Santa Ana, CA 92706 | (949) 697-6431 | gregory.geel@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Innovative and adaptable creative professional with a passion for visual media. Skilled in video production, editing, and creative direction, with extensive experience managing projects from concept to delivery. Versed in industry-standard software spanning video, still images, and audio, enabling seamless execution across complex creative projects. Combining a strong creative background with a finance degree, bringing precision to every project, delivering compelling and impactful results.
SKILLS
- Creative Thinking: concept development, storyboarding, scriptwriting, execution
- Video Editing and Motion Graphics: advanced editing, color grading, transitions, keyframing, tracking
- Picture Editing and Graphic Design: retouching, creative manipulation, color correction, compositing
- Sound Design, Mixing, and Music Licensing: recording, engineering, SFX, audio enhancement, formatting
- Camera Operation: mirrorless cameras, picture/video, rigs, drones, lenses, filters, light science
- Project Management: budgeting, scheduling, team collaboration, client feedback integration
- Technical Proficiencies: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator, Apple Motion, Runway, ElevenLabs
EXPERIENCE
CAR MEDIA GROUP | IRVINE, CA
Creative Director - Video : Feb. 2023 - Current
- Drive sales and promote campaigns through video, managing all aspects of the production process from conception to completion
- Strengthen brands and build awareness by executing creative strategies, ensuring alignment with artistic goals and brand vision
- Boost watch time and engagement by designing compelling visual elements, still/motion graphics, and dynamic content that drive higher impressions, improve retention, and increase conversion rates
- Create happy clients with transparent workflows and fluid collaboration, gathering feedback, making revisions, and executing on final products
- Establish operational processes to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines
- Possess a comprehensive skill set to produce diverse media, including formatting exports for TV broadcasts, mixing audio for radio spots, achieving the perfect exposure on set, and creating custom transitions, LUTs, and graphics
- Transform digital media by utilizing advanced AI to generate hyper-realistic voice overs, create precise voice clones, and deliver high-quality visual effects, enhancing the overall production value
GEEL MEDIA | SANTA ANA, CA
Freelance Video Producer : 2016 - Current
- Produce high-quality videos for clients across diverse industries—including music, fashion, startups, events, weddings, and cooking—by tailoring each project to its unique audience and purpose through compelling storytelling
- Lead creative direction and casting processes, blending forward-thinking ideas with tailored video styles to produce visually compelling content that aligns with client goals and enhances brand narratives
- Adapt seamlessly to varied project demands, delivering innovative video solutions that balance creative vision with strategic objectives, driving engagement and achieving measurable results for clients
MAKE-A-WISH AMERICA, ORANGE COUNTY & INLAND EMPIRE (OCIE) | IRVINE, CA
Operations Coordinator : Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2022
- Effectively managed the processing of over $250,000 of average monthly transaction volume through creating internal processes focused on constructing an intuitive, efficient, and organized workflow
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Minor:Economics
- GPA: 3.54; Major GPA: 3.65
- Notable Accomplishments/Honors: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity President; Financial Management Association National Honor Society; Cum Laude; Dean’s List; Hilltop Scholarship
IINTERESTS/LANGUAGES
- Interests: Camera technology; color theory; sound design; art design; psychology; AI; Amateur chef; music production; history; economics; finance; travel; outdoors; golf; hiking; yoga; surfing; nutrition
- Languages: English (native/fluent); Spanish (basic conversational)