Resumé for Nick Fitzhugh
Summary
Filmmaker. DP. Photographer.
Storytelling, entrepreneurship and cross-cultural understanding have long been the passions that have driven my life. Stories allow us to share and understand experiences which in turn enable us to overlook the differences between us and instead see commonalities. Stories allow us to understand one another and the world around us. I want to be among those finding the most powerful and transformative stories and sharing them in a way that brings them to life for anyone courageous enough for the experience.
Specialties
Storytelling, creative production (filmmaking, design, photography, writing), branding and identity, operational management, print and new media for the youth market, social entrepreneurship.
Education
Brown University
Comparative Literature English, Creative Writing, Engineering, Comparative Literature, Anthropology, French, Italian, Hindi
1998 – 2002
- Capstone Program in Creative Writing
- FSAE Race Car Design Team
- Varsity Soccer
- French TA
New York Film Academy
Filmmaking
2009
- 4-Week Intensive Digital Filmmaking
- Produced three short films: “Unrequited” “Taller Children” and “30“
Experience
redfitz productions
Multimedia storyteller
May 2010 – Present
- Produced, directed and shot a documentary series about the cultural importance of soccer in township South Africa during Africa’s first ever World Cup (2010)
- Contributed five posts from South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup including photography to The New York Times “Goal” blog (2010)
Glimpse, Inc.
President, Publisher & Senior Designer
January 2009 – April 2010
Publisher
- Accountable for the co-management of the organization (with the other executive co-director) including content and programming, product development, ecommerce, technology, engineering, marketing, sales, finance, legal, human resources, budgeting, purchasing and administration
- Responsible for developing and achieving the strategies, goals and operating objectives of the organization to realize the greatest feasible revenues and profits compatible with the best long- and short-term interests of members of the Board of Directors, customers and employees
- Ensured that the enterprise has adequate financial, human and intellectual property resources and that those were allocated effectively to ensure the achievement of strategies and objectives
- Planned and oversaw the organization’s future growth
- Approved major policy issues relating to profitability, financial stability, organization, products and services and growth
Senior Designer
- Managed and executed or delegated all visual and auditory design needs either independently or under the direction of the Editor in Chief and in collaboration with the editorial team depending on the nature of the design work.
- Managed the preservation and/or evolution of the Glimpse brand.
Primary Achievements
- Secured support from National Geographic including funding and office space at its Washington, DC headquarters (2008)
- Managed the launch of Glimpse.org and helped increase website traffic by 300% (2009)
- Co-managed a staff of three and a Board of Directors of ten members
National Geographic Glimpse
President & Publisher
May 2008 – January 2009
- Accountable for and/or managed sales, marketing, product development, ecommerce, technology, engineering, fundraising, finance, legal, human resources, budgeting, purchasing and administration
Primary Achievements
- Managed all post-merger details then subsequently spun off the new division successfully as Glimpse, Inc.
- Managed a staff of five and a Board of Advisors of ten
- Published the first edition of National Geographic Glimpse Magazine with the yellow border (2008)
- Managed the redesign of Glimpse.org and the launch of the Glimpse Correspondents Program
- Reported to the Group Publisher and SVP of National Geographic Global Media
- Worked with senior management at National Geographic Society
The Glimpse Foundation
President & Publisher
November 2001 – May 2008
Primary Achievements
- Orchestrated official affiliation (2007) and then merger with the National Geographic Society (2008)
- Grew the media business from $10K to $250K over six years in a very challenging environment for media ventures
- Created, designed and managed production for Glimpse (a nationally distributed, quarterly print magazine)
- Grew circulation of Glimpse to 25,000 through subscription sales and newsstand distribution
- Created, designed and managed web development for GlimpseAbroad.org
- Established and managed a staff of three and a Board of Trustees
- Secured participation from 800+ universities nationwide
National Geographic Traveler On Campus
Contributing Editor
September 2003 – May 2005
- Critiqued student-written submissions and staff-written content;
- Suggested new departments
- Contributed content
Building2 Partners, LLC
Associate Director of Research
June 2001 – September 2001
- Defined/executed on ideas for research, strategic direction, branding & corporate exposure
- Co-produced, marketed, and sold the Building2 Japan Market Entry Report
Recommendations
“I consulted with and co-managed Nick, and was chairman of the board of Glimpse, once a magazine and now an online service targeted to student travelers. Nick is bright, driven, curious, and entrepreneurial, with design flair to boot. Against all odds, he created a media product with huge potential, saw it through lean years, convinced the National Geographic Society of its value, and led it through a daunting metamorphosis from print to digital. The Society could never give it the care and feeding it needed, and eventually it succumbed to a lack of resources and corporate commitment. Nick would be an asset to any enterprise that values smarts, ingenuity, and a never-take-no attitude. I recommend him highly.” –– Keith Bellows, Editor in Chief, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Society
“I have the privilege of working with Nick as his financial consultant at National Geographic Glimpse. During our time together, Nick has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to run a complex business in a challenging financial environment. He is forward thinking, extremely motivated, and above all focused on the doughnut rather than the hole. Nick would be an asset to any organization. I wish him well in all future endeavors.” –– John Patermaster, Business Manager, National Geographic Society
“Nick was one of my students at Brown University. In particular, I was the sponsor of the independent study that was one of the forerunners of Glimpse Magazine. Nick is exceptionally resourceful and determined. He is careful to consider all aspects of a problem but once he has decided what to do he is relentless in reaching his goal. I admire his energy and his courage.” –– Barrett Hazeltine, Professor, Brown University
“Mr. Fitzhugh is the brains and energy behind Glimpse — in all its many incarnations. With aplomb, he brought it from student endeavor to a successful print and then digital publication in partnership with National Geographic. Plus he’s a nice guy!” –– Howard Gregory Platts, Treasurer, National Geographic Society
“Nick came up with the idea for Glimpse (though I came up with the name 
and has been the driving force behind everything it has accomplished both when we were working side-by-side and since, when I transitioned into an advisory role. I am very proud of Nick’s accomplishments and look forward every quarter when a shiny publication arrives in the mail.” –– Alex Kruglov, Chief Marketing Officer, Glimpse Foundation
Additional Information
Websites
Interests
New technology, photography, film, video production, soccer, skiing, baseball, travel, sailing
Honors and Awards
- Keynote Speaker, 2008 IES Abroad Annual Conference
- Featured Gen Y Leader, Millenial Leaders
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