Charles (Chas) Messmer Email & Phone Number

Lynnwood, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Transform raw footage, including UI screen captures, into cohesive and captivating videos
• Collaborate with product marketing team to establish and meet deadlines
• Maintain consistency by utilizing templates and design guidelines to ensure brand accuracy
• Incorporate sound effects and animations to enhance storytelling
• Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Edited and animated 50+ segments annually for SaaS products, internal communications, events, etc.
• Incorporated approved AI resources to expedite and simplify video workflows
• Created process documentation and consulted with third-party vendors to produce engaging content
• Assisted with 2+ annual greenscreen shoots featuring leadership members and company announcements
• Digital asset management and archiving of 700+ segments for Brandfolder and social media distribution✪ CLIENTS: Avalara, Microsoft, Netsuite, Oracle, Salesforce, Shopify, Workday ✪

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Managed video team (producers, editors, animators) and updated leadership on project statuses
• Onboarded 5-10 new clients annually and designed pitches/presentations for prospective customers
• Conducted strategy sessions to maximize client brand awareness via social media and retail
• Monitored industry trends and developed production processes to increase efficiencies
• Project managed, assigned teams, established key milestones/objectives, and reviewed content✪ CLIENTS: Guess, Hot Topic, Journeys, Nyx, Pink, Psycho Bunny, Ralph Lauren, Vans, Victoria's Secret ✪

Redmond, WA

• Managed edit team and allocated projects to ensure a 90% on-time delivery
• Generated a fluid and malleable post-production schedule for 30+ clients
• Collaborated with internal departments to determine scope and calculated accurate pricing for services
• Modernized and streamlined post-production workflow with transition to Adobe Creative Suite
• Directed 2-4 live musical performances and interviews per month✪ CLIENTS: FedEx, Journeys, Vans ✪

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Directed/edited 5+ monthly segments featuring artists, business owners, and action sports personalities
• Enhanced videos with animations, sound treatments, and color correction per client branding guidelines
• Liaised with clients to deliver 10+ hours of custom programming per month
• Location scouted, coordinated, and filmed 50+ Pacific Northwest landmark destinations and attractions
• Calculated budgets and logged expenses for live-action shoots/event coverage (Sundance, SxSW, etc.)✪ CLIENTS: Journeys, Maurices, Origins ✪

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Directed/edited 5+ monthly segments featuring artists, business owners, and action sports personalities
• Enhanced videos with animations, sound treatments, and color correction per client branding guidelines
• Liaised with clients to deliver 10+ hours of custom programming per month
• Location scouted, coordinated, and filmed Pacific Northwest landmark destinations and attractions
• Calculated budgets and logged expenses for live-action shoots/event coverage (Sundance, SxSW, etc.)✪ CLIENTS: Banner Bank, Blockbuster, Disney, Ecko UNLTD., Lego, MyGym ✪

• Camera operator for broadcast sporting events (Seattle Sounders)
• Video coverage of promotional radio events (KISW Rock Girls Calendar)
• Edited custom segments for Comcast On Demand platform

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Sanitized 100+ music video and movie trailer assets per month for retail programming
• Edited 10+ monthly promotional segments using EPK materials and client provided assets
• Playlisted content for 1000+ in-store locations per month
• Quality controlled 3-5 monthly programs, each ranging 2-4 hours, to achieve in-store broadcast standards
• Captured and logged metadata for assets provided by music labels, movie studios, and marketing companies✪ CLIENTS: Harley-Davidson, Steve Madden ✪

Post-Secondary Certificate, Film Production

Completed a one-year intensive film course program focusing on all aspects of production. HIGHLIGHTS: • Wrote two produced short films •.

Ba, Film Studies

Completed a four-year degree with a focus on film theory and history. HIGHLIGHTS: • Phi Beta Kappa • Magna Cum Laude • National Honor.