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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