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intro.

a little about me.

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My name is Leo Williams. I am a jack-of-all-trades in the creative space. I am used to wearing

many hats on any given day. As a video producer, editor, and creative director, I have had the opportunity to work on various projects, ranging from promotional videos for small businesses to feature-length documentaries That have gone on to film festivals around the world. I have a strong foundation in storytelling and am skilled in using Adobe products to bring stories to life through video. My other work has been recognized with several awards, including Best Editing at the Milan Film Festival.

education.

experience.

Senior Video Editor

SERHANT

  • Owned the entire post-production process for video deliverables.

  • Edit video, graphics, and audio to support multimedia programs and projects.

  • Work in the conception and execution of digital branding assets for all video content and stand-alone notion graphics-based video assets.

  • Utilized performance data to refine and optimize the editing process and collaborated with producers and editors to reach creative goals.

  • Create engaging video content across digital and social platforms.

Content Creator

Manymoons

  • Create efficient, streamlined content production process- that leverages video storytelling from long form to short form for cohesive social media messaging. 

  • Help tell Manymoons story by documenting company events and milestones.

  • Film content and share on all relevant social media channels, including founder's stories, circular retail store launches, rebranding, composting events, and much more.

Videographer/ Video Editor

Franklin University 

Switzerland

  • Collaborated with the creative team to foster ideas, development, and concepts that I would film & edit. 

  • Shoot events, behind-the-scenes, & personal videos that were used on IG Reels, TikTok, Youtube, and their website.

  • Concept video ideas using storyboards and scripts while working closely with a production team.

  • Edit and produce videos by using advanced editing and special effects software to support color correction, sound mixing, etc.

Associate Creative Director

Sustainable Standard

  • Conceptualize, write, and edit promotional spots for, programming, web, and special projects using multiple Adobe platforms.

  • Work closely with meteorologists and environmentalists on story development and promotional script ideas.

  • Created holistic designs that address business, brand, user requirements, and Company ideas.

  • Organize promotion projects.

Associate Video Producer 

Triplemint

  • Started as an Intern and was promoted to an associate video producer.

  • Directed, Filmed, and Edited videos for companies' social media(Youtube, Instagram, Facebook).

  • Work closely with a team on story development and promotional script ideas.

  • Used Latest trends in video editing and motion graphics to create viral and successful videos.

  • Channel Maintenance: Recap and pull stats from various video projects as needed, monitor engagement on videos across all platforms, and engage with and foster online communities

Associate Digital Media Specialist   

Sacred Heart University 

  • Develop/storyboard, pitch, research, and implement short-form videos, and podcasts generating creative ways to tell stories, explain concepts/research, highlight students and faculty, and promote events.

  • Create motion graphic videos as needed by the university.

  • Film interviews, events, lectures, and b-roll as needed.

  • Edit digital content using video and photo sources to be published on the University's social media platforms.

  • Preparing projects for finishing, conform, and delivery in various formats while maintaining internal project databases.

Video Producer/Editor 

Firelight Media Group 

  • Started as an intern and transitioned to a video editor.

  • Writing Scripts for Commercials/Sports Announcements.

  • Main/Assistant Camera Operator.

  • Created and edited motion graphic videos, including screen capture, product promotion, explainer videos, and illustration highlights.

  • Record and Edit Radio Commercials and Audio Mixing.

  • Working with major companies (GE, Unilever, Make-A-Wish, etc) to edit interviews, and documentary-style, videos.

2020-2022

Franklin University Switzerland

  • Bachelor's Degree: Visual Arts & Communication with a Minor in Psychology & Film Studies

  • Recipient of the Student Achievement & Leadership Awards for 2022.

  • Dean's list throughout my tenure, GPA 3.39

  • Worked as a Resident Advisor, IT Technician, and AV Coordinator as part of their Scholarship Program

  • Directed and Produced videos for the school that has gone on to be featured in the local news and help generate buzz for the University.

  • On the board of the University Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

  • Class of 2022 Senior Class President &

  • Vice President for Student Government and Head of Programming for the student body.

  • Worked for the President of the University as their Academic Mentor for the courses he is teaching

  • Worked as a Research Assistant for the Film Studies department helping to develop 100-level courses with the Head of the Film Department.

2015-2018

Sacred Heart University

  • Won "Best Short Film" and "Best Editing" at SHU Film Festival 2016.

  • Worked as an Associate digital media specialist for a semester.

  • Served as a Digital Learning Student Assistant.

  • Served as a Professor Assistant for 2 years.

  • Film Club President.

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