Nigel S. Ricketts
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
I'm looking for an opportunity in the creative space ( print, digital, or film) to support an organization using my 20 years of experience in the field. My focus is on driving continuous growth using innovative alignment, meeting branding standards, and achieving the organization's objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Motion/Video Editor
Spence Thomas Audio Post
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Founded in 1967, this award winning audio and Post Production house manages projects for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (USA) and Latin American countries.
- I manage teams of editors for various animated series responsible producing graphics and promotional items for Canada and the United States
- We work consistently to streamline workflows and improve efficiencies between us and our US clients while maintaining high creative standards
Storyworks Instructor
Centennial College, Story Arts Centre Campus
01.2020 - Current
- With over 50 years experience, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to an internationally recognized institution.
- Annually, during a 14-week semester, I lead 20-25 post-graduate film and tv students the creation of original marketing concepts for external clients. the course format includes lectures, field studies and demonstrations.
- I mentor and provide direction to these students on how to have a strong understanding of print production, digital marketing formats and how to successfully meet the clients needs.
- There is a strong focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
Video/Motion/Graphics Editor
Victoria Mutual Building Society
03.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: With offices in the United States, England and Canada, Victoria Mutual (VM) is a 141-year-old organization that offers financial planning, investment, mortgage and remittance services to local and international clients.
- I consult and manage various campaigns with a high level of collaboration with the VM's Internal Communication Department. This includes creative concepts for print production, digital marketing formats, editing and motion graphics used to create features and programs that inform, motivate, and educate VM employees and customers.
Video/Motion Graphics Editor
Caribbean Entertainment Productions Ltd.
03.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Caribbean Entertainment Productions Ltd. creates entertainment-related content for local and international media platforms.
- Its flagship program, Onstage, is a popular weekly entertainment magazine program that has been on air for 22 years and is seen worldwide.
- Starting with over 5,000 online YouTube subscribers in 2014, the show currently has more than 445,000 subscribers.
- Over the years, my technical and creative contributions have propelled teams to secure sponsorship from a number of international brands, including Heineken, Guinness, Smirnoff and KFC.
Creative Designer
FEVA TV
08.2020 - 06.2022
- FEVA TV (First Entertainment Voice of Africa) broadcasts general entertainment programming aimed at those who appreciate Black and African entertainment.
- Managed teams in the creation of original marketing and broadcasting projects geared to the Caribbean and African diasporas in the Canadian and United States market.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients.
- Mentored other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters.
- Produced engaging social media content that resonated with target audiences and drove increased online engagement.
- Met with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements.
Creative Director
Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica
05.2009 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Established in 1997, the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) is the television arm of the Jamaican government.
- I supervised the Creative Services team that created the programs and the graphic elements that have helped form the basis of what the network is today.
- I was initially employed as Senior Producer and later promoted to Creative Director.
- During that period I trained competitors for the World Skills Challenge in China, who had to complete a well designed website in a single day.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Researched emerging technologies and developed effective strategies for integrating into existing campaigns.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management Program
Centennial College
Toronto, ON01.2020
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Television and Film Script to Screen Program
Centennial College
Toronto, ON01.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Technology
University College of the Caribbean
01.2013
Certificate - Advanced Video Editing Skills
Creative Production Training Centre Limited (CPTC)
01.2009
Associate of Science Degree - Management Information Systems
Excelsior Community College
01.2004
Certificate - Techniques of Video Production
Creative Production & Training Centre Limited (CPTC)
01.2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Davinci Resolve
- Balancing multiple projects
- Project Management
- Clear communication Skills
References
Steve Lucas
Professor and Program Coordinator,
Advanced Television and Film – Script to Screen,
School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
T 416-289-5000, ext. 8735
P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, ON M1K 5E9
941 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON M1G 3T8
Employmentobjective
A full-time Supervisory-level position in the Creative Services (Print, Digital or Film) that allows me to use my vast knowledge and over 20 years of expertise to help the organization drive continuous improvement and creative innovation alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Motion/Video Editor
Spence Thomas Audio Post
06.2022 - Current
Creative Designer
FEVA TV
08.2020 - 06.2022
Storyworks Instructor
Centennial College, Story Arts Centre Campus
01.2020 - Current
Video/Motion/Graphics Editor
Victoria Mutual Building Society
03.2015 - Current
Creative Director
Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica
05.2009 - 08.2017
Video/Motion Graphics Editor
Caribbean Entertainment Productions Ltd.
03.2007 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Television and Film Script to Screen Program
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Technology
University College of the Caribbean
Certificate - Advanced Video Editing Skills
Creative Production Training Centre Limited (CPTC)
Associate of Science Degree - Management Information Systems
Excelsior Community College
Certificate - Techniques of Video Production
Creative Production & Training Centre Limited (CPTC)
Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management Program
Centennial College
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