Sheldon Martin

Sheldon Martin

$30/hr
Media Production Specialist
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Experience:
5 years
Sheldon Kyle Martin - ● JHB, South Africa ●- EXPERIENCE Executive/Line Producer March. 2023 - Present LNF | JHB, South Africa Executive/Line Producer at LNF, overseeing end-to-end production for TV, digital, and social media content. Skilled in managing budgets, timelines, and teams to deliver high-quality campaigns. Focused on expanding into global, high-impact productions where strategy meets storytelling. Key Accomplishments: Led the rebranding of eNCA, overseeing project timelines, creative direction, and execution to successfully launch the new brand identity. Produced high-impact TV commercials, ensuring seamless coordination between creative teams, clients, and production crews to deliver quality content on schedule and within budget. Managed the production of a music video for House of 1, integrating a fashion-forward visual narrative into a multi-platform campaign, including a targeted social media rollout. Oversaw a social media video campaign for House of 1, crafting engaging content designed to maximize reach and audience engagement. Stepped in as an editor, handling post-production tasks such as podcast editing, audio refinement, video editing, and repurposing content for social media, ensuring a polished and professional final product.. Production Assistant Nov. 2020 - Feb 2023 SRL Holdings | JHB, South Africa Key Accomplishments: Assisted and led the filming and post-production of a youth documentary on street culture, ensuring a smooth workflow from shoot to final edit. Managed workflows and timelines on behalf of the producer for multiple TV and digital commercials, coordinating schedules and deliverables for efficient execution. Supported traffic operations, liaising between production and operations teams to ensure smooth content delivery and workflow management. Sound Engineer | Feb 2019 - November 2022 Freelance | JHB, South Africa Key Accomplishments: Served as Head of Sound for multiple reality TV programs and short films, overseeing on-set recording, sound design, and post-production mixing. Assisted the Head of Department (HOD) on various South African feature films, series, short films, and documentaries, ensuring high-quality sound recording and seamless integration with production workflows. Sound Engineer for Extramarks, overseeing recording, editing, and administrative support for the project producer and manager. Worked on radio commercials and live sound projects, handling both technical execution and production coordination. Bookseller | Feb 2017 - Feb 2019 Exclusive Books | JHB, South Africa Key Responsibilities: Processed sales transactions at the counter, ensuring efficient and accurate service. Managed book shelving and sorting, maintaining an organized and customer-friendly store layout. Provided customer support over the phone, assisting with inquiries and book availability. Handled cashing up duties in the evenings, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation. EDUCATION Damelin South Africa | Diploma in Sound Technology St Barnabas College | Matric TECHNICAL SKILLS Production & Project Management End-to-end project management for TV, digital, and social media campaigns Budgeting & cost control for productions Scheduling & workflow management to meet deadlines Stakeholder coordination, including clients, vendors, and creative teams Creative direction & script supervision Video & Post-Production Overseeing video production for commercials, documentaries, and social media campaigns Video & audio editing for podcasts, social media videos, and commercials Storyboarding & content planning Sound Engineering On-set sound recording & mixing for reality TV, short films, and documentaries Post-production sound editing & design Retail & Customer Service Point-of-sale operations and financial reconciliation Inventory management (shelving, sorting, and organizing stock) Customer service & phone support SOFT SKILLS Leadership & Collaboration: Leading teams, fostering cooperation across departments. Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Navigating challenges and adjusting to fast-paced environments. Communication & Client Relations: Clear, effective communication with stakeholders and clients. Organization & Attention to Detail: Managing schedules, budgets, and logistics with precision. Creativity & Strategic Thinking: Balancing creative execution with business goals
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