jshmac (at) gmail.com

Objective

To create engaging advertising that facilitates communication and inspires creative thinking.

Qualifications

• Professional work in design and video software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Avid and After Effects. Sound work with Logic, Pro Tools and Cubase

• Edited and created effects for promos and narrative short films. Conformed video for broadcast.

• Worked in house at Bloomberg and with ad agencies like Publicis and Anatomy Media

• Studied creative writing at UCLA, written two features and 2 novels.

Employment

2016 - present Editor / After Effects - Publicis NYC

• Edited TV spots and animatics for brands like Oral B, Prilosec, Swiffer, Astra-Zeneca and others

• Used After Effects to create animatics for pitch materials

• Worked with post-houses to conform video for broadcast

2014 - 2017 Freelance Editor / Videographer - Bloomberg Inc.

• Shot, edited and did After Effects work for Bloomberg Television promos 

• Mastered and did finishing editing for air

2015     Editor - BBC America - Top Gear Compilation

• Edited episodes of Top Gear for BBC America

• Performed final mastering and preparation for air.

2015     Editor - Totally Taken Care of -  Above Average

• Edited 2 episodes of the web series

• Worked with color and effects artists to implement effects

2014  Head of Production - Thomas Keller Group

• Ran production of 20th anniversary video for the French Laundry. Shot and edited 20 minute documentary on the impact of the French Laundry

• Worked on a tight schedule; performed many roles, DP, editor, sound and effects

2013    Creative Director - Seb and Max Productions

• Wrote, produced, directed and edited a television pilot for English learners

• Wrote and produced a multimedia textbook for ESL students.

• Managed a production team on a limited budget

2013-2014  Video Editor and Effects - Il Francio Productions

• Edited short films and upcoming web series for Italian production company

• Created visual effects and sound design

Education

• BA from University of California, Los Angeles - English Literature, Creative Writing Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa inductee

• Ruth Brill Fiction Award - Honorable Mention

• Sound Engineering Coursework at LA Valley College in Los Angeles