Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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ROBERT J. KEMP

Hamilton,Canada

Summary

Dedicated content creator & communicator with 15+ years experience working with film-related companies and independent small businesses.

Extensive logistics knowledge with a strong customer service focus.

Collaborator with mid-size crews on multimedia projects, or solely & directly with clients.

An advocate for showcasing the diverse work and creativity of companies & individuals, and seeking an opportunity to propel their voices through my experience, resourcefulness & ingenuity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

SENECA POLYTECHNIC
08.2023 - Current
  • Frequent communication with Seneca professors, department heads and students, both via video chat or in person, to prepare & align creative visions of upcoming media projects
  • Consistently delivered video edits within the preferred timeline, and addressed multiple department heads' notes on related content
  • Advised colleagues on best practices related to video production, graphic design, and production techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among teams
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously within several different departments, ensuring timely completion and consistent quality
  • Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips

CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD

BLACK LAKE INC.
12.2014 - Current
  • Curated and facilitated projects to match and compliment the cinematic language of Black Lake
  • Acted as the primary conduit between functions in order to establish the creative tone for projects
  • Created, produced, filmed and edited narrative short films, music videos and business marketing videos
  • Worked closely with an array of clients, varying from record labels to business corporations
  • Key creative role on several award-winning short films
  • Scheduled shoots, selected talent, and promptly delivered final edits with 100% schedule adherence
  • Developed budgeting and cost estimating models for projects

CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

SHIPTIME INC.
09.2012 - 06.2019
  • Built sustainable client relationships through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Consistently supported client requests with successful resolutions
  • Developed media content for ShipTime's advertising campaigns
  • Part of ShipTime's "Heroic Support" team, which prioritized and valued individual client requests
  • Gained thorough knowledge of the shipping industry, with direct communication between domestic & international couriers, carriers & LTL freight services
  • Performed acting manager duties when full-time manager was absent
  • Opened & closed customer support shifts

Education

Advanced Diploma of Media Arts With Honours - Film Studies

SHERIDAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE
Oakville, ON
04.2014

Skills

  • Exceptional Client & Customer Relationship Management
  • Excellent Communication, Collaboration & Time Management Skills
  • Prompt, Professional & Friendly Client Correspondence
  • Strong Creative Vision
  • Proficient in Programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite, the Google Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Avid ProTools, and many more
  • 15 Years of Video Editing Experience
  • Video/Film & Music Theory & Knowledge
  • Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production Process of Film
  • Sound Mixing, Musical Composition & Music Editing Expertise
  • Creative Digital Design via Social Media Posts, Film Posters, Album Artwork, and many more

Accomplishments

  • Producer, Assistant-Director, Editor, Sound Designer and Composer of Multiple Award-Winning Short Films
  • Performer and Producer of Multiple Award-Winning Full-Length Albums

Hobbies and Interests

  • Film Analysis
  • Film Scoring
  • Songwriting
  • Solo & Band Recording

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

SENECA POLYTECHNIC
08.2023 - Current

CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE LEAD

BLACK LAKE INC.
12.2014 - Current

CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

SHIPTIME INC.
09.2012 - 06.2019

Advanced Diploma of Media Arts With Honours - Film Studies

SHERIDAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE
ROBERT J. KEMP