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Sydney, Australia (Remote)

Oversee a diverse portfolio of 30+ clients with a total contractual value exceeding $2M, ensuring high-quality project delivery that meets client expectations and satisfaction.Manage digital media assets in the cloud, integrating motion graphics, visual effects, and branded elements while ensuring quality control through project reviews and approvals, and collaborating with global teams and clients for seamless execution.Ensure compliance with post-production workflows and service level agreements, resulting in enhanced project outcomes.Mentor and train a global team of video editors, fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards across different time zones.

Sydney, Australia

Efficiently managed the video post-production process, including editing, colour correction, and audio mixing, to ensure all content met the highest quality standards and was delivered promptly to meet deadlines.Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on all video projects, ensuring they met client specifications and adhered to industry standards before final delivery.Adapted to a high-pressure environment where video content must be edited and finalised within strict time constraints, often requiring immediate attention to detail and problem-solving.Worked closely with clients to understand their unique brand identity and requirements, and then produced content at scale that aligned with their vision and effectively communicated their message to their target audience.Implemented effective file management systems to organise and archive project files, ensuring easy access and retrieval for future use while maintaining data integrity and security throughout the post-production process.

Conceptualised and executed creative video strategies aimed at supporting brand growth, ensuring the content aligned with the company’s overall marketing goals.Produced high-impact hype-reel style videos, incorporating dynamic elements such as animation and motion graphics to captivate target audiences.Produced engaging video and motion graphic content for social media, boosting audience engagement and brand visibility.Produced motion graphic ads for social media and exhibitions, boosting brand awareness and customer engagement.Edited and repurposed promotional videos for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, ensuring each video adhered to strict industry standards and met client objectives.Successfully handled client expectations by delivering projects with short turnaround times, even when working with complex and detailed briefs.Handled client requests and revisions seamlessly, consistently ensuring final deliverables met client satisfaction and maintained the highest quality.Collaborated closely with directors and producers to create broadcast-quality content, managing project timelines and ensuring high production standards.Edited multi-camera presentations for online distribution, collaborating with clients to create effective structures that maximised viewer engagement.Edited full-length episodes for free-to-air community television, integrating motion graphics and ensuring all content was suitable for broadcast.

Bachelor Of Screen Production

Advanced post-production, videography and digital content creation.

Diploma, Screen And Media

Screen studies, storytelling, screenwriting, film equipment operation, and post-production processes.

Bachelor Of Games And Interactive Entertainment

Motion graphics, 3D modelling and character animation.