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Independently contracted by clients and companies to produce a variety of projects ranging from commercials, training videos, interviews, product overview and photography, event/wedding, etc. working to create and improve clients Digital presence and bring them to the front of the pack online and creatively. I work closely with clients on initial concept and manage the complete creative process (i.e. storyboarding, script, shooting, voice over, editing, video/web streaming). Manage Google, and social media ad campaigns. Some of the companies I have been privileged to work with are: Microsoft, Facebook, Apple, Oakley, Western Digital, Spireon, Inc. , TP-Link, Crossover Healthcare, Mazda, Displayit Inc., Renegade Wheels, Elite Soccer League, Prestige Healthcare, NuSkin, Westcoast Radiology Center, 401K Advisors, and Album Creative.

Lido Wellness Center was founded in 2016 by a group of medical professionals with a mission to bring a higher level of care to the Mental Health space. After an initial launch, I was brought on to establish a cohesive marketing plan with a greater emphasis on reaching new patients through digital marketing. Upon being hired we implemented a digital marketing plan that consisted in a new website, revamped social channels, multimedia content and more diverse advertising methods. The company went from a 5% online referral base to 35% of customers coming from online marketing efforts. The company now sits on a much more diverse and a future ready state.

Accepted a new role outside of media production to development my sales and marketing skills after relocating to Austin,TX. Opened the Central Texas market for one of the largest automotive marketing groups in the US. While with KMG, was able to develop new relationships with dealership groups and major players in the Texas auto industry to establish a solid foundation and new revenue source for the company. By building trusting relationships, brought KMG from $5k/yr in central Texas to over $500,000 revenue in one year.

Icon Media is a Full Service automotive Advertising and Internet Media Firm. Hired to be the Video Production Manager for a new division of the company. I excelled in building a thriving production division, and turned the vision of a video department into an Internet media powerhouse. I was responsible for managing the camera/editing crew and overseeing all aspects of production. I helped to bring about an atmosphere of innovation at the company that it had not seen in years. I introduced Icon Media to social media and Internet marketing, as well as developing a new look for their marketing structure. I produced hundreds of online National Broadcast commercials and podcasts. I helped to develop a weekly online TV show that brought in thousands of unique viewers. Through my efforts, Icon Media is now known for it’s multimedia capabilities in the Automotive Advertising world. Another role of mine was the in-house IT support and technical specialist. I managed a 15-system network of mixed-use machines, from design and multimedia to servers and general use computers. I maintained, serviced, and upgraded systems on a daily or weekly basis. I learned many valuable marketing, creative and technical skills at Icon Media and feel that the company benefited greatly over the years of my employment.

At age 16, co-founded a company focused on video productions for the surf industry. Successfully filmed, edited, and produced numerous professional quality videos. Videos required extensive travel to Hawaii and Mexico. Prepared marketing promotions for such companies as Billabong , Katin, Reef, and Arnette. Established international sales and distribution for the company. Developed initial contacts in the surf and video production industries.