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Kira Simons

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Production Management

Production Experience
 

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCER 

The Cipher Brief | October 2018 – February 2025

  • Created and edit engaging graphic and video content designed for advertising and social media

  • Prepared digital and print materials, directed and assisted clients, set up conference and office spaces, coordinated leadership and client/attendee travel, all for large-scale events (200+)

  • Built and presented pitch decks, sponsorship decks, asset tracking decks for executives and clients

  • Managed company YouTube channel, garnered 1200% growth in subscribers over one-year period (2024)

WARDROBE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 

Freelance | January 2024 – October 2024

  • Assembled and prepared wardrobe materials for client approval and talent use on-screen

  • Provided talent support via ensuring comfort and camera-readiness; adapted according to client needs

  • Handled confidential material (credit cards, merchandise, etc.) and operated vehicles to make returns

ANIMATION PRODUCTION MENTEE 

Women in Animation | March 2024 - July 2024 

  • Selected for the spring 2024 "Breaking into Animation Production" mentorship focused on sharpening understanding of pipelines, duties, and tools under industry professional guidance

  • Built asset and production trackers, broke down scripts, refined professional skills

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Autodesk Maya

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Mailchimp

WIX

Shotgrid/Shotgun/Flow

French language (B2)

2D/3D Animation Pipelines

Passions

Crocheting/Knitting

Horseback riding

Global politics & history

Language studies

International studies

PRODUCTION INTERN

Mazu Films | June 2023 – July 2023

  • Collaborated with assistant editors and lead edit to streamline edit process

  • Managed and updated call sheet logs, equipment information, appearance releases, etc.

  • Drafted industry research and storyboard revisions, delivered high-value equipment

PRODUCER

"QUEEN BEE" (10 min.) | August 2022 – April 2023

  • Awarded Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2023 Elevate Minority Short Film Festival

  • Collaborated with team to write scripts, organize production logistics, and craft creative vision

  • Constructed production notebook and grant proposals, operated audiovisual equipment

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Related Experience
2010 - present

ANIMATOR 

Studio Laura Loving | January 2022 – January 2025

  • Created animated video content (5-60 seconds) for multi-purpose digital use

  • Met art direction goals and executed project visions in a timely manner

  • Identifed areas of brand improvement and implemented solutions

2010 - present

ANIMATOR                                                                                              

Al Pal's Pajama Party (YouTube Channel) | August 2023 – October 2023                                                                                    

  • Design and animate the logo of the brand for use in video content

  • Understand and adapt to client style requirements

WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

"WINGWOMAN" (5 min.) major class project | January 2022 – May 2022

  • Assembled and communicated with crew to ensure a smooth on-set experience

  • Performed pre-production duties such as location scouting, managing auditions

  • Oversaw post-production and schedule to meet project deadlines

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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

"THE BOOM GUY" (5 min.) major class project | January 2022 – May 2022

  • Worked with director to realize artistic vision via crafting storyboards and lookbooks

  •  Managed and operated a variety of audiovisual equipment to attain the desried look

  • Supported pre-production team via running auditions and performing clerical duties

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PRESIDENT (2022 – 2023)

Society for Students in Animation | 2020 – 2023

  • Instructed members on animation techniques, software, and industry-standard knowledge

  • Engaged with industry professionals to organize and produce events for members and peers

  • Organized and executed creative challenges of varying degrees of topic and difficulty for members

INTERN

Foundation for Hospital Art | June 2021 – July 2021

  • Rendered paintings to completion using multiple mediums such as acrylic paint and digital media

  • Designed a social media campaign focused on branding, growth, consistency, and creativity

  • Collaborated with supervisors and peers to successfully manage client events

INTERN                                                                  

Power In Place | June 2021 – August 2021

  • Illustrated designs for social media, paper products, and merchandise

  • Structured events and assemblies to showcase women’s involvement in politics

  • Communicated constructively with colleagues to produce engaging photo and video content

Education 

A.B., B. A., University of Georgia, August 2023

Majors: Entertainment & Media Studies; International Affairs

Minor: French. Certificate: Global Studies.

Honors: Zell Miller Scholarship, Presidential Scholar, Dean's List; graduated Summa Cum Laude

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