Joseph Jeffrey

I’m a Program & Project Manager who blends talent strategy, employer brand, and creative storytelling. My career spans film sets, corporate teams, and high‑growth environments — from training as a DGA Trainee and learning precision behind the camera on productions with directors like Spike Lee and Doug Liman, to leading talent programs and employer brand initiatives for organizations ranging from Fortune 50 companies to healthcare innovators. I’ve coached rising stars like Hailee Steinfeld, partnered with C‑suite leaders to shape high‑stakes narratives, and produced content that elevates the EVP across diverse brands. I build systems, stories, and experiences that attract, engage, and inspire people.

I’m a Talent Programs, Employer Brand, and Strategic Communications leader with a career that bridges Fortune 50 organizations, high‑growth environments, and the film/TV industry. I blend editorial precision, people‑centered storytelling, and program design to build systems, content, and experiences that attract, engage, and inspire talent.

My background spans 15+ years leading talent initiatives, producing employer‑brand content, coaching executives, and scaling programs across HR, TA, and brand teams. I’ve driven measurable impact—doubling leadership‑program participation, boosting engagement by 150%, reducing time‑to‑fill by 18%, and elevating EVP narratives across diverse audiences.

Before corporate life, I trained as a DGA Trainee, collecting 400+ production days on major films, television, and commercials with directors like Spike Lee and Doug Liman. During that time, I also earned my SAG‑AFTRA card and was fortunate to perform alongside A‑listers such as Mila Kunis and Jamie Kennedy. Beyond on‑set work, I contributed to feature‑film writing teams and pitched pilots to Disney, gaining a deep understanding of narrative structure, creative development, and the operational precision required to bring stories to life.

Across every chapter—film sets, Fortune 50 boardrooms, tech, healthcare, and creative studios—I’ve focused on the same mission: build programs and stories that deepen the emotional connection employees have with the brand. By strengthening that internal narrative and aligning it with the external consumer story, I help organizations create cultures people want to join, brands customers want to buy from, and experiences that ultimately drive retention, loyalty, and revenue growth.

University of South Florida — Cinematography & Film Production

University of Central Florida — Theatre, Directing & Stagecraft

Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Trainee — Multi‑state, multi‑studio production experience

SAG‑AFTRA Member — Professional actor with film & TV credits (some on IMDB)