Online video has become the most powerful way to inform, educate, and inspire. My passion for storytelling drives me to create videos that forge meaningful connections between brands and audiences. Over my career, I’ve embraced innovation and collaboration to deliver engaging, impactful content that exceeds expectations.
My dedication to creating impactful content is rooted in a strong foundation of education and hands-on learning. Here’s a snapshot of my academic journey:
Master’s Degree in Media
and Entertainment Management
Earned an Executive Media MBA from the prestigious University of Navarra, equipping me with strategic insights into media and entertainment leadership.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Completed a Digital Marketing Specialist course at BrainStation Toronto, honing skills in analytics, content strategy, and audience engagement.
I have worked with the following companies:
Moneris Solutions
Role: Video Content Lead
- Produced Moneris’ first in-house TV commercial, earning an ELT Gold Award for innovation and team collaboration.
- Created videos for the Wix-Moneris Online Campaign, achieving:
- 127% of target impressions (90.2M vs. 73M).
- 30% conversion rate from leads to opportunities and a 34% win rate.
- Directed the Moneris Go Launch videos, generating:
- Over 330,000 views within two months.
- 5.7M social interactions and 10x sales growth compared to previous launches.
- Streamlined production workflows, reducing timelines by 30%, and mentored a team of video creators in advanced production techniques.
Manulife-Oliver Marketing Agency
Role: Video Producer and Editor
- Created Facebook and Instagram video ads for WestJet’s 2018 Black Friday Campaign, increasing revenues by 24%.
- Contributed to the production and launch of Manulife’s new branding campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
SageTea
Role: Video Production Consultant
- Produced targeted marketing and sales videos, enabling SageTea to secure global clients such as Ricoh and General Dynamics.
- Streamlined production workflows, reducing timelines by 66% and saving over 30% of the production budget.
Jester Creative
Role: Video Production Specialist
- Produced 32 bilingual (English and French) online financial training video tutorials for Desjardins clients, simplifying the use of Recognia’s award-winning web application.
- Served as Videographer and Editor for the APMG-International Showcase 2012, capturing the event’s highlights and producing professional-grade content.
SAW Video Media Centre
Role: Instructor and Mentor
- Led the Video Schoolhouse course, mentoring participants through the video production process.
- Guided teams in creating short video projects from pre- to post-production.
Teaching has been a vital part of my career, allowing me to stay ahead of emerging technologies while inspiring others to master the art of visual storytelling.
Teaching Video Production
Monteavila University – Venezuela
Mediax Institute – Venezuela
- Delivered hands-on courses in video production, mentoring students through scripting, cinematography, and post-production techniques.
- Designed and implemented engaging curricula, incorporating real-world practices and evolving industry trends.
- Mentored over 400 students, many of whom successfully entered the media industry in multiple countries.
Instructor Roles
Video Schoolhouse – SAW Video Media Centre, Ottawa
Adobe Creative Suite Training – Training Ottawa, Ottawa
- Led the Video Schoolhouse course, a 12-week program guiding participants from pre-production to final edits, with a focus on collaboration and creativity.
- Taught workshops on Adobe Creative Suite, achieving a 99% participant satisfaction rate.
Core Skills and Expertise
Key Strengths:
- Video Production Leadership: Expert in conceptualizing, directing, and delivering high-quality video content for corporate, advertising, and documentary projects.
- 2D/3D Motion Graphics: Skilled in creating dynamic animations and visuals that enhance storytelling.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead creative teams, optimize workflows, and foster professional growth.
- Training and Education: Delivered hands-on workshops and courses on video production and Adobe Creative Suite, achieving high participant satisfaction.
- Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English, Spanish, and functional in French, facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and projects.
Supporting Skills:
Creative and Technical Expertise:
- Advanced Camera Techniques: Lighting, sliders, gimbals, and composition.
- Storyboarding and Visual Narrative Development.
- Post-Production Mastery: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut, Avid Media Composer.
Web and Digital Proficiency:
- Website Customization: WordPress, HTML, JavaScript.
- Content Management Systems (CMS).
- Analytics and Marketing: Google Analytics, CRM Tools.
Operational Skills:
- Workflow Optimization: Streamlined production timelines by up to 30%.
- Project Management: Coordinated complex projects under tight deadlines.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work and learn more about me. I hope this is the beginning of a meaningful connection. I’d love to hear about your projects, ideas, or how we might work together.
Feel free to reach out anytime at oscar@oscarjes.com. Let’s create something impactful together!
Best regards,
