Sam Renkin - Owner and Executive Producer

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Sam Renkin
Sam is a creative director, executive producer, show caller, speechwriter, presentation coach and voice talent.

A rare Atlanta native, Sam graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Radio/TV/Film production in 1988.  He spent the first six years of his career working as a videographer before migrating into creative strategy and project management for events.  Career highlights include radio jingles, television spots, grand opening celebrations, and global virtual events.   His wide variety of experiences have helped shape a unique set of skills:
  • As a creative director, he partners with clients to shape the design and execution of event elements with creative solutions.  He develops solutions for creative staging, video elements, and presentation graphics.
  • As an executive producer, he is the bridge between concept and production; balancing the reality-based needs of staging and AV with a creative vision.  He writes supplier RFP documents, project planning & onsite schedules, cue sheets, and communicates production needs to all vendor partners.
  • As a speechwriter and coach, he works closely with presenters to fine-tune their message and delivery techniques to connect with attendees from the stage.
  • Sometimes known as "the speaker whisperer," he has a calming effect on executives and professional talent.
  • A lifelong filmmaker, Sam understands the craft of visual storytelling in live action and motion graphics.

Experience:
  • Creative director, executive producer, show caller, speechwriter, presentation coach, videographer and voice talent
  • Senior Creative Director, Aspen Productions 1999-2003
  • Creative Director, Caribiner International 1997-1999
  • DP and Creative Director, Spotlight Productions 1991-1997
  • BA Journalism, UGA 1988
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