Virginia Garner

Paid ad for Loper- college finder app

Gained 3.3M views and 107.3k likes. Ideated, filmed and made minor edits for this TikTok, which was boosted after gaining traction.

Paid ad video for Communion- AI tool

Gained 16.9k likes and 344k+ views after ideating, filming, and editing this TikTok for and AI tool application.

Paid B2B ad for Communion- AI Tool

Created entirely this paid ad for Communion.

Informational TikTok

Scripted and edited video using engaging captions with an upbeat tone.

Virtual Campus Tour

Edited a virtual campus tour of Columbia University.

On the Street Interview

Filmed, edited, and interviewed at JMU for the college app Loper.

Trending Video

Created TikTok utilizing trending audio and catered to client's branding and service.

Informational TikTok

On-camera informational TikTok.

Interview with Neuroradiologist and TikToker Justin Shafa- Part. 1

Created questions, filmed, and edited an interview with TIkTok creator and neuroradiologist Dr. Justin Shafa (@doctor.justin).

Interview with Neuroradiologist and TikToker Justin Shafa- Part 2

Created questions, conducted, and edited this interview piece with TikTok creator and neuroradiologist Justin Shafa (@doctor.justin , 221.2k followers), for the medical imaging company Xense.

Bridgeville Flea Market Feature- News Package

Scripted, filmed, and edited a feature style news package for a local flea market.

Interview with musical therapist

Directed, filmed, and edited an interview with Pittsburgh local musical therapist Damian Cabrera. Originally created for a film production class.

Short Film

Scripted, filmed, and edited this short film starring my friend and his pet rabbit. Originally created for a video production class.

Music video for Eyewash

I conceptualized, directed, filmed, and edited a music video for my band, eyewash, to our first single, Kaleidoscope.

Ballerina in For Your Health's "Birthday Candles in the Effigy"

Starred as the Ballerina, performing improvised contemporary ballet movements. Additionally ideated and created costuming.

Local Pittsburgh Musician Profile

Interviewed local hardcore vocalist Melina Kennelly and covered her newly formed band Princess at their third show at the Mr. Roboto Project in Pittsburgh.

Mother of deceased Duquesne student on day 70 of hunger strike at the march to honor her son

"Mama Mama pray for me, why won't the system let me be? Ain't no use in looking down, ain't no justice on the ground. There ain't no crime in being brown." The crowd sang on the morning of Friday, Sept. 11 2020 at the student march to honor the late Jaylen Brown, from Chatham University...

Photo Essay- published by TribLIVE

Photographed a 'DIY Tattooer' creating a "stick and poke" tattoo.

'Black Skate Day' allows for people of color to be represented in the skating community

On Sept. 4, 2020, members of the Pittsburgh community came together at Bloomfield Park for an evening filled with skateboarding, music and prizes for the first Black Skate Day: An event planned by the Pittsburgh youth organization Black, Young and Educated (BYE). The goal of Black Skate Day, according to the organization's Instagram page, was...

Track and Field Runner Kiera Cutright Makes a Comeback at RSC Championship

After taking photos of herself in an edgy-yet-trendy outfit for her Instagram account in the afternoon sun in Village Park, Point Park University sophomore Kiera Cutright talked about wanting to run a fashion blog one day. Her goal is to be able to land brand deals, partake in collaborations and engage her audience to make...

Friends In Need

In 1993, while inspecting a bridge in Anne Arundel County, Severna Park native Steve "Buddy" Finch encountered a man living under the bridge while having nothing to eat. Each day, Finch would bring the man lunch, which led to him visiting other encampments under bridges and in wooded areas throughout Anne Arundel County and giving the people there what they needed, whether it be toiletries, food or clothing.

SisTersPGH relocates after fire scorches previous location

On Jan.11, 2020, Pittsburgh community members gathered for a night of music and giving back at the north Oakland house venue known as "Lavender Town," for a SisTersPGH benefit show. The show included performances by Pittsburgh local artists Willow Hill Motel, Baseball Dad, Go home, Eddie, Luke McGowan and Skeletons Need T-Shirts.

Point Park Dancers' Struggle through COVID-19

Learning online has been a big adjustment for all students. Going to in-person classes every day and interacting with their peers has turned into black screened Zoom calls tucked away in bedrooms or living rooms. It's been one year since remote learning began, and students are beginning to reflect on their evolution during the pandemic.

The Best Underground Depop Shops for Unique Clothing

Depop, an online marketplace platform, is a great place to shop sustainably and get secondhand clothing, vintage pieces, handmade items, and so much more. Founded in 2011 by Simon Beckermen, the site was originally a place where readers of PIG magazine could buy products featured in the magazine, but the app was soon re-invented into...

Trident Coffee Flash Sale Email Campaign

Klaviyo is an email platform powered by data built for ecommerce and web businesses.

Trident Coffee Instagram Page

I write the on-brand, concise, and engaging captions for Trident Coffee's Instagram account, from late October '21 to early August '22. Check them out!

Trident Coffee- May 2022 Monthly Newsletter

Trident Coffee Website Copy

On Trident's website, I've written the product descriptions, including the "stories behind the names" of each coffee roast and brew.

Loper TikTok Management

Sine November 2022 I've managed Loper's TikTok page, ideating and creating entertaining and attention-grabbing educational content.

LinkedIn marketing efforts for medical imaging company

I manage the LinkedIn account for XENSE, a medical imaging company based in Irvine, CA. As of spring 2023, marketing efforts have been paused.

LuminariPGH Social Media Management

A PDF displaying the photos, captions, and hashtags used to create posts for Luminari during a four-day summer camp, where I worked as a TA and volunteered as Social Media Manager during the duration of the camp.

Home Furnace Inspection- Mock Commercial

Red and recorded a mock commercial for home furnace inspections, recorded during a radio broadcasting class.

Reading Headlines- Mock Radio Newscast

Read and recorded a mock radio newscast reading the up-to-date weather and headlines in Pittsburgh.

Campbell's Soup-Mock Commercial

Read and recorded a mock commercial for Campbell's Soup for a radio broadcasting class.

A workout app where fighting can be for a good cause

United States Fyter is a smartphone app and community designed for users to work out in the most efficient way possible while giving to a cherished cause. Engaging users with augmented reality powered workouts, Fyter's workouts can be taken anywhere.

Recruitment support for healthcare professionals

United States By partnering with Onboard Health, health organisations can be matched with diverse leaders who hold the same values and goals and allow the organisation to subsequently hire them if they are a good fit. To begin, Onboard will meet with representatives and discuss their company's goals, mission, visions, and what traits their ideal candidate holds.

3D printing your way to a perfect smile

United States InBrace's Smartwire tech allows you to straighten your teeth in stealth. The wire goes behind the teeth, making it invisible when smiling or talking, allowing users to go through life as if the wire wasn't even there. Numerous issues can occur with the natural appearance of our teeth.

A smart helmet? Yes, of course, there's one available

United States In the USA, there are laws in place prohibiting cyclists from riding their bikes on sidewalks. This increases the need for more safety on the roads to protect our bodies and health. Although bike lanes are being created, riding alongside fast-moving cars can be daunting and dangerous for some.

Hello Tomo, hello mental wellbeing | Once Daily

United Kingdom Tomo is a social media service for motivating others to build positive, healthy habits and celebrating every success, no matter how big or small. Users don't have to worry about how many likes or comments they get when posting to Tomo. The app is entirely based on encouragement.

48 hours as a Supersapien - Continuous glucose monitoring for sport

Supersapiens is a platform designed for athletes to continuously monitor their glucose levels with technology that was once only accessible to those diagnosed with diabetes. My why? My interest in real-time glucose or sugar monitoring started on a cloudy morning at work, midway through my clinic.

Telehealth for mums and families, to improve health & reduce costs

United States Maven is the first global virtual care model that addresses outdated practices to better to serve women's health and family wellness. Providing comprehensive, individualised healthcare assistance for a single person or their family, Maven bridges the gaps in care regarding fertility, post-partum matters, paediatric support, and more.

Accuvein's vein mapping technology can be used to have more accurate b

United States Using near-infrared (NIR) imaging technology, Accuvein draws a map of the body's veins on top of the skin, displaying the veins as dark lines on a bright green background or as bright green lines on a dark background using the inverse mode.

A smart cane to help people with visual impairment

United Kingdom The WeWALK Smart Cane and smartphone app work together to help those with sight impairment independently navigate the world by using sound and voice activation. Pairing with the WeWALK smartphone app, the Smart Cane supports a visually impaired person move around outdoors.

A medical-grade brain monitor that fits in your pocket

United States Neurosteer is the first wearable medical-grade brain activity monitor that can be used at home and in a clinical setting. Neurosteer's non-intrusive electroencephalogram ( EEG) and cloud-based monitoring system can be used together to detect mood disorders such as anxiety or depression and neurological disorders including Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, and more.

Healthtech In Focus: From social biohacking to the Fitbit Luxe & VR for

United States Remmy uses social biohacking for patients to track their skin conditions, compare treatment options with others, and with the hope of healthier skin. Remmy users can test out different skincare products and treatments, log their experience and keep track of their skincare journey.

Online price comparison technology for healthcare

United States Turquoise helps patients look for the best care price by increasing transparency with providers for more accurate and less costly healthcare. Obstacles such as changing billing guidelines and differing insurance requirements can make it difficult for healthcare providers to quote accurate costs.

Cake, a cloud platform bringing together the pieces in end-of-life care

United States Cake is the largest end-of-life platform, helping over 30 million people annually make arrangements for their death and cope with the losses of loved ones. Preparing for death and making those arrangements can be challenging to think about and difficult to act upon.

A scanner, for your health & not the office: Withings ScanWatch

France The smartwatch from Withings can be worn 24/7 for users to receive vital and potentially lifesaving metrics regarding their heart health, sleep activity, respiratory health and more. Pairing with the free Withing's Health Mate App, the ScanWatch uses a medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and an oximeter to measure heart and lung health.

A dollar for your sweat? Getting paid to work out!

United States According to the World Health Organisation, adults ages 18-64 should exercise at least 150 to 300 minutes a week. Paceline has created the first-ever fitness rewards platform that financially rewards people for exercising.

Is there a Netflix for healthcare?

United States As the demand for high-quality virtual care rises, Mytonomy has created a versatile digital care platform. It's complete with short-form video content to educate patients and staff of healthcare businesses. Taking place in small skill-based sessions, the videos are two to three minutes long and utilise the concept of microlearning.

More than a sock: A smart sock for baby health monitoring

United Kingdom An upgrade to their Smart Sock 2, Owlet's third rendition of their Smart Sock comes with new and improved features but still gives parents the same peace of mind. As the first baby wearable that tracks a babies oxygen levels and heart rate, Owlet's Smart Sock can give parents serenity as their baby sleeps.

Can you play video games to assess mental health?

United Kingdom Clinicians are often burdened with admin tasks and activities which then reduces their time with patients. Further, current mental health assessments often use questionnaires that can be prone to bias. Thymia has created an end-to-end solution to combat both of these problems, working from the first visit with the clinician to the end of their treatment.

AI & natural language processing to improve healthcare access

United States Syllable AI uses artificial intelligence to offer an easier way of communication when it comes to accessing healthcare. Patients no longer have to be transferred to multiple phone operators countless times or be on remain on hold. Communication barriers between the patient and the care they seek are no more with Syllable.

Addictive at-home boxing workouts for any level, at any time | Once

United States FightCamp offers unique and satisfying workouts to develop real boxing skills that engage both the mind and body. The health benefits of exercise, whether it's running or boxing, are well known. With Fightclub, users can learn the technique and complete workouts to get in the cardio workout zone.

Pager: Easy two-way communication within healthcare

United States The Pager app helps users navigate their entire care journey, giving them easy access to the right care at the right time. Through a care team of professionals that provide consistent support through the entirety of the healthcare journey, assistance is available 24/7.

67% of millennials would switch employers to obtain fertility health cover

United States The Stork Club is a family benefits provider designed for self-funded employers. Their service creates a more family-friendly workplace environment by providing fertility and parental programs for those expecting or who currently have newborns.

Longing for a yoga session? Tap your fingers to connect with an expert

Indian and United States Yoga has been proven to reduce stress, increase strength, help with weight loss, and improve mental and physical wellbeing. With over 100 000 students ranging in experience and over 100 certified yoga instructors from the best yoga schools and universities globally, My Yoga Teacher offers a plethora of classes that can be taken in the privacy of the home.

The Pill Club: Birth control sent right to the door

United States With the Pill Club, people can get a contraceptive prescription online and have it shipped for free to their doorstep. Founded by a Duke University medical student who was frustrated with being denied essential reproductive health. The Pill Club strives to be a trusted healthcare partner for women and empower them through access, contraceptive choice and education.

A high-intensity VR workout that feels like a holiday. Is that possible?

United States Lunge on Iceland's vast glaciers, squat on the Great Wall of China, or meditate amongst the ruins of Machu Picchu. Supernatural pairs with VR headsets to construct completely immersive and unique workouts - A similar concept to FitXR.

Liteboxer: The on-demand coach for the ultimate at-home boxing workout

United States Liteboxer is an at-home boxing system that replaces heavy bags. Breakthrough technology syncs with LED lights, music and tempo, allowing users to experience a full-body boxing workout that maximises their performance. Liteboxer's mechanism is made up of customisable features to make for a comfortable and productive boxing workout.

Access to over 30 blood tests from the comfort of your sofa

Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom and United States LetsGetChecked provides accurate, confidential, and fast at-home testing for various diseases, including testing for men, women, wellness, and sexual health. The LetsGetChecked app allows users to choose from a plethora of health tests and have them shipped right to their doorstep using next-day delivery, saving them time by avoiding doctor's offices.

Ketamine & tech: A new combination for a new mental state?

United States The self-proclaimed next-generation mental wellness platform leverages psychedelic-assisted therapies to treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The app provides at-home personalised ketamine treatment therapies as a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to intravenous ketamine therapies by sending rapidly dissolving tablets to be taken orally, directly to the home or pharmacy.

Medallion provides the badge of approval for healthcare providers

United States Medallion has revolutionised the remote medical world, taking care of the behind-the-scenes so doctors can focus on what's most important: their patients. Medallion provides licensing, credentialing, and monitoring services for any provider network.

The smart Hydrow rowing machine brings the river closer to home

United States The Hydrow is a re-imagined, and re-engineered rowing machine that seeks to makes the exercise engaging and energising through virtual workouts. Rowing is a cardio and a strength workout, engaging 86% of all muscles. This makes it a fantastic exercise for cardio fitness, strength and weight loss.

Peloton steps into running with a smart immersive treadmill

The Peloton tread includes thousands of classes, ranging from marathon race prep to sleep meditation, encompassing all facets of health and a variety of fitness levels. Running is a favoured exercise by many. It has excellent health benefits, and there are many apps supporting runners.

Cloud-based solution for point-of-care blood sugar control

United States 38% of inpatients in the US require insulin therapy during their time at the hospital. Administration of insulin requires a high level of precision and has several variables unique to each patient. As a result, 16.3% of high-alert medication error reports involve insulin.

Wysa, a penguin that talks to you in times of mental health need

Wysa, an AI chatbot, available on the app store and google play store, provides a 24/7 chat feature as well access to well-being coaches and therapy services. No sign-up, email ID, or phone number is needed to talk to Wysa. This completely anonymous service gives users an emotionally intelligent bot to talk with at any time.

Why home is more than just where the healthy heart is | Once Daily

United States Medarrive creates a seamless connection between healthcare providers and patients by using emergency medical professionals. They strive to bring care to patients regardless of their income or transportation needs. MedArrive's new healthcare experience is focused on convenience, reliability, safety,

Neolth provides students 24/7 access to mental health resources on demand

Australia and United States Neolth, a cloud-based platform, allows students, schools, organisations, healthcare providers, and non-students to have 24/7 access to personalised mental health resources, stress-management techniques, and expert advice. Content is curated by doctors and therapists who specialise in mental health.