My name is Raymond O’Neal Jr., a compound mixture of a brand marketer, hands-on content producer, creative director, and, media and marketing entrepreneur. 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 to put my vast experience to work for you and/or your business. 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 and video production 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.

My name is Raymond O’Neal Jr., a compound mixture of a brand marketer, hands-on content producer, creative director, and, media and marketing entrepreneur. 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 to put my vast experience to work for you and/or your business. 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 and video production 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, media and marketing entrepreneur.

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 to put my vast experience to work for you and/or your business.

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 and video production 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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English
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Work Experience

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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
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