Hello! My name is Jose Pretel.

I am a professional photographer and content creator living in sunny South Florida.

A woman sitting on the hood of a blue sports car and a man standing in front of it, outdoors in a parking lot during dusk.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER x CONTENT CREATOR x DRONE PILOT x DREAMER

Experience

Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of planning and producing full-fledged TV shows, independent films, nationally aired commercials, and marketing campaigns for Florida’s top Real Estate brokers, film companies, and globally recognized brands. Alongside this work, I built @OneBadHellcat, a social media brand fueled by high-performance cars and high-impact storytelling. My mission is to blend creative direction with hands-on production to deliver cinematic content that captures attention and drives results.

Since launching in 2021, my content has reached 500M+ views, with more than 700,000 followers tuning in across platforms and an average monthly reach of 25M+ views. This growth has led to collaborations with major brands like Dodge, Pennzoil, and Shell, as well as opportunities to partner with some of the most recognized creators in the automotive space.


Automotive & Lifestyle Content Creator

One Bad Hellcat – Fully Remote | January 2021 – Present

  • Built and scaled an organic social media following of 710,000+ across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, generating over 500 million views within four years.

  • Serve as an official Dodge Brand Ambassador, creating engaging content that showcases their vehicles in nationwide campaigns and connects with Mopar enthusiasts nationwide.

  • Partnered with leading national brands including Pennzoil, Shell, Amazon, and others to deliver high-visibility paid campaigns.

  • Produce premium marketing assets for sponsors, including branded content, UGC, video production, photography, and lifestyle media.

  • Provide consultation services for brands, offering strategy on content direction, campaign planning, and social media best practices to maximize visibility and ROI.

  • Strategically plan and manage multi-platform campaigns that consistently reach 5M+ users monthly and drive measurable audience growth.

  • Leverage analytics to track performance, optimize engagement, and maximize reach across multiple platforms.

  • Oversee all aspects of creative direction, branding, and content calendar execution as a solo entrepreneur and creator.

Professional Photographer, Videographer & Drone Pilot

South Florida Aerial / Virtuals1 – Palm Beach, Florida | December 2015 – Present

  • Built and manage Florida’s top-rated real estate media company, recognized as the #1 provider on Zillow.com statewide.

  • Personally filmed and edited over 800 properties annually since 2019, with more than 900 homes captured in 2024 alone.

  • Specialize in luxury real estate marketing, including photography, cinematic 4K listing videos, 3D Matterport virtual tours, drone videography, and custom print collateral.

  • FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot with extensive experience producing aerial content for residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects.

  • Lead all aspects of post-production, from advanced color correction and retouching to video editing and social media asset creation.

  • Provide end-to-end marketing support, managing client websites, implementing SEO strategies, and running social media campaigns that increase visibility, generate leads, and drive sales.

  • Demonstrate strong management skills by coordinating and referring projects to a trusted network of South Florida’s top photographers and media professionals.

  • Offer consultation services to agents and brokerages, advising on digital marketing strategies, creative direction, and media best practices to maximize ROI.

Regional Marketing Manager

Keller Williams Realty – South Florida | May 2014 – November 2016

  • Promoted to Marketing Manager within 90 days of hire in recognition of performance and leadership initiative.

  • Directed the design and execution of comprehensive marketing campaigns that significantly increased client engagement and brand visibility.

  • Managed the regional office’s website, email marketing, and social media presence, ensuring consistent branding and effective messaging.

  • Developed and implemented a CRM follow-up system that improved client retention and shortened conversion cycles.

  • Played a key role in office growth, increasing the agent count from 163 to over 230 and driving profitability gains of 30% in 2015 and 50% in 2016.

  • Demonstrated strong management and collaboration skills, supporting a high-performing sales team and coordinating with top-producing agents.

  • Provided consultation and strategic guidance on marketing initiatives, helping agents refine their outreach and close deals more efficiently.

Marketing Administrator

Bella Sophia Beauty – Palm Beach, Florida | November 2012 – May 2014 (Part-Time)

  • Designed and distributed branded print materials, contributing to increased local clientele and community presence.

  • Built and maintained the salon’s website, while managing daily content for social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

  • Supported day-to-day business operations, handling scheduling, customer service, and front-desk responsibilities.

  • Delivered a premium client experience by combining marketing support with strong customer service skills, ensuring repeat business and positive word-of-mouth.

  • Collaborated with ownership on marketing initiatives and offered consultation on digital strategy to modernize outreach efforts.

Education

Palm Beach State College, Florida

A.A. ASSOCIATE OF THE ARTS

Florida Atlantic University, Florida

B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Contact Me

Email: Findme@JosePretel.com

Phone: 561-843-7691

Address: Delray Beach, FL

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