Cullen Jones
Lithia
Summary
My passion for automotive culture has played a major role in shaping my interest in camera work. By combining cars and cameras, I discovered a creative direction that connects storytelling with advertising, allowing me to turn passion into purposeful, brand driven work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Director
Bulls Racing
08.2025 - Current
- Led marketing and media efforts for a Formula SAE team, overseeing digital content strategy, sponsor outreach, and brand execution to increase visibility and support fundraising.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering and business teams to align media assets, sponsor deliverables, and marketing initiatives with competition goals.
- Created sponsorships to generate $70,000 in grants and donations for the 2025-2026 season.
Video Intern | Video Editor
Ensemble Block
01.2020 - Current
- Worked with Multi-Camera Sequences, as well as audio editing for short social media campaigns.
- Collaborate with creative teams to meet brand and quality standards, while meeting brand image.
Account Services Intern
Zimmerman Advertising
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to full-funnel campaign development, supporting strategy, media planning, and video execution for real client briefs.
- Transitioned from account services into a media-focused role, aiding with budget allocation, platform strategy, and performance-driven content.
- Selected as one of 30 interns from a pool of 1000+ applicants; selected as top 3 finalist for Zimmerman Intern competition.
Creative Media Intern
Grow Financial
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted the Creative Director in developing social media content, including producing interview style video assets for digital platforms.
- Supported on-location video shoots and collaborated with the media team to execute branded content aligned with Grow Financials’ social strategy.
Self-Employed | Founder
CJDirt2Clean Mobile Detailing
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Provide comprehensive services for automotive and marine clients.
- Manage business operations, marketing, consumer relationships, and scheduling.
- Maintain a professional online presence and portfolio.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising
University of South Florida
05-2026
Skills
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Relations
Certification
- Premiere Pro Certification - 2022
Timeline
Marketing Director
Bulls Racing
08.2025 - Current
Account Services Intern
Zimmerman Advertising
06.2025 - 08.2025
Creative Media Intern
Grow Financial
01.2025 - 05.2025
Self-Employed | Founder
CJDirt2Clean Mobile Detailing
03.2020 - 01.2024
Video Intern | Video Editor
Ensemble Block
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Advertising
University of South Florida