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Marketing Specialist

CV

Brett Petch

Producer

Objective:
Highly motivated and skilled digital content creator with a strong background in video production, social media management, and research, seeking a challenging role to leverage my multimedia expertise and communication skills. Aiming to contribute to the growth and success of an organization that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to accessibility for diverse audiences.

Experience

September 2021-Present
Hive Media Group
Video Producer

  • Created, produced, and managed Snapchat Show HerStory using Adobe Creative Cloud suite, engaging millions of viewers and thousands of subscribers.
  • Analyzed audience data to improve content and trained team on editing for Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Developed and pitched creative content ideas to the Digital Content Team for Content & Integrations.
  • Produced original videos, Facebook/Instagram Reels, and social media posts every week, meeting tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with talent, hosts & producers to film, edit & direct different types of video and social media projects.

July 2021-September 2021
Western University
Freelance Video Producer

  • Produced a long-form video for Western University Homecoming of 2021, meeting deadlines and last-minute changes relating to events.
  • Recorded voiceovers, created photo separation animation graphics, and produced a favorable historic representation of the school.

2016-2021
Town of Innisfil
Operations Student

  • Support Staff for Parks and Facilities Operators.
  • Grass cutting, horticulural duties, flagging, traffic control, roadside signage repairs, garbage, litterpicking, waste collection, cleaing duties. Assisting in setup of special events, setups, takedowns.

2020
Western University
Research Assistant

  • Conducted literature reviews, collected, and analyzed data in the field of right to repair research.
  • Recruited and interviewed subjects using a semi-structured conversational interview both in person and over the telephone, generating summaries and keywords used to describe repair experiences.
  • Attended project meetings and performed other duties as required, including social media content creation and management.

Education

2018-2022
Western University
B.A. Media, Information, and Technoculture

  • Excelled in production-driven and data-focused courses.
  • Research Fellowship on Right To Repair (Dr. Alissa Centivany).
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, etc.).
  • Completed courses in Data Structures & Algorithms.
  • HackTheNorth 2021 Participant.
  • Activities and societies: FIMS Student Council, Coffee Club, Western High Altitude Balloon Project, Western Concrete Canoe Association, FIMS Clissold Lecture photography.

2014-2018
Bradford District High School
OSSD

  • Lead the production of the 2018 high-school yearbook, using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for copy writing, layout, and video production.
  • Ran photobooths at school events.
  • Participated in student council events.

Personal Skills

In addition to my education, I engage with the both the non-profit and Open Source community.

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, etc.), Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and video editing software (Final Cut, Adobe Premiere).
  • Experienced in social media management and content creation across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Knowledgeable in web accessibility and document accessibility best practices.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, working with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to multitask, adapt to changes, and work on tight deadlines.
  • Experience in website management and search engine optimization.
  • Familiar with Knowledge Translation strategies and methods.