Patrick Whelan

Experience

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  Freelance Photographer

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  Freelance Photographer

  Working with clients and companies on a wide range of photography tasks from studio environments to candid shoots.

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  Jordie Jordan (Wings Of Redemption)

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Social Media Manager

  Working with online content creator, Jordie Jordan (Wings of Redemption), to produce and develop gaming content for audience of over 500,000. Rebranded social channels and led production on personality led content away from gaming genre to help expand audience reach.

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  Freelance Videographer

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Freelance Videographer

  Creating owned media channels alongside producing content for leading gaming YouTubers, brands and musicians. Travelled to US to produce series of content with leading gaming podcast in 2015, generating over 1 million views for trip sponsor BattlBox.

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  Muse Culture

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Creative Content Manager

  Working with a team of individuals producing short and long from content for YouTube. Visiting trade shows and producing on the ground content around the launch of new games and general industry news.

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  Alveum

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  Co-Founder

  Launched Youtube MCN (multi channel network) which looked to revolutionise the value offered to creators through brand partnerships and channel development in 2014. Pitched to prospective investors, looking to execute ambitious business plan with huge growth potential.

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  Represent Talent Management

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2023

  Identifying, launching and developing digital talent within automotive sector, helping generate millions of pounds in revenue through brand partnerships. Advising on YouTube and Instagram growth through unique tone of voice and content style, building out the next generation of automotive content and personalities. Utilisng native understanding of social media to educate brands within automotive sector about the power of creators and influence on car sales and brand perception. Procuring new clients, outreach to brands and daily management of talent. Pitched clients to potential brands and production companies and developed databases of companies and clients for sales outreach. Additionally, I produced high-quality talent showreels and played a key role in developing the online aspect of the business.

  • Online Director

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2023

  • Talent Coordinator

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
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  Torquemore

  Feb 2018 - now

  Creative Director

  Launched leading automotive production company, working with brands such as Michelin, eBay, Red Bull and digital creators to produce engaging branded and organic content for the next generation.