Anne Bryant
Storyteller, public speaker, writer, photographer, and videographer based in Brooklin, Maine and traveling everywhere.
Telling stories about people, with their passions firmly front and foremost, is the key to conveying the importance of any project. I make clients comfortable in front of my lens, and am able to clearly convey technical concepts to both beginner and expert audiences.
Past and Present Work
Freelance Writer
Technical Editor, Writer, Librarian
Researcher
Writer and Editor
Public Speaker
Event Organizer
Virtual Admin; pro at working remotely
Project Manager
Social Media Manager and Content Creator
Website Developer
Brand Manager
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Content Creator
Videography, video editing, YouTube videos, Instagram content, email newsletters, storytelling, signal boosting, event hype, website design and migration, strategy, solidifying new branding/logo -
Producer
Production, planning, direction, videography, Patreon membership management and strategy, boat launch (2k attendees) and other event planning, volunteer management, public relations and communication (built their email newsletter list to 6k+ strong from scratch), merchandise management, on-camera talent, and initiated/managed the paid integration relationship with professional agents, bringing in record revenue.
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Videographer, Editor, Consultant
Branding and identity, video production, Patreon and donation pitches, YouTube Live events, social media assistance
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Associate Editor, Writer
Sample: "Getting Started in Boats", WoodenBoat
Sample: "Tenderly Dinghy" design review, Small Boats
Sample: "Quickloader" product review, Small Boats
[June 2016 to January 2020] Wrote and edited articles, managed departments—Review and Getting Started in Boats, represented the magazine and planned presence, demonstrations, and special events at boat shows, managed their 150k audience on Facebook, grew the 9k IG audience to a 36k audience, assisted the editor of Small Boats Monthly as associate editor and wrote articles. Photography, videography.
Public Speaking
Humor, experience, a welcoming voice for beginners and a seasoned sailor to keep it interesting for old salts. I can speak with authority on a number of topics, and I love to host/moderate panel discussions, trivia events, tours, and more.
I seek to delight audiences with humor and to make sure they feel like their time was well spent by offering practical takeaways and stories that universally resonate. I'm candid and humble; I make guests shine and give sponsors a reason to come back with their financial support again and again. Whether in person or online, I'm a warm and friendly presenter your audiences will remember.
Organizing events is another speciality—from my experience in all types of media, both online and in print, I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve that ensure audiences are excited by invitations and that they follow up with their time and attention. Read here about Arabella's launch in Mattapoisett, which saw about 1,500 in attendance.
Some Speaking and Hosting Examples
She Sailor Sea Story: Organized by the National Women's Sailing Association, these occasional events stream online. I have hosted a few times but have also been a storyteller. Here's one.
Stories from the Stage: I was chosen to step in last minute with a story about work that was broadcast on WORLD channel and GBH Boston. Here's my story and here's my interview.
Traditional Small Craft Association, North Shore Chapter:
I'm particularly proud to have hosted an online panel discussion with Tracy Edwards, MBE and s/v MAIDEN crew in an effort to raise funds for girls' education programs.