John Perkins

branding/marketing specialist

San Diego, CA

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• Website Design with WordPress/Wix
• video editing
• promotional graphics
• social media consultation
• virtual assistance / administrative
• blog development

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Testimonials

Wix

Current and recent projects built with Wix

Video Edits

Playlist

5 Videos
Description

We filmed this feature for Richard Dreyfuss’s official merchandise website, launched to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Jaws in June 2025.

"Oh, he's worked for himself for quite some time... I wonder why he's looking for a job now? 
...And what can he do for me?"

There isn’t much that I can’t learn, or that I’m not willing to learn…

Below are brief summaries of some of the recent work that I’ve been contracted to perform for a variety of small businesses, along with links to a closer look at the work itself.

Web design with WordPress: I’ve created and maintained websites for businesses of varying sizes and industries, using Elementor Pro, Essential Addons, Yoast SEO, and WordFence plugins, to name just a few.  Here, take a look at what some of my customers have reported back about me. 

Video Editing: For editing videos or short advertisement pieces, I typically use Final Cut Pro and Apple’s Keynote. I’ve edited many videos for live entertainment (full song edits), social media campaigns – short ad pieces, and website background footage. Please take a look at some of my edits below.

Promotional Graphics and Logo Design: The samples below show some of the diversity in the promotional designs I’ve created over the last few years.  Working up an idea very quickly isn’t hard for me to do; however, I don’t hesitate to send my idea over to a creator with a more specialized skillset when I realize that the concept can be developed further.

Social Media: These are just a handful of examples of social media feeds and posts from Instagram and Facebook. 

Virtual Assistance / Administrative: I worked as an independent contractor periodically between 2010 and 2015 with Virtualize It, LLC. Primary tasks – for several clients – included regular social media posting and curating content for website blog posts.

Regarding my administrative skill sets, a quick anecdote: I’ve successfully filed three separate trademark applications with 100% approval to date from the US Patent and Trademark Office, all without the help of a lawyer. I also have one more trademark currently in application status, awaiting approval. Trademark Registration numbers can be made available upon request. 

In short – I want to be on a “team” again.  I’m involved heavily with my two sons’ sports activities, so staying hyper-focused on multiple clients – and seeking new clients – is not where I want to be at this point in my life.

A further look – It started in the summer of 2010, I was working at Chrysalis Music Group in Beverly Hills, CA during the week and commuting home to San Diego on the weekends.  My infant son, Philip, was diagnosed with epilepsy around the same time that my mother-in-law was newly diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.  My wife – a clinical psychologist for the Poway School District – and I subsequently decided that out of the two of us, it was necessary for me to transition to be the one at home to take care of both my son and my mother-in-law. 

Fast forward to 2014 – I launched my business, Retro Hits Tributes – a company that produces live entertainment groups (bands) for weddings and corporate functions.  Fast forward to 2020, I started my second business, Brand Camp Agency, functioning as a small-business marketing operation that builds websites, produces promotional graphics and social media campaigns, and also serves as a virtual assistant service.  

As I’ve mentioned, I want to be back on a team, in a team environment.  The time is now to again share my creativity and experience with a group that can utilize and appreciate my work ethic and desire to contribute.  

If I had to list an “ideal fit”, perhaps it is for me to join a team within a company that’s looking for another member to manage (or help to manage) website design and maintenance tasks, provide SEO maintenance and counseling, take on video/audio editing, and create promotional graphic assets. 

I’m available for part-time, full-time, or contract work. My flexibility is wide. I am also flexible with entering salary.  

My bio at retrohitstributes.com

John Perkins is professional AND he's friendly. These days I'm sending my business only to others that connect with the customer and deliver on promises.

John made us a beautiful website and continues to be a support for my business. Even if I have lots of questions, he's patient and explains things easily. Thanks again John for all your hard work!
customer reviews - about the brand

Jessica Lara
Owner/Instructor

Poway
Martial
Arts
John owner of (About the Brand) built this website and it was a revelation. He didn’t just ‘fix things,’ he understood what I needed. He made the site accessible, not just in the technical sense, but in the human sense, so my fans could really connect. And listen, the site looks fantastic. John was professional, yes, but he was also kind, patient, collaborative… and frankly, easy in a way that makes you think, why can’t everyone be like this? That’s rare. That’s special. And I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.”

Richard Dreyfuss
Actor/Author

Richard Dreyfuss Merchandise
I saw John's work on a friend’s website and I was so taken aback by how well put together hers looked and how professional it was. John was so patient and amazing with all my little details that I wanted to have, and my website is an absolute dream come true!

I feel so proud to show it and share it with my clients, and I believe it gives me more credibility as a stylist and business owner.
customer reviews - about the brand

Kasey Erokhin
Owner/Stylist

The Salon 619
John, thank you so much for building me an awesome website for my business.

A lot of my students complement me on how great my website is.
customer reviews - about the brand

Jey Bacani
Golf Pro/Coach

Jey Bacani Golf
Brand Camp is a fantastic agency that takes great care of its clients. They spend countless hours on your brand and website. John Perkins created a logo without even asking for one.

The cost was very reasonable and they were available to talk whenever I had questions. John did a flawless job in taking my company from a vision to reality.
customer reviews - about the brand

Stephen Sylvia

Saxophonist
Thank you Brand Camp for providing me with a beautiful new website.

From the photography, video production, and payment processing. You did it all!.

customer reviews - about the brand

Maricel Murphy
Owner/Stylist

Maricel Murphy
Hair Studio
Hey, just want to shout out to John Perkins for doing an excellent job building my website.

I will definitely be recommending your business to my colleagues, friends and family! You were patient, kind, and very creative. Thanks again for everything!
customer reviews - about the brand

Dawn Loggins
Owner

Ms. Dawn's
Pure Emollients
Working with John has been just perfect! He created a beautiful and functional website for us that attracts a lot of attention.

He has been quick to make changes when requested and is constantly suggesting wonderful updates and ideas to make our website better!

Laura Harrington
Owner

Discovery Village
Child Care
WordPress
Elementor
Yoast SEO

Video edits

Below is a variety of promotional videos that I've created for various clients to use within their websites and on social media platforms. The content, voice-overs, and music were either provided or outsourced by me to include in my client's promotional edits.

The animated video that I created was done with Toonly software.

Promotional Graphics and Logos

Here are a few promotional flyers and logo designs/re-designs created with Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and Apple Keynote.  

social media

Examples of Instagram feeds (visual layouts), posts, and reels for both Instagram and Facebook.  

Current Classes

Classes that I am currently enrolled and participating in towards certification.  

SEO 2023: SEO Training Course (With ChatGPT)
via Udemy

39%

Google (GA4) certified training course

24%
Build a PHP MVC Framework From Scratch
6%

Illustrator 2023 Masterclass

17%

RESUME 2025

John Perkins

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