Reid Strait Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

All things marketing for CFMOTO USA + video/media production

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Utilize FAA small UAS rule 14 CFR part 107 to:- Provide drone flight service for aerial video, photography, and livestreams--- Analyze aeronautical charts, maps, and apps to request and obtain authorization to oversee legal and safe drone flights through restricted/non-restricted airspace classifications--- Shoot, edit, and produce video and photos for short films, commercials, real estate, and live events- Utilize Matterport 3D imaging equipment to create 3D models- Clients include: Folds of Honor’s Liberty on the Lake with Tim McGraw, CFMOTO, Pratt Homes, Sheepish Design, 4 Bells, Sky Candy Studios

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Utilize multi-faceted knowledge of production industry, storytelling, and multimedia marketing techniques to concept, budget, and produce commercial, real estate, and fully custom strategic media packagesCoordinate team and client logistics daily to expand workflow capability, improve interdepartmental communication, foster innovation, and deliver a wide range of industry-leading productsHands-on production, directing, and editing for high-touch/complex projects, and as needed to support workflow

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Embed with Gopher Men’s Hockey to independently concept, shoot, produce, and edit on-the-spot video marketing materials to promote University of Minnesota Athletics through social media, web, and in-game media

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Assist with development of the world’s largest aerial media sharing platform, AirVūz.com- Create and manage strategic partnerships with local and international clients and influencers- Proven leadership, project, and personnel management skills with an eye for creative media solutions--- Work with VP of Production to oversee and guide 8 shooters/editors, 7 AirVūz Original programs, short films, and live-event coverage- Executive produce and produce drone-driven media for AirVūz shows and clients--- Tailor strategic marketing videos to generate click-through site traffic for specific platforms--- Plan, organize, and direct production for diverse national and international video shoots--- Write and direct original scripted media for AirVūz clients and shows--- Edit video and motion/still graphics---Proficiencies include Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Final Cut Pro--- Operate various drone, camera, gimbal, lighting, and audio systems--- Proficiencies include DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X7, Osmo, and Ronin; Sony PXW-Z150, A7S II, and RX-10; Lumix G7; Zoom audio recorders; various microphone systems- Producer / Executive Producer / Editor: CROIG x AirVūz, Behind the Goggles, Drone Trippin Season 2- Producer / Editor: Ryan’s Ridiculous, AirVūz News- AirVūz clients include: PGA, CBS Sports, HGTV, Minnesota State Fair, Mall of America, Basilica Block Party, Shaun White's Air + Style, Country Fest, MN Windchill Ultimate Frisbee, Hazeltine National Golf Club, AMSOIL Championship Snocross

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Work with teams to conceptualize and implement overhaul of training operations (2013)- Employee of the Month for teamwork, May 2013- Manage and supervise safety and operations for up to 15 employees and 150+ cars

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Work with marketing and executive teams to develop, hone, and implement brand messaging- Generate exposure for company message through video, social, digital, and traditional media outlets and events- Write and oversee distribution of company press releases, newsletters, and other documents

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Blend 5 video campaign, Sheepish Design/One Town Creative

Woodbury, Mn

- Work on a team to design and launch Gopher Athletics New Media department- Shoot, produce, and edit video and social media campaigns- Provide exclusive away game on-site coverage, including Gopher hockey's run at the 2012 national championship in Tampa- Promotional video hit 47,000+ views on Youtube

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

- Coordinate with 8 other section leaders to instruct and evaluate a section of 61 trumpets on marching, playing, and presentation techniques- Coordinate with 70 other leaders across band sections to instruct and evaluate a band of 321 players on marching, playing, and presentation techniques- Contribute up to 30 hours weekly in practice, performance, and additional leadership responsibilities

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Report, write, shoot, and edit video news packages for online publication on The Journal and The Southwest Journal websites