Jamian Gayden
Social Media Manager / Creative Director
Chicago,IL
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Disk Jockey / Music Producer /Audio Engineer
Jamian / J-Lektro
Chicago, United States
01.2008 - Current
- Performed high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production in various DAWS such as Pro Tools and Ableton Live.
- Performed various setups, tear downs and mixing for weddings, cooperate events, theatrical performances and conferences.
- Performed/DJed at various nightclubs and music festivals in and around the Chicagoland area
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts and recordings.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
Social Media Manager / Creative Director
Mach 1 Mentoring
Blue Island, IL
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Brought about noticeable improvements to click rates, follower counts and engagement with clear and focused strategies.
- Developed productive relationships with sponsors, online media outlets and organizers.
- Increased engagement on Facebook from 0% to 206% in 1 month
- Increased engagement on Instagram from 0% to 56% in 1 month thorough ads
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Established plan for content creation and curation to drive traffic.
- Supported branding, digital marketing messaging and advertising campaigns by engaging with followers on various social media platforms.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns and social media content.
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
- Drove traffic to Mach 1 Mentoring by creating and implementing promotional plans.
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Recruited new students through effective networking and marketing strategies to grow Mach 1 Mentoring increase productivity.
- Reviewed and optimized client sites to improve keyword targeting URL strategies, website architecture and content.
- Created dynamic SEO strategies to exceed market competitors and meet client needs.
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
- Photographed high-quality images of students, location, and cars for various print and digital projects to further promote the business.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Freelance Post Production Editor/Audio/Photography
Jamian Media
Chicago, United States
06.2012 - 11.2021
- Use music and SFX to bring the audio narrative alive
- Editing videos using tools in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Executed final production for digital output, including color correction, sound design/audio mixing, exporting
- Conducted video edits to maintain brand integrity using Avid Pro Tools and Adobe Premiere.
- Collaborated with creative and marketing professionals to deliver dynamic and engaging digital marketing content
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
Model / Extra
Diane Vanaria Casting / Freelance
Chicago, United States
06.2012 - 01.2020
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots for clients such as InsideHook, Neiman Marcus, American Airlines, and High Sierra Backpacks.
- Worked on set as an extra TV shows such as Empire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Fire at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 10 shoots.
- Designed fitness and dietary schedules to meet client demands for over 10 shoots.
- Partnered and networked with various casting agents, photographers, directors and producers to deliver consistent work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Art And Science (Post Production)
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL 09.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
MS Office
G-Suite
Attention to Detail
DSLR camera use
Problem-Solving
Avid Pro Tools
Ableton Live
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Dreamweaver
Timeline
Social Media Manager / Creative Director
Mach 1 Mentoring
01.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema Art And Science (Post Production)
Columbia College Chicago
09.2012 - 05.2017
Freelance Post Production Editor/Audio/Photography
Jamian Media
06.2012 - 11.2021
Model / Extra
Diane Vanaria Casting / Freelance
06.2012 - 01.2020
Freelance Disk Jockey / Music Producer /Audio Engineer
Jamian / J-Lektro
01.2008 - Current