Ron Dawson Email & Phone Number

United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Building awareness and reach of HubSpot for Startups as we help businesses in the program scale to billion dollar valuations and beyond.

Bringing over 25 years from an eclectic mix of experience to help media and tech companies tell engaging stories that yield quantitative results.

Woodstock, Illinois, Us

OWC is a leading provider of storage, connection, and macOS based hardware solutions for professional creatives and education. Their blog, Rocket Yard, is a prolific publisher of education, inspiration, tips, reviews, commentary, and resources in the fields of technology and creative arts. After a year of helping to provide a consistent flow of quality content from my network of writers, I now also manage the blog and Rocket Yard's entire writing network. Duties include ensuring the publication of OWC's podcasts (OWC Radio and Leaders & Game Changers), as well as its weekly Rocket Yard newsletter.

Film Riot is one of the leading DIY channels on YouTube with over 1.6M subscribers. As managing editor for the blog, I curate stories, recruit/manage writers, write for, and help manage production. Also leading launch and management of Film Riot Medium publication.

Los Angeles, California, Us

With over 14M users, UNUM is one of the leading social media planning apps on the market. With a focus on design and storytelling, it allows brands and influencers to plan, prep, and publish beautiful feeds and stories across major social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. I help drive content strategy and execution, serving as managing editor for the blog. Review SEO and traffic metrics to iterate strategy accordingly.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Wistia is a leading provider of video hosting and marketing services. Since 2020, they have expanded their content creation with original video and podcast series. As a podcast story producer, I help them craft, create, and soon publish two new podcasts--one on branding, and the other on diversity equity, and inclusion. You won't want to miss them!

New York, Ny, Us

HIGHLIGHTS* Frame.io Insider has become one of the most respected post-production blogs in the film and video industry.* 2019 hit record traffic numbers and the blog achieved #1 and #2 SEO rankings in over 300 key search terms, despite a mid-year hit by a Google algorithm change.* Created a new film series highlighting the work of customers using the platform on the highest caliber of production in broadcast and film.* Created a worldwide network of freelance writers and photographers working at the highest echelons of the business and providing exemplary work.I worked with senior management, cross-functional teams, as well as the leading influencers in the industry to help keep Frame.io on the forefront of minds of those looking for resources to manage and grow their craft and career, as well as their video production and distribution platforms. I use data analytic tools like Looker, Google Analytics, AHREFs, and Serpstat to drive strategy, course correct when necessary, and take advantage of big wins and low hanging fruit based on traffic and conversion metrics.In a managerial role, I led and shepherded senior copywriter/editor, content marketing/social media associate, and a wide network of external freelance writers, photographers, and filmmakers. My management/leadership philosophy is to empower, encourage, and inspire those I lead to do their best work and shine.

New York, Ny, Us

As managing editor of the Frame.io Insider, I manage a team of freelancers to help source, write, edit, and develop original written content that educates and inspires professional filmmakers and video producers. I also work with cross-functional teams to execute on content marketing objectives.

New York, Ny, Us

Frame.io is media collaboration for the 21st century, allowing video teams to provide fast, efficient, and organized feedback on just about all kinds of media. As editor for the blog, I was charged with helping to make it the premier educational and inspirational resource for working and aspiring filmmakers and video producers.

A prolific, creative, and inspirational writer that calls on 25+ years of business experience and over 16 years of professional filmmaking and video production experience to provide educational, insightful, and inspirational content for books, magazines, and blogs.• Creator and author of DareDreamerMag.com, a blog dedicated to the art and business of filmmaking and photography. At its height reached an Alexa ranking of 78,000.• Co-author of "ReFocus: Cutting Edge Strategies to Evolve Your Video Business" (Peachpit Press 2009)• Contributor to Professional Photographer Magazine, EventDV Magazine and other blogs/websites including Zacuto.com, PhotoFocus.com, Photo-Collective.com and MEI500.com.

Producer/Director of Original Online Content● Invisible Illness: co-directed, co-produced, and edited this documentary feature and accompanying shorts which highlight the stories of people living with "invisible" chronic illnesses, their loved ones, and the medical professionals who serve them. To be distributed by FMTV/Gaia, the "Netflix" of healthy living and inspirational films.● Radio Film School: the first audio documentary series about the art and craft of filmmaking and cinema. Named by NoFilmSchool as "The filmmaking podcast we've all been waiting for." Within three weeks rose to become #1 visual arts podcast in iTunes. Sept. 2015 - Aug 2017● SoundandSEA.TV: Voices & Visions of Seattle: short film series highlighting unique and interesting people and places around the greater Seattle metro. Secured top local talent and negotiated equipment and licensing sponsorships with leading film and video vendors. July 2014 - June 2017.● Crossing the 180: Produced and hosted weekly audio podcast interviewing high profile personalities in the filmmaking industry, including Ralph Winter, Albert Hughes, Shane Hurlbut, Vincent LaForet, Philip Bloom and others. 2010 - 2013●The Longest Day: Conceived, produced, and directed first online reality TV show for and about professional photographers. Part of a successful online social media campaign that supported WPPI, the world’s largest photography convention, to reach record numbers of over 14,000 attendees.● Real Women Scrap TV: Produced, directed, edited and marketed crafts and lifestyle channel to over 600,000 views. Increased sales and international exposure leading to media appearances and national speaking opportunities for show’s host. Negotiated interviews with notable celebrities and award-winning authors.●F-Stop Beyond: Produced and hosted weekly audio podcast and monthly video podcast with top professional photographers from around the world. Became third ranked arts podcast on Podbean.com. 2007 - 2010.

A new media marketing and video production agency helping large and small organizations communicate their messages effectively and with impact. Our niche is inspirational and cause-driven films.• Executive produce all projects headed by the firm.• Direct and edit most productions as well as oversee a talented team of filmmakers nationwide who do additional shooting and editing.• Cast vision for the company and spearhead marketing, business development, and project management.• Extensive project and team management to deliver projects on time and on budget for clients.

Buford, Georgia, Us

• Spearheaded creation and development of video production division including strategy, workflow management, project management, branding and video SEO.• Produced, write, and direct internal and external video productions in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.• Trained and mentored video team on all aspects of production including cinematography, post, and business development.• Collaborated with Creative Director, business development and project management teams to create proposals, develop and pitch concepts and produce story-driven projects.• Contributed multimedia and written content for company blog via participation on Social Media team.

Mountain View, California, Us

Spearheaded the marketing and implementation of interactive pages in Quicken that provided extended functionality and advertising exposure to Quicken's business partners. Worked closely with product management and Quicken.com.

Lead the management team in the execution of daily and strategic operations. Reported directly to company owners.

Managed largest division of the company, overseeing, human resources, finance, accounting, and production. Worked closely with Sales and Marketing Director to plan and implement key strategic directions for the company.

Reported directly to Sales and Marketing Director to help implement marketing plans. Created company collateral, project managed trade show booth and participation, and worked on advertising graphics.

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

Film And Television