Professional Summary
I am a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with 10 years of experience in editing high-quality video content for various platforms, genres & sectors. This includes web, documentary, promo, live event, time-lapse, heritage, education and corporate productions. I am proficient in utilising industry-standard software to produce compelling visuals and enhance storytelling. I have a proven ability to collaborate with directors, producers, and other creatives to deliver engaging video content that meets client goals and exceeds expectations.
In the most recent years I have honed my documentary editing skills. This spans across identifying key themes, finding patterns, editing down hours of interview footage and applying appropriate editing techniques to convey complex messages, designed to engage the target audience. Another part of my work over the past few years has consisted of creating explainer infographic animations, working with a graphic designer to create storyboards.
Core Skills
Professional Experience
Editor / Filmmaker
Chantry Group, Remote | Full Time | Jul 2021 - Nov 2024
Expertise in Audience Engagement:
Developed the ability to craft videos that effectively capture the attention of niche audiences while honing documentary storytelling skills.
End-to-End Post-Production Management:
Managed the entire editing process, transforming raw footage into polished final films.
Interpreted briefs or independently created them when necessary.
Identified key themes, created selects reels, and progressed through initial assemblies, rough drafts, and picture-locked edits.
Performed final passes on color grading, sound design, and motion graphics.
Delivered high-quality projects within varying budgetary and time constraints by leveraging creativity and resourcefulness.
Proficiency in Animation and Motion Graphics:
Produced animated explainer videos using Adobe After Effects and Illustrator for clients such as Dyno-Rod, NIC Group, and Ableworld.
On-Set Film Production Experience:
Worked as a camera operator and production assistant on multiple film shoots.
Collaborated with actors and interview subjects to ensure high-quality footage and smooth production processes.
Extensive Franchise Video Production:
Produced over 50 franchise videos and edited numerous franchisee interviews for clients including Dyno-Rod, TaxAssist, Right At Home, Laser Clinics, Zerorez, and Schmidt.
Editor & Camera Operator
Floating Harbour Films, Bristol (On-Site) | Full Time | Feb 2019- Sep 2020
As an editor and colorist, I worked collaboratively with directors and producers on a diverse range of documentary and promotional projects, ensuring the final product aligned with the creative vision.
Technical and On-Set Contributions:
Operated cameras during shoots, ensuring high-quality footage.
Managed equipment hire bookings and maintained technical equipment to support smooth production workflows.
Post-Production Expertise:
Identified key themes and organized footage into select timelines to streamline the editing process and highlight the best content.
Delivered polished edits for projects including:
Docu-promos for Bristol University.
Live event production and promotional videos for TEDxBristol 2019.
Drama adverts for National Rail.
Color grading for Wildscreen.
Promotional material for Sustrans.
Multi-live streaming for WECA and Accounting Excellence.
Live idents and extensive data management for the International Judo Federation Düsseldorf 3-day tournament.
This role strengthened my ability to deliver high-quality content under varied project scopes while effectively collaborating with creative teams
Editor, Camera Operator, Director & Co-Founder
Hall & Gaines | Freelance/Company Founder | Hybrid | Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
Video Production for Heritage Sector
Created mini-documentaries, promotional films, and informative videos for clients such as the National Trust, Southwest Heritage Trust, and the American Museum & Gardens.
Notable Achievements:
Produced the National Trust’s highest-engaging video in 2016.
Documented Danny Boyle’s Pages of the Sea.
Delivered projects that significantly increased social media engagement and visitor numbers for exhibitions, events, and tourist attractions.
Diverse Responsibilities:
Developed concepts, directed, and produced videos.
Created proposals, quotes, and budget sheets.
Shot and edited films, occasionally directing drone pilots to achieve aerial footage.
Editor, Filmmaker
Reuben Gaines | Freelance | 2012 - Present
Office Dog, Young & Norgate
Comprehensive Film Production Experience:
Managing all stages of production, from client liaison and concept development to project planning, camera work, editing, and final delivery.
Diverse Genre Expertise:
Produced documentaries, promotional videos, time-lapses, and photography for sectors including craft, property development, corporate, education, charity, community projects, and music.
Specialized Freelance Roles:
Worked as an editor, colorist, camera operator, and photographer for various companies and projects.
Content Producer Intern
Tyntesfield, National Trust, Bristol | On-Site | 20 Hours pw | June 2016 - January 2017
Strategic Content Creation:
Executed the 2016 National Trust marketing plan, blending the organization’s core values with creative content to boost online and offline audience engagement.
Collaborative Projects:
Worked closely with National Trust staff on a variety of film, photography, social media, and event documentation projects.
Notable Achievement:
Directed and edited Explore Tyntesfield, the highest-engaging National Trust video of 2016.
Founder, Editor, Camera
VALV | Part Time | 2012 - 2014
Developed a comprehensive business plan for a music video production company and website during my final year at university.
Secured £1,000 in funding and a summer entrepreneurship placement with UWE Enterprise through an in-person presentation and written proposal.
Awarded "Entrepreneur of the Year," receiving an additional £250 in funding.
Launched the VALV YouTube channel, which has accumulated over 186,739 views and continues to grow.
Directed, produced, shot, and edited multiple live session series:
The Gallimaufry Live Sessions: Partnered with a popular Bristol music venue, creating content supported by a proposal and budget for the client and sponsor (Tiger Beer).
The Ship Sessions: Filmed at UWE’s TV studio.
Pressed Sessions: Produced in Brighton.
Successfully managed varying budgets, constraints, and logistics across projects to deliver high-quality video series, earning praise from artists and organizers.
Education
Software Proficiency
BA Hons Media Practice Degree (2:1)
University of the West of England (2009 - 2012)
Inside The Edit Editing Course
Paddy Bird (2017)
Colour Grading Academy Course
Colourgrading Central (2019)
Content Marketing Work Placement
RFS Marketing (2021)
Post-Production Runner
Farmgroup, Soho, London (1 week, 2011)
Graphic Design B-Tech Diploma (Triple Distinction)
East Devon College (2006 - 2008)
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Motion Graphics: After Effects, Illustrator
Audio Editing: Adobe Audition
Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve
Other: InDesign, Media Encoder, OBS Studio, Photoshop, Lightroom Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Asana, Trello, Monday.com,
References
Contact details available on request