Mark Cole Tilley

PROFILE SUMMARY

Experienced Media Specialist: Offers nearly a decade of expertise in video production, brand management, and strategic communications with a focus on mission-driven public service.

Proven Multimedia Production: Demonstrated ability to direct, produce, and edit high-quality content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms, including earning two Silver Telly Awards.
Advanced Technical Proficiency: Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, studio operations, motion graphics, and managing complex broadcast equipment.
Strategic Project Management: Successfully manages high-volume projects and cross-functional initiatives while meeting strict performance metrics and deadlines.
Academic & Public Service Commitment: Completed an M.P.A. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (August 2025) while actively serving on the City of Colonial Heights Historical Commission and volunteering 100+ hours with the National Park Service.

Master of Public Administration | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA

Graduated: August 2025

Concentration: Emergency Management and Homeland Security

B.S. Film & Broadcasting | Evangel University | Springfield, MO

Graduated: May 2017

Minor: Photography

High-Volume Content Production: Produced and edited thousands of short-form and long-form branded video projects, delivering visually compelling content tailored for diverse professional audiences in a fast-paced environment.

Real Estate Visual Enhancement: Managed professional photo editing and retouching for premier marketplaces, including Apartments.com, LoopNet.com, Ten-X.com, and Homes.com, to optimize property listings and drive user engagement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with other producers and designers to ensure a seamless post-production workflow, maintaining strict brand standards across all digital media and platforms.
Strategic Leadership and Training: Led team meetings and technical training sessions to improve workflow efficiency, resolve production bottlenecks, and align team output with corporate objectives.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: Applied advanced research and technical troubleshooting to implement new industry techniques, ensuring all projects were completed with excellence and remained competitive in an evolving market.

Directed live broadcasts using industry-standard switchers, lighting, and audio configurations.
Streamlined daily studio operations and equipment maintenance to ensure 100% production readiness.
Facilitated collaboration between technical crews and volunteers for flawless webcast execution.
Managed procurement and asset upgrading to expand creative production possibilities.

Consulted for faith-based organizations to design and implement custom live-streaming solutions, balancing technical requirements with specific budgetary constraints.
Ensured high-quality brand standards across all media outputs by providing creative oversight and rigorous quality evaluations.
Produced multi-channel social media assets, including photography, video, and graphic design, to elevate brand identity and drive engagement for small businesses.
Scaled Facebook audience growth by 150% over 24 months through targeted content strategy and community management.

Edited and delivered a high-impact video series tailored for pastoral and missionary training.
Conceptualized visual designs that accurately interpreted and enhanced the organization's core messaging.
Refined technical execution and logical sequencing to ensure a smooth, professional end-user experience.

Mentored and led a diverse group of volunteers in the creation of standardized social media workflows and best practices.
Oversaw the lifecycle of all media materials and platforms, aligning digital and print assets with long-term organizational goals.
Established and managed the formal public announcements, streamlining the process for drafting and approving official external communications.

Researched topics and led weekly studio productions while creating regular content for social media.
Gathered data and coordinated logistics by staying in direct contact with project partners.
Partnered with clients and subject matter experts to produce and deliver high-quality professional videos.
Gained hands-on experience with DSLR, professional camcorders, and cinema cameras, along with various tripods and stabilizers.