Jeremy Downs Email & Phone Number

Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

• Producing original video & photo content, from pre-production to edit to export• Range of projects and scope including short-form promos and recaps for social, spotlight and bio pieces, campaigns, and more

• Invented and developed product from concept to prototype to mass production• Designed logo, brand, and created Shopify E-Commerce website with SEO optimization• Available through our website, Amazon, eBay, local comics stores and more• Implemented affiliate program, influencer marketing initiatives, and wholesale program for retailers• Sourced overseas manufacturing and communicated directly with the factory• Patent Pending and ®️ in multiple countries

Events, Design, Sales, Fulfillment, YouTube, Social• Exhibited at conventions throughout Iowa and assisted vendors at or attended many of the largest comic conventions in the USA (San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic Con, C2E2, Planet Comicon)• Experienced in selling, negotiation, customer service, and inventory• Experienced in booth planning, vendor management and setup/teardown procedures• Online sales via eBay and live selling apps including Whatnot and PopShop Live• YouTube channel with growing following (2.3K subscribers as of late 2023)

Weddings, Corporate, Short Films, Music Videos & More• Experienced in auditioning and coordinating talent, securing locations, and releases• Highly effective and receptive both in leading a production team on-set and working solo• Clients, contract employers and projects including: ABC News 20/20, music videos and album releases, local agritech startups, wedding celebrations, and short films• Participated in Des Moines 48 Hour Film Project many times:2023: Audience Choice Award, Best of City Official Selection, Award for Best Actor2024: Best of City Official Selection, Award for Best Use of Character, Award for Best 48 sec Trailer

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Established vision for product design and marketing initiatives for Weeks & Leo (B2B private label OTC drugs for major national brands) and for legacy house brand Chamberlain Lotion• Managed and guided junior design/marketing staff• Led rebranding of weeksleo.com (Squarespace) and chamberlainlotion.com (E-Commerce, Shopify)• Directed and produced photo and video content, also developed copy

Des Moines, Iowa

• Integral role in the growth of the company from startup phase to 15 years in business• Supported junior designers/interns and production staff on a wide variety and scope of projects• Well-versed in vendor relations, negotiation, conflict resolution, and customer service• Knowledgable in a wide array of printing processes, pre-press, and finishing methods• Experienced in compassionately translating stakeholder ideas into designs and campaigns• Consistently delivered production-ready art while multitasking under pressure

Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa

Photography, Design, Events, Sales, Fulfillment• Developed effective pricing and marketing strategies during public-facing events• Honed interpersonal selling techniques and how to engage and sell to a variety of personality typesSolo Exhibitions:Urbandale Public Library Gallery | Urbandale, IA | 2020Iowa State University Memorial Union, Pioneer Room Gallery | Ames, IA | 2015Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames, IA | 2013Juried Festivals, Awards(*)Octagon Art Festival | Ames, IA | 2019, 2013, 2012*, 2011Valley Junction Spring & Fall Art Markets | West Des Moines, IA | 2012, 2011*