Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Christian Gern

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Summary

A creative, dependable, and experimental problem-solver with expertise in multiple forms of marketing, design, production, editing, and content curation. Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Marketing Growth Specialist

Vybezs LLC
06.2021 - Current

- Managed business and creator accounts throughout all major platforms - Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Reddit, Youtube

- Grew Instagram accounts from 0-100k followers in 90 days

- Communicate with client and/or film/create content for client

Inventory Specialist

BaM Dispensary
09.2019 - 06.2021

- Inventory Management: Experience tracking stock, performing inventory audits, and restocking shelves in compliance with local regulations

- Customer Relationship Management - Maintaining customer profiles, managing return customers, and providing personalized recommendations

-Consultative selling, POS system knowledge, data entry

Organizer And Co-creator

Midnight in Eden Music Festival
01.2014 - 03.2020
  • Yearly three-day music festival thrown in desert
  • Festival planning including marketing, stage/venue design, construction of multiple stages, and organizing talent, volunteers, and vendors
  • DJ and MC

Production Assistant

One America News Network
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Supported production needs by facilitating direct communication with on-location reporters and selecting the most appropriate and pleasing live shots 
  • Made time-sensitive decisions regarding which news segments to air and which to cut when presented with breaking news. 

Freelance Work

InRage Entertainment
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Directing, shooting, and editing content                                  
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots

Film Intern

InRage Entertainment
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Shot behind the scenes footage of artists in the studio, at rehearsal, on set, etc
  • Worked in professional music video productions in all three phases: pre-production, production, and post-production
  • Operated a multitude of different cameras, dollies, cranes, and lighting equipment
  • Edited music videos, music video trailers, mini clips for social media, behind the scenes videos, and other creative videos to showcase the artists
  • Creative input on the company's visual design

Server, Barista, Cashier

Hiccups
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.

Server

Baba Ghanouj Restaurant
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and chef specials to provide recommendations according to tastes and specific allergies.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film: Editing

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH
Long Beach, CA
2015

Associate of Arts - Film

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Arcata, CA

Skills

- Editing proficiency

(Premiere, AVID, Final Cut)

- Film and Digital Camera experience

- Creative design expertise

- Marketing and social media growth expert

- In-home editing studio

- Strong leadership qualities

- Adaptable, punctual, reliable,

- Team-oriented

- Digital sales strategist

References

   

  • Bruce Vanderveer: CEO of InRage Entertainment

      veersounds@gmail.com         (818) 297-8078

  • Nic Haines: General Manager of BaM Dispensary

                                                 (720) 212-8297

  • Alaya Brumley: CEO of Vybez

      alaya@vybez.com                 (424) 744-0469                             

Timeline

Social Media Marketing Growth Specialist

Vybezs LLC
06.2021 - Current

Inventory Specialist

BaM Dispensary
09.2019 - 06.2021

Production Assistant

One America News Network
04.2017 - 09.2019

Freelance Work

InRage Entertainment
09.2016 - 07.2017

Film Intern

InRage Entertainment
03.2016 - 09.2016

Server, Barista, Cashier

Hiccups
03.2016 - 03.2017

Server

Baba Ghanouj Restaurant
03.2015 - 03.2016

Organizer And Co-creator

Midnight in Eden Music Festival
01.2014 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Film: Editing

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

Associate of Arts - Film

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Christian Gern