D.L. Perea was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area until his family moved to the Deep South in the late 80s. D.L. lived in Mississippi for over 20 years where he became a documentary filmmaker and journalist. For over seven years, D.L. was the primary video content producer for Pizza TV and its parent company, PMQ Pizza Magazine. He also served as an embedded reporter for international pizza competitions around the world, and as a play-by-play commentator for pizza-related alternative sporting events broadcast on ESPN and ESPN3. D.L. Perea currently works as a marketing copywriter and content specialist for the financial industry while also pursuing graduate studies in journalism at Harvard University Extension School.
Harvard University Extension School - MLA in Journalism
University of Arizona, Eller Executive Education - Certificate in Leadership for Turbulent Times
Charter Oak State College - BS in Business Administration
Universita di Parma - Information Science (Study Abroad)
Academia Barilla - Certificate in Italian Gastronomy
Audience Award - Oxford Food Film Festival
Pizza Roots & Routes: Milwaukee was the winner of the 2019 Oxford Food Film Festival chosen by the audience. Oxford Food Fim Festival was an event held by a partnership of the Oxford Film Festival, Southern Foodways Alliance, Oxford Community Market, and YAC Arts Council.
#1 on ESPN's list of "The Eight Best Sports During ESPN8: The Ocho"
Pizza TV and Go Live Sports Cast partnered to broadcast culintary-related competition on ESPN and ESPN3.
Best Documentary - Afterglow Film Festival
"The Pizza Magazine," a documentary about the 20 year history of PMQ Pizza Magazine was honored with the Best Documentary award, a juried competition prize.
Top Story of the Week - HottyToddy.com
"January Art Crawl Features Spies, Stop-Motion Animation, Andy Warhol Tribute and More" https://hottytoddy.com/2018/01/07/january-art-crawl-features-spies-stop… Article received "Top Story of the Week" honors.
Audience Award - Oxford Film Festival
"West of Elvis" - Audience Award Winner. To determine the winner of the Audience Award, Oxford Film Festival hosted an online showcase of their alumni short films by partnering with The Audience Awards. Eligible for the contest were short films shown at the festival over the past 12 years. "West of Elvis" was chosen by popular vote.
Best Music Video - Jimbo Mathus "White Buffalo"
Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition's title track from the album "White Buffalo" won Best Music Video in the 2014 Local Favorites by entertainment publication, The Local Voice.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement Societ of Environmental Journalists
Cadence Bank - Aug. 2019 – Present
Creative Specialist
- Work with a creative team to develop concepts, copy, visual and design elements for major multimedia marketing campaigns across the company footprint.
- Oversee project management of Limited English Proficiency projects and serve as DEI liaison.
- Write and manage online financial education articles and e-newsletter with a circulation of over 175k.
- Manage on-site and in-house video production and develop multi-channel creative with ten university athletics, MLB and PGA sports marketing partners.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - March 2021 – Present
District Staff Officer of Publications
- Manage all published internal communications across the Eighth District’s eight-state footprint. Aid in achieving U.S. Coast Guard’s public affairs goals.
PMQ Pizza Media - May 2015 – Aug. 2019
Senior Media Producer
- Managed the video production department and media channels for PMQ brands, including Pizza TV, Pizza Hall of Fame, and sports marketing projects for ESPN. Served as project manager for all video production.
- Led data-driven strategy to increase viewership, engagement and reach across multiple media channels.
- Directed, trained and assigned video production crews. Supervised on-site and in-studio production.
Content Specialist Sep. 2012 – May 2015
- Researched and wrote web, print, feature articles and press releases with integrated photo shoots and multimedia for print and digital. Conducted interviews, reporting and served as brand spokesperson.
VITA - Volunteer Tax Preparer
Volunteer services to contribute as a VITA/TCE Certified Tax Preparer to help under-served communities prepare their tax returns for free.
Oxford Film Festival
A/V Tech, Public Relations, Photography, Videography, Media Relations, Guest Experience. Served as volunteer for five years. The Oxford Film Festival entertains and educates its participants, providing residents and visitors with the opportunity to watch independent films, as well as to meet the filmmakers and learn from industry professionals. The variety of films, in addition to the panels, attracts filmgoers of all ages and backgrounds.
Charter Oak State College Alumni Association
Board Member