Chris Weinmann
PO Box 687
Norwich, Vermont 05055
(802) 649-9062
chrisweinmann@hotmail.com
Communications generalist based in the Upper Connecticut River Valley of Vermont & New Hampshire. Currently engaged in non-profit work, providing recovery support services for people with substance abuse, addiction and addictive behaviors. Background in film production for top television commercial production companies and advertising agencies while based in New York City, back when.
RECENT WORK
Second Wind Foundation, White River Junction, VT, 2007 - present
-Assistant Director. Marketing, grant writing and general assistance to Executive Director with operations and programs including the Upper Valley Turning Point recovery center and Willow Grove women's transitional housing. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit, Second Wind's mission is to advance recovery from substance abuse, addiction and addictive behaviors by offering recovery support services, education and advocacy for social, cultural and health care parity with other illnesses.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 2004-present
-part-time court supervision, reservations and sales at Dartmouth's Alexis A. Boss Tennis Center.
Weinmann Communications, Norwich, VT, 1999- present
-occasional advertising, copywriting and video production. Clients have included the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth’s Public Relations Department, Hanover, NH; John U. Farley, C.V. Starr Distinguished Research Fellow at the Center for International Business at the Tuck School; The Second Wind Foundation, White River Junction, VT.
Episodically editing a video documentary on the work of Adolph A. and Robert A. Weinman, father-and-son American sculptors.
Norwich Inn, Norwich, VT, 1999-2007
-lodging & dining reservations, sales, concierge and hosting for this 27-room property, which was during that period an exceptional gathering, dining and lodging spot, offering great food and value in tasteful surroundings .
SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Television Commercial Producer, New York, NY
-produced national television commercials for many of the world's leading advertisers, from American Express to Xerox.
As a producer for advertising agencies, led creative and account management teams through selection of and negotiation with film production companies, film editors and music producers; casting for on-and off-camera talent; set design and location scouting; live-action motion picture photography; music creation and production; soundtrack recording & mixing and film & videotape editing. Created and managed schedules and provided primary contact with suppliers while managing budgets that typically averaged +/- $300K in 2008 dollars.
As a producer for film production companies, created and negotiated commercial project bids and managed established budgets. Provided creative, logistical and financial liaison with client advertising agency teams. Scheduled and managed casting for on-camera talent. Rented studio space and managed design and construction of sets and specialty props, and purchase, rental and creation of wardrobe. Directed scouting of and negotiation for filming locations. Created and managed schedules for pre-production and shooting. Rented, purchased and transported camera, lighting, grip, sound and special effects equipment. Hired, transported, fed, lodged and paid film crews numbering from a half-dozen to sixty people, while traveling to studios and locations across the U.S. and in Europe.
While most television commercial work is freelance, also worked on staff for the following companies:
HBM/Creamer, which became:
Della Femina/McNamee WCRS, Boston, MA (now Arnold Worldwide) 1988
-ad agency Executive Producer. Accounts included Stanley Tools, Kinney Shoes, Bank of Boston.
Backer & Spielvogel Advertising, New York, NY (now Bates USA) 1983,84
-ad agency Senior Producer. Accounts included Miller Beer, Sony, the Savings and Loan Foundation.
Peter H. Cooper & Company, New York, NY (now in Geyserville, CA) 1981,82
-production company Executive Producer. Responsible for sales, advertising and public relations for this firm with 1981 billings of $4-million. Clients included leading advertising agencies Leo Burnett, DMB & B, Grey, Ogilvy, Thompson, Saatchi and Y & R.
Grey Advertising, New York, NY 1980
-ad agency Producer. Assigned to the American Motors account.
Kenyon & Eckhardt Advertising, New York, NY (since absorbed into the Interpublic Group) 1977-80
-ad agency Producer. Accounts included Lincoln Mercury, Helena Rubinstein, Excedrin.
Wylde Films Corporation, New York, NY (now defunct) 1973,74
-production company Producer for this TV commercial production division of Twentieth Century-Fox. Clients included leading advertising agencies NW Ayer, BBDO, Benton & Bowles, McCann Erickson, Needham Harper & Steers, J Walter Thompson, Wells Rich Greene and Young & Rubicam.
Interests include Aussies (canine variety), skiing, tennis, golf, bicycling, hiking, fine art, writing, still and motion picture photography, U.S. history and current events.
References available upon request.
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