story teller ~ visual artist ~ creative director

Experience

Experience.

 

GP Creative // Creative Director

(March 2023 - present)

  • Establishing and maintaining the creative vision for a project, campaign,

    or brand.

  • Collaborating with clients or stakeholders to understand their goals, objectives, and target audience.

  • Developing and leading creative strategies that align with the client's brand identity and overall marketing objectives.

  • Providing guidance, feedback, and creative direction to team members to ensure high-quality and innovative work.

  • Reviewing and approving creative work to ensure it meets the client's requirements and maintains brand consistency.

  • Presenting creative concepts and strategies to clients or stakeholders and effectively communicating the rationale behind the proposed ideas.

  • Building and nurturing relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

Ohio Christian University // Creative Content Producer

(October 2015 - present)

  • Produce all video and photo content for the university.

  • Collaborating with department leads to meet and determine project outcomes.

  • Generating creative ideas, concepts, and themes for content production.

  • Ensuring that content produced meets quality standards and aligns with brand guidelines.

  • Collaborating with marketing and communications teams to integrate content into broader marketing campaigns and strategies.

  • Staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in content creation and distribution.

 
 

Vineyard Columbus // Video Producer/Creative Director

(July 2021 - March 2023)

  • Collaborating with church leadership and ministry leaders to understand the goals, vision, and messaging of the church and creating video content that effectively communicates that message.

  • Developing and executing a video production/creative strategy that aligns with the church's overall communication and outreach objectives.

  • Planning and organizing video shoots, including scheduling, location scouting, and coordinating/recruiting volunteers as crew members.

  • Managing the entire video production process, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

  • Directing and guiding talent during video shoots to ensure compelling performances.

  • Conducting video editing and post-production tasks, including video editing, color correction, audio mixing, and adding visual effects or graphics.

  • Managing and organizing the church's video library, ensuring easy access to archived footage and maintaining proper backups.

  • Managing budgets, resources, and timelines for video projects, ensuring efficient use of church resources.

Reynoldsburg Community Church // Director of Marketing and Communications

(October 2018 - July 2021)

  • Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to promote the church's mission, programs, and events.

  • Creating and managing the church's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.

  • Designing and overseeing the production and distribution of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, and digital content.

  • Managing the church's website, ensuring it is up to date, user-friendly, and optimized for search engines.

  • Utilizing social media platforms and other digital marketing channels to engage with the congregation and wider community.

  • Writing and editing content for various communication channels, including newsletters, press releases, blog posts, and social media updates.

  • Providing photography and videography services for church events, services, and promotional purposes.

  • Monitoring and responding to inquiries and feedback from the congregation and the public.

  • Providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers involved in church communication efforts.

 
 

CompuDrug // Marketing and Promotions Producer

(November 2015 - September 2018)

  • Developing and executing marketing and promotional materials to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.

  • Collaborating with all departments align promotional efforts with overall business goals.

  • Creating compelling content for various marketing channels, including websites, social media, email campaigns, advertisements, and press releases.

  • Producing and overseeing the production of marketing materials, including print collateral, digital assets, videos, and audio content.

  • Coordinating with external vendors, agencies, and suppliers for the production and distribution of promotional materials.

  • Managing budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective execution of marketing and promotional initiatives.

  • Developing and maintaining a brand identity and ensuring consistency across all marketing and promotional materials.

X Church // Video Designer

(November 2015 - September 2018)

  • Developing creative concepts and storyboards for video projects, aligning them with the overall church brand and messaging.

  • Operating video equipment, including cameras, audio devices, and lighting equipment, to capture high-quality footage.

  • Editing and post-processing video content, including trimming, sequencing, adding visual effects, and enhancing audio.

  • Incorporating music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance the emotional impact of videos.

  • Collaborating with the worship and production teams to integrate video elements into church services and events.

  • Providing technical support during live streaming or recording of church services and events.

 

 

Relational Skills

  • Effective Communicator

  • Collaboration

  • Leadership

  • Adaptability

  • Creative Problem Solver

  • Diplomacy

  • Negotiation and Persuasion

  • Creative Problem Solver

  • Public Speaking

Professional Skills

  • Creative Strategy

  • Branding and Identity

  • Digital and Print Design Standards

  • Content Development

  • Creative Writing

  • Project Management

  • Storytelling

  • Photography and Videography