Jessica Kozdra
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Channel Manager and Director at Here's Squidward, skilled in creative storytelling and video production. Achieved viral growth through innovative content strategies and effective audience engagement. Proven ability to enhance brand visibility and foster community loyalty, leveraging SEO and social media marketing to drive subscriber growth and optimize viewer retention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Channel Manager and Director
Here's Squidward/Here's SpongeBob
02.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging video content to increase viewer retention and channel subscriptions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Implemented SEO strategies to optimize video visibility and reach on YouTube platform.
- Engaged with viewers through comments and live streams, fostering community interaction and loyalty.
- Analyzed audience metrics to refine content strategy, enhancing overall channel performance.
- Mentored new creators on best practices for video production and audience engagement techniques.
- Boosted subscriber count through effective promotion of channel on various social media platforms and collaborations with other creators.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation by experimenting with new video formats, styles, or topics that attracted new viewers and increased overall channel engagement.
- Established efficient workflows for video production process including scripting, filming, editing, thumbnail design, uploading, optimizing metadata.
- Collaborated with fellow creators on joint projects, expanding reach within the YouTube community and fostering mutually beneficial relationships.
- Achieved viral growth for several videos with creative storytelling techniques that resonated with wider audiences.
Social Media Manager
Debi Derryberry
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Created and scheduled content across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives.
- Implemented tools for social listening and analytics to track audience sentiment.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Created engaging video content that increased audience retention and subscriber growth.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing campaigns across social media platforms to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with influencers to expand reach and build partnerships for content promotion.
- Managed logistics of video production, including scripting, filming, editing, and post-production tasks efficiently.
- Established a recognizable and consistent personal brand across all aspects of the YouTube channel, including video style, thumbnails, and social media presence.
Editor
Ames VR
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro to enhance visual storytelling.
- Implemented feedback from clients to refine editing processes, improving final product quality.
- Managed video files and organized project assets for streamlined workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in developing creative concepts for video projects, contributing innovative ideas.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Producer
Mark DeCarlo
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging content and media strategies.
- Oversaw post-production processes, ensuring quality control and timely delivery of final products.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Education
No Degree - Animation And Character Design
Joe Kubert School
Dover, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Creative storytelling
- Video editing
- Social media marketing
- Audience engagement
- Script writing
- Influencer networking
- Audio editing
- Voice-over talent
- Video production
- Idea generation
- Content planning
- SEO strategies
Accomplishments
- Accumulated over 1 Million Subscribers across my channels "Here's Squidward" and "Here's SpongeBob"
- Asked to speak at various panels at conventions including LA Comic Con and Too Many Games (PA)
- Collaborated with several pre-established larger creators such as SmashingVR, ReeKid, The Boys, AmesVR, AquaticNeptune, Stinkybluerat and more
Affiliations
- Debi Derryberry
- Mark DeCarlo
- SmashingVR
- ReeKid
- MoxiFloxi
Timeline
Channel Manager and Director
Here's Squidward/Here's SpongeBob
02.2023 - Current
Editor
Ames VR
11.2022 - 02.2023
Social Media Manager
Debi Derryberry
01.2022 - Current
Producer
Mark DeCarlo
10.2020 - 01.2023
No Degree - Animation And Character Design
Joe Kubert School