Christopher Ridge Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Video editor for the Candace Owens Podcast:- Compiling footage in multi-cams and editing interview and podcast style episodes by cutting out word flubs and retakes using camera angles and transitions. - Applying various effects including: Color correction, audio balancing, key frame animations, as well as Adobe After Effects compositions for original content. - Employing music, inserting jokes, and creating unique visuals and themes to tailor videos to specific genres and styles. - Providing feedback to producers on which segments to include and highlight. Playback Media Editor for the Ben Shapiro Show:- Clipping and pulling video from news sources, and formatting clips for live playback in podcast show.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

- Video Editor for the Candace Owens Show with Candace Owens

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

Freelance editing for multiple YouTube channels.- Editing footage into timelines and cutting out shots to create a more impactful story and succinct flow for audiences.- Creating keyframe animations effectively within Premiere Pro to serve intended narrative and assist in visual aids for storytelling and gameplay videos. - Utilizing graphics, titles, audio and special effects to track game stats while retaining immersion in the fantasy flavor of Magic the Gathering game for the viewer.- Respond to audience and team feedback to alter and adjust pacing, animations, and special effects in future projects

United States

- Writing, filming, editing and publishing of content focussing on the philosophy of Japanese anime and manga. Experience in narration and editing to convey different genres- Research extensive history surrounding Japanese anime and manga, as well as relevant ethical and philosophical principles from academic journals and papers.- Analyzing current news and trends in anime episodes, manga chapters, and YouTube trends within the anime community to tailor content for audiences.- Creating and editing of eye-catching video thumbnails and titles to increase impressions and viewer traffic (click through rate).- Tracking of video analytics and metadata (titles, tags, descriptions) to optimize performance in YouTube search and after upload to increase viewer watch time and engagement. Careful study of YouTube’s algorithm to maintain revenue and boost average CPM. - Negotiating sponsorships and brand deals with outside vendors and advertisers.

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

- Responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Letters of Agreement, Statements of Work, contract amendments, and termination letters with third parties, with oversight from senior team members, to assure contracts include necessary business and legal terms and remain in compliance with corporate guidelines and goals. - Manage the contract signature process, distribute executed contracts to all parties, and file executed contracts in the contract database in accordance with the Company’s naming conventions and record retention procedures. - Monitor contract expiration dates and ensure contracts are extended if requested by the internal contract owner. - Maintain database of all vendor contracts in Company’s systems and lead training modules for new employees for contracts management system. - Manage Contracts email inbox to ensure all emails are addressed. - Review and approve PO requests in Concur from legal perspective to assure PO creation. - Serve in an administrative capacity for all vendor contract matters within the Legal department. - Work closely with members of the Vendor Contracts team, Vendor Management, and other internal clients.

United States

- Tracked all contracts from initial procurement to final execution. Prioritized urgent agreements and ensured contracts of high value and non standard language were reviewed by legal team to mitigate company losses.- Drafted and edited service agreements, amendments, statements of work, change orders, and other contracts greatly reducing the burden on contracts managers. - Served as the main point of contact between CROs and business concerning clinical trial agreements and proposed drug test sites. Prepared, reviewed, and shipped clinical trial agreements in a timely manner to match foreign regulations and deadlines.

Shanghai City, China

- Taught culture classes using English in elementary, middle, and high schools around Shanghai - Developed tailored lesson plans revolving around spoken English, featuring speeches, mock debates, and language games

Greater Boston Area

- Drafted Non-immigrant visa, employment authorization, travel document and permanent residence applications for foreign nationals including: H-1B, L-1, I-140, I-90, I-864, as well as EB-1 petitions - Created and tailored exit and entry strategies for foreign nationals coming through customs on a variety of travel documents - Scheduled calls and meetings with attorneys and clients, and prioritized urgent case work while maintaining accuracy - Translation of Chinese legal and government documents and interpreting for Chinese speakers in Pro Bono cases

Washington D.C. (Work From Home)

- Cataloging and summarizing Chinese legal documents for later translation- Translating Chinese language legal documents and emails- Assisting in the interpretation of other legal and financial records

Cambridge, Massachusetts

- Researched Massachusetts laws and consumer protection acts to aid in cases- Mediated complaints between consumers and businesses with the goal of informational or monetary satisfaction for consumer- Assisted consumers in alternative compromises with businesses while avoiding small claims court

Cambridge, Massachusetts

- Catered to every need of customers- Managed shabu shabu broths and temperatures as customers ate - Performed all relevant duties (cleaning, making drinks) in order to prepare restaurant for dinner opening

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

- Assisted in the translation of case briefs, business contracts, and legal documents from professional English to Chinese- Eliminated translation errors and costly deadline loopholes in Chinese business contracts- Learned from Chinese lawyers and legal experts, Chinese legal terminology and differing legal practices between the United States and China

- Facilitated the product stocking process by keeping count of inventory and itemizing shipments- Proposed more efficient was to unpack and filter product into store- Assisted in customer relations by completing phone transactions and fielding complaints

Bachelor'S Degree, Legal Studies, Chinese Language, Graduate

Activities and Societies: University of Massachusetts Amherst: Lambda Phi Epsilon, Hip-Hop Culture Organization

Certificate Of Completion, Chinese Language And Literature