Collin Christenbury
Video Content Coordinator | Social Media Manager | Animator | Web Designer
Boulder, CO
📧 cchristenbury@gmail.com
🔗 linkedin.com/in/collinchristenbury
🌐 colliepixels.com
Summary
Creative Strategist and hands-on Content Leader with 10+ years of experience shaping brand narratives through video, animation, and multi-platform digital campaigns. Proven ability to lead content from concept through execution while balancing strategy, storytelling, and performance. Extensive background working with entertainment, lifestyle, hospitality, and cannabis brands to drive engagement, growth, and cultural relevance.
Core Competencies
• Brand Strategy & Storytelling
• Video Production & Motion Graphics
• Social Media Strategy & Management
• Content Calendars & Campaign Planning
• SEO & Performance Optimization
• Event Activations & Experiential Marketing
• Cross-Functional Creative Leadership
Professional Experience
The Cannabis Depot — Marketing Content & Event Manager
August 2024 – Present
• Own multi-platform content strategy across digital, social, and experiential channels supporting four retail locations and ongoing in-store programming
• Produce and edit photo and video assets contributing to a 30% increase in social engagement
• Manage day-to-day social media presence and content cadence using performance insights to guide creative decisions
• Lead brand campaigns, partnerships, and in-store activations generating hundreds of in-person attendees per event
• Collaborate with executive leadership and external partners to deliver campaigns on schedule and within defined budgets
Specialty Appliance — Content & Video Coordinator
March 2024 – September 2024
• Managed full content lifecycle for web, social, and video, producing 40+ assets per month
• Oversaw social media channels and implemented platform-specific best practices, driving consistent month-over-month reach growth
• Optimized website content for SEO, supporting a 20% increase in organic traffic
• Produced video content end-to-end including scripting, filming, editing, and motion graphics
• Leveraged AI tools to reduce production timelines by approximately 25%
• Planned and executed photo and video shoots across three regional markets
• Wrote conversion-focused copy for websites, blogs, email campaigns, and marketing materials
Streetwise Arts & New Vista High School — Digital Animation Instructor
September 2023 – December 2023
• Designed and delivered an Adobe After Effects curriculum focused on real-world production workflows
• Taught animation fundamentals through hands-on projects and critiques
• Achieved 100% enrollment with waitlist demand
• Mentored students in portfolio development and career readiness
Fresh Baked Cannabis — Marketing Specialist & Social Media Manager
June 2023 – December 2023
• Created and executed SEO-informed social media strategies across five platforms
• Planned and managed content schedules contributing to a 25% increase in engagement
• Analyzed performance metrics to improve traffic, content performance, and in-store sales
• Wrote blogs, podcast copy, and public-facing communications
• Coached team members on sales goals and regulatory compliance
Allen Company — Content Creator & Animator
December 2018 – January 2020
• Produced video content for social media, out-of-home, and broadcast distribution
• Animated motion graphics for product launches and branded campaigns viewed by hundreds of thousands of customers
• Developed content calendars and implemented social media best practices
• Built organized digital asset systems to streamline production workflows
Caesars Interactive Entertainment — Digital Video Manager, World Series of Poker
September 2015 – May 2018
• Managed and produced 300+ videos annually for the World Series of Poker
• Led YouTube and social video strategy, growing the channel to 125,000+ subscribers
• Designed and animated motion graphics for web and broadcast television
• Oversaw full video production lifecycle from concept through distribution
• Managed production crews and freelancers under tight deadlines
• Used performance analytics to optimize content strategy and viewer retention
Caesars Entertainment — Digital Video Manager & Motion Graphics Designer
January 2013 – September 2015
• Produced and managed video content for YouTube, social media, and digital signage
• Designed animations for broadcast, commercial, and in-venue displays seen by millions annually
• Led social video strategy and cross-department creative projects
Education
University of Memphis
B.A. Communications
Film & Television Production
Certifications & Awards
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
• Emmy Nomination (2012)
• Bronze & Silver Telly Awards (2011)