GARRETT IS

Based out of Chicago, Il. Garrett Boileve is a Video Creator, Digital Marketing Expert, and Musician. He finds nothing more fulfilling than telling engaging stories. It’s been the motivating factor behind many of his hobbies and professional pursuits, naturally landing him in the career of video production, marketing, and writing and performing his original soul tunes.

A Video Creator

Since his graduation from Northwestern University, he has devoted himself to the video craft. He has immense experience in the Adobe Creative Suite and used it as his primary platform at his previous roles. However, he considers himself a versatile editor and producer with experience in the major NLEs and CMSs. But, the fun doesn’t stop at editing—Garrett is a strong videographer and motion graphic designer and can enhance and develop any brand he works on.

DIGITAL MARKING Go-to

Digital Marketing and Video have gone hand in hand for Garrett, but he’s embraced a separate skillset to enhance the marketing efforts where he has worked—website creation, social media and ad management, and content management. Fluent in WYSIWYG platforms, Garrett has made efficient and customer-friendly websites on all the major platforms including Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace. He has worked in Google Ads, Hootsuite, Sproutsocial, and Mailchimp to manage digital, social, and email outreach while analyzing the relevant data through analytics and AB testing to zero-in on the best messaging and look for a company’s identity. As a community manager, Garrett has also been responsible for acting as the voice of a brand and creating fresh content that’s relatable to specific audiences. These skills are a must-have for any digitally-focused company and brand.

A musician

In 2011, Garrett and his friend Sam formed the soul band, Funky Hot Grits. In 2014, Funky Hot Grits recorded and released its debut album, “Runaround.” This past year, Garrett won a grant from the city of Chicago to continue recording his original works. Released in 2020 under the moniker Garrett Asher, his EP features an electric live band as he tries to showcase his unique perspective on soul music through moving, personal, and exciting original tunes.

Résumé

LOCATED IN CHICAGO, IL. WILLING TO RELOCATE.

SPECIALTIES

Video Editing, Videography, Motion Graphic Design, Color Grading, Sound Editing and Design, Musician (singer, keyboardist), Voice Actor, Social Media Analytics, Producing, WYSIWYG Website Development, Content Management, Email Creation, Digital Ad Management

TECHNOLOGY

iOS, Mac OS X, Windows 7-10, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, G Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Color Grading Applications, GarageBand, Logic, Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace, Mailchimp

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Concentrations in Radio/TV/Film and Musical Theatre

MARKETING and MEDIA DIRECTOR

December 2020-Present

• Manages media, design, and content teams to ensure brand cohesion and excellence.

• Designs print and digital marketing materials for COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites.

• Creates and manages their primary website using Wordpress and CSS.

• Films and edits videos and digital media for social and digital marketing.

• Coordinates with locations (10+) for specific needs, language experts for alt. language designs (Spanish, Cantonese), and with local vendors for fast-turnaround production.

VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

February 2019-November 2019

• Lead production of all internal/external videos for marketing including videography, voice over direction and talent, editing, motion graphic design, sound editing, and finishing.

• Directed, produced film shoots including managing schedule, talent, crew, and filming technicalities including green screen, lighting, and sound.

• Ran live event audio and video.

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER

February 2018-February 2019

• Filmed and edited videos targeting vertical integrations and b2b sales.

• Designed digital and physical media including external pamphlets, brochures, trade show props, and other publications.

• Enhanced social media reach-out by over 300% using analytics, a-b testing, and CTA (call to action) campaigns on LinkedIn.

• Created GoogleAd, PPC campaigns that increased traffic to our website and attracted and targeted repeat business.

• Built a more efficient and easy-to-use website using Wix and CSS/HTML.

Video Editor and Community Manager

June 2014-August 2017

• Lead production and post-production on marketing trailers and all videos.

• Captured and directed game footage content for trailers, including making video and animated content in Unreal Engine.

• Worked side by side with NBCUniversal to make a premiere trailer for SD Comic Con.

• Utilized social media analytics and ran social accounts with content calendar, while engaging with fans on a day-to-day basis.

• Built website using Wordpress and CSS/HTML to enhance ease-of-use for b2b pitches and content for consumers.

Freelance Video Editor

January 2012-December 2016

clients:

• Edited and published videos for Comcast Sportsnet (NBC Sports Chicago)’s website and social using CMS, including Cubs successful 2015-16 seasons.

• Edited Taylor Mali’s book promo for ‘What Teachers Make’ which has 175,000 views.

• Edited Learn to Live video content for website/cognitive behavioral therapy programs.

Video editing INTERNSHIPS

During these internships, I shadowed editors and assistant editors and improved my skillset and organizational skills.

portfolio

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