As a self-employed video creator with over 15 years of experience in video production, I specialize in collaborating remotely with brands and organizations across various time zones. My focus is on transforming their messages into compelling visual stories.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Conducting discovery meetings to pinpoint clients' creative challenges.•Engaging in creative ideation, developing concepts, scripting, and storyboarding.•Recording voiceovers.•Establishing the video's emotional tone with music and sound design.•Managing assets, including acquiring media directly from clients or other sources.•Filming on location internationally.•Video editing, motion graphics, editing and mixing audio, color correction and grading.•Presenting initial edits, collecting, and incorporating client feedback.•Delivering finals in various formats for social media, and managing project archives.𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:•Google for Startups•McCann World Group Canada•Anheuser-Busch•N26 Bank•The Canvas•CFDA•World Vision International•Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

"𝗤 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" is where I found my first creative family. Surrounded by a team of skilled professionals, my focus was on video post-production services, with the goal of crafting high-quality visual narratives and branded content.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Organizing media, selecting takes, building assemblies, and completing final edits.•Creating visual packaging with After Effects to align with client brand identities.•Using Element 3D, Maxon Red Giant, and Mocha for advanced effects.•Sound design and music selection, editing music cues, mixing, and EQing the final sound.•Presenting initial versions to clients and incorporating their feedback into final edits.•Collaborating with the creative team and providing constructive feedback.•Managing split-track delivery and overseeing project management for archival purposes.𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:•Canon Canada•Barrick Gold•Scotiabank•The Globe and Mail•Stoli Vodka•McDonald's Canada•Ronald McDonald House•SickKids Hospital•YMCA

"𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆" is a limited-run original cooking show, born out of the pandemic's early days when my partner, Danielle Lemieux, and I aimed to channel our lockdown frustrations into something creative. Fueled by our love for baking, video production, and project management, we started a series as a fun endeavour that rapidly amassed over 45,000 views on YouTube through four episodes.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Co-managing the shooting schedule to maximize daylight for the sourdough process.•Transforming our small kitchen into a functional set.•Ensuring comprehensive video coverage with a single camera.•Recording b-roll and photography of final baked goods for YouTube thumbnails.•Recording on-set audio.•Editing the episodes.•Collaborating with a graphic designer for our logo and on-screen text.•Color grading for visual consistency across time-separated shots.•Setting a humorous tone using both intentional and candid footage of the host.•Creating Instagram Stories to promote new bi-weekly episodes.

At 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿, I collaborated closely with the Marketing and Production teams to produce promotional video content. Our goal was to boost ticket sales, attract guest speakers, and generate excitement for the flagship conference in July.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Editing 60-minute talks into 60-second shareable clips featuring C-level speakers from prestigious organizations like Google, Airbnb, Ethereum, Red Bull, Reddit, Quora, Axel Springer, Wise, and NASA.•Creating a conference 'Aftermovie' that captures the essence of the event, showcases all stakeholders, and appeals to potential future attendees.•Leading a talented team equipped with ARRI Alexa, DJI drones, and Sony Alpha cameras.•Coordinating coverage of four stages, city-wide events, after-parties, AMAs, and DJ sets to ensure comprehensive and engaging content.

For 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, I was a freelance video editor cutting highlight reels for performance marketing campaigns.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Collaborating with stakeholders, graphic designers, and project leads.•Following creative briefs.•Performing video editing and After Effects work.𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:•Disney Channel•Mattel•Canadian Tire•TD Reads

For 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼, I was a freelance video editor and videographer.𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:•Shooting on-location video.•Conducting interviews with renowned Canadian visual artists.•Editing video.•Creating motion graphics in After Effects.𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:•RBC•Tite Group•Sport Chek•Patak's•Nuit Blanche•Cadillac Fairview

For two years, I played drums with Breeze. Signed to Hand Drawn Dracula, we focused on playing local shows and recorded an album at Candle Recording, which we then released on tape cassette.

At 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮, I was part of the creative department's video production team. Initially joining as a Junior Editor, I was trained in camera work, basic lighting setups, and advanced to document community development initiatives in Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the Middle East. Additionally, I filmed PSAs with athletes and musicians across Canada and directed video content for The 30 Hour Famine. My responsibilities included:𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: My training covered everything from setup and teardown processes to designing lighting setups and managing multi-camera shoots. I gained experience working with Sony V1U and EX3 cameras, various lighting techniques, and microphone use.𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀: Transitioning from AvidXpress HD, I received comprehensive training in Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Color, and Motion applications, as well as After Effects.𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: Either working solo or as part of small crews that included videographers, photographers, producers, and brand ambassadors, I filmed on over 30 trips to more than 15 countries. These experiences often involved overcoming technical, logistical, or weather-related challenges.𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In 2010, our internal creative department had the privilege of redesigning the branding for The 30 Hour Famine, one of Canada's most prominent fundraisers. I was tasked with adapting the graphic design into motion graphics and filming promotional content, including a televised ad that was broadcast on Bell Media's Much Music network.

During the three years I spent rehearsing, performing, and recording with 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, the band signed with 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 and released two albums. These were widely appreciated by fans and frequently played on college radio stations across Canada.As a multi-instrumentalist (drums, keyboard/organ), and vocalist, I also contributed to the band's visual identity by performing in and editing two music videos.The band performed extensively across downtown Toronto and embarked on multiple cross-Canada tours, opening for notable acts such as The Wooden Sky and Rural Alberta Advantage.Highlights of our career included receiving accolades from Gordon Lightfoot and The Band's Garth Hudson, and participating in major music festivals like the Virgin Festival at Calgary's Olympic Plaza. There, we shared the stage with prominent artists including K-Os, The Arkells, Mother Mother, and Pearl Jam.This period marked a significant chapter in my career, offering profound insights into teamwork, creativity, and the power of live performance.