Csaba  Fikker,  CSF  (818)  481-­‐4634  ♦  CFikker@hotmail.com  

   

MARKETING  DIRECTOR  /  CREATIVE  DIRECTOR  /  CREATIVE  MANAGEMENT    

An  accomplished,  award-­‐winning,  cutting-­‐edge  innovator  in  all  forms  of  media,  Csaba  has  created  initiatives,  campaigns,  and  content  spanning  the  gamut—from  video  to  still  photography,  digital  to  print—for  established  companies,  start-­‐up  concepts,  and  creative  agencies.  With  15  years’  experience  managing  large  groups  of  creatives,  he  has  worked  in  every  aspect  of  the  web,  print,  video  production,  and  social  media.      

AREAS OF EXPERTISE              

♦ Adobe Creative Suite ♦ InDesign ♦ Photoshop ♦ Final Cut ♦ After Effects ♦ Premiere

♦ Digital Marketing ♦ WordPress ♦ HTML, SEO ♦ Google Analytics ♦ Ecommerce Platforms ♦ Shopping Cart Solutions

♦ Web and Print Production ♦ Workflow Process Development ♦ Photography ♦ Videography ♦ Social Media Marketing ♦ Creative Project Management

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  THE  LA  FASHION,  Los  Angles,  CA     2010  –  2016  Publisher  

• Oversaw monthly LA Fashion Magazine & TheLAFashion.com, the West Coast’s largest fashion portal. • Developed working business model, brand development, and positioning. • Conceptualized and launched integrated products and services for B2B and B2C customers. • Established million-dollar contracts with Amazon.com, fashion labels, and name brand events. • Acted as creative director for 300+ photo shoots with 150+ brands for ecommerce and editorial. • Served as publisher of 120-page high-gloss monthly print publication. • Secured multi-issue advertising contracts with local and national brands. • Expanded readership via growth hacking by positioning the publication as first in its category.

FOX  SPORTS,  Los  Angles,  CA     2009  –  2010  Associate  Producer  

• Acted as associate producer and post production supervisor on the hit Poker Tonight TV series. • Produced and oversaw all trailers, bumpers production, and post production. • Supervised and managed post-production and weekly TV Show deliveries.

ENTERTAINMENT  CONSULTANT,  Los  Angles,  CA     2004  –  2009  Independent  -­‐  Freelance  

• Provided web development services, social media strategy, business development, and marketing for entertainment companies in Hollywood and Los Angeles.

• Co-produced and developed numerous television pilots and series. • Acted as co-producer, cinematographer, and and post production supervisor on feature films.

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 KPMG,  Los  Angles,  CA     2002  –  2004  Streaming  Media  Consulting  Manager  

• Built the streaming media consulting practice for one of the Big 5 consulting firms. • Developed company strategy and helped with Fortune 500 company consulting engagements. • Outlined and created the internal streaming media education for the successful B2B streaming media

consulting engagement practice.

 NET  MOVIES,  Los  Angles,  CA                          1999  –  2002  Vice  President  

• Co-founded and developed the strategic business plan for Net Movies, a Napster sister company. • Designed the workflow process for the back-end for a pioneering streaming media platform. • Established industry partnerships and outlined business development strategies. • Developed the web presence and technology for content acquisition.

On24,  Los  Angles,  CA     1996  –  1999  Director  Of  Production  

• Acted as one of three founders for a leading-edge steaming media company. • Grew initial personal investment to more than $120M in just three years. • Hired an executive team to raise more than $50M in funding. • Oversaw all artistic direction and technological aspects of an award-winning company. • Managed a team of 50+ video editors, cameraman, video producers, and live crew. • Employed more than 280 people worldwide. • Produced hundred of advertising, marketing, and corporate videos for Fortune 500 clients (including

Bank of America, Sprint, Verizon, Panasonic, Valicert, and others).

EDUCATION

Motion Pictures/Post Production, Academy of Arts, San Francisco, 1995 – 1999

Psychology, Miskolc Bolcsesz Kar, Hungary, 1990 - 1992

AWARDS                                                                                                                                                                                    1997  -­‐  Videography  Award  -­‐  Best  Music  Video  Director  

1999  -­‐  Streaming  Media  West  Conference  –  People’s  Choice  Award  –  Best  Streaming  Media  Company  

2013  –  Los  Angeles  Fashion  Week  Awards  –  Media  Partnership  Award