Bret Holden
Entrepreneur | Training & Development Specialist | Creative | Instructional Design Expert | Customer Education Leader | Content & Knowledge Management Professional
Purpose:
As a creative professional, I am passionate about designing fun, engaging, and visually appealing learning experiences that empower individuals to reach their full potential.
With over 15 years of experience in training development, customer success, and content creation, I blend creativity with practicality to craft content that informs and inspires learners to actively engage with what they’re learning.
Content:
I specialize in delivering accessible, interactive learning content, including e-learning, custom videos, and training materials.
Whether creating training programs, explainer videos, or onboarding solutions, I ensure each project caters to various learning styles and effectively engages the audience.
Explore My Work:
Video Projects: Showcasing explainer videos, tutorials, and training content.
Voice Over Portfolio: A collection of voice-over work that brings scripts to life.
Written Content: Including scripts, training manuals, and other educational content.
Each project is designed to be impactful, interactive, and tailored to meet specific needs.
Video Projects
Tools & Software:
Final Cut Pro: Used to edit video content, ensuring high-quality, polished final products.
Logic Pro: Utilized to craft soundscapes, create background music and sound effects, and record high-quality voiceovers.
Canva: For designing visually engaging graphics, infographics, and content for videos and training materials.
Vyond: Leveraged for creating dynamic animations and explainer videos that simplify complex concepts.
Pixelmator Pro: Used for image editing, refining visuals to complement training and promotional content.
Envato Elements: For sourcing royalty-free music, sound effects, and visual elements to enhance the quality of content.
Camtasia: A screen recording tool used for capturing tutorials, walkthroughs, and demonstrations within the software interface.
Explainer Videos
These videos were created to educate customers about companies, products, and services. The goal was to simplify and break complex topics into easily digestible content. I used a combination of visual storytelling and clear narration to ensure diverse audiences understood the message.
Tutorial Videos
These videos were created to guide clients through an online planning system. They feature screen recordings and voice-over narration to provide step-by-step instructions. Each video is designed to break down complex tasks into easy-to-follow steps, helping clients navigate the system confidently and efficiently.
Promotional Videos
These videos are designed to promote products, services, or brands, creating compelling narratives that capture attention and engage audiences. These videos highlight key features, benefits, and value propositions through dynamic visuals and persuasive messaging, driving customer interest and brand awareness.
Training Program Promo
This video showcases the result of the Youth DJ Camp I developed, emphasizing the impact of the hands-on training program I created for young participants. While I did not edit this video, it represents my role in designing the curriculum, training materials, and organizing the event. The video serves as a promotional tool to capture the essence of the program, engaging potential participants and their families by highlighting the exciting, educational experiences the camp offers.
Voice Over Portfolio
With decades of experience as a live DJ, Bret brings a warm and friendly tone to his voice Over work, ensuring the content feels approachable and engaging. Known for his energetic style, Bret delivers clear, dynamic narrations that enhance the learning experience. His background in live theater helps him convey complex ideas with authenticity, allowing him to create educational content that is both engaging and easy to understand
Studio equipment includes:
Rode NT1-A Vocal Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
Mac workstation with Logic Pro X
This professional setup ensures high-quality recordings that create an engaging and dynamic learning environment, from educational narrations to interactive training content.
Written Content
From scripts to facilitator guides, participant guides, job aids, and interactive learning guides, I specialize in creating clear, concise, and engaging written content. My writing is designed to make complex ideas accessible and actionable, ensuring learners can easily absorb and apply the material. Whether it’s crafting content for e-learning modules, client videos, or workshops, I focus on tailoring each piece to its intended audience, keeping it informative, engaging, and aligned with the learning objectives.
Training Script - Wedding DJ
Youth Mobile DJ Camp - Facilitator Guide
Youth Mobile DJ Camp - Participant Guide
DJ Equipment Job Aid 1
DJ Equipment Job Aid 2
DJ Equipment Job Aid 3
Presentation
Presentation Outline - Slides with Facilitator Notes
Participant Guide
Let’s Connect
Email
bretholden85@gmail.com
Phone
330.289.5988
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/bret-holden