Julius Caesar Navarro

📍 San Diego, CA
📧 julius.c.navarro@gmail.com
📞 619-592-3925
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/navarrojc

Professional Summary

Creative media and video production leader with over a decade of experience in storytelling, content strategy, and digital media. Proven expertise in producing and editing high-impact video content that drives engagement, brand awareness, and conversions. Adept at leading creative teams, optimizing media workflows, and leveraging AI-driven video production to enhance efficiency and scalability. Passionate about cross-platform content strategy, ensuring tailored messaging for digital, web, and social platforms. Seeking to bring innovative storytelling and media strategy expertise to a forward-thinking organization.

Manager, Video

Housecall Pro | April 2019 – Present | San Diego, CA

  • Led the video content strategy for paid ad campaigns, driving performance marketing efforts through compelling video storytelling.

  • Spearheaded product release videos, ensuring seamless communication of new features to users while enhancing brand credibility.

  • Developed high-impact video content for webpages, contributing to a website revamp that elevated the brand’s digital presence.

  • Built and led an in-house creative media team, fostering a culture of innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Utilized AI-driven video production to streamline content creation, producing both long-form and short-form videos tailored for various platforms.

  • Edited and optimized video content to enhance viewer engagement and retention across multiple platforms.

  • Played a key role in brand awareness, conversion, and customer education, leveraging video storytelling to engage and inform audiences.

  • Organized and optimized media asset management, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and utilization of video and photography resources.

Owner & Creative Director

JC Navarro Films | 2016 – 2019 | San Diego, CA

  • Founded and operated a successful video production business, delivering high-quality video and photography services for various clients.

  • Directed, produced, and edited branded content, commercials, corporate videos, and event coverage for companies in multiple industries.

  • Developed tailored video marketing strategies to help clients increase engagement, brand awareness, and conversion rates.

  • Collaborated with businesses such as Diabetes Research Connection, Manscaped, Mattress Makers, Mortgage Heroes, Business Networking International (BNI), Angel's Foster Family Network, and Mike Hess Brewing Company, among others.

  • Produced and managed multiple podcast series, overseeing branding, video production, editing, and content distribution.

  • Provided end-to-end production services, from scriptwriting and storyboarding to filming and post-production editing.

  • Designed marketing assets, including thumbnails, social media graphics, and branding materials to enhance client visibility.

  • Managed budgets, client relationships, and project timelines to ensure the successful execution of video campaigns.

Media & Communications Director

Eastlake Community Church | 2014 – 2016 | San Diego, CA

  • Developed and executed a comprehensive media strategy, elevating the church’s digital presence through video storytelling and branding.

  • Spearheaded the launch of Eastlake College, an accredited leadership school in partnership with Southeastern University, managing recruitment, marketing, and program development.

  • Produced, edited, and optimized high-quality video content, including event highlights, teaching series, and promotional materials, increasing engagement and attendance.

  • Designed and implemented branding and marketing initiatives, ensuring a cohesive identity across all digital and print media.

  • Managed a team of volunteers and creative professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in media production.

  • Oversaw the weekly live production of services, ensuring seamless execution of visuals, lighting, and audio for both in-person and online audiences.

  • Directed social media campaigns, growing community engagement and increasing online viewership of services and events.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Natural High | 2011 – 2014 | San Diego, CA

  • Led video production and marketing efforts, creating compelling digital content to support the organization's mission of inspiring youth to live drug-free.

  • Directed, filmed, edited, and optimized high-impact video interviews featuring celebrities and real-life stories to engage and educate young audiences.

  • Developed and executed marketing campaigns, increasing engagement and participation in Natural High’s programs nationwide.

  • Organized and directed live events, including school assemblies, fundraisers, and celebrity meet-and-greets, ensuring seamless execution and audience impact.

  • Managed social media strategy, growing online communities and expanding the organization’s digital reach.

  • Collaborated with educators to create educational video materials, making Natural High’s content more accessible and impactful for schools across the U.S.

  • Built and maintained relationships with media partners and sponsors, securing resources and promotional opportunities.

Multimedia & Communications Lead

All Peoples Church | 2009 – 2011 | San Diego, CA

  • Led video production and multimedia efforts, creating impactful visual content for services, events, and digital platforms.

  • Directed, produced, and edited testimonial videos, capturing compelling personal stories to enhance community engagement and outreach.

  • Managed live event production, overseeing visuals, lighting, and multimedia elements for weekend services and conferences.

  • Developed branding and marketing materials, ensuring cohesive messaging across digital and print platforms.

  • Built and led a creative team, training volunteers and staff in video production, editing, and photography.

  • Implemented social media strategies, expanding the church’s online presence and engagement.

  • Coordinated with ministry leaders to develop video content strategies that aligned with the organization’s vision and outreach goals.

Multimedia Producer

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship | 2006 – 2009 | San Diego, CA

  • Produced, edited, and directed video content for fundraising campaigns and conferences, helping raise over $250K annually.

  • Captured and edited video testimonials to highlight personal stories that inspired donor engagement.

  • Coordinated live event multimedia production, ensuring high-quality visuals and sound for conferences and large gatherings.

  • Developed and managed video resources for national training programs, enhancing educational outreach.

  • Worked closely with marketing and leadership teams to align video storytelling with organizational goals.

  • Trained and mentored volunteers and staff in video production techniques, fostering a skilled creative team.

Education

  • San Diego State University – Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, 2008

  • Southwestern College – Associate’s Degree in Transfer Studies, 2006

  • Point Loma Nazarene University – Master’s in Leadership (Coursework Completed, No Degree), 2010-2012

Certifications

  • Digital Marketing & Video Strategy Certification – Google

  • AI-Driven Content Creation Certification – Coursera

  • Leadership in Creative Industries – LinkedIn Learning

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