A creative thinker with skills in Audio Production, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing. I have expertise in Motion Graphics, Visual Storyboarding, Directing, Video Editing and 2D animations catered for music artist’s social platforms. I’m currently a Graphic Designer/Video Editor at Live Nation where I create advertisement/promotional material for the marketing team of the UK branch. I enjoy translating ideas into visually and practically suitable designs to enhance the user experience. I strive to deliver high quality work to deliver impactful digital experiences. I’m a fast learner and have strong interpersonal communication skills that form lasting relationships with those around me. I am looking for an opportunity as a creative lead so I can utilize my skillset to its full potential.

Daniel Canary

A creative thinker with skills in Audio Production, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing. I have expertise in Motion Graphics, Visual Storyboarding, Directing, Video Editing and 2D animations catered for music artist’s social platforms. I’m currently a Graphic Designer/Video Editor at Live Nation where I create advertisement/promotional material for the marketing team of the UK branch. I enjoy translating ideas into visually and practically suitable designs to enhance the user experience. I strive to deliver high quality work to deliver impactful digital experiences. I’m a fast learner and have strong interpersonal communication skills that form lasting relationships with those around me. I am looking for an opportunity as a creative lead so I can utilize my skillset to its full potential.

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A creative thinker with skills in Audio Production, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing. I have expertise in Motion Graphics, Visual Storyboarding, Directing, Video Editing and 2D animations catered for music artist’s social platforms.

I’m currently a Graphic Designer/Video Editor at Live Nation where I create advertisement/promotional material for the marketing team of the UK branch. I enjoy translating ideas into visually and practically suitable designs to enhance the user experience. I strive to deliver high quality work to deliver impactful digital experiences. I’m a fast learner and have strong interpersonal communication skills that form lasting relationships with those around me. I am looking for an opportunity as a creative lead so I can utilize my skillset to its full potential.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Video Editor at Live Nation UK
November 1, 2022 - Present
Duties include research for brand assimilation; graphic design using Photoshop and InDesign for advertisement material and social media content; digital screen assets for Underground and venue screens; prints (posters for Global Underground 6 Sheets and venue prints); video editing using After Effects, Premiere Pro and CapCut; promotional videos for Meta ad campaigns; admin/timesheet updates; liaising with campaign managers for national festivals and artist assets; contributing to independent artist projects; assisting in increasing sales for international tour ticket sales.
Creative Director/Founder at Fake Deep. Records
April 1, 2018 - Present
Overseeing digital marketing (Facebook ads, blog submissions, press releases); website maintenance and design (beat catalog, releases, SEO, services); publication of projects through DSPs and negotiating sync opportunities; producing music videos (storyboarding, scheduling, production management; lyric videos, BTS, visual effects); event management and planning (venue procurement, talent coordination, sound arrangements).
Content & Marketing Intern at NewsFix Ltd.
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Digital marketing: Facebook ads (Meta), setting up Pixels, targeting, budgeting; email marketing; SEO; copy for daily newsletters; graphic design: IG post/story content and business cards; digital art: illustrations of notable figures; podcast production: sourcing audio clips and distributing the podcast with marketing assets.
Sound Recordist/Engineer/Mixer at Spotlight Pictures (in association with BABS Production)
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Roles included boom operation and sound mixing for film project ‘The Castle’ (unreleased).
Event Assistant / Technician at Coople
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Cloakroom & event assistance for multiple venues (Mermaid Conference Centre, Ministry of Sound) and brand ambassador work (Huawei FreeBuds 3).
Cloakroom & Event Assistant at Coople (Recruitment Event Agency)
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Event support across venues (Mermaid Conference Centre, Ministry of Sound, etc.), cloakroom duties, on-site assistance, and assisting technical teams and brand ambassadors.
Event Assistant / Technical Assistant at Coople (Recruitment Event Agency) – London
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Cloakroom and event assistance; venue support at Mermaid Conference Centre and Ministry of Sound; contribute as brand ambassador and provide technical assistance.

Education

Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering at TutorHub Ltd
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
BSc in Information Systems at University of London, Birkbeck
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Songwriting Workshop at Rad How To School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
MBBCh Year 1 at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
MBBCh Year 2 at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Grade 12 – High School at Cornwall Hill College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering at TutorHub Ltd.
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
BSc in Information Systems at University of London, Birkbeck
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Songwriting Workshop at Rad How To School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
MBBCh Year 1 at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
MBBCh Year 2 at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Grade 12 at Cornwall Hill College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering at TutorHub Ltd.
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
BSc in Information Systems at University of London, Birkbeck
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Songwriting Workshop at Rad How To School
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
MBBCh Year 1 at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
MBBCh Year 2 (Physiology 1 – Incomplete, changed career path) at University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Grade 12 at Cornwall Hill College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Product Design at Experience Haus
June 30, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Product Design at Experience Haus
June 30, 2025 - September 15, 2025
12-week part-time evening course covering product strategy, UX/UI fundamentals, user research, design thinking, experience mapping, ideation, and prototyping.

Qualifications

Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Level 2 Qualified Sound Engineering
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail