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Michael Wekall

Founder | Videographer | Storyteller | Helping Brands Through Storytelling
Roswell

Summary

Creative and collaborative marketing professional with 14 years of experience in video production, social media management, and storytelling. Proven expertise in leading social media strategies, content development, and cross-functional team collaboration. Adept at driving brand awareness, engagement, and growth through innovative and socially-native content. Passionate about leveraging Web3 and digital currency to transform the financial landscape.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder | Videographer | Storyteller

Backyard Creative
11.2022 - Current
  • Led the creation and execution of compelling visual content and marketing campaigns for small businesses and non-profits
  • Developed the Storytelling Script Process to enhance client marketing strategies
  • Utilized skills in event videography, video editing, color grading, brand development, and marketing strategy
  • Tools: DaVinci Resolve, Dropbox, Adobe Creative Suite.

Project Manager

PullSpark
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Managed projects and facilitated seamless communication among team members
  • Utilized Dropbox for project collaboration and file management.

Video Director

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
08.2012 - 05.2022
  • Produced, shot, and edited over 1000 videos for 16 different ministries in a 7000-member church
  • Directed 3 live services every Sunday and managed video production for local TV broadcasts
  • Traveled internationally to create documentary-style videos
  • Tools: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite

Interim Communications Director

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw internal and external communications for a 7000-member church
  • Led a new Vision/Mission campaign and managed a team of designers, project managers, and videographers.

Interactive Content Producer

eyespeak
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Created branded, produced, and edited over 15 videos, including interviews, animation, and title sequences
  • Directed social media campaigns and wrote blogs for 10+ companies, integrating content across various platforms.

Creator

A Hug from Taylor Swift
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Directed, shot, and edited 10+ viral videos, gaining national attention from major media outlets
  • Successfully achieved engagement from Taylor Swift, concluding with a personal response and meeting.

Intern

Reel Works
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Assisted in the production of a full-length documentary produced by Matt Damon
  • Supported multiple shoots as a production assistant and edited commercials for Davidson Community College.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
1 2006 - 1 2010

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Development

Video Production & Editing

Marketing Strategy

Brand Development

Event Videography

Project Management

Web3 & Digital Currency Awareness

DaVinci Resolve

Dropbox

Adobe Creative Suite

Slack

Additional Information

Committed to Circle's values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, High Integrity

Timeline

Founder | Videographer | Storyteller

Backyard Creative
11.2022 - Current

Project Manager

PullSpark
05.2022 - 07.2022

Interim Communications Director

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
08.2021 - 11.2021

Video Director

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
08.2012 - 05.2022

Interactive Content Producer

eyespeak
06.2010 - 08.2012

Creator

A Hug from Taylor Swift
01.2010 - 04.2010

Intern

Reel Works
06.2007 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History

Auburn University
1 2006 - 1 2010

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