Robert Berg

Experience

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  LAVA Systems Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  • Spearheaded all GUI/HCI design and development for a document management system providing integration of desktop computers with legacy midrange systems (AS/400). • Developed the first company intranet for the MIS department, travelling to provide system install and maintenance support at various client sites.

  • HCI Developer

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Computer Analyst

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
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  AVION

  Jan 1999 - Jan 1999

  Developer

  • Designed and built an essential user interface for numerous document/knowledge management systems.• Assisted in establishing a new Java search tool offering simultaneous access to multiple academic library databases.• Travelled to Jordan to consult with BRDP and the university consortium on an elaborate system integration.

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  Freelance

  Oct 1999 - now

  Freelance Videographer

  • Travelled to Haiti, Rwanda, Guatemala, Peru and Colombia to produce engaging stories for prestigious development organizations, delivering all projects on time and above expectations.• Contributed to all aspects of project operations, including conducting interviews, capturing b-roll and editing/delivering finished video pieces with minimal direction.• Executed and delivered high-quality reels to clients’ specifications, elevating client retention through the provision of top-level services. Show less

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  Elevations Event Marketing Ltd.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Creative Director

  • Directed all aspects of brand creation and development, marketing content production and strategic visual design for a variety of high-profile non-profit, small business and Fortune 500 clients.• Produced creative photography and marketing collateral for GE Consumer & Industrial products, leading to a boost in revenues. • Designed innovative branding and Jumbotron visuals for GE (C&I) sponsorship of the Toronto Argos CFL team.• Established a new visual identity and brand assets for the Canadian Hydrogen Association while also designing and producing atmospheric video projection for a GE Healthcare event. Show less

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  Watoto Child Care Ministries

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Media Director

  • Hired to recruit and train a local media team for a non-profit childcare organization to provide in-house video production services in support of international fund-raising efforts.• Built, trained and developed the team to 8 full-time videographers and 50+ volunteer camera operators.• Designed and produced engaging media training material to facilitate on-going team development.• Provided comprehensive media support for the launch of a key project supporting former child soldiers in Gulu. Show less

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  Mill Woods Assembly

  Dec 2007 - Sept 2010

  Media and Communications

  • Cultivated and managed a volunteer media team for 4+ weekly events, designing, directing and producing a number of print and video products to elevate event experience for 1500 attendees.• Produced an engaging video teaching series for 20+ weekly small groups and developed and produced weekly video news product.• Designed and programmed a Crestron-based video system control interface to optimize project operations.

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  Extreme Dream Ministries

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2013

  Communications Director

  • Built and supported multiple local volunteer teams in delivering unforgettable experiences through a variety of successful annual events across Canada.• Organized and produced a high-energy kick-off show for an annual youth conference of 10K+.• Recruited and nurtured volunteer teams to support all aspects of production and develop engaging social content.• Designed and integrated a creative theme, apparel and visual assets for print and screen for international events.

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  Production World

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2018

  Studio manager + experiential media architect

  • Managed studio operations for a large-scale event production company, delivering 100+ video projects annually to non-profit, government and corporate clients through the creation and execution of unforgettable media-driven event experiences.• Designed and developed all visual assets for the company re-brand, leading to a significant increase in awareness. • Planned, produced and executed the largest architectural projection mapping in western Canada (23 stories) for ATB/ApplePay. • Directed an engaging documentary film for Ratanak, a non-profit organization fighting child sex trafficking in Cambodia with on-time project completion. Show less

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  Life Church

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

  Creative | media | communications

  • Direct a diverse media team in the production of weekly live online programming while monitoring for maximized productivity and efficiency.• Create and produce engaging media for live and online platforms reaching audiences around the world. • Spearhead all aspects of re-branding organization with a 40-year history, including developing and implementing innovative in-house branding and design standards.• Film band members individually and design a 3D composited band to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions.• Transition multiple weekly live events to live-streamed events in English and Spanish within the first week of COVID restrictions. Show less

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  Berg Show Inc.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Principal Owner

  We provide creative and technical services for artists, bands, and non-profit organizations in the execution of live events. This includes visual design, show consulting, planning and production.

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  The Good Samaritan Society

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Communications Coordinator
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  World Bank Group

  May 2022 - now

  STC at World Bank Group

  Consultant with Creative Productions at World Bank Group.