There is a question I like to ask anyone who will answer: name a movie you wouldn't be you without having seen. Go ahead, take a second and think of it.
I find this never fails to put a little spark in someone's eye as they think about the first time they watched their favourite film. I always like to think about how movies can inspire a whole lifetime; whether through your sense of humour, your morality, or what you chose to do with your time on earth. I imagine there is more than one scientist out there who would say "Back to the Future" guided them just a little.
I won't be going to space anytime soon, or creating a life-saving vaccine, but I am putting my efforts into inspiring the next generation to find a solution for global warming or to strive for greater inclusivity; a better tomorrow. This is the spirit and drive I bring to every project I'm involved in.
I have worked in the Film and Television industry for over a decade on a variety of projects, styles of shoots, and a wide gamut of positions. This has helped me create a foundation for building and leading a team to success, whatever kind of project we have in front of us. I am a critical thinker, a leader, and believe in purposeful action; no effort wasted.
With a unique combination of skills to handle anything that comes at me, I want to put my talents to work for you. Contact me today for a meeting about how I can become involved in your project.
Skills
• Video Editing
• Video Production
• Photography
• Motion Graphics Design and Animation
• Visual Storytelling
• Creative Development
• Event Videography
• Livestream Production
• Shot Listing
• Screenwriting
• Script Breakdowns
• Audio Recording & Mixing
• Directing
• Online and Offline Workflows
• Versatile Deliverable Creation
• Interactive Video Conception and Creation
• Project Budgeting
• Focused on Quality
• Rapid Turnaround Times
• Deeply Collaborative
• Organized and Detail Oriented
• Adaptable to Project Needs
• Project and Workload Management
• Community Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Innovative Problem Solving
• Content Optimization
• Stay Current with Industry Trends
• Transformational Leadership & Team Development
Professional Experience
Current and Ongoing - Producer, Editor, & Host- Clayton's Exploration Station
- Writing, Hosting, Producing, and post production delivery of a children's science and discovery series
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Current and Ongoing - Freelance Creative Producer & Editor
Ongoing - Producer, Videographer, & Editor - Cob House: A Love Story with Sustainability
- Array Intelligence Educational Series
December 2023 - Editor - CADA - 2023 Laureate Award Winners video series
- Motion Graphic Template Building
November 2023 - Editor - Honda Canada - Town Hall Speakers Session
November 2023 - Editor - Honda Canada - Powersports Update
October 2023 - Producer, Performer, Motion Graphics Designer, & Video Editor
October 2023 - Photographer - Soprema Roofing - Installation Photography
September 2023 - Videographer & Editor - ABSC - Recruitment Video
July 2023 - Assistant Director & Other Duties - Immortal Sins Productions Inc.
- "Crossover: Immortal Sins" Feature film
June 2023 - Graphic Designer - Black Walk - Website Update
June 2023 - Live Event Director - George Brown College - 2023 Convocation Ceremony
June 2023 - Videographer & Editor - Change Leadership - 2023 Change Leadership Conference
February 2023 - Producer, Performer, Motion Graphics Designer, & Video Editor
- Santa's Village Bracebridge - Elf School Experience
- Behind the Curtain: The Who
August 2022 - Digital Imaging Technician - "Mustache" Feature Film
Multiple 2022 - Live Event Operator- EventStream - Live switching and directing various live event broadcasts
Multiple 2022 - Editor- Universus Media Group - Lexus and Toyota Learning Videos
September 2021 - Captioning - Roaring River Films - Gay Mens Sexual Health Social Series
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2020 - 2021 Associate Creative Director - Universus Media Group
As the leader of the Video Department for Universus, I worked with a variety of clients to complete projects ranging from commercial, training, documentary, animation, podcasts, and live events. This involved putting the right talent on the project and making sure the endeavour stayed within the established timeline and budget.
I was in charge of managing my team's schedule, engaging outside staff, quoting projects, assessing client needs, invoicing, quality control, and being part of creative discussions for videos and campaigns. I also spearheaded the companies efforts into the Interactive Video Experience arena, with great success.
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2019 - 2020 Lead Videographer - Universus Media Group
Joining the Universus team as Lead Videographer meant putting my visual skills to work for a variety of clients. My primary tasks were conception of videos, preparing a shooting plan, and executing it. This involved quoting, finding resources like locations or speciality equipment, scheduling, casting, creating shot lists and daily schedules, then editing the project, with colouring and graphics, to deliver the final product.
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2012 - 2019 Associate Producer, Editor, and Post-production Supervisor - Black Walk
• Worked on various projects such as made-for-TV documentary series “Reflections,” World Fishing Network’s “Hookin’ Up with Nick and Mariko,” a series of Public Health Ontario informational videos, Canadian Club commercials, and various independent feature films such as Canadian hit “A Swinger’s Weekend”
• Led a small crew traveling to global locations, which required my administration of Visa’s and a CARNET, as well as managing the day-to-day schedule, project budget, and hiring of local fixers and drivers
• On-set work as a Producer, Data Management Technician, and in post-production work as Editor, Colourist, and supervising successful completion of full deliverables for broadcasters
• Administration of funding applications and film festival entries
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2014 - 2020 CEO, Executive Producer - Vigilante Productions
• Produce an ongoing YouTube series about Dungeons & Dragons, “Dungeon Dudes,” which grew rapidly in it’s continues to find success
• “Dungeon Dudes” has also launched a live Twitch Stream, bringing roleplaying fun to viewers weekly
• “Dungeon Dudes” has also launched a live Twitch Stream, bringing roleplaying fun to viewers weekly
• Learned 3D Modeling and animation to create retro 80’s graphics package for “Dungeon Dudes”
• Produced “Dave is Possessed,” which screened at the Lost Episode Film Festival in Toronto and won Best in Category at the Chicago International Horror Hotel Festival
• Developing new projects from conception through to completion leading a small, dedicated team of new talent
• Produced, Edited, and Coloured a fundraising video for the charitable organization “TenFed”
• Budgeting and schedule management for projects in different stages of production and post-production
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Through these years and the years before, I also worked on numerous other projects through development and delivery. These include working as a Producer, Editor, Sound Recordist, Actor, Voice-Over Artist, Writer, Designer, and applying my series of skills to wherever I was needed.
My education is ongoing and I continue to attend seminars, read books, and train continuously to better my skillset.