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Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Video Editor || 2016 - Present

In 2016, I launched my freelancing career as a motion graphic designer and video editor, using the skills I had built in animation and video editing. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some amazing clients. I’ve been the sole editor and animator on YouTube channels (including one with 750K+ subscribers) and have designed content for brands such as Barefoot Wine, HotelTonight, and Xoom. I’ve also worked with great agencies and video production companies, which I’ve outlined below.

I enjoy working with small companies, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals to find out how I can be an all-in-one solution for their animation, video, or design needs. I’m open to any project, but I typically work on the following types of projects:

  • Explainer and educational videos, both animation and full editing

  • Animated website/app demos, technical diagrams, maps, and process overviews

  • Advertising, sizzles, vlogs, and podcasts (both audio and video)

  • Green screen composition and visual effects (VFX)

I'm always open to learning new tools that improve my design workflow, but my preferred software I use in my projects every day includes:

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Audition) for animation, design/illustration, and video work.

  • Blender and Cinema 4D for 3D animation and design

ClearMix

Lead Video Editor - Post-Production Supervisor || 2020 - 2023

ClearMix is a Y-Combinator startup that simplifies the process of creating remote customer testimonials, company overviews, and product demos for companies. They achieve this by using a live producer to capture content and an expert video editing team to bring ideas to life.

I began working with ClearMix in 2020 as a freelance editor and animator, and was later hired as the Lead Video Editor in 2021. In this role, I was responsible for editing all videos, designing motion graphics for both customers and ClearMix's internal video needs, and shaping ClearMix’s overall video strategy. I eventually progressed to Editing Team Lead and Post-Production Supervisor, where I managed a team of video editors, motion graphic designers, and freelance editors, as well as oversaw our entire video production pipeline.

At ClearMix, I oversaw over 1,000 video projects while the company raised over $3 million in investor funding. I led editing and project management on videos for well-known companies and institutions such as Johnson & Johnson, Google, Bloomberg, Blackberry, Abbott, Cornell Tech, The University of Texas at Austin, Brex, Codecademy, Openphone, Politico, ScyllaDB, Scaleflux, and many others.

Presentation Geeks

Design Geek, Creative Lead Senior Designer || 2018 - Present

Presentation Geeks is a presentation design company that specializes in creating visually stunning presentations, e-learning solutions, sizzle videos, and more.

In 2018, I joined forces with the Geeks to bring my motion graphics and video editing expertise to help them seamlessly integrate animation and video into their designs.

Although my initial focus was on motion graphics, I have since worked on many presentation build-outs, which include developing design concepts based on client branding, constructing full presentations, and creating custom animations and videos to elevate these presentations to the next level.

The tools I use to help The Geeks include:

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition) for animation, design/illustration, and video work.

  • Blender and Cinema 4D for 3D animation and design

  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Prezi.

While working with The Geeks, I’ve had the pleasure of working on designs for many well-known brands and institutions, such as: Crunch Fitness, Northern Illinois University, UFC Gym, Discovery U.S. Hispanic, Citi Bank, and GoGo Squeeze.

Rich Dogs

Designer, Video Editor || 2019 - Present

Rich Dogs is an incredible mobile hot dog cart and catering business located in Calgary. They use ingredients from local vendors and offer a menu of nearly 30 different types of hot dogs, making them a true Calgary icon and the best dogs in YYC.

As a designer, I had the pleasure of creating Rich Dogs' website, menu boards, and motion graphics for their video content.