Assisted entrepreneurs and organizations in developing actionable strategies, fine-tuning operations, and cultivating exceptional brand experiences. Advised emerging brands through the creative process, brand development, and media production. Deploying a hand-picked network of freelancers to quickly deliver highly-quality works on start-up budgets, helping clients achieve up to an 80% reduction in content production costs. www.justinbrodin.com

Operated as an independent Creative Director and Visual Content Consultant for a variety of projects and brands looking to expand their marketing efforts through visual media. Effectively lead clients through creative process, brand development, media production, and placement. Worked to build longstanding relationships and obtain a deep understanding of client needs so as to execute powerful works on a start-up budget. Employed hand-picked network of creative freelancers to create professional quality works, quickly and affordably.• Developed and pitched conceptual to secure state grant funding for “The Makers” online film project.• Strategized social and business development and acted as primary Producer and Cinematographer so as to meet tight budget constraints while producing commercial quality visuals for “The Makers” series trailer and pilot film.• Conceptualized and produced brand roll-out film for emerging tech company, DropTrip, executing the project for less than 1/5th the initial estimated cost of production.www.justinbrodin.com

Co-founded Umbrella Co. Media House in an effort to harbor brand based job opportunities presented by networks surrounding the action sports and outdoor commercial industries. Operated primarily as Executive Producer and Creative Director, working directly with clients, agencies, and other production companies to contract work, develop creative, and walk both clients and staff through the rigorous and often unfamiliar process of 3D animation, visual effects, and motion design. Additionally, worked to manage business and staff, bid RFP’s, design creative decks for project proposals, prioritize workload and assist in animation and composite completion of work. Successfully completed 2D/3D animation, commercial post-production and motion design projects for a number of brands including OtterBox, The North Face, Arc’teryx, Red Bull Media House, and K2 Sports. • Oversaw creative and recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects and simplify complex messages.• Collaborated with freelance designers, animators and editors to create key visuals and enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs. • Established production schedules and clearly communicated project status to clients while coordinating staff of animators to deliver polished final products on time.www.umbrellaco.com

Founded and constructed an action sports film company from the ground up while attending school full-time. Directed conceptual and oversaw production of all company works, from brand development, social media and web presence, to film production, post-production and distribution. Built an industry wide following, creating a demand for both films and brand merchandise while working to build longstanding relationships with industry brands in order secure sponsorship funding for for film production and film premiere events. Took a hands-on approach to insure business growth and success, filing all necessary production and business management roles in order to reduce operating costs, increase crew efficiency and produce the most effective media possible on an extremely tight budget.• Organized and directed a crew of 6 through the production of 3 feature length films and countless online shorts in just 3 years.• Produced 3 film tours, more than 60 film premieres and events, and distributed films to more than 45 countries worldwide.• Featured successful filmmaker and entrepreneur in a variety of articles, interviews and lectures, including the Montana State University new student orientation and recruitment film.• Awarded “Best North American Film” for feature film, “Act Natural” at the 2012 International Freeski Film Festival. www.toysoldierproductions.com

First employed as a Production Assistant on big-budget commercial sets, after which went on to work on set and in the office as a Location Coordinator, Digital Intermediate Technician, Editor, Camera Assistant, 1st/2nd AC and 2nd Unit Operator. While clients and production companies varied over the years, primary experience was working for Ranch Exit Media and Media Loft shooting on and off-road running footage for clients such as Ford, Polaris, Toyota, and Hyundai.