Kris Van Nest
Executive Producer for Learning Experience Design (LXD) & Innovation at Rising Tide Capital- Claim this Profile
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Esther Fraser
Kris is not only a talented videographer, editor, and producer. He is a strategic communicator who understands that every project must have a goal, a target audience, and a message to be delivered. He is a realistic diplomat, who will manage your expectations and keep you accountable to your own set goals. He is a dedicated project manager who will work with you to deliver your project on time and under budget. He is a gifted storyteller who pays attention to the details because he understands that it's the little things that make the difference between a good story, and compelling content. Simply put, Kris is excellent at what he does because he cares, more than most people, about the quality of the work he produces.
Trisha Masterson
It was so great working with Kris and his team! The project was very complex and he managed every aspect with absolute grace under pressure, arriving at creative and engaging solutions at every turn, and producing one of our most stunningly shot series of videos to date - the results were of cinema quality, with exquisite lighting, angles and scene compositions. We have already booked him for additional projects and we will definitely keep him in mind for more.
Esther Fraser
Kris is not only a talented videographer, editor, and producer. He is a strategic communicator who understands that every project must have a goal, a target audience, and a message to be delivered. He is a realistic diplomat, who will manage your expectations and keep you accountable to your own set goals. He is a dedicated project manager who will work with you to deliver your project on time and under budget. He is a gifted storyteller who pays attention to the details because he understands that it's the little things that make the difference between a good story, and compelling content. Simply put, Kris is excellent at what he does because he cares, more than most people, about the quality of the work he produces.
Trisha Masterson
It was so great working with Kris and his team! The project was very complex and he managed every aspect with absolute grace under pressure, arriving at creative and engaging solutions at every turn, and producing one of our most stunningly shot series of videos to date - the results were of cinema quality, with exquisite lighting, angles and scene compositions. We have already booked him for additional projects and we will definitely keep him in mind for more.
Esther Fraser
Kris is not only a talented videographer, editor, and producer. He is a strategic communicator who understands that every project must have a goal, a target audience, and a message to be delivered. He is a realistic diplomat, who will manage your expectations and keep you accountable to your own set goals. He is a dedicated project manager who will work with you to deliver your project on time and under budget. He is a gifted storyteller who pays attention to the details because he understands that it's the little things that make the difference between a good story, and compelling content. Simply put, Kris is excellent at what he does because he cares, more than most people, about the quality of the work he produces.
Trisha Masterson
It was so great working with Kris and his team! The project was very complex and he managed every aspect with absolute grace under pressure, arriving at creative and engaging solutions at every turn, and producing one of our most stunningly shot series of videos to date - the results were of cinema quality, with exquisite lighting, angles and scene compositions. We have already booked him for additional projects and we will definitely keep him in mind for more.
Esther Fraser
Kris is not only a talented videographer, editor, and producer. He is a strategic communicator who understands that every project must have a goal, a target audience, and a message to be delivered. He is a realistic diplomat, who will manage your expectations and keep you accountable to your own set goals. He is a dedicated project manager who will work with you to deliver your project on time and under budget. He is a gifted storyteller who pays attention to the details because he understands that it's the little things that make the difference between a good story, and compelling content. Simply put, Kris is excellent at what he does because he cares, more than most people, about the quality of the work he produces.
Trisha Masterson
It was so great working with Kris and his team! The project was very complex and he managed every aspect with absolute grace under pressure, arriving at creative and engaging solutions at every turn, and producing one of our most stunningly shot series of videos to date - the results were of cinema quality, with exquisite lighting, angles and scene compositions. We have already booked him for additional projects and we will definitely keep him in mind for more.
Experience
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Rising Tide Capital
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer for Learning Experience Design (LXD) & Innovation
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Sep 2021 - Present
Partner directly with the Executive Team on developing the digital product pipeline for Rising Tide Capital learning products and services. Own the design, structural development, and production of digital products that deliver exceptional human-centered learning and support experience for entrepreneurs. Contribute to product growth, scalability, vision, and strategy while being the voice of the end-user.
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Executive Producer for Digital Learning & Innovation
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
Partner directly with the Executive Team on developing the digital product pipeline for Rising Tide Capital learning products and services. Own the design, structural development, and production of digital products that deliver exceptional human-centered learning and support experience for entrepreneurs. Contribute to product growth, scalability, vision, and strategy while being the voice of the end-user. Play a pivotal role in end-to-end planning, building, tracking, monitoring, and delivering solutions for Rising Tide Capital. Key lead driving large initiatives, multiple stakeholders, and consistently explores and uncovers the organization’s product needs. In leading complex solutions, skilled at understanding strategy, implementation methodology, and how to manage a successful execution of high-profile, complex projects. Work closely with Communications, Operations, Programs, Advancement and other stakeholders to ensure exceptional project delivery. Strong leadership skills, confirmed project management ability, and a positive approach in leading working teams, stakeholders and project related issues. Show less
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THISLEARNING®
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United States
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Media Production
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Director/Executive Producer - Educational Technology, Film, Innovation
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Jan 2011 - Present
• Founder of full-service production company for distance learning, online learning, and blended learning video/film projects for international top-tier publishers, leading non-profits, and educational institutions. • Lead all aspects of video production from creative concept to completion. • Founder of full-service production company for distance learning, online learning, and blended learning video/film projects for international top-tier publishers, leading non-profits, and educational institutions. • Lead all aspects of video production from creative concept to completion.
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MAKE IT Series
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Director/Producer/Editor - Educational Technology & Innovation
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Jan 2018 - Present
• Direct and produce video projects for entrepreneurs and small business clients across fields ranging from education to entrepreneurship. • Created a template and workflow to coach entrepreneurs through the process to help them focus on sharing their expertise first to build credibility, visibility, and connections. • Responsible for creative direction, business development, and full production services. • Direct and produce video projects for entrepreneurs and small business clients across fields ranging from education to entrepreneurship. • Created a template and workflow to coach entrepreneurs through the process to help them focus on sharing their expertise first to build credibility, visibility, and connections. • Responsible for creative direction, business development, and full production services.
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Stevens Cooperative School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director/Producer/Instructor - Video & Film for Educational Media
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2020
• Teach and teach and direct filmmaking Summer Camp program to teach technical and soft skills as students work together to produce short films highlighting each other and their interests. • Develop curriculum and manage student teams; lead story development. • Responsible for project scope, budget, instruction, production, and delivery. • Teach and teach and direct filmmaking Summer Camp program to teach technical and soft skills as students work together to produce short films highlighting each other and their interests. • Develop curriculum and manage student teams; lead story development. • Responsible for project scope, budget, instruction, production, and delivery.
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Oxford University Press
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director/Producer/Editor - Video & Film for Educational Media
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
• Director/Producer of over 55 English Language Teaching online learning course scenes filmed and photographed over 5 days in Manhattan and Jersey City with full production (pre/post) over 6-month period. • Managed team of over 20+ creatives, crew, and actors working closely with client marketing and editorial teams in USA/UK from concept to development. • Full pre-production, production, and post-production services, budget, casting, team management, post (Final Cut Pro X), delivery to spec. • Delivered on budget and on time. Show less
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THE ETHICAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director/Producer/Editor/Instructor - Video & Film for Educational Media
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
• Winner Best Director & Best Local Film, 2019 Golden Door International Film Festival (GDIFF) with cast/crew over 60 students. • Developed and led filmmaking curriculum for students in 6th-8th grade through ten-week screenwriting process to tell ethical dilemma/anti-bullying story. • Taught students on-camera acting and crew film production, including technical production and soft skills during 9-month production process. • Created LIKE US Academy to teach filmmaking online learning curriculum. Show less
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GCSEN Foundation
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director/Producer/Editor - Video & Film for Educational Media
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2019
• Led video projects for online learning course development instrumental in securing $10 million future client funding for social entrepreneurship. • Led online/blended learner-centric educational development in massively scalable Open edX MOOC and assisted in port to course platform Thinkific. • Responsible for delivering video from concept through post-production. • Equipment procurement, logistics, talent management, and on-site videography for interviews, behind the scenes footage, multi-camera TV-style segments. • Built in-house client video capabilities and production workflow with FinalCut Pro, high-volume storage hardware, and on-line revision process for team. Show less
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Rising Tide Capital
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director/Producer/Videographer/Editor - Video
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2019
Provided full film/video production services for multiple campaigns, including national expansion, with featured videos highlighted on client website and fundraising efforts. Collaborated with client on spec, production, and budget for deliverables. Multi-camera production coverage, interviews, and on-location productions.
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Producer/Production Manager - Gala Event
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Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
Provided full event media management for annual Rising Tide Capital Start Something Champions Gala's (TSSC). Worked with staff, featured speakers, and audio/visual providers to design and coordinate project scope and program of activities. Responsible for coordinating production team, including on-location media elements, media vendors, videographers, and budgeting. Responsible for run-of-show timing and execution to ensure stage elements appeared on schedule and show started/ended on time. Performed announcements and stage introductions as VOG. Show less
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Art House Productions
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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2009 - Jan 2017
Led team to setup in-house technology "backstage" to facilitate team communication and producing in-house fundraising videos. Guided external website procurement and development. Contributed to business strategy, technology, and education with an emphasis on using technology and education in strategic, sustainable ways that help empower artists to be successful and broaden the impact of their work. Elected to Board to help create supportive environments where individuals can share their creativity and exchange cultural ideas and practices. Show less
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eventpermits
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director/Producer - Video
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
• Directed video/media production from concept to completion for Tributo Ferrari rally (60 cars; Battery Park to Times Square) & Harley-Davidson Livewire video. • Collaborated closely with internal creative/account teams and client for creative and technical production including car-mounted GoPro, helicopter, and ground/press cameras; performed precision driving role camera car. • Sourced, liaised, facilitated approval for media vendors, client, and deliverables. • Oversaw in-house still and video post-production. Show less
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Actor / Host / Precision Driver
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Dec 2005 - Jan 2010
Freelance actor, on-camera host, and prevision driver for various productions. Freelance actor, on-camera host, and prevision driver for various productions.
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JLR
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Specialist / Instructor / PR
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Jun 1997 - Dec 2005
Presented, demonstrated, instructed in on/off-pavement driving-- including safety, comfort, and new technical aspects-- for various SUV manufacturers, both domestically and internationally Presented, demonstrated, instructed in on/off-pavement driving-- including safety, comfort, and new technical aspects-- for various SUV manufacturers, both domestically and internationally
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Trekken TV
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United States
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Director/Producer/Creator/Host
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
Led concept development, pitch, production, and delivery for national travel television show highlighting history and off-road adventure travel for Jeep brand. Responsible for securing sponsorship and developing show concept/production, including budgeting, show development, team hires, production, and delivery to spec for satellite broadcast (DiSH) on The Outdoor Channel. Led concept development, pitch, production, and delivery for national travel television show highlighting history and off-road adventure travel for Jeep brand. Responsible for securing sponsorship and developing show concept/production, including budgeting, show development, team hires, production, and delivery to spec for satellite broadcast (DiSH) on The Outdoor Channel.
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FREESPORT-TV
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United States
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Director/Producer/Creator/Host
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Sep 1999 - Dec 2000
Led concept development, pitch, production, and delivery for national travel television show highlighting adventure sports. Responsible for securing sponsorship and developing show concept/production, including budgeting, show development, team hires, production, and delivery to spec for broadcast on Blue Ridge Cable (BRCTV13). Led concept development, pitch, production, and delivery for national travel television show highlighting adventure sports. Responsible for securing sponsorship and developing show concept/production, including budgeting, show development, team hires, production, and delivery to spec for broadcast on Blue Ridge Cable (BRCTV13).
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Director / Multimedia Software Developer & Educational Technology
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Nov 1995 - Sep 2000
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Competition Staff Member
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Jul 1998 - Sep 1998
Designed and selected 225 competition locations in South America (Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego) for off-road driving, mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing and kayaking Compiled competition directory of all locations Developed database for scoring and tracking Designed and selected 225 competition locations in South America (Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego) for off-road driving, mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing and kayaking Compiled competition directory of all locations Developed database for scoring and tracking
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Whitewater Rafting Guide
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Mar 1996 - Sep 1997
Voted Best New Guide of the Year (1996) Voted Best New Guide of the Year (1996)
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Team USA Member
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Dec 1996 - May 1997
Camel Trophy Mongolia ‘97 International Selections & Driver Training 1 of 2 U.S. team members (ranked 1st for U.S. team as youngest American in 18 year event history) Events included kayaking, mountain biking, orienteering, off-road driving domestically and internationally Camel Trophy Mongolia ‘97 International Selections & Driver Training 1 of 2 U.S. team members (ranked 1st for U.S. team as youngest American in 18 year event history) Events included kayaking, mountain biking, orienteering, off-road driving domestically and internationally
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Education
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1994 - 1995
Lehigh University College of Education
Master of Science - MS, Educational Technology -
1996 - 1996
University of Cambridge
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1990 - 1994
Lehigh University
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