Ben Michals
Content Creator, Project Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist
Phone:
203-595-1350
Email:
I am a creative with an extensive technical background.
This allows me to both clearly think of outside the box ideas and implement them in a professional, high quality and timely manner.
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Skill Set
Music
Songwriter, Producer, Mix/Mastering Engineer, Recording Engineer, Music Director, Multi-Instrumentalist and Vocalist
Social Media
Content Creator, Channel Manager (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Youtube/Youtube Shorts, BeReal), Graphic Designer, Video Editor and Producer, Copywriter, Brand-face
Tech
Project Manager, Technical Director, Software Engineer (Python, Java, React Native, C), Web Designer (Wix, Squarespace, Wordpress, HTML/CSS), Mobile App Designer (Figma), AR Filter Designer and Coder (Meta Spark, TikTok Effect House)
Video
Business
Producer, Director, Editor (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro), 3D animator (Maya)
Project Management, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial experience, Financial accounting, Business Operations, Team Management
Education
Brown University
September 2018 - May 2022
Computer Science (Visual Design BA)
Music (Production/Composition BA, Honors)
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Activities and Societies: The Brown Derbies A Cappella, Brown Votes, Brown Motion Pictures
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Awards: BrownConnect LINK Award, Walter J. Nelson Award, Varsity Vocals Best of College A Cappella 2020
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Brown Daily Herald Profile Article (2022)
Brown Daily Herald Profile Article (2021)
Brown Daily Herald, Brown Derbies Best of College A Cappella (2020)
Work Experience
October 2022 - Present
April 2022 - Present
October 2022 - Present
August 2020 - August 2022
May 2021 - August 2021
May 2020 - August 2020
Social Media Content Creator
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- Independently negotiated and completed influencer brand deals with multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Collaborations with Google, Meta, HBOMax, Reddit, BandLab, Possible Finance, Tab for a Cause, DateNight
- Collaboration (3x) with media company 9GAG (9gag.com). Generating 27 Million views.
-Grew personal social media profiles from scratch through creative viral videos and community engagement
- TikTok: ~140K follower, 9 Million+ likes
- Instagram: ~40K+ followers, 4 Million+ likes
- Featured compilation video on Buzzfeed generating 1.5M views
- Selected for first ever Instagram and TikTok Creator Fund Initiatives
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Busker Music, LLC
Content Creator and Social Media Manager
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- Develop and execute content strategy for pre-launch tech start-up @busker.music
- Create and post audiovisual and graphic content for social media channels to increase engagement
- Created consistent and compelling content with complete creative freedom
- Over 1M views/distinct accounts reached, Increased follower count by 263%
- Coordinate and conduct live-streamed interviews with artists
- Email artist managers/representatives to schedule interviews
- Prepare thoroughly researched interview questions
- Edit and upload interviews on-time for video publication on YouTube, Instagram and transcription for the Busker Music Blog
- Write compelling copy and hashtag strategy for posts
- Develop the brand visual strategy, design and execute eye catching cover photos and graphics for Instagram
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TrustedRiders Inc.
Technical Director and Strategy Consultant
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-- Record, edit and produce videos for training, promotional, and fundraising purposes
- Design training modules for volunteer rideshare chaperones
- Determine and implement best technical format/design for optimal user experience for users with a wide range of technical competency
- Coordinate all technical systems for the non-profit including email accounts, website design and functionality, and video communication troubleshooting
- Serve as a technical liaison between the TrustedRiders leadership and healthcare system partners around the country including Hawaii, Yale New Haven, CT, and Baltimore, MD
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Official Instagram Reels Content Creator
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- Recruited as a member of the 2021 and 2022 Instagram Creator Programs
- Created Instagram exclusive original short-form video content with full creative control
- Worked with Instagram Community Managers to develop social media strategy and give platform feedback
- Collaboration to support introduction of Instagram Reels and Remix feature to the platform
- Deliver content used by Meta in Instagram Reels promotion to users
- Created a “how-to” video for posting on the @InstagramCreators account
- Support Product Management team with constructive product feedback in weekly meetings and two intensive platform use interviews with Meta project team in August 2022
Little Big Room Studios
Studio Production Intern
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- Advised artist development and studio brand strategy for Grammy Award-winning studio, leading to a new social media plan of action
- Wrote scripts and produced videos for “Minute Mixing Madness” YouTube series
- Completed Quality Control reports, comparing sonics/program material prior to client delivery
- Executed file conversion and syntax check
Ledge Counsel, Inc.
Project Management Intern
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- Developed strategy planning and implementation decks for Ledge Counsel leadership presentations key stakeholders and investors, etc.
- Utilized in-depth market and audience research to form a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, start-ups and key relevant issues to make strategic organization channel and content recommendations
- Designed a project website, and establish online presence through development of a marketing and PR plan
- Outreach via email, phone and materials to hospital systems and community organizations
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