Experience

Paradowski Creative

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Video Director

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  - Directed video shoots, overseeing talent and crew to ensure successful execution of projects, aligning with the project's creative vision. - Collaborated closely with internal teams to translate creative concepts into visually compelling content, maintaining consistency with the client's objectives. - Utilized video editing and animation skills to bring projects to life, delivering high-quality videos that met or exceeded client expectations. - Stayed current with industry-standard gear, ensuring the company's equipment remained up-to-date and optimized for production needs. - Managed and maintained the company's server system, ensuring the security and accessibility of crucial project files. - Helped acquire and cultivate talent, contributing to the growth of the department. Show less



CompassPoint Films

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  - Successfully launched and managed a video production company specializing in documentary and docu-style filmmaking, emphasizing dedication to the business's success and a compassionate approach to client relations. - Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships. - Oversaw all aspects of project management, from client communication to budgeting and team coordination, ensuring project success. - Hired and managed crews as needed, assembling skilled teams to execute projects efficiently and at the highest quality. Show less



StoryTrack Studio

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Production

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Directed video shoots, overseeing talent and crew to ensure the successful execution of projects, aligning with the company's creative vision. - Collaborated closely with the internal team to translate creative concepts into visually compelling content, maintaining consistency with the client's objectives. - Utilized video editing and animation skills to bring projects to life, delivering high-quality videos that met or exceeded client expectations. - Stayed current with industry-standard gear, ensuring the company's equipment remained up-to-date and optimized for production needs. - Managed and maintained the company's server system, ensuring the security and accessibility of crucial project files. - Played a pivotal role in securing funding for, and filming "Brains Under Siege". A documentary following the lives of medical professionals and patients during a clinical trial to find a cure for Alzheimer's. Show less



Freelance

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Video Editor and DP

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2016



Ferguson Katzman

• Video Editor

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012



Missouri Motion Media Assocition

• Media intern

  • May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Designed brochures for both the association and the city of Columbia, MO, helped organize statewide film industry events, collected and distributed information regarding Missouri's film community to members, and updated the membership directory. Designed brochures for both the association and the city of Columbia, MO, helped organize statewide film industry events, collected and distributed information regarding Missouri's film community to members, and updated the membership directory.



SA Productions

• Contract worker

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Participated in contract work on several instructional videos, and was involved in multiple levels of production for a short film. Participated in contract work on several instructional videos, and was involved in multiple levels of production for a short film.