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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Currently, I spearhead creative vision and strategy for digital marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with brand identity and marketing goals. I direct comprehensive video production processes, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, for diverse content, including educational series, product overviews, and national advertising campaigns. I oversee creative aspects of video projects, providing critical feedback to enhance quality and effectiveness. I also coordinate logistics for case study productions across multiple states and countries, managing gear rentals and travel arrangements. Moreover, I guide branding and graphic design efforts, establishing a cohesive aesthetic for various marketing materials.Accomplishments:* Successfully managed the production and creative direction of over 40 case studies, showcasing the versatility and impact of products on users worldwide.* Instrumental in scaling the company's revenue from $10M to over $100M, with video marketing as the cornerstone strategy.* Contributed to user base expansion from 3M to over 25M, demonstrating the effectiveness of video content in user engagement and acquisition.* Spearheaded the recruitment process for skilled, award-winning video producers collaborating directly under my creative guidance.

San Francisco, Ca

In this position, I led comprehensive video production initiatives for high-impact digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and audience engagement strategies. I directed all phases of video creation, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, for diverse content including product launches, trade show highlights, and instructional overviews. I developed and enforced brand guidelines for video content, maintaining consistency and enhancing global brand recognition. I also established in-house video and podcast studios, optimizing production capabilities and fostering a creative environment for content development.Accomplishments:* Produced suite of nearly dozen videos, each surpassing 100K views, significantly boosting online presence and audience reach.* Earned "Golden Kitty" award for exceptional storytelling and motion graphics in video that bolstered startup visibility and acclaim.* Instrumental in acquiring thousands of new paid customers through engaging video marketing campaigns, contributing to the company's robust growth.* Designed comprehensive graphics package for company rebrand, now integral to all video content on YouTube and social media platforms.* Constructed on-site video production and podcast studio, enhancing in-house capabilities and supporting Jotform's creative endeavors.

San Francisco, Ca

During my time as a Video Producer, I steered full-spectrum video production and motion graphic designing for digital marketing projects, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and audience engagement goals. I developed storyboards and scripts and coordinated preproduction activities to facilitate efficient project workflows. I also directed on-location shoots, optimized post-production processes, and maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry software and technology trends.Accomplishments:* Crafted the complete visual identity for video production within the company from inception.* Spearheaded significant video marketing campaigns, including developing digital ads for company promotion displayed on the BART (Bay Area Regional Transit) subway advertising screens.* Produced multiple advertisements that reached over 1M views in specified regions on Hulu.* Orchestrated on-camera talent for more than 150 professionally produced in-house videos, garnering hundreds of thousands of views.* Showcased work highlighted in prestigious publications and embraced by partners like Square, Salesforce, PayPal, HubSpot, Authorize.net, Zapier, Zendesk, and more.

California, United States

As a Freelancer, I provide services like motion graphic design, video editing, sound design, custom music composition, wedding video production, graphic design, photography, and voice acting. I collaborate with clients in various fields such as businesses, artists, musicians, photographers, designers, and filmmakers to deliver audio and visual solutions for a wide range of projects. I also oversee all business operations to ensure smooth functioning and establish lasting relationships with clients.Accomplishments:* Created marketing videos and trade show materials to enhance brand recognition and expand the client base for online shipping automation startup in Palo Alto.* Produced 40-minute self-directed short film, handling filming, editing, writing, and directing.* Crafted 10-minute animated short film using advanced techniques in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and Pro Tools, resulting in victory in local film competition.* Delivered sound design, engineering, mixing, and custom music composition for Bellingham business production reel and television pilot.* Successfully produced, mixed, and engineered for over 150 professional audio podcast episodes featuring comedians and musicians.* Crafted, filmed, polished, and designed motion graphics for numerous videos for a call center startup in the Bay Area.* Created and edited over 10 meticulously produced wedding videos tailored to couples who specifically sought my services.* Demonstrated extensive freelance expertise across all companies I engaged with post full-time employment.

San Jose, Ca

For this organization, I directed full-cycle video production and motion graphics for the US branch of Global Fortune 500 company, focusing on co-marketing, internal/external marketing, trade shows, recruiting, and social media content. I developed brand identity for Quanta Computing's new US enterprise data center market division, enhancing market transition.Accomplishments:* Enhanced video quality and production standards by incorporating 4K resolution, aerial drone footage, color correction, and cinematic techniques, setting new benchmarks for competitors.* Drove market expansion and sales by producing targeted video content for prospecting, SEO, and inbound marketing, opening doors to new business opportunities.• Introduced advanced 2D/3D motion graphic design tools to reflect the company’s high tech capabilities using software such as Cinema 4D, After Effects, Plexus, Red Giant Plugin’s and Newton.• Created visually superior videos to company competitors by implementing new standards of video production such as 4K video, aerial drone, color correction and cinematic techniques.• Helped introduce the company to previously untapped markets and sales opportunities by creating highly targeted video content for prospecting, SEO and inbound marketing.

Fremont, Ca

In this role, I drove video production initiatives at multinational technology company, focusing on creating compelling marketing materials for internal and external stakeholders across US, European, and China branches. I enhanced brand identity and online video presence through strategic content development as part of an award-winning marketing team. I collaborated with sales departments to produce targeted product solution videos, boosting lead generation and conversion rates. Moreover, I engaged in the full production cycle, from pre-production through post-production, utilizing high-definition DSLR cameras and advanced editing software including After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Photoshop, and Pro Tools.Accomplishments:* Elevated production quality of marketing videos, resulting in increased engagement and brand recognition.* Produced and leveraged trade show highlight reels and used as marketing tools to showcase company products and innovations.* Developed and disseminated "about us" and HR recruiting videos, contributing to the enhancement of company culture and recruitment efforts.* Crafted internal holiday and event videos that streamlined cross-departmental communication and bolstered company morale.• Worked with the sales departments to create highly targeted product solution videos to aid them in generating and closing leads.

Alameda, Ca

As a Marketing Videographer, I oversaw video production for seven eCommerce platforms, encompassing scripting, talent direction, lighting, sound, editing, and color correction. I introduced advanced strobe lighting techniques and Adobe Photoshop editing to elevate company photography standards. I also trained my successor in product and blog photography to focus on expanding video production due to increased demand. I even oversaw the creation of in-house video and photo production studios to centralize production capabilities.Accomplishments:* Increased product video viewership by over 90% on company websites and blogs through engaging content and strategic embedding.* Directed and edited over 50 HD product videos, as well as commercials, viral campaigns, and informational content for both internal and external audiences.* Implemented innovative photography standards through the incorporation of advanced strobe lighting methods and expert editing skills using Adobe Photoshop.

Bachelor Of Arts, Digital Audio/Video Production

Applied Associate Of Arts And Sciences, Digital Audio Production

Applied Associate Of Arts And Sciences, Electronic Music Composition