Josh Owen
Johannesburg
Summary
Creative Video Editor and Social Media Manager offering +6 years of experience in developing and implementing psychologically-enhanced video editing and story-telling techniques. Proficient in identifying ways to hook target audiences to the relevant material. I am a hardworking, energetic individual, with great communication skills and a high capacity for quick-rate learning and thinking!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RPAS Instructor
Ntsu Drone Academy
Johannesburg
09.2022 - Current
- Followed operational orders, assisted in dealing with operations, handled administration tasks and other such responsibilities.
- Performed theoretical and practical student training, managing people and creating safe and healthy learning environments.
- Acknowledged/practiced safety importance, performed daily meteorological examinations, manipulated aircrafts and data.
YouTuber And Video Editor
Self
Johannesburg
03.2015 - Current
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell a story.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
- Analyzed conversion and analytics to measure content success.
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Implemented strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Continues to learn more software and psychology tricks as times moves on.
Social Media Manager
AVM Solutions
Germiston
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of company and create wider visibility.
- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
RPAS Pilot and Instructor
ProWings Training
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Followed operational orders and assisted in dealing with operations.
- Performed theoretical and practical student training.
- Handled administration tasks and managed people.
- Created safe learning environments, acknowledged safety importance, performed daily meteorological examinations.
- Manipulated aircraft machinery and analysed data effectively.
Control Room Operator
CAP Security
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed dispatch and field patrol control and monitored.
- Continuously monitored multiple software and systems.
- Planned and organized security services, escalated situational orders, handled sensitive information, dealt with unruly clients.
- Engaged in problem-solving, prioritised under pressure, dealt with high-risk situations, prioritised during times of emergency.
Floor Staff
Tirana Eatery
Albany
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Performed front-end and back-end customer service.
- Stock management, cashier-related services, cleaning routines.
- Scheduled bookings and happily handled unruly customers.
- Managed resources and time, created bonds with customers, taught customers about food health and safety tips.
Produce Stock Boy
New World
Albany
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed front-end customer service and back-end services.
- Stock management, stock cross-referencing, stock replacement.
- Followed cleaning routines, communicated with team and management effectively, managed time to complete all duties.
Waiter
Cafe Massimo
Albany
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed front-end customer service and received minor training and experience in back-end customer/kitchen services
- Cashier-related services, cleaning routines, scheduled bookings.
- Managed stock, handled unruly customers, managed resources and time, provided service with a smile.
- Taught customers about food health and safety, developed relationships with the customers, enticed customers in/back.
Education
Redhill High School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2012 - 01.2016
Certification - Computer Software And Media Applications
Udemy (And Other)
Remote 06.2016 - Current
Skills
Student records management
Timeline
Social Media Manager
AVM Solutions
08.2023 - 12.2023
RPAS Instructor
Ntsu Drone Academy
09.2022 - Current
RPAS Pilot and Instructor
ProWings Training
01.2020 - 06.2022
Control Room Operator
CAP Security
05.2019 - 10.2019
Floor Staff
Tirana Eatery
02.2018 - 03.2018
Produce Stock Boy
New World
08.2017 - 10.2017
Waiter
Cafe Massimo
03.2017 - 08.2017
Certification - Computer Software And Media Applications
Udemy (And Other)
06.2016 - Current
YouTuber And Video Editor
Self
03.2015 - Current
Redhill High School
01.2012 - 01.2016
School Life Achievements
- Awarded Scrolls in Music.
- Performed in Music Productions: 2012 - 2016.
- Awarded Trophy - Most Promising Musician.
- Completed Level 1 First Aid Course.
- Completed Outward Bound Survival and Team Building Program.
- Completed Psira Security Levels E, D & C
- Volunteered At Multiple Animal Rescue Centers.
- Developing Social Media As An Online Persona.
- Building Side-Hustle Businesses Along The Way.
Online Tertiary Education
- YouTube Masterclass
- Self-Help & Coping Skills
- Drone Videography
- Drone Surveying
- YouTube Growth & Marketing
- (Current) GYGC Course
- Further
Other Qualifications Roles
- I have assisted some companies and individuals with their Social Media Management and Online Brand Development.
- I am also building my own brand image online via the Creation And Building of my Social Medias and YouTube Channels.
- I currently run a few other small businesses of my own including one of home-style agriculture and one of housesitting.
- I am also a social networker and am often able to solve people's and company's problems through the connections.
- Finally, I am growing myself online in the drone industry as well, Developing And Selling Drone Courses of my own Online.
Additional Details
Proof of education, achievements, certificates and documentation are all available upon request.
Notable Work Achievements
- Awarded Employee of the Month at Cafe Massimo in June 2017 for consistent hard work!
- Achieved 100% on the final theoretical exam for the ProWings Remote Pilot License course!
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