Mission
Michael Beller's mission in recent work with foundations, non-profits, learning centers, and brand altruism is collaborating with kids to be inspired to express themselves through creative thinking and instructional narrative storytelling. This may manifest itself through image making, poetry, podcasting, writing, and a wide spectrum of interests.
The medium is their own journey of discovery.
Career Summary
Michael Beller has been creating multi-platform campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, foundations, and non-profits for decades.
He continues to produce content and marketing campaigns, documentary films and video series, journalistic features, and exhibitions as a documentary photographer. He is currently working on a collection of poetry and short stories for publication. Michael is based in both Richmond, VA, and Los Angeles, CA.
Experience
Held positions in digital content, video production, story development, and marketing strategy at NBC, ABC, AOL, Contend, and the Menokin Foundation, among others.
In 2014, co-founded the Heron Collective, a consultancy that helps non-profits, foundations, and educational institutions grow capacity and revenue through content-focused campaigns.
Clients
Boys & Girls Clubs, University of Virginia Advancement, UVA Health, Meta/Facebook, Roots of Music (New Orleans), Verizon, Sperry, Californians Dedicated to Education, Los Angeles Education Partnership, NBC, ABC, AOL, among others.
Skills
Content Creation
Photography, video producing and directing, story development, web UI/UX, social media, communications, and copywriting.
Strategy
Web and social media cadence, serialized content planning, staff training and resource development, metrics analysis, and revenue modeling.
Grant Writing
Experienced in crafting proposals that drive incremental grant revenue through innovative and tailored approaches. Beller has secured numerous grants by pushing creative boundaries.
Software & Platforms
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Squarespace, Quicken, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple productivity tools, Canvas, Format, and various streaming platforms.
Education
University of Virginia — B.A., Graduated with honors, 1989
Copyright Protection
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