
clients include LifetimeTV.com
and FUSE TV, a web and stage show
with co-creator of The Daily Show, and Manhattan
Young Democrats. Published art, politics and humor magazine Pipe
Up!, Pathetic Geek
Stories (formerly ran in The Onion).
Produced film screenings, variety nights,
and fundraisers.
Obama
for America New York Sept 2008 - Nov 2008
New Media Deputy and Voter File Deputy. Maintained web presence for
Get Out the Vote campaign and related events and was integral part of the team
that organized and distributed voter file data to volunteer sites. Blogged for
New York State
page, including slideshows, research, and writing. Produced volunteer recruitment
videos.
Jazz
Workshop, Inc. New York 1996 - Present
Managed the estate of jazz composer Charles Mingus. Researched and wrote liner
notes, grants, and press. Coordinated Mingus band recordings, tours, and weekly
concerts. Managed music publishing projects and licensing. Created and maintained
Mingus website. Produced 2007
Epitaph at Jazz at Lincoln Center, with 31 musicians and four-city
tour. Planned and produced two Charles
Mingus High School Competitions and educational clinics and residencies.
Video production and editing.
Freelance
Creative Consulting New York 2003 - Present
Product creation, naming, positioning, and marketing for major brands.
Led idea workshops and created print ads to communicate brand concepts for Brand
Now and Viverito & Associates.
Magnet
Theater New York 2004 - 2006
Founder
of 60-seat theater and improv comedy school. Led all startup tasks including
location search, space build out, business development and licensing, management
of school, theater, bar, and personnel. Promotion including website, advertising,
and press. Produced, directed, hosted, and performed in music and comedy shows,
fundraisers, and special events.
Litton
Entertainment New York 2003 - 2005
Producer for syndicated television news program Simple Solutions with Jill
Cordes and Kraft Foods commercials. Responsible for script development
and coordination, locations, crew & talent booking, and props, and post-production
duties such as closed-captioning, distribution, and website integration.
Hollinger International
Inc. New York 1999 - 2003
Corporate Cash Manager for multinational media company. Treasury duties included
analysis, budgeting, forecasting and funding for parent and subsidiaries, cash
management, and debt repayments. Assisted in legal, financial, and administrative
responsibilities for multi-million dollar asset purchases and debt restructurings.
Investor relations functions included maintaining investor database, issuing
press releases and creating quarterly reports, website updates, and Annual Report
production. Management of personnel, technology, and bookkeeping.
Amasis
Chicago 1995 - 2001
Owner of Web publishing company, one of the first in Chicago. Clients included
Mitsubishi DiamondVision, Orion Home Video, and cultural sites for independent
artists and arts organizations.
Animation
Station, Ltd. Chicago 1987 - 1994
Computer graphics designer and production manager. Wrote scripts and storyboards
for corporate and broadcast video animation. Co-produced Chicago
Bulls scoreboard animation
(1994-1997 version). Other clients: Motorola, Allstate, Ameritech, Abbott Labs,
Arthur Andersen, Waste Management, Price Waterhouse Coopers, FDIC, McDonald's,
Museum of Science & Industry, People's Gas, Quaker Oats, Rand McNally, United
Airlines, Chicago Blackhawks, White Sox, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
and others.
Weather Graphics
production 1988 - 1995
Programmed computer workstations, designed daily weather presentations and special
programs, trained staff artists and meteorologists. Clients included WBIR-TV
Knoxville, Fox News Chicago, KTVI-TV St. Louis, WLS-TV, Eyewitness News, Chicago,
and others.
EDUCATION
1987 - 1991 The University of Chicago, BA in U.S. History, Dean’s List
SKILLS
Macintosh, Windows, and
UNIX systems
Web design and video production and editing: HTML, CSS, Javascript, php, Dreamweaver,
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
Other Software: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Quark, Photoshop, FileMaker
Pro, QuickBooks
Other: Spanish & French fluency
RECOMMENDATIONS
"Shannon was a dedicated
and hard worker in an impossibly stressful environment - a Presidential campaign.
She worked long hours, beat all deadlines, and her and her team accomplished
the impossible, generating 1.3 million GOTV phone calls from more than 20 volunteer
phone banks throughout the State." December 26, 2009
David Pollak , New York State Director at Obama for America
“During the Obama campaign Shannon was indispensable to
the functioning of the New Media department. Shannon's skill set is diverse
- capable of helping with both web design and programming as well as creating
the content necessary to make a website worth visiting. She is also more than
capable of independent action, figuring out ways to solve problems that were
posed to her. A pleasure to work with and very humorous, she has become a good
friend of mine post-campaign.” August 26, 2009
Benjamin Yee, New Media Director and VoterFile/Data Manager, NY, Obama
for America
“Shannon is an asset
to any team. She is a pro at figuring out how to execute any request, no matter
how daunting it is, and will go to any lengths to make it happen.” April
15, 2008
Maiko Miyamoto, hired Shannon as a Production Coordinator in 2003
“Shannon wasn't just
a production coordinator; she was a referee, time-keeper, animal trainer, cheerleader
and miracle worker on our productions. She's the best.” March 19, 2008
Jerilyn Bliss, Sr. Manager/Executive Producer, Kraft Foods, managed
Shannon at Litton Entertainment
“While working with
Shannon at Litton Entertainment, I was always impressed with her work ethic,
creativity at handling situations, and professionalism dealing with her co-workers.
She was a delight to work with.” March 7, 2008
Barry Katz, SVP/GM, NEP Studios, worked with Shannon at Litton Entertainment