Stuart Heimdal

S TUART H EIMDAL -ž- EXECUTIVE PRODUCER B ROAD M EDIA , A CADEMIC , & P RODUCTION B ACKGROUND | P EOPLE & C REATIVE O PERATIONS L EADERSHIP Forward-thinking production and creative director known for connecting artistic and business ingenuity to propel brand equity and prestige. Passionate team builder and inspiring leader committed to optimizing production processes and bringing brand visions to life. Partner with key stakeholders and marketing teams on adoption of best practices, technologies, media platforms, and policies, as well as instituting cost control and addressing risks to maintain financial control and production integrity. Demonstrate executive skill set combined with strengths in strategic planning, independent decision-making, people leadership, and ethical creative program oversight. Respected for ability to serve as integral part of creative teams, working closely with team to unearth the optimal approach to bring the creative to life. Deep expertise and mastery of production processes, known for quickly providing innovative solutions in fast-paced environments. CAREER AWARDS Muse Creative Awards Silver Winner for “I Am Who I Am” [2022] Centauri Winner, Vega Digital Awards for “WGU Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities” [2021] Screencraft.com Action/Adventure Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalist for “Elimination Agenda” [2017] Silver Davey Awards for Best Video Production & Best Non-Profit Video for “Daniel’s Story” [2009] 2X Honorable Mention for Historical Biography and Documentary Categories and won Official Selection & Screening at Columbus International Film Festival for “The Pratt Brothers: Builders of Zion” PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY 2019 – 2023 Manager, Production Studio Operations Produce and direct projects—from pre- to post-production—that position university as formidable industry authority and drive enrollment and engagement in student population. Oversee and produce up to 5-figure campaigns and lead 15-member production teams while steering strategic planning, operations, business development, marketing/social media, technology, and production functions. Serve as senior level connection point for production team between creative, brand marketing, project management and university leaders. Ensure regulatory compliance and manage ADA and IP infringement issues. • Saved $1M+ after establishing in-house production unit/studio from ground up in <2 years. Grew team from 3 to 15+ and built strong bank of freelancers and creative production partners across all production disciplines including animation, podcasting and audio production, photography, and film. • Ramped up marketing efforts and positioned university as academic authority by piloting new launches across multiple social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok—propelling video production from 3 videos to 50+ each month. o Grew engagement and reach of first-ever social media video/live streaming campaigns—ultimately incorporating content from all 3 colleges and gaining buy-in from leadership teams. Executed projects on time and under budget, ensuring resourcing plans meet project needs and cross-project contractor needs are identified and sourced. Led creative teams and communicated campaign timelines, project deliverables, and resourcing needs for 50+ projects monthly. Removed roadblocks and tackled issues/escalations, troubleshooting production challenges in conjunction with the creative team. • • • STUART HEIMDAL Page 2 UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY | Orem, UT 2011 – 2019 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Digital Media Hired to teach advanced classes in Digital Media Essentials, Digital Cinema Essentials, Post Production, Storytelling Workshop (screenwriting), and Writing for Digital Media. Created syllabus adopted department wide as best practice. Highly rated year after year by students and peers for ability to engage students, create dynamic and exciting lectures, and spark discussion and collaboration during projects. HUMAN SOLUTIONS, INC. | Los Angeles, CA 2013 – 2016 Media Producer, Instructional Design Commissioned as contractor to create and produce instructional curriculum for HR department. Established learning standards, media/video strategy and script, implemented ADA procedures, and file taxonomy. Delivered well-received multimedia production for web and mobile distribution. • Built relationships with cross-functional teams to deliver against deadline while fostering environment focused on innovation and collaboration. STORYWORKZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC | Provo, UT Executive Producer, Writer, Editor 2013 – 2016 Steered creative workflow for small production company focused on creating high-impact marketing media/campaigns for local and national businesses—from creative development through launch. Owned budget, production, strategy, and vision of XX productions, building strong relationships with clients and generating tens-of-thousands in referral business. Hired, trained, and led teams of up to 25 creative contractors and top production talent. Drover operational and production excellence by proactively creating and refining operational frameworks and processes. • Pioneered expansion initiative as founder of annual event, the “Student Filmmaker Awards.” Attracted 4K+ students annually from across the world to attend and showcase their work. o Marketed event and galvanized strong following, securing lucrative sponsorships and hosting Oscar- and Emmy-winning guests, judges, and panelists. o Orchestrated entire event—from venue selection to contract negotiation to advertising and media promotions. • Formed strategic partnerships with universities and local high schools to expand brand footprint and attract top talent to the industry. • Produced instructional/training videos and courses for key clients, WBT and CBT. EARLY CAREER Savannah College of Art and Design | Teacher Assistant, Department of Film and Television Movie-Style Homeshopping, Inc. | Studio Director, Writer Ability Found | Producer, Director, Composer The Jared Pratt Family Association | Producer, Director, Editor, Composer The Dutton Family Theater | Video Production Manager Brett Daniels Show | Director, Editor, DVD Author Avaltus | Producer, Multimedia Developer E DUCATION & C ERTIFICATIONS Savannah College of Arts, School of Film, Digital Media, and Performing Arts | Master of Fine Arts Utah Valley University | Bachelor of Science Certified Avid Media Composer Technology Toolbox: Movie Magic Screenwriter, Final Draft, FadeIn Pro, Celtx, Scrivener, Storyist, InDesign, RoboHelp, Doc-toHelp, Office 365, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Garage Band, Logic, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Movie Magic Scheduling, Movie Magic Budgeting, Gorilla Scheduling, Studio Binder