I'm Gary Oberg, a digital events and multimedia specialist with extensive experience creating compelling presentations, livestreams, and marketing collateral for universities and corporate clients. I excel at translating branding into polished visuals and practical workflows that deliver measurable impact across print, web, and video channels. I thrive at the intersection of branding, production, and technology—managing vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and producing training videos, case studies, and dynamic web content. My hands-on skills span design, video, photography, and platform-enabled communications, all aimed at elevating brand presence and audience engagement.

Gary Oberg

I'm Gary Oberg, a digital events and multimedia specialist with extensive experience creating compelling presentations, livestreams, and marketing collateral for universities and corporate clients. I excel at translating branding into polished visuals and practical workflows that deliver measurable impact across print, web, and video channels. I thrive at the intersection of branding, production, and technology—managing vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and producing training videos, case studies, and dynamic web content. My hands-on skills span design, video, photography, and platform-enabled communications, all aimed at elevating brand presence and audience engagement.

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I’m Gary Oberg, a digital events and multimedia specialist with extensive experience creating compelling presentations, livestreams, and marketing collateral for universities and corporate clients. I excel at translating branding into polished visuals and practical workflows that deliver measurable impact across print, web, and video channels.

I thrive at the intersection of branding, production, and technology—managing vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and producing training videos, case studies, and dynamic web content. My hands-on skills span design, video, photography, and platform-enabled communications, all aimed at elevating brand presence and audience engagement.

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Work Experience

Associate Director of Digital Events at Southern Methodist University
February 1, 2012 - June 1, 2025
Created all presentations for the university president and VP of Development; managed livestreaming of major campus and academic events; provided support for other livestreaming requests. Developed PowerPoint templates and maintained brand integrity across units. Supported Board of Trustees meetings and President’s Office meetings with AV as needed; produced training videos for software and livestreaming, and managed primary university social media channels, achieving substantial reach.
Freelance Contractor at Various companies (AeroTek, AFSI, FedEx, PepsiCo)
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Provided digital marketing support including presentations, product photography, engineering specifications documentation, and marketing collateral for print and online use.
Marketing Communications Specialist at Titus
April 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
Created the first company video and case study; developed online matching products/game; established brand guidelines for online and collateral use; updated product videos with higher-quality equipment, lighting, graphics, and voice overs from Titus staff.
Freelance Contractor at Art Squad, Aquent, The Creative Group
July 1, 2002 - April 1, 2005
Completed various contract assignments as a freelance digital marketing specialist, including collateral development, presentations, and live-event support.
Media Production Specialist at i2 Technologies, Inc.
April 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Supported the CEO/President with all presentations, meetings, and events; worked backstage for live events, managing computers to screens and livestreams; trained on a Yamaha mixer for nationwide recordings; produced signage for print and digital; posted audio to the website.
Multimedia Contractor at Art Squad
February 1, 1998 - March 1, 1999
Freelance work for multiple clients on digital collateral development and backstage support at live events; first contract for overseas work.
Multimedia Coordinator at Institute for Spine & Biomedical Research
June 1, 1997 - February 1, 1998
Created marketing collateral (digital and print); supported doctor’s weekly meetings with presentations; ran AV backstage; set up and ran telesurgeries.
Contractor at MacTemps
February 1, 1997 - June 1, 1997
Worked various contract assignments as a digital marketing specialist, including backstage support at live events.
Account Service Representative at Zenger Miller (Times Mirror Training Group)
February 1, 1995 - February 1, 1997
Supported sales reps with marketing collateral and RFP development; worked on the EDS RFP, which became the largest contract in the company's history.

Education

Master of Liberal Studies at Southern Methodist University
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Public Relations
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Public Relations
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Dean's List (4 semesters)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Master of Liberal Studies (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

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