Experience

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  Promosaurus

  • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  • Videographer, Motion Graphics and Media Producer

    • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    I am the in-house videographer, photo editor, media and graphics producer at Promosaurus, supporting Social Enterprises in reaching their goals!

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  47 Oak Inc.

  • Guelph, Ontario

  • Media Producer

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Guelph, Ontario

    • Helped grow YouTube channel to become the largest of any sports nutrition brand.• Employed various innovative strategies that improved the productivity of the video editing department by 300%.• Maintained a 90-day buffer on YouTube channel my making sure we had enough edited videos for a 2-videos-a-week release schedule.• Can quickly edit hours of raw footage into short videos in just a few days with a 99% satisfaction rate and positive feedback.• Saved 500% bandwidth costs by utilizing custom video compression techniques.• Edited and customized more than 1,300 videos for multiple departments and social media platforms.• Filmed, edited, produced, and managed a digital asset library consisting of over 10,000 b-roll clips and 16,000 motion graphics assets.

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  Freelance (Self-Employed)

  • Media Producer

    • 2000 - Present

    • Edited 50 hours of a 6-camera music festival shoot into 13 individual concert shows.• Volunteered videography services for Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, Beavers Canada, and the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.• Experienced in all aspects of digital media production including videography, photography, graphics design, and audio• Worked on hundreds of projects in many different areas including promotional, educational, live event, documentary, video journalism, and short film productions• Worked with many different clients and organizations including local business, non-profit groups, educational institutes, and local government

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  Institute for Quantum Computing / University of Waterloo

  • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  • Media Producer

    • 2010 - 2013
    • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    • Edited many lectures into a series of e-learning videos for a variety of subjects.• Helped executives, professors, post-docs, and students visualize complex ideas into simple videos.• Worked on numerous live events including the Women in Physics Canada conference, and Quantum Music with the KW Symphony.• Created template layouts and designs to be used for different scenarios - lectures, live events, sizzle reels, and so on.

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  Conestoga College Institute of Technology

  • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  • Media Producer

    • 2010 - 2011
    • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    • Interviewed 15 teachers and edited all 10 hours into a multi DVD series.• Helped ESL students with easy-to-follow visual aids by producing educational videos for the English department.• Provided camera services for the mobile unit on various local live events.

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  Brock Solutions

  • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  • Production Assistant / Technical Support Representative

    • 2007 - 2010
    • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    • Assisted various departments with all aspects of media production including training and promotional videos• Installed, commissioned, and serviced automation systems all over North America• Provided training and technical support to customers

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  QC Systems Inc.

  • St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada

  • HMI & CAD Designer / Technical Support Representative

    • 2005 - 2007
    • St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada

    • Designed and produced technical drawings and graphical user interfaces• Created and maintained company web site• Commissioned and serviced automation systems all over North America

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  Booksoft Inc.

  • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  • Video Production Manager

    • 2004 - 2005
    • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    • Managed the video production department• Developed various training, support and promotional materials• Provided training and technical support to educators and students on multimedia yearbook projects

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  Virtek Laser Solutions

  • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  • Technical Support Representative

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    • Installed, commissioned, and serviced industrial laser systems all over North America• Provided training and technical support to customers

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  Orion Electronics Supplies Inc.

  • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  • Computer Technician / Sales Representative

    • 1994 - 2000
    • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    • Serviced computers and other electronic equipment• Provided training and technical support to customers• Designed promotional and sales material