Remy W Gareau - Education and Experience

EXPERIENCE

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, CLEVELAND, OH

Creative Producer, January 2022 - Present

Producing, filming and editing video for exhibits, social channels, marketing and educational platforms.

Distillation studios LLC, Strongsville, OH

Co-Founder, January 2019 - December 2023

Produced, directed and edited promotional videos, branded content, music videos and film/television productions. Our clients included several businesses, marketing agencies, local artists and Coventry Village Special Improvement District.

My duties with Distillation Studios included:

Directing
Editing
Motion Graphics
New Client Acquisition
Accounting
Social Media Management

Strategic Real Estate Coach / Freeland Ventures, Middleburg Heights, OH

Media Director, June 2018 – Present

A/V and Content Manager, June 2017 – June 2018

Video Manager, June 2012 – June 2017

Videographer, April 2011 – June 2012

I started with SREC and Freeland Ventures as a videographer and have been promoted several times, most recently to Media Director. In that time, I have been responsible for all facets of video and audio production, everything from scripting and cinematography to editing and motion graphics, and even distribution and analytics. I have also been responsible for the production management and technical direction for what is considered to be the best live events in the real estate investment industry. Not only have I managed several production and live event crews, I have also fulfilled multiple technical positions as needed.

As Media Director, I provide the operations and marketing departments with design support and execution while also managing the content production for the Strategic Real Estate Coach blog and the Accelerated Real Estate Investor Podcast.

I've made several significant contributions during my time, among them:

Produced over 1,400 videos for various platforms and events
Reached over 2.5 Million Views on Facebook and YouTube
Served as Production Manager/Tech Director for live events in Cleveland, Dallas, Florida and Vegas
Launched Accelerated Real Estate Investor podcast and website (1,500+ streams per week)

Aranay Films LLC, Strongsville, OH

Co-Founder / Producer, January 2011 – April 2017

Produced short films, commercials, music videos and live event videography
Managed finance and accounting, including filing yearly taxes

Clatter & Din, Seattle, WA

Cleveland Area Videographer, April 2012 - December 2012

Filmed and edited video ads in the North East Ohio area

BURNING RIVER ROLLER GIRLS, CLEVELAND OH

Videographer, April 2011 - August 2012

Filmed and edited coaches tape for all bouts

Midwest Trans-Atlantic Lines, Berea, OH

NVOCC Warehouse Attendant, April 2008 - April 2011

Certified Tow-Motor Operator

Customs Clearance and Accounting Clerk, November 2005 - November 2006

Submitted customs paperwork for NVOCC and performed data entry for accounts receivable

Zinnias Design Studio, Berea OH

Production Assistant, December 2006 - March 2008

Assisted at photo shoots, with media creation and transportation of art

EDUCATION

Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL

Associate of Science Degree in Film and Video Production, December 2004

Entertainment Business Bachelor Program, January 2005 - December 2005

Berea High School, Berea, OH

High School Diploma, August 1999 - June 2003

2 Years of Visual Effects and Design
2 Years of Commercial Art
Newspaper Editor