Jamari Whittaker
Toronto,ON
Summary
Insightful Creative with 10 years of experience creating, publishing and managing original and compelling content. Veteran at engaging target audiences on wide range of platforms. Cohesive team player when collaborating with marketing and organizational leaders to drive consistent messaging. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Goal-oriented creative well-versed in corporate communication, sales support and branding. Exceptional writing, editing and interpersonal skills with internal and external audiences. Deadline-driven, tenacious and successful at thriving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Strategist
Spiritleaf Scarborough
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement.
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
- Proposed creative ideas to engage followers with different content types and formats.
- Utilized well-developed social listening skills to craft valuable original content.
- Coordinated with marketing team to drive messaging and promote current campaigns.
- Organized giveaways and sweepstakes as part of promotional activities on social networks.
- Maintained a consistent brand voice across all digital platforms.
Graphic Design Artist
Unity Charity
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Created new, engaging and more accessible ways to present content and information for diverse global audience.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
- Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.
- Uploaded final cuts to content management systems and client platforms.
Content Creator
Blacksmith Performance
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement.
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
- Maintained knowledge of digital technology and social media trends, media requirements, and best practices.
- Utilized well-developed social listening skills to craft valuable original content.
- Worked closely with marketing, advertising and management teams to plan ideal timing for campaigns.
- Produced content assets to activate strategies across web and social marketing channels.
Video Editor
R.I.S.E
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
- Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
- Provided onsite event editing to create quality media content and accommodate tight deadlines.
- Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
- Edited recorded segments to insert music, dialogue and sound effects.
- Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with content.
- Managed graphics, sound, music and color corrections for Recap videos.
- Transformed footage and assets to create compelling Informative videos and content.
Social Media Manager
Tha KAVE
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.
- Engaged with and responded to online audience through relevant comments.
- Tracked social media metrics to determine audience growth rate, volume and reach.
- Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
- Collaborated with public figures, companies and press to boost and enhance brand on social media.
- Conducted root cause analysis to solve high-impact or repetitive issues.
- Built and maintained corporate image, brand and identity.
- Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.
- Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Trebas Institute
Toronto, ON01.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
R.i.S.E
Toronto, ONSkills
- Language and Tone Customization
- Bulletin Writing
- Trend Monitoring
- Product Features Highlights
- Clear Communication
- Advertising Trends Review
- Promotional Material Development
- Campaign Development
- Creative Thinking
- Idea Brainstorming
- Research and Interviews
- Consumer Surveys
Timeline
Graphic Design Artist
Unity Charity
02.2023 - 06.2023
Content Creator
Blacksmith Performance
01.2023 - 04.2023
Video Editor
R.I.S.E
01.2023 - 03.2023
Social Media Strategist
Spiritleaf Scarborough
01.2022 - Current
Social Media Manager
Tha KAVE
01.2021 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts -
Trebas Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
R.i.S.E
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