Jane Rodger
CLOVELLY,Australia
Summary
After many years working in the Television and Film industry in Australia I moved from Australia to the USA in February 2011. Since the move, I have worked independently on real estate remodelling and many volunteer projects including, but not exclusive to, the production of the Admission video for Marin Primary & Middle School and the 8th Grade Graduation video 2015. I produced, wrote and directed on Final Cut ProX. Beyond my personal experience with horses I believe strongly in their therapeutic power, to that end I now serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors for Giant Steps - the largest and most successful Equine Therapy program in California, based out of Sonoma Horse Park @ Petaluma this was an incredible and valuable experience, meeting with clients who are propounding benefiting from this program. I also own a horse, and working with trainers to develop this young horse has been an amazing experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Office Manager
Blackfella Films
Sydney, Australia
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Management of the company’s marketing strategy, organising materials, events and maintaining the company website
- Entering company films and documentaries for festivals and awards
- Co ordinated grant applications, drafting and processing applications.
- All aspects of running a busy production office
- Recruitment and supervision of two junior staff members as well as temporary staff as required.
- Blackfella Films is an independent film, television and documentary production company specialising in writing and producing uniquely Australian content. During the time I worked for Blackfella Films, the company grew significantly and has continued to be successful with secured long-term funding and development partnerships in place.
- My deep understanding of the film production process has enabled me to be highly effective in a working environment that is characterized by tight deadlines, project-based work and creative output.
- Blackfella Films receives a high volume of unsolicited calls and enquiries by both phone and email. I have become very skilled at fielding such calls with professionalism and courtesy, re-directing the callers appropriately as needed, and minimizing the amount of calls that are put through to the directors.
- I have implemented an iphone application for the organization, which is used by key personnel. It is an electronic calendar/diary and enables us to enter and share information on appointments, meetings and deadlines.
- As I left Blackfella Films to move to the US, I spent time prior to my departure assisting the directors to plan for the ongoing development of their business. This involved documenting position descriptions and creating formal performance measures for new staff. Blackfella Films has continued to grow and prosper, and the foundations were solid.
Real Estate styling, house renovation and project management
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Project management for a private property portfolio.
Creative Director, Channel W
Foxtel Australia
Sydney, Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Re-launch of the Fx brand as a channel exclusively for woman
- Concept development and brand implementation of all aspects of visual styling including promotions, marketing and identity development
- Manage a team of 15 staff: training and development, mentoring and performance reviews
- I was invited to join Foxtel in 1995, when the company first launched in Australia. This was an exceptional opportunity as I was able to play a key role in the development of the Foxtel brand. I contributed to establishing Foxtel as Australia’s leading Cable Television network, and the organization doubled in size in the time I worked there.
- In this role, I was increasingly recognized for my ability to communicate with team members and to develop the skills of younger staff.
Creative Director, Channel Fx
Foxtel Australia
Sydney, Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Reporting to the Channel Manager of Fx
- Primary responsibility for the visual look and brand positioning of this channel
- Production of all station promotional material: logo/identity, campaigns for Fx programs, interstitials, print, radio and merchandise
- Direct talent in photo shoots, scripting and producing promotions
- I was invited to join Foxtel in 1995, when the company first launched in Australia. This was an exceptional opportunity as I was able to play a key role in the development of the Foxtel brand. I contributed to establishing Foxtel as Australia’s leading Cable Television network, and the organization doubled in size in the time I worked there.
- At this stage Foxtel was producing its own long-format shows locally and I worked extensively to use local talent in promotional interstitials and campaigns to promote Fx.
- Foxtel would bring out celebrities from the US, and I became extremely skilled at interviewing them in a short space of time and then scripting and editing the material to maximize the promotional use of the celebrity.
Creative Services Manager
Foxtel Australia
Sydney, Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Overall responsibility for the promotion and maintenance of the Foxtel brand
- Manage a team of six junior producers
- Close liaison with Foxtel marketing to ensure consistent branding, styling and written presentation in merchandise, Foxtel magazine, and billboard promotion
- I was invited to join Foxtel in 1995, when the company first launched in Australia. This was an exceptional opportunity as I was able to play a key role in the development of the Foxtel brand. I contributed to establishing Foxtel as Australia’s leading Cable Television network, and the organization doubled in size in the time I worked there.
- I was successful in managing inexperienced creative staff, excelling in bringing out creativity in others while achieving the company’s overall business goals.
- Developed and promoted key new channels – Fox 8, Fx and Fox Kids.
Senior Promotions Producer
Foxtel Australia
Sydney, Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
- In this start up role, I was charged with the establishment and development the Foxtel brand in Australia. Flagship channels included World Movies, History Channel, Fox 8 and Fx. In the initial period, there were no commercials on the channel and no local content.
- Develop and promote the Foxtel Brand, a start up identity including creating and implementing consumer campaigns to generate demand
- Create short-format Australian programs using local talent such as Hugh Jackman
- Create interstitials, to fill gaps between 20 minute imported programs
- I was invited to join Foxtel in 1995, when the company first launched in Australia. This was an exceptional opportunity as I was able to play a key role in the development of the Foxtel brand. I contributed to establishing Foxtel as Australia’s leading Cable Television network, and the organization doubled in size in the time I worked there.
- As Executive Producer for the promotional campaign “Hot Fox” I designed a campaign to win audience share over the summer, the traditional downtime for the Free-To-Air networks. Hot Fox; which consisted of a cinema ad, commercial TVCs and print advertisements, won a Silver Promax Award for “best marketing and promotion for a TV channel”. The campaign was judged against entries from around the world.
- I used my strong script-writing skills to create promotions for foreign films – Foxtel was not permitted to put subtitles to foreign movie promos, so local promotions had to be created from scratch.
Network Promotions Producer
Channel 7
, Australia
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Responsible for all network Television and Radio promotions for News and Current Affairs programs both on a daily basis and when required for specific productions.
- I joined Channel 7 in order to work with Gerald Stone, then Head of News at Channel 7.
- This was an extremely demanding role and required me to produce original, 30-second promos every day, meeting a 1pm deadline. I had to write compelling scripts, and these had to be approved by several managers, including the Head of News and Head of Marketing. I would then edit the material to go live to air, liaising with graphic designers and with sales departments to ensure the best possible product went to air.
- During the 1992 Sydney bushfires I was on call around the clock to produce ongoing promotional updates of the breaking news.
Project Manager
Astro Television Malaysia
, Malaysia
01.2003
- I was employed to develop a training program for young, Malaysia-based promotional producers. The objective of the project was to improve the writing and production skills of the group.
- Challenges of the role: promotions in Malaysia are designed for five different cultural groups and languages: English, Malay, Cantonese, Bahasa and Hindi. I had to be aware of the cultural sensitivities of the environment in which my clients were working. Six unique film shoots, tight to budget, carried out simultaneously, proved challenging and rewarding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Australian Literature, Fine Arts, Film Studies
University of Sydney
01.1985
Skills
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Technical Skills
- Adaptability to New Technology
- Writing Skills
- Copywriting
- Administration
- Office Management
- Supplier Management
- Personal Assistant Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Mentoring
- Commitment
- Balancing Creative Goals with Business Objectives
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
References
On request
Social Security Number
760-79-1317
Work Status
US Residency - Green Card
Timeline
Production Office Manager
Blackfella Films
01.2008 - 01.2011
Real Estate styling, house renovation and project management
01.2004 - 01.2008
Project Manager
Astro Television Malaysia
01.2003
Creative Director, Channel W
Foxtel Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
Creative Director, Channel Fx
Foxtel Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
Creative Services Manager
Foxtel Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
Senior Promotions Producer
Foxtel Australia
01.1995 - 01.2003
Network Promotions Producer
Channel 7
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Australian Literature, Fine Arts, Film Studies
University of Sydney