SAMPLE WORK PORTFOLIO

Welcome to my portfolio of work. Here, you can take a deep dive into some of my past projects that align with the services outlined in my proposal. Take your time to look around and please let me know if there is anything further that I can provide for you.

I have always been drawn to the art of storytelling and its ability to give life to an experience long after the moment ends. The following are a few styles of stories that I feel could be a good fit for Riverbed’s upcoming virtual event.

ANIMATION: I am a huge fan of telling stories in a variety of different formats and bringing a story to life using animation is always a big hit with audiences.

FAVORITE MOVIE LINES: This is a great example of how a simple question, and some creative graphics, can be turned into an entertaining short film.

SKO OPENER: This was the opener for a previous SKO event I produced that tied together the clients two themes of “Time to Attack” and “Film Festival”.

SURVIVOR: I hosted a Survivor (TV show) themed event in Boston back in 2024 and asked attendees who their all-time favorite contestant was from the show. As a surprise ending, we got celebrity contestant Rob Mariano to do a cameo and give a shout out to the event host.

DESERTED ISLAND: From practical and reasonable to complete and utterly absurd, I have run the gamut on every type of response you can think of to this question over the years and the responses I receive always make for a great video.

ADVICE FOR YOUR 15-YEAR-OLD SELF: This is one of my favorite questions to ask people as everyone always has a different response that ultimately leads to a unique insight into their past.

I’ve always been fascinated by the power of gamification and its unique ability to turn passive experiences into active, memorable moments. Below are a few trivia concepts that I believe could be a strong fit for Riverbed’s upcoming virtual SKO event.

LEADERSHIP EYE SPY: For this trivia game I was tasked with creating a unique eye spy style game that prominently featured the company’s leadership team. After viewing the film, I asked the audience the question listed below.

Featured Question: How many times does the CEO appear in a pizza costume?

LISTEN CAREFULLY: In this trivia game, the task is to count the total number of times someone says the word “Water Polo”. This type of trivia game is a lot of fun and can be designed using just about any word or combination of words.

Featured Question: How many times does someone say the words “Water Polo”?

COMMERCIAL SUCCESS: This fan favorite game requires participants to watch an obscure commercial and then try and guess what company is the one promoting the product featured.

Featured Question: What company is behind this commercial?

I’ve always taken pride in the role of master of ceremonies and the way it allows me to shape the energy of an event—connecting people, creating momentum, and making every moment feel intentional. The following are a few different examples of my work as a master of ceremonies over the years.

FULL STORY NARRATIVE: This is an example of a one hour, pre-recorded event that I produced called Good Vibrations. This shows my on-camera persona and offers a framework for the way your SKO event could be structured, featuring a host(s) and a series of stories all connected by a common thread.

HIGHLIGHT REEL: Over the years I have had the opportunity to host some truly amazing events for clients all over the United States and these are some of the highlights from those experiences.

SKO OPENER: This is a cut-up from a recent conference I hosted in Boston. Unfortunately the audio for this event was poorly produced, thus leaving some of this footage less than desirable.

Thank You for taking the time to review my portfolio of sample work. I am hopeful that we can work together on the upcoming Riverbed SKO event and I look forward to connecting with you soon to discuss the next steps.

Geoff Rhodes | geoff@ridgelinexp.com | 702.595.7364