Dave Benoit
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Passionate and results-driven creative professional with a talent for inspiring teams, expertly managing budgets, and devising captivating strategies to engage target audiences. Renowned for crafting imaginative and successful advertising and marketing campaigns that not only enhance brand visibility but also elevate revenue. Possesses an innate flair for detail and a nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging, driven by an unwavering passion for creativity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
GRMIFI
09.2022 - Current
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Utilized industry-standard software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.
CEO /Freelance Videographer
Mad Ethnic
09.2021 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Used [davnci reslove] to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
Line Operator
General Motors Co
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
Commercial Painter
New Look Painting
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Used paint remover, scrapers and brushes to remove old paint.
- Smoothed surfaces through sanding, brushing and scraping.
- Filled cracks, joints and nail holes with putty plaster.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
Chef /Waiter
Chez Olga
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
Education
No Degree -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MIHigh School Diploma -
Creston High School
Grand Rapids, MI06.2013
Skills
- Assignment Delegation
- Design Understanding
- Budget Adherence
- Creative Team Leadership
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Producing Videos
- Color Correcting
- Video Storytelling
- Editing and Sound Mixing
- Logo Design
- Social Media Content Creation
- Art Styles and Techniques
- Graphic Arts
Accomplishments
Lead Grmifi (Grand Rapids Media incubator & Film Incentive) to receive a best director award in the GR 24 hour film festival
Represented Grmifi (Grand Rapids Media incubator & Film Incentive) in the GRAM (Grand Rapids Art Museum) visionaries series.
Was lead graphic designer for Diatribe #49707 Project 2022 Mural activation campaign.
Lead Videographer For the PBGR (Participatory Budgeting) 2022 campaign.
Timeline
Creative Director
GRMIFI
09.2022 - Current
CEO /Freelance Videographer
Mad Ethnic
09.2021 - Current
Line Operator
General Motors Co
06.2016 - 03.2022
Commercial Painter
New Look Painting
03.2014 - 06.2016
Chef /Waiter
Chez Olga
04.2010 - 06.2016
No Degree -
Grand Rapids Community College
High School Diploma -
Creston High School