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    Eric Ward

    Eric Ward

    Accomplished media producer/designer looking to implement past startup experience into one of my own.

    Designer San Francisco Chapman University '16
    ericjamesward.com
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    Experience
    NFX
    NFX
    Creative Director 2016 - Present (almost 10 years)
    NFX is an invite-only Guild for startups looking to accelerate growth and enhance defensibility, predominantly through the use of Network Effects. It funds classes of 20-25... more companies at a time, and runs a three month program in the Bay Area twice per year. Companies in the program can be pre Seed, post Seed or post Series A.

    Partners include James Currier, Gigi Levy-Weiss, Stan Chudnovsky, and Pete Flint. Eric is providing brand materials, website development, and video content creation.
    Oakley
    Oakley
    Field Marketing Representative 2014 - Present (almost 12 years)
    Eric represents Oakley and Third Channel by managing over 35 national Oakley accounts in the Orange County area, assisting in:

    -employee product knowledge
    -sale... more points of interest
    -presentation of merchandise
    -brand history/knowledge
    -tech training
    -marketing opportunities for Oakley

    He also incorporates the brand and lifestyle of Oakley into Chapman University's campus, exposing Oakley to students, faculty, and the public in the community through sponsorships and events.
    Startup Media Creation
    Startup Media Creation
    Owner 2014 - Present (about 12 years)
    Media content creation for virtual reality and multiple startup/established companies including:

    -Prynt Cases
    -Mai Tai Media
    -Spark Gift
    -WayUp
    -Total HeliSki
    -BJ's... more Restaraunts
    -GoPuck Wearable Power
    -Fest 300
    -Ulyngo
    -Chubbies Shorts

    Full service production process for full scale distribution and delivery. Projects have included:

    -live-action narrative shorts and/or VFX mix
    -motion graphic/animation
    -3D graphic production
    -official event recaps
    -interview/informational
    Miramax Films
    Miramax Films
    Home Entertainment Intern 2014 (5 months)
    Eric assisted the marketing and legal teams of Miramax to efficiently and directly complete merchandise, advertisement, syndication, and marketing projects in correlation... more to over 700 film titles in the award-winning Miramax Library.
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    NFX, Miramax Films, Oakley, Startup Media Creation
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    About
    Achievements

    I've created a wide variety of creative content for over 12 startups and established companies earning 200K+ views that include live action, infographic, motion graphics, and virtual reality content. Building a strong network within these industries has led me to travel the world and meet inspiring individuals, all while balancing a full collegiate schedule as a Chancellor Scholar at Chapman University.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects Adobe Lightroom Oculus Rift Ableton Live Leadership Highly Organized Effective Time Management Film Production Film Producer Film Editor Digital & Film Photography Photography Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing GoPro Products Focus Virtual Reality Aerial Drone Pilot Creative Problem Solving Problem Solving Networking Social Media Advertising Marketing Strategy Product Marketing Growth Hacking
    Locations
    San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Palo Alto Menlo Park San Mateo Northern California
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