KELLY DURHAM
312.953.9035 | kellydurham.net | kelly.durham@mac.com
Executive Producer | Integrated Production | Broadcast & Content
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly experienced Executive Producer and Content Producer with extensive knowledge of all aspects of broadcast production from concept inception through final content delivery. Proven leader with a unique ability to understand business strategies, listen to agency department needs, set priorities, and enlist high-end vendors. Wide-ranging domestic and international experience specializing in live action, animation, and special effects across all delivery platforms. Recognized for finding innovative solutions to complex problems and for excellence in vendor contract negotiation and performance management.
EXPERIENCE
9Rooftops, Chicago 2022 – Present
VP, Director of Integrated Production
Oversaw broadcast freelance producers, business affairs management, and traffic activities, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. Managed creative objectives across all delivery platforms including broadcast, mobile, and paid social content. Specialized in live action, animation, and special effects production; advised teams and clients on best practices, scope, schedules, and budgets.
Key Clients: Pennsylvania Lottery, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Alcocan, Belle Tire
Freelance Executive Producer 2020 – 2022
OKRP | Stern Advertising | BBDO Chicago
• Produced work for various clients including; Illinois Lottery, Claritin, Homechef, Rogers & Hollands & So. Carolina Lottery
Cavalry Agency, Chicago 2017 – 2020
VP, Director of Integrated Production
Oversaw broadcast, social, and print producers alongside business management and traffic departments. Managed domestic and international production across broadcast, print, and new media/mobile social content. Brought concepts to life through creative experience, relationships, and budgeting skills delivering measurable results.
Key Clients: Constellation Brands (Corona Premier, Corona Refresca, Modelo, Meiomi, Woodbridge, Kim Crawford, Ruffino, Western Standard), Hillshire Farms, Ball Park Franks, Bel Brands (Boursin, Laughing Cow, Mini Baby Bel)
VML, Chicago 2015 – 2017
Executive Producer
Executed and allocated high-level creative across all marketing platforms including vendor management, workflow management, and over-scale negotiation. Led domestic and international production, production staffing, and motion content across multiple simultaneous campaigns. Managed and coordinated celebrity, athlete, and over-scale talent engagements.
Key Clients: Gatorade, Bomb Pops, Cottonelle, Wright Brand Bacon, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee, Tyson Tastemakers
FCB, Chicago 2012 – 2015
Executive Producer
Managed vendor relationships, workflow, over-scale negotiation, and broadcast, radio, and motion content campaigns. Directed domestic and international productions and managed celebrity and over-scale talent.
Key Clients: Cox Communications, Kmart, Dow Chemical, Nestlé/DiGiorno, Sharpie
FCB, Chicago 2006 – 2012
Senior Producer | Producer
Led projects end-to-end: identified and engaged vendors, estimated and managed budgets, supervised TV shoots, and oversaw post-production and final delivery. Maintained clear communication, well-managed timelines, and budget discipline across multiple concurrent projects. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, flexibility under pressure, and ability to adapt as client needs evolved.
Key Clients: Kraft (Mac & Cheese, Salad Dressings), Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, Dow Chemical, Nestlé/DiGiorno, Kmart, SC Johnson, Oscar Mayer/Lunchables
NOTABLE BRANDS
Constellation Brands (Corona Premier, Refresca) • Gatorade • Tyson Foods (Ball Park Franks, Tyson Tastemakers, Wright Brand Bacon, Sara Lee, Aidells, Hillshire Farm) • Bomb Pop • Cottonelle • Miller Lite • Sharpie • Dow Chemical • Nestlé/DiGiorno • Kmart • Kraft (Mac & Cheese, Salad Dressings, Breakstone's) • Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Cox Communications • SC Johnson • Oscar Mayer/Lunchables
CELEBRITY & ATHLETE TALENT EXPERIENCE
Adam Levine • Nicki Minaj • Bryan Cranston • Harrison Ford • Burt Reynolds • Dan Aykroyd • Usain Bolt • Dwyane Wade • Paul George • Elena Delle Donne • Bryce Harper • Eli Manning • J.J. Watt • Abby Wambach • Lionel Messi • D'Angelo Russell • Duncan Keith • Demaryius Thomas • Todd Gurley
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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