Product Specialist, Demonstratior, Sales Manager, Videographer, Editor, Photographer
Brandon Gerald
613 Larkspur Drive Fayetteville NC, 28311 | ------------ | ------------
WORK EXPERIENCE
Universal Studios, Orlando, FL October 2011 � June 2014
Product Demonstrator at Theater Magic
� Performed magic shows/sales pitches for tourists of all ages.
� Contributed in selling over $900,000 in merchandise.
� Trained new employees on customer interactions as well as aiding in the development and growth of their social skills to execute their best performances.
Penguin Magic, Columbus, OH June 2014 � Dec 2018
Creative Director, Videographer, and Editor
� Directed, filmed, and edited over 200 20-minute length multicamera interviews.
� Constructively directed hundreds of offset video shoots for a variety of performances in both controlled and unpredictable environments. Consists of collecting B-Roll footage, finding locations, the best camera angles, shots, lighting, and space for audio.
� Implemented and created unique video shots for over 300 live variety shows ranging between 1.5 and 2 hours of lectures, standup comedy, and variety performances as well as edited over 200 instructional and promotional videos for online products and merchandise.
� Filmed and edited videos such as �Bob Cassidy Q&A Masterclass� � A 5-hour instructional DVD of Bob Cassidy�s entire mind reading act, and �13 Steps to Mentalism� by Richard Osterlind � A 4 DVD course on magic and mentalism consisting over 20 hours of instructional video; a three-month long collaboration of 13 projects of editing footage from the two-weeks of filming.
� Expedited the completion of 5 commercials and 5 video tutorials of 12-hour footage in two days.
� Helped exceed selling goal of $10K of magic kits at the 2017 Penguin Live Expo in Newark, NJ.
John Hiester Chrysler, Lillington, NC March 2019 � Present
Product Specialist, Sales Consultant
� Ensure that customer�s needs are met during their visit to the dealership.
� Show and deliver vehicles to customers.
� Collecting, organizing and storing information.
� Following up with existing customers and generating fresh leads.
East Carolina Service Learning Volunteer Center, Greenville, NC March 2008
Video Producer
� Volunteered in the production of a PSA for a local TV station to promote Helping Hands Inc.
EDUCATION
Webster University � Orlando, FL August 2011 � Sept 2013
Completed 15 semester credits toward an MBA
East Carolina University � Greenville, NC August 2007 - July 2011
BS in Communications, concentration in Media Production
� Graduated with recognition as one of the top students of my Video Production courses
Activities:
�Ricochet�: Self-produced short film
SOFTWARE / HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro � Vegas Pro Adobe Software: Adobe After Effects � Adobe Photoshop � Adobe Illustrator Hardware: Cannon, Sony, and Nikon DSLRs and Video Cameras � Tascam DR-60mkll Audio Recorder � Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder Microsoft Office: Word � Excel � PowerPoint � Outlook Customer Relationship Management: Dealer Socket � Dealer Connect � Elead
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Photography � Pencil Drawing � Public Speaking � Human Psychology � Performance art � Writing � Video Editing � Audio Production
Brandon Gerald
613 Larkspur Drive Fayetteville NC, 28311 | ------------ | ------------
WORK EXPERIENCE
Universal Studios, Orlando, FL October 2011 � June 2014
Product Demonstrator at Theater Magic
� Performed magic shows/sales pitches for tourists of all ages.
� Contributed in selling over $900,000 in merchandise.
� Trained new employees on customer interactions as well as aiding in the development and growth of their social skills to execute their best performances.
Penguin Magic, Columbus, OH June 2014 � Dec 2018
Creative Director, Videographer, and Editor
� Directed, filmed, and edited over 200 20-minute length multicamera interviews.
� Constructively directed hundreds of offset video shoots for a variety of performances in both controlled and unpredictable environments. Consists of collecting B-Roll footage, finding locations, the best camera angles, shots, lighting, and space for audio.
� Implemented and created unique video shots for over 300 live variety shows ranging between 1.5 and 2 hours of lectures, standup comedy, and variety performances as well as edited over 200 instructional and promotional videos for online products and merchandise.
� Filmed and edited videos such as �Bob Cassidy Q&A Masterclass� � A 5-hour instructional DVD of Bob Cassidy�s entire mind reading act, and �13 Steps to Mentalism� by Richard Osterlind � A 4 DVD course on magic and mentalism consisting over 20 hours of instructional video; a three-month long collaboration of 13 projects of editing footage from the two-weeks of filming.
� Expedited the completion of 5 commercials and 5 video tutorials of 12-hour footage in two days.
� Helped exceed selling goal of $10K of magic kits at the 2017 Penguin Live Expo in Newark, NJ.
John Hiester Chrysler, Lillington, NC March 2019 � Present
Product Specialist, Sales Consultant
� Ensure that customer�s needs are met during their visit to the dealership.
� Show and deliver vehicles to customers.
� Collecting, organizing and storing information.
� Following up with existing customers and generating fresh leads.
East Carolina Service Learning Volunteer Center, Greenville, NC March 2008
Video Producer
� Volunteered in the production of a PSA for a local TV station to promote Helping Hands Inc.
EDUCATION
Webster University � Orlando, FL August 2011 � Sept 2013
Completed 15 semester credits toward an MBA
East Carolina University � Greenville, NC August 2007 - July 2011
BS in Communications, concentration in Media Production
� Graduated with recognition as one of the top students of my Video Production courses
Activities:
�Ricochet�: Self-produced short film
SOFTWARE / HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro � Vegas Pro Adobe Software: Adobe After Effects � Adobe Photoshop � Adobe Illustrator Hardware: Cannon, Sony, and Nikon DSLRs and Video Cameras � Tascam DR-60mkll Audio Recorder � Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder Microsoft Office: Word � Excel � PowerPoint � Outlook Customer Relationship Management: Dealer Socket � Dealer Connect � Elead
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Photography � Pencil Drawing � Public Speaking � Human Psychology � Performance art � Writing � Video Editing � Audio Production