Executive Profile
I have 14 years experience as a Production and Studio Director and currently working at CIBC. I formerly ran multiple studio spaces under my own company. I have a strong passion for storytelling through video and thrive when I participate in all stages of production. My experience ranges from producing, shooting and editing high-quality video content for use across an array of internal and external communications platforms. I have directing and filmmaking experience creating and shooting social content, sizzle reels, commercials, training and communication videos across the entertainment, events, travel and corporate sectors. I enjoy the fast pace environment of production and working with people to help put them in their best light.
Work History
2020 – Present
CIBC | Director, Studio and Production
Toronto, ON
Spearheading CIBC’s internal video and webcast production studio; aligning brand messaging and corporate communications while managing internal and external resources, I successfully:
• Oversee all creative aspects of film development and production across multiple internal and external teams in studio and on location.
• Work directly with CEO and executive team on webcasts and video content.
• Designed three studio spaces and worked with vendors to source and install to spec; included lighting, 11 cameras, 2 virtual sets, 2 custom desks, custom built set with lighting grid.
• Manage talent engagement and acquisition.
• Collaborate with legal function to ensure industry, regulatory and 3rd party agreement compliance.
• Provide daily operational guidance to the wider team.
• Direct internal streaming activities; ensuring the seamless distribution of branding and rebranding content across the organization.
• Monitor film production and camera equipment inventory.
• Design and monitor production budgets while managing resource procurement and allocation.
• Work with post-production team to ensure quality of final products.
• Served as Creative Director in addition to main responsibilities prior to hiring that role.
• Collaborate and organize internal tech teams and external agency partners.
2009 - 2019
Sunset 6 Videos | Creative Producer / Director / Editor
Mississauga, ON
A self-directed initiative launched while completing the prestigious Sheridan College Bachelor of Arts in Film, Cinema and Video Studies program. Accomplishments and accountabilities revolved around:
• Operating and maintaining 2700 sqft studio facility.
• Conceptualizing, producing, directing, filming and editing music videos, photo shoots, podcasts, corporate training and communication videos.
• Establishing long term production partnerships with major brand names including Canadian Tire, SportChek and Sunwing vacations; managing and directing overseas promotional video development.
• Providing coverage of sporting and entertainment events including Toronto’s lighting of the Tree and promo videos for Toronto’s Downtown Yonge BIA organization.
• Launching a one-stop shop production and post-production facility, aligning with industry partners and fellow film and content producers.
• Managing an administrative and artistic team to deliver elevated client relationship management and optimized workflows.
• Conceptualizing and creating social media and brand launches for leading Canadian brand names.
• Successfully developing promotional, web and YouTube film content; working with celebrities including Wayne Gretzky, Christine Sinclair, Jillian Harris, Paul Rosen, Tim Hudak, Mike Bullard and Tory Lanez.
Education
2008
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts
Sheridan College | Toronto, ON
2022
Working from Heights
Worksite Safety
Updated 2023
First Aid Training
Canadian Red Cross
Value Added Skills
Video Production | Webcasts | Social Media Campaigns | Audience Engagement | Multimedia | Editing | Creative Direction | Event Planning and
Management | Studio Management | Virtual Sets & Production | Short Films | Colour Correction | Sound Mixing | Green Screen Production | Storyboards | Script Writing | Business Development | Corporate Communications | YouTube Content Creation | Guest Interviews | Agency Collaboration
Programs & Hardware
MS Office Suite | Photoshop | Premier | After Effects | Lightroom | Dimension | Resolve | Capture One | Affinity Photo | Frame.io | Blackmagic
Design Hardware & Software | Atomos Hardware | Switchers | Audio Mixing Boards | Video & Photography Lighting | All Camera Brands
Testimonials
CHRIS JONES
CEO / DREAM INC.
He is a great and hardworking guy. I am so proud of i have him as my asistant. He helped me so much. Also i am so proud of i have him as my asistant. He helped me so much.