Jesse Perez

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Creative Director / Outreach at CBW Media
March 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a Chicago-based media agency producing social media content for influencers, brands, and local businesses; produced 100+ videos including promotional content, social media reels, and event coverage; provided videography, photography, and video editing for events, concerts, and brand campaigns; led client outreach, creative direction, and content strategy for social media marketing projects; managed social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; produced independent short film 'Loose Ends' and coordinated premiere at Ramova Theatre (400 tickets sold).
Digital Marketing Specialist at NIU Continuing Professional Education
March 1, 2023 - Present
Plan and execute social media strategy across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook; produce and edit video content (testimonials, promotional videos) using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; videography/photography of events and teams; manage WordPress site (Elementor), blog posts, SEO updates, and multimedia content; design and dispatch email marketing campaigns via Constant Contact; achieved notable growth metrics and designed marketing materials and press kits.
Digital Marketing Specialist & Social Media Strategist at Self-Employed / Freelance
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Social media marketing, content strategy, content creation, video production, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, videography & photography, Google Ads, Photoshop, SEO, Google Analytics, and Email Marketing. Managed email campaigns (Mailchimp) promoting courses and webinars; wrote blog content and marketing copy to support campaigns; assisted with social media postings and graphics.

Education

Master's in Digital Marketing at Northern Illinois University
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet