Danny Reeve

Married with four daughters living in Bicester.

Founded Valour Productions

Ltd in 2010 with 16 years' experience filming and editing live events and creating video and marketing content for businesses, organisations and online audiences. Over that time filmed and edited over 400 weddings for couples and built good relationships with clients, wedding venues, photographers and other wedding suppliers. Experienced across the complete content lifecycle, from developing ideas and planning campaigns through filming, photography, editing, copywriting, publishing and performance analysis.

In June 2025, created The Grey Havens Hour, an independent YouTube brand that has grown to more than 1,300 subscribers and over one million total views. Able to combine professional production standards with practical digital marketing experience and can work independently, manage multiple projects and deliver consistently to deadlines. Hard working, reliable and a teamplayer who genuinely cares about the work and clients served.

Founder & Creative Director - Valour Productions Ltd - Bicester, Oxfordshire

(2010-01)

Founded and developed an independent video production business delivering professional commercial, promotional, event and digital content.

• Successfully delivered more than 400 wedding films over a 16-year period, managing every stage from client consultation and planning through filming, editing and final delivery. Click here to read some of my Google reviews from happy customers: https://tinyurl.com/mrv5cx8u
• Produced commercial and promotional video content for organisations including Microsoft, Nestlé, Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir and the Building Safety Group Awards.
• Managed projects from initial client consultation and creative development through filming, editing, post-production and final delivery.
• Created professional video content tailored to specific brands, audiences and commercial objectives.
• Developed concepts and visual approaches that translate client objectives into engaging content.
• Filmed and edited interviews, live events, promotional films and multi-camera productions.
• Managed client communications, production schedules and multiple concurrent projects independently.
• Created digital and social-media-ready versions of content across different formats and platforms.
• Maintained consistent production quality while working to demanding and immovable deadlines.

Creator, Writer, Narrator & Channel Manager - The Grey Havens Hour - Bicester, Oxfordshire

(2025-06)

Created and currently independently managing a growing long-form YouTube channel specialising in cinematic documentary-style storytelling.

• Grew the channel to 1,300+ subscribers and more than one million total views.
• Managed the complete content workflow including research, scripting, filming, narration, editing, thumbnails, SEO, publishing and audience engagement.
• Developed long-form engaging video content designed around audience interest, retention and discoverability.
• Created and published short-form vertical content for YouTube Shorts and other social platforms.
• Developed SEO-led titles, descriptions, keywords and metadata.
• Designed thumbnails and refined content packaging to improve click-through performance.
• Monitored YouTube Analytics including impressions, CTR, watch time, audience retention, traffic sources and subscriber growth.
• Used performance data to inform future content, titles, thumbnails and publishing decisions.
• Planned ongoing series, release schedules and content calendars.
• Written audience-focused community posts and promotional copy.
• Used AI-assisted tools within research, scripting and production workflows while retaining editorial and creative control.

Barista / Team Member - FLTR Coffee - Bicester, Oxfordshire

(2018-01 - 2025-01)

Worked as part of the team at an independent speciality coffee business, delivering high-quality customer service within a fast-paced, brand-focused environment.

• Prepared and served specialty coffee whilst maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards.
• Developed a strong working knowledge of specialty coffee, including brewing methods, coffee origins, processing techniques and flavour characteristics.
• Delivered friendly, attentive customer service and built positive relationships with regular customers.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues during busy service periods.
• Contributed to a welcoming, community-focused customer experience.
• Maintained high standards of presentation, organisation and attention to detail.
• Developed practical experience of working within a modern independent hospitality and lifestyle brand and completed a Level 2 in Food Hygiene.

Marketing Administrator - Welconstruct Ltd

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

Supported marketing, tendering and business development activities for a construction business working with major commercial clients.

• Designed and produced professional tender documentation for blue-chip clients.
• Created brochures, presentations, tender interview documents and other printed marketing materials.
• Used Adobe InDesign to design professional client-facing collateral.
• Managed the production process from design through printing, binding and final delivery.
• Adapted messaging and presentation materials to different clients, projects and target audiences.
• Worked to strict commercial submission deadlines while maintaining accuracy and presentation standards.
• Supported wider marketing and administrative activities across the business.