Brandon Elijah Ruiz

Contact Information:

• Phone: (779) 379-0598

• Email: breru.business@gmail.com

Objective

Passionate and dedicated creative professional with 3 years of experience in videography, photography, content creation, graphic design, merch design, and set design. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set and experience to contribute to the creative initiatives at a place I will call home, fostering an environment of innovation and inspiration.

Education

Southeastern University

• Degree: Digital Media and Design

• Expected Graduation Date: 2026

Experience

Life Fellowship Church

• Creative Direction

  • Directed and managed creative projects for the student ministry.

  • Oversaw videography, photography, graphic design, merch design, and set design.

  • Led the creative direction for two major youth conferences.

  • Created merch for a major youth conference and live album recording.

  • Produced high-quality videos capturing church events, worship moments, and prayer sets.

  • Worked collaboratively with church staff to create compelling visual stories.

Storehouse Church

• Videography

  • Filmed worship moments and prayer sets, enhancing the church’s online and in-person worship experience.

Commonrags (Clothing Brand)

• Videography

  • Created engaging video content for multiple campaigns, showcasing the brand’s apparel and vision.

Bernie Moore Ministries

• Graphic Designer

  • Designed impactful graphics for various ministry events and promotional materials.

Westover Hills Church

• Creative Direction

  • Appointed as the creative director for an upcoming youth conference, responsible for the overall visual and thematic execution.

  • In charge of the vision and execution of the merch room.

Skills

• Videography

• Photography

• Graphic Design

• Merch Design

• Set Design

• Creative Direction

• Project Management

• Team Leadership

• Time Management

Achievements

• Innovative Project Execution: Led the creative direction for two major youth conferences at Life Fellowship Church, resulting in increased engagement and participation.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Successfully collaborated with various departments and ministries to produce cohesive and impactful visual content, enhancing the overall church experience.

• Recognition for Excellence: Received commendations from church leadership for exceptional creativity and dedication to the church's vision and mission.

• Skill Expansion: Expanded expertise from videography to include photography, graphic design, merch design, and set design, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in creative roles.

• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentored and guided a team of student creatives, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for young talent to thrive.

• Brand Enhancement: Contributed to the visual branding and storytelling for Commonrags, increasing the brand's visibility and appeal through engaging video content.

• Ministry Impact: Created visually compelling graphics for Bernie Moore Ministries, significantly enhancing the ministry's outreach and communication efforts.

• Professional Growth: Developed a robust professional network within the creative and church communities, leading to multiple freelance and collaborative opportunities.

• Upcoming Leadership Role: Selected as the creative director for an upcoming youth conference at Westover Hills Church, showcasing trust and confidence in creative vision and leadership abilities.

• Community Engagement: Actively involved in various church activities and events, using creative talents to support and enrich the community experience.

Brandon Elijah Ruiz