My name is Raymond O’Neal Jr., a compound mixture of a brand marketer, hands-on content producer, creative director, and, at times, media entrepreneur. Out of necessity, I stepped away from the love of my career life, media, working with digital brands in a non-marketing/producer capacity. I have made it my business to keep up with trends in production, marketing, and media distribution along with advancements in software and hardware to keep my skills sharp. I’m looking for an opportunity to exchange my vast experience for an “apprenticeship,” a chance to add to your team while upskilling. WHAT DO I DO? I’m a generalist by design; well-versed in taking a company’s vision and helping turn that into a living breathing brand, from identity through digital experience. AS A FREELANCER OR A CONSULTANT WORKING DIRECTLY WITH MY CLIENTS, I’M NORMALLY HIRED FOR: • Project Management • Brand Identity Design • Digital Design • Video Production/Post-Production • Brand strategy, identity, and launch • Copywriting/Editing AS A CORPORATE MEDIA/AGENCY EMPLOYEE, I’VE BEEN HIRED FOR: • Brand Strategy, marketing, and launch • Project Management • Creative Direction • Video Production/Post-Production • Digital Marketing Asset Design AM I A BRAND GUY OR A CREATIVE GUY? My real value as a brand guy comes from years of hands-on experience at the creative level, both leading creative design in-house and working independently with newly launched start-ups to those who have been in business for less than a couple of years. This has uniquely positioned me to provide the kind of elemental design solutions that are typically expected by larger digital design/production shops. My superpower is my belief. My belief turns into passion and that passion becomes my creative life force. The common denominator between my greatest successes in corporate media and as a media entrepreneur has been my total and immersive belief in the endeavor, products, and brands that excite me. I combine my consumer experience and interaction with an industry, product, or brand with my marketing & production experience to drive my creative output.

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My name is Raymond O’Neal Jr., a compound mixture of a brand marketer, hands-on content producer, creative director, and, at times, media entrepreneur. Out of necessity, I stepped away from the love of my career life, media, working with digital brands in a non-marketing/producer capacity. I have made it my business to keep up with trends in production, marketing, and media distribution along with advancements in software and hardware to keep my skills sharp. I’m looking for an opportunity to exchange my vast experience for an “apprenticeship,” a chance to add to your team while upskilling. WHAT DO I DO? I’m a generalist by design; well-versed in taking a company’s vision and helping turn that into a living breathing brand, from identity through digital experience. AS A FREELANCER OR A CONSULTANT WORKING DIRECTLY WITH MY CLIENTS, I’M NORMALLY HIRED FOR: • Project Management • Brand Identity Design • Digital Design • Video Production/Post-Production • Brand strategy, identity, and launch • Copywriting/Editing AS A CORPORATE MEDIA/AGENCY EMPLOYEE, I’VE BEEN HIRED FOR: • Brand Strategy, marketing, and launch • Project Management • Creative Direction • Video Production/Post-Production • Digital Marketing Asset Design AM I A BRAND GUY OR A CREATIVE GUY? My real value as a brand guy comes from years of hands-on experience at the creative level, both leading creative design in-house and working independently with newly launched start-ups to those who have been in business for less than a couple of years. This has uniquely positioned me to provide the kind of elemental design solutions that are typically expected by larger digital design/production shops. My superpower is my belief. My belief turns into passion and that passion becomes my creative life force. The common denominator between my greatest successes in corporate media and as a media entrepreneur has been my total and immersive belief in the endeavor, products, and brands that excite me. I combine my consumer experience and interaction with an industry, product, or brand with my marketing & production experience to drive my creative output.

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My name is Raymond O’Neal Jr., a compound mixture of a brand marketer, hands-on content producer, creative director, and, at times, media entrepreneur. Out of necessity, I stepped away from the love of my career life, media, working with digital brands in a non-marketing/producer capacity.

I have made it my business to keep up with trends in production, marketing, and media distribution along with advancements in software and hardware to keep my skills sharp. I’m looking for an opportunity to exchange my vast experience for an “apprenticeship,” a chance to add to your team while upskilling.

WHAT DO I DO?
I’m a generalist by design; well-versed in taking a company’s vision and helping turn that into a living breathing brand, from identity through digital experience.

AS A FREELANCER OR A CONSULTANT WORKING DIRECTLY WITH MY CLIENTS, I’M NORMALLY HIRED FOR:
• Project Management
• Brand Identity Design
• Digital Design
• Video Production/Post-Production
• Brand strategy, identity, and launch
• Copywriting/Editing

AS A CORPORATE MEDIA/AGENCY EMPLOYEE, I’VE BEEN HIRED FOR:
• Brand Strategy, marketing, and launch
• Project Management
• Creative Direction
• Video Production/Post-Production
• Digital Marketing Asset Design

AM I A BRAND GUY OR A CREATIVE GUY?
My real value as a brand guy comes from years of hands-on experience at the creative level, both leading creative design in-house and working independently with newly launched start-ups to those who have been in business for less than a couple of years. This has uniquely positioned me to provide the kind of elemental design solutions that are typically expected by larger digital design/production shops.

My superpower is my belief. My belief turns into passion and that passion becomes my creative life force. The common denominator between my greatest successes in corporate media and as a media entrepreneur has been my total and immersive belief in the endeavor, products, and brands that excite me. I combine my consumer experience and interaction with an industry, product, or brand with my marketing & production experience to drive my creative output.

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Skills

AI
AI Images
Br
Branding
Ma
Magazine
Lo
Logo
Co
Corporate Video
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Experience Level

AI Images
Expert
Branding
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Logo
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
iMovie
Expert
Fashion Design
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Actor Showreel
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

5 years of Study at Miami University, Oxford, OH
September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Areas of Study: Business Psychology/Consumer Behavior

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop Beta
September 26, 2015 - September 26, 2024
Adobe After Effects
September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Adobe Premiere
September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Adobe InDesign
September 26, 2024 - September 26, 2024
Apple Final Cut Pro
September 26, 2015 - September 26, 2024
Apple Motion
September 26, 2015 - September 26, 2024
Microsoft Office
September 26, 2015 - September 26, 2024
macOS
September 26, 2010 - September 26, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail
    uniE621 Uptown Media Group
    Integrated Media Consultant, CLIENT: Uptown Media Group, New York City Charged with the development and construction of the Uptown media brand including the launch, daily management, and audience growth of UptownMagazine.com (formerly UptownLife.net), Uptown Media Group’s digital, lifestyle destination targeting affluent African Americans in tandem with its flagship print component, Uptown. Writing of marketing strategy/creative briefs to establish integrated marketing program positioning and strategic direction, business development, and the creation of marketing partnerships with content media partners, advertising agencies, and brands to drive overall site traffic and broaden the reach of the Uptown brand group Management of a digital team that included graphic designers, video producers, information architects, and over 50 writers/bloggers Corresponding digital assets, content click-thru banners, and ad banner designs for the online version of each issue of Uptown magazine very closely to each issue of the print version to drive newsstand sales. graphicdesigner branding designer graphicdesigner branding
    uniE621 Blaze Battle on HBO
    Creator/Executive Producer, Blaze Battle World Championship Blaze magazine was launched by Vibe/Time Inc. Ventures as the 1 music magazine launch of all-time—according to the Association of Magazine Media—selling more single-copy newsstand issues than its print parent Vibe and Rolling Stone when it launched in 1967. The Blaze brand went on to extend to three annual live event tours of NCAA/March Madness-styled rap battle competitions held in major cities across the country. The Blaze Battle Face-Off 2000 World Championship was taped live and broadcast on HBO as a history-making original programming special. Eventually, the Championship, behind-the-scenes footage, and performances by hip hop's biggest stars were packaged and sold as a 2-disc DVD set. graphicdesigner illustrator branding logo
    uniE621 OTS News
    Integrated Media Consultant, CLIENT: On The Spot Media, Brooklyn, NY On The Spot is an innovative talk show that covers Brooklyn local politics and public affairs, but also touches on issues affecting African Americans 18-65 years old on a national basis. The production assignment for romStudio spanned the width of original graphic asset design, logos, branding, all motion graphics, all video editing, voice-overs, and show packaging with marketing consultation for audience targeting. graphicdesigner branding logo
    uniE621 Morgan4Congress Campaign
    Integrated Media Consultant, CLIENT: Morgan4Congress Campaign, New York City Vincent Morgan was a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives for the 15th Congressional District of New York. The 15th Congressional District, the smallest in the country in geographic size, encompasses New York City’s Upper Manhattan and includes Harlem, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Morningside Heights, and part of the Upper West Side, as well as a small portion of Queens in the neighborhood of Astoria. M4C Video Media The strategy behind the 2010 Morgan 4 Congress Campaign’s 60-second commercials was to instill pride within the residents of New York’s 15th Congressional District as a collective (We Are NY-15, co-produced by Shola Lynch), reflect the beliefs of not only the residents but the Candidate as well (We Believe, co-produced by Shola Lynch), and building a solid foundation for the future of the District (M4C Family Reunion). The remainder of the 2010 M4C video media platform was produced with a CNN-like feel to acquaint District voters with Vincent Morgan as a community leader, husband, and father (M4C Campaign Kick-Off Speech) and inform them about where he stands on issues important to the District (RapidFire Series). NY-15 & M4C campaign logos, typography, campaign creative assets, M4C campaign commercials and videos as seen on the M4C website and YouTube channel by romStudio. graphicdesigner logo branding designer
    uniE621 Q3030
    Integrated Media Consultant, CLIENT: Q3030 Networks, Atlanta, GA Q3030 Networks is a new broadcast media company focused on distributing urban & urban-Latino content over multiple connected devices including video streaming platforms like Google TV, Boxee, Roku, DivX, Woomi, Xbox, and more. Successful creation of corporate branding package, brand assets, sales collateral, and presentation materials for online video distribution and digital media sales start-up based in Atlanta. Worked with company CEO and president to create vision and strategy, and formulate requirements, and parameters for branded deliverables. Creation of corporate logos and typography used on website and corporate information Visualization and design of product sales sheets, presentation decks, and media kits including all creative, and targeted, branded samples for digital product development. graphicdesigner branding designer graphicdesigner branding logo