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Branden On

Branden On


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
English, French

Background


About

About

Creative Strategist and Multimedia Producer with 8+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual narratives for education, arts, and commercial sectors. Proven track record of managing $900K+ in project value and producing 50+ hours of specialized motion content. Expert in leveraging the Adobe Creative Suite among others in a vast software toolkit to drive brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Store ManagerMountain Warehouse

    Oct, 2024 - Feb, 20261 year 4 months

    • Directed high-level store operations leading to record-breaking sales, surpassing the $1 million in 12 month sales milestone for the first time ever

    • Mentored a high-performing team to maintain consistent brand voice and service standards during a period of record-breaking growth

    • Exceeded sales targets consistently while interacting with 200+ customers per day, using effective upselling, cross-selling, and customer needs analysis

    • Ensured customer satisfaction and repeat sales by focusing on customer relationship-building and by proactively addressing customer concerns

  • Multimedia SpecialistTraining Works

    Jan, 2021 - Aug, 20232 years 7 months

    • Executed end-to-end production for 50+ hours of safety videos using motion animation, contributing to a 29% reduction in client’s workplace incidents

    • Played a key role in securing $500K+ in funding by drafting and proofreading applications, ensuring the accuracy and client alignment of RFPs and proposals

    • Created diverse media such as landing pages, one-pagers, white papers, case studies, and slide decks for distilling technical information for B2B clients

    • Ensured 100% on-time delivery across concurrent projects by using Sharepoint, having created a streamlined and straightforward feedback and approval process

  • Marketing & PR CoordinatorNeighbourhood Dance Works

    Jun, 2020 - Dec, 20206 months

    • Secured mainstream news coverage via 12+ national media contacts and designed marketing materials such as social media, brochures, and web media

    • Created brochures, posts, and webpages to increase NDW event reach

  • Promotions and Programming CoordinatorClassic Hits Coast 101.1 FM

    Oct, 2019 - Apr, 20206 months

    • Programmed 24 hours of daily music targeted to the radio station’s demographics, and organically integrated 35% Canadian content as required by law

    • Produced high-level radio advertising for 20+ clients on the local and national level

  • OwnerOni Food Co

    Aug, 2023 - Dec, 20252 years 4 months

    • Scaled a shelf-stable food brand from concept to retail, achieving a 35% ROI in year one through targeted social media and Shopify optimization

    • Drove sales of 1K+ units through a multi-channel strategy, including customer engagement at markets, online sales via Shopify, and a subscription service

    • Built a customer base through in-person marketing and as well as implementing an effective online sales strategy using social media and email marketing

  • Teaching AssistantConcordia University

    Oct, 2018 - May, 20197 months

    • Assisted 30+ students in lab tutorials, marked quizzes and final assignments

    • Provided detailed 1 on 1 instruction to students with sound software and hardware

  • Freelance UX ConsultantUserTesting

    Jun, 2014 - Jun, 202410 years

    • Achieved and maintained a five-star rating providing feedback on over 100 web designs and prototypes for companies such as Airbnb, WestJet, and Walmart

    • Effectively described issues and highlighted features using screen recording and live video conferencing software, working with the client directly

  • Sound and Media DesignerFreelance

    Jan, 2018 - Dec, 20191 year 11 months

    • Wapikoni - Created six original soundtracks for use in workshop short films

    • Mdex & Co - Produced 30+ chapters of high production value audiobook content

    • snapcakes.co - Launched brand through logo design, website setup, brand strategy

Skills

Skills

  • Design/Motion

    Adobe After Effects

    Adobe Illustrator

    2D Vector Animation

    Figma

  • Strategy

    Multi-channel Marketing

    Media Partnerships

    UX Consulting

  • Tools

    Shopify

    Airtable

    Miro

Education

Education

  • Communication Studies with Distinction (Dean's List), Bachelor, Concordia University, Montreal, QC

    Oct, 2015 - May, 2019

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

  • Communications and Youth Advocacy Intern, CEED Concordia

    Jun, 2017 - Aug, 2017

    • Produced a radio show with Radio Rupiny showcasing local success stories

    • Directed production on video documentaries for each radio show guest; coached and involved team members new to media production in the process