Producer & Director of Content at Nexus Communications Inc. (2022-01 – Present)
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership by expertly managing projects and providing regular feedback to internal team members, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Contributed innovative operational strategies that led to increased efficiency and margins, showcasing strategic and innovative thinking.
- Engaged with clients regularly to understand their needs and provide creative direction that aligned with their goals, resulting in consistently high levels of client satisfaction.
- Encouraged a collaborative and creative working environment, leveraging the strengths of cross-functional teams to drive projects forward and achieve positive results.
- Possessed a unique combination of technical skills and creative vision, utilizing these strengths to drive projects forward and bring ideas to life.
- Collaborated effectively with company and strategic leads, making a significant contribution to the success of the organization through successful creative treatments, storyboards, and campaign concepts.
- Managed project budgets while consistently achieving maximum margins, balancing creative approach and financial success across multiple projects.
- Expanded and maintained a team of highly skilled external production and post-production personnel, including writers, DPs, PAs, DTs, producers, editors, animators, and audio specialists, significantly increasing company resources.
- Streamlined the production and post-production pipelines of multiple projects, leading to efficient day-to-day operations and prompt resolution of any issues or risks.
- Prepared accurate quotes, scope of work, and schedules, ensuring effective planning and delivery of projects.
- Ensured high-quality deliverables through comprehensive quality control of final graphics, audio, and edit, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Maintained strong client relationships through regular client interaction, managing final deliveries and technical specifications, and ensuring alignment with client distribution platforms, leading to high levels of client satisfaction.
- Successfully crafts compelling scripts and expertly directed content for multiple HR communication programs, resulting in engaging and effective communications for many high-profile clients.
Editor & Colourist, Indigenous Music Summit at Red Cloud Productions (2021-04 – 2021-05)
- Demonstrated exceptional editing and storytelling abilities by crafting compelling and impactful documentary shorts for the 2021 Indigenous Music Summit, which was sponsored by Apple.
- Elevated the visual and creative quality of the content by delivering professional VFX and colour grading for all 16 documentary shorts submitted to the summit, resulting in a visually stunning and impactful presentation of the stories being told.
Chase Producer & Podcast Producer at Nexus Communications Inc. (2020-06 – 2020-12)
- Successfully created and produced a highly engaging podcast show for Nexus Communications Inc. as part of their marketing initiative.
- Demonstrated strong chase producing skills, expertly booking guests and conducting thorough research on relevant topics to drive the success of the podcast show.
- Assumed technical lead role and acted as producer during recording sessions, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of each episode.
- Demonstrated expertise in researching and developing innovative solutions for software and platform testing, contributing to a streamlined and cutting-edge podcast production process.
- Proactively managed episode schedules and logistics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Story Producer & Picture Editor at Reconciliation Education (2020-10 – 2021-11)
- Edited educational videos for online courses covering the Indian Act of 1876 and the 60s Scoop, showcasing exceptional technical skills in video editing and colour grading.
- Edited and colour graded broadcast commercials for First Nations University, elevating the visual impact and overall quality of the advertisements.
- Worked closely with the director to develop the visual landscape of the videos, effectively utilizing footage, images, and filmography to create engaging and impactful content.
- Demonstrated strong collaboration and creative skills, effectively partnering with the director to bring educational and visually appealing videos to life.
Picture Editor & Colourist, Future History at Red Cloud Productions (2017-11 – 2019-07)
- Demonstrated exceptional editing skills as a guest editor for Season 1, crafting episodes 4 (Water) and 12 (Justice) and the opening sequence.
- Showcased colour grading skills by grading all episodes of Season 1.
- Played a pivotal role as the Primary Editor & Colourist for Season 2, contributing to the overall success of the show.
- Collaborated closely with the director and producers to develop episode structure and script, and wrote the script for episode 13 segment.
- Demonstrated versatility in editing by taking on the role of Primary editor for all social media content, EPK content, and episode trailers in Season 2, delivering high-quality results.
Editor & Colourist: Video Production Specialist at Nexus Communications Inc. (2017-11 – 2020-05)
- Consistently met or exceeded deadlines while ensuring all projects were delivered on-brand and with exceptional quality.
- Efficiently organized and synchronized all footage for seamless video production.
- Expertly managed multiple video and podcast projects from start to finish, including assembly, editing, and final delivery.
- Skilled in creating graphic elements, including slates, lower thirds, and kinetic text animations, to enhance the visual impact of projects.
- Provided primary colour grading for all video projects, ensuring a polished and professional look during the online and finalization process.
- Acted as the on-set videographer, capturing high-quality footage and ensuring technical proficiency during filming.
- Provided valuable input to improve the look and feel of on-set productions, leveraging technical knowledge to bring creative visions to life.
Post-Production Supervisor at Media One Creative (2017-01 – 2021-11)
- Managed post-production workflows for multiple projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality content.
- Coordinated and supervised teams of editors, colourists, and sound engineers, effectively delegating tasks and providing technical guidance.
- Developed and implemented best practices for post-production processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved final product quality.
- Stayed current with industry trends and advancements in post-production technology and techniques, continuously striving for innovation and improvement.
