UpC • Selected Content Projects (2011-2020)
Upbound Media Group LLC • (UpMG) • is the media services company I founded in 2013. I am Donald—Don for short—its founder and solo operator, though I frequently partner with local service providers for regional offerings. Upbound Content • (UpC) • is the service I offered even before establishing my business, tracing back to my earliest scholastic technical employment. Here are some selected projects spanning from my earliest commissions to my current freelancing.
Date
2010-2014
Service
Upbound Content
Projects
Trinity College • Depts of History, Int’l Studies, Anthropology, Help Desk, Student Activities, & others
Location
Hartford, CT, US
Aim
Capture, compose, and deliver clean and clear content for various clients
Audit
Implement learned and lived knowledge and experience
Act
Execute projects via industry standards
Project Backstory | I secured my first technical roles even before stepping onto my undergraduate campus, having applied months earlier as a work-study student. I arrived with self-taught experience, gained from tinkering with my adolescent desktop and an early point-and-shoot camera.
What We Did | That foundation quickly grew as I tackled audio-visual projection systems and supported summer computer deployment operations. I soon began offering my services across campus—from the Departments of Anthropology, History, and International Studies to the Caribbean Students Association.
The Framework | Aim • Audit • Act
After graduation, whether working in education or field journalism, I continued expanding my technical skillset through diverse content commissions, curated experiences, and collaborative media projects. What follows is a selection of representative content from my first decade of media work.
Date
2014-2015
Service
Upbound Content
Projects
PAVE Academy Charter School
Location
Red Hook, NYC, US
Aim
Capture, compose, and deliver clean and clear content for PAVE Schools
Audit
Review procedure & norm on publishing delivery
Act
Execute projects via industry standards
Project Backstory | My first year at PAVE Academy Charter School was memorable for many reasons, but a standout joy was my role with the competitive chess team. Though I wasn’t the technical expert—many students outplayed me—I served as a morale coach, offering encouragement and grounding support. For most students, this was their first encounter with a nationally rated tournament, and they looked to the adults for confidence navigating the event’s magnitude and complexity.
What We Did | In 2015, the head coach and I accompanied the team to Nashville, aiming not only to support their competitive efforts but also to foster resilience and camaraderie. We documented the journey and, with school approval, produced a homemade yet heartfelt short film celebrating their growth. To elevate the moment, we organized a school-wide ceremony where the film premiered and students received awards—highlighting their achievements and reinforcing the school’s commitment to intellectual excellence.
The Framework | Aim • Audit • Act
Upbound Content is available for social media event coverage starting at $1,199, including creative and technical direction. Contact content@upbound.media for more information.
Date
2011-2020
Service
Upbound Content
Projects
Bearily Bear • Vicrina-En-Vogue • The DieselFunk Show
Location
New York, NY, US
Aim
Capture, compose, and deliver clean and clear content for various clients
Audit
Revise standards with advanced work experience
Act
Execute projects via industry standards
Project Backstory | After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began freelancing across sectors—education, philanthropy, advocacy—providing content services to a diverse range of clients. These engagements sharpened my adaptability, allowing me to merge self-taught technical skills with client objectives, audience needs, and varying operational workflows.
What We Did | While these were content-based services, each project evolved into a consultative partnership. I provided strategic guidance from planning to publishing—whether producing a photojournalistic docuseries, launching a social media campaign, or developing content for youth education. With each, I refined both my professional presence and project execution.
The Framework | Aim • Audit • Act
Upbound Content is available for social media event coverage starting at $1,199, including creative and technical direction. Contact content@upbound.media for more information.
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