Independent Entertainment & Creative Professional
Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Current
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- Creative Marketing/Promotions at Sandcastle Waterpark
- Founder & Creative Director at AK Create
- Actor, Entertainer, Writer, Host at Freelance
- Past
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- Creative Programming Director at Pittsburgh Youth Network (Self-employed)
- Director of Youth Ministries at Lebanon Presbyterian Church
- Owner/Operator at K Bros. Landscaping (Sole Proprietorship)
- Assistant Program Director at North Way Christian Community Church
- Student Activities Intern at Geneva College
- Education
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- Geneva College
- Point Park University
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Aaron Kleiber’s Summary
Aaron Kleiber's experience and skills range from marketing and advertising to film production and event promotions.
He can provide project management for virtually any creative project.
He is who you want at the idea table.
He could sell a ketchup popsicle to woman in white gloves.
Aaron has also been performing for over 10 years in sketch and improv comedy (training with Second City & Upright Citizens Brigade), and has been featured in over 50 short and feature films.
Aaron is most notably known for his starring roles in the independent features, Captain Blasto, shot entirely in Pittsburgh, in which he also produced and co-wrote, and A Great Disturbance, the award-winning Star Wars Fan mockumentary.
Aaron can be contacted for freelance or contract work; providing Creative Project Management from Creation to Completion involving Design, Events, Marketing, Promotions, Advertising, Media Production and Consultation.
Words do no justice, let him take you out for coffee.
Aaron Kleiber’s Specialties:
Creative Promotions, Advertising, Marketing, Consulting, Brand/Print Design, Copy Writing, Event Planning, Creative Coaching/Consulting and Project Managment.
Acting, Improv, Writing, Story Consulting, Hosting.
All Microsoft Office applications, Pagemaker, Front Page, Fireworks, Illustrator, Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Acid Music; both PC & Mac.
Aaron Kleiber’s Experience
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Creative Marketing/Promotions
Sandcastle Waterpark
(Entertainment industry)
April 2008 — Present (6 months)
Creative Marketing & Promotions; viral marketing, event promotions, interactive promotions, in-park music supervision/audio promotions, copy writing, print design, space design. Also, the "voice of Sandcastle."
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Founder & Creative Director
AK Create
(Entertainment industry)
July 1999 — Present (9 years 3 months)
Creative Project Management from Creation to Completion.
Design, Events, Marketing, Promotions, Advertising, Media Production and Consultation.
Has worked with:
Geneva College
Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Youth Network
Northway Christian Community Church
Top of the Line Entertainment
Young Life
Aegis Films
Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church
Northbridge Church (satellite of Northpoint, Atlanta)
Coalition for Christian Outreach
Fellowship for Christian Athletes
Urban Impact Foundation
Steel Valley Arts Council
Matthew Blassey Photography
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Actor, Entertainer, Writer, Host
Freelance
(Entertainment industry)
July 1999 — Present (9 years 3 months)
Actor/Entertainer: Film, Television, Web, Improv Comedy, Stand-up Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Host/Emcee and Voice-Over.
Writer: Film, Television, Web, Sketch Comedy, Stand-up Comedy -
Creative Programming Director
Pittsburgh Youth Network (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2007 — December 2007 (8 months)
Producer, Writer, & Actor in live/video entertainment & events for ages 11-18 including sketch comedy, improv comedy, group games (300+), & hosting.
From hiring actors, leading creative brainstorm meetings, directing actors, to purchasing props, materials, & costumes.
This was a contracted position based on my past leadership & initiative with the organization as a actor & writer. -
Director of Youth Ministries
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
December 2004 — May 2007 (2 years 6 months)
Director of all Ministries/Events for students in 6th through 12th grade.
Created & implemented advertising & program materials for all events.
Lead & trained a team of over 15 volunteer adults.
Programs/events included: small groups, Bible studies, mission trips, retreats, outreach events, leadership team; mentoring/relationship building, & counseling also. -
Owner/Operator
K Bros. Landscaping (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Facilities Services industry)
July 1999 — December 2006 (7 years 6 months)
Organized and supervised finances and customer invoices
Created and implemented all advertising/marketing
Trained and supervised 2-3 employees a season
Purchased/maintained equipment and supplies
Direct respondent to all customer service inquires and consultations.
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Assistant Program Director
North Way Christian Community Church
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
January 2003 — December 2004 (2 years)
Assisted in creating & implementing print media, live entertainment, & interactive programming to enhance the overall presentation of the student ministry to the members & the community.
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Student Activities Intern
Geneva College
(Educational Institution; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2001 — December 2002 (1 year 5 months)
Marketing/Advertising Intern for Student Activities. Created & implemented advertising/marketing for various events i.e. bands, comedians, socials, career events, fund raisers.
Aaron Kleiber’s Education
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Geneva College
2000 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Geneva College Ice Hockey, Head Coach, 2003-2004 & 2004-2005 Seasons
Geneva College Ice Hockey, Team President, 2002-2003 Season
Scholarship for Community Service & Leadership (1200+ hrs.), 1995-1999
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Point Park University
Film 1999 — 2000
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Aaron Kleiber’s Websites:
Aaron Kleiber’s Interests:
Acting, Filmmaking, Improv, Writing Comedy, Design, & Ice Hockey.
Aaron Kleiber’s Groups:
TribeHollywood Network, Pittsburgh Youth Network, Steel Valley Chamber of Commerce, Steel Valley Arts Council, Friday Night Improvs (Pittsburgh's Longest Running Comedy Show), Create Network.
Aaron Kleiber’s Honors:
Tribeca Short Film Festival; Runner-Up Best Short, 2007, The Nintendo Office
InConJucntion (National Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention), Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007, Featured Guest & Performer
GenCon Film Festival; Best Feature Jury Award, 2006, A Great Disturbance
Quiznos Commercial Competition; 3rd Place, 2007
Lake County Film Festival; Best Visual Design, 2006, Captain Blasto
Newport Beach Film Festival; Official Selection 2006, Captain Blasto
Steel Valley Arts Council; 2005 Creative Arts Speaker
FAIF Film Festival Mann’s Chinese Theater; Official Selection 2005, Captain Blasto
Geneva College Film Festival; Geneva Public Access Channel, 2003, Best Comedy, Best Actor, Best Soundtrack
Geneva College Film Festival; Search For…, 2002, Best Film, Best Comedy, People’s Choice, Best Soundtrack
Geneva College Scholarship; Community Service & Leadership (1200+ hrs.)
Aaron Kleiber’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
