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I'm an audio engineer and video editor with over 6 years of professional experience recording, mixing, and editing audio such as podcasts and music, and 4 years of experience editing video and creating motion graphics. I am an artist and creative person at heart, and over my career I've worked with independent creators, small companies, and corporations. I love to learn about my clients' vision and value communication every step of the way to create amazing results for them. I have an open-minded yet professional attitude towards every project I work on, and I prioritize strong execution of fundamental techniques as the foundation for any project. My media specialties are music, podcasts, video, and motion graphics. I also work on live events as a technician and general problem solver. My primary focus is editing & mixing, but I love serving in multi-faceted roles as a producer too. Keep reading for an overview of my services, or click one of the tabs on the left to read about a skill in more detail. My website is chrisrubis.com PODCASTS/AUDIOBOOKS/DIALOGUE: I specialize in the production skills needed to create polished, professional sounding podcast episodes and dialogue mixes. I make purposeful edits that keep the flow of the conversation going, and can serve as an assistant producer if needed. I can mix you and your guests' voices to sound full and clear, free of distracting breaths, "uhm's", and all those weird noises you didn't know your mouth makes when you talk. I can run tools to remove background noise that your mic may have picked up. I'll mix in intros, soundtracks, and special effects to draw in your listeners. I'll also deal with making sure your audio meets technical standards like ACX, so it's ready for distribution right away. Editing and mixing for video projects is welcome here. MUSIC: I have recorded, produced, and mixed several albums, EPs, and singles, although artists typically hire me just for one or two of those stages. I specialize in mixing rock, rap, hip-hop, and funk, but between mixing records and live shows, I've worked with almost every genre at some point. I can also master your music to get it ready for digital release. I'm a musician (bassist, songwriter) myself, and I approach mixing from an artistic perspective, not just a technical one. I enjoy finding creative ways to elevate the best parts of your song and creating movement and auditory interest to create an unforgettable listening experience. VIDEO EDITING/MOTION GRAPHICS: I edit in Premiere Pro and After Effects and have experience with motion graphics, color correcting, dynamic effects & transitions, animated text, utilization of b-roll, and assembling of final cuts from multiple scenes and camera angles. I have experience working on interviews, social media clips, commercials, live music sessions, and short films. I can also serve as an assistant producer if you need some help making the final cut. Check out the Video Editing tab or my website for examples of my work. LIVE EVENTS (Raleigh, NC Area & Virtual): I'm an experienced live sound engineer with 6 years of experience setting up and running live concerts, meetings, and theater. Ability to do Front-of-House as well as monitors. Venues I've worked for include: -The Broadberry; Richmond, VA (600 person capacity) -Jammin' Java; Vienna, VA (200 cap.) -Sara Belle November Theater; Richmond, VA (355 cap.) -Temporary installs at weddings, outdoor events, breweries, and restaurants. I am also an experienced virtual event technician, having run meetings for the Virginia House of Delegates and US Patent and Trademark Office over the Zoom and Webex platforms. Contact me about getting your in-person or virtual event sounding great! CONSULTING/COACHING: Are you struggling with getting your recordings to sound good? Maybe you need advice on how to get started producing music or podcasts on your own? Did you buy some new recording gear or software but need help using it? Perhaps you realized you could use an experienced producer at your side to facilitate your recording session virtually. I love to help out artists and content creators, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need guidance, tech support, or lessons. I've worked with independent artists, small businesses, and start-up tech companies to help them be on their way to producing content independently.

I help B2B service providers take complex offerings to market, generate qualified pipeline, and turn new services into revenue. My work sits at the intersection of business development, marketing strategy, outbound sales, and product discovery. I’m especially strong in technical and professional services environments where the offer is valuable but difficult to explain, sell, or scale. I support the full go-to-market process: customer discovery, positioning, messaging, outbound campaigns, lead qualification, nurture, scoping, proposals, and handoff to delivery teams. I’ve also built voice-of-customer programs to gather feedback from users, identify market needs, and shape new service offerings around real buyer pain points. My approach is multichannel and systems-based. Depending on the business and target buyer, I design outreach across cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and referral channels within a clear sales pipeline. I also create the messaging, sales collateral, presentations, and follow-up workflows needed to support conversion from first touch through close. On the optimization side, I help improve funnel performance through analytics, experimentation, campaign iteration, nurture workflows, and conversion-focused copywriting. 📌 Areas I support: - Go-to-market strategy for new or existing service offerings - Business development and outbound sales systems - Customer discovery, user interviews, and voice-of-customer research - ICP, positioning, messaging, and offer refinement - Multichannel outreach across cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and referrals - Lead qualification, nurture sequences, and follow-up workflows - Sales collateral, pitch decks, proposals, and presentation design - Marketing automation and CRM-based campaign workflows - CRO, funnel optimization, web analytics, and campaign testing - Strategy sessions, audits, and business development consulting 📈 Key accomplishments: - Helped grow Upwork managed services programs for SEO and app development, generating more than $250K in new business in just under 6 months - Managed a team of 11 BDRs running outbound campaigns, then moved into a smaller team focused on standing up new service offerings - Built a voice-of-customer program at Upwork to gather platform user insights and identify needs, pain points, and opportunities for new offerings - Generated 700+ qualified leads at the 2023–2024 BDO Alliance Conferences, building top-of-funnel for AI and automation services - Helped launch an AI and process automation service for CPAs and accounting professionals within the BDO Alliance - Developed a $100K process automation engagement from discovery through close - Secured $350K in funding by supporting investor positioning and deal execution for an entertainment tech SaaS platform - Built pipeline that resulted in $360K+ in new business opportunities for IT services firms

I help leadership turn chaos into profit, usually within the first week. Most businesses don't fail because of bad ideas. They stall because operations are messy, technology is duct-taped together, and the leadership team is stuck doing everyone else's job or babysitting initiatives. That's where I come in. Over the past 10+ years I've led 500+ complex projects as a COO, CIO, and project portfolio manager, helping companies from two-person startups to multi-million dollar organizations run leaner, ship faster, and actually enjoy the work again. What clients typically see within 30 days: - A clear operational roadmap with owners, deadlines, and measurable outcomes - SOPs and systems that cut busywork and reduce founder dependency - A technology stack that supports the business instead of fighting it - Team accountability structures that stick - Found profit, usually hiding in wasted spend, broken processes, or underused tools Where I help most: Operations - SOPs, project management, team accountability, onboarding systems, KPI design, and cross-departmental execution. Technology & Systems - IT roadmaps, software stack audits, vendor management, automation, AI integration, and data governance. Strategy & Growth - Business plans (lean to loan-ready), market expansion, diversification, risk management, and competitive research. Leadership - Executive coaching, hiring and training, culture building, and change management during pivots or scaling. Why clients keep me around: - I hit the ground running, no 30-day ramp-up - I create real value within the first week - I bridge operations and technology so neither side slows the other down - CCAT score of 37 (top-tier critical thinking and versatility) - I genuinely care whether your team has a good time at work How we'd start: A free 30-minute call to understand your situation, identify the highest-leverage problems, and decide together whether I'm the right fit. Not a sales call, just identification of needs. If you're a founder or executive who needs a steady hand to untangle operations, modernize systems, and give you your time back, send me a message and let's talk.