Since the beginning, I have built my expertise and skill equally in both filming and editing.  I have been fortunate to work on a diverse array of projects that can make me a valuable asset for your next project!  I look forward to talking with you to learn more about how my experience and background  can meet the needs for your company!

Contact Information:

John Fletcher

Huntsville, Texas

Ph: 936-661-6760

Email: smartvideoservices@gmail.com

Web: www.fletchlives.net

Summary:

Creative Director of Visual Content, video producer and marketing specialist with the ability to make your message memorable!  I get it done with organization, leadership, highly skilled editing and the ability to produce engaging content quickly, on-time and under budget!

Experience:

Director of Visual Content (Remote), Virtual Golf Caddy, Savannah, GA, August 2019 – April 2020 (Business closed due to COVID-19)

• Oversee and manage all digital platforms to include website and social media channels

• Market and maintain relationships with all partners

• Vet and hire drone pilots for specific projects

• Manage all editing workflow, providing creative direction and ensure timely delivery of content

• Manage all content delivered including graphics, images, camera and drone footage

• Establish creative standards and guidelines for all editors

• Coordinate post-production editing schedules with editors and on-site contractors

• Manage post production archive process and content library

Principal Video Editor (Remote), Virtual Golf Caddy, Savannah, GA, March 2019 – August 2019
 

• Manage all editing workflow, providing creative direction, feedback and recommendations as needed to ensure timely delivery of           content

• Manage all content delivered including graphics, images, camera and drone footage

• Establish creative standards and guidelines for all editors

• Manage delivery and distribution of all final editing projects

• Establish creative standards and guidelines for all editors

• Coordinate post production editing schedules with editors and on-site contractors

Owner/Principal Videographer/Editor, SMART Video Services, Huntsville, TX, February 2000 – Present

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• Provide all stages of video production from conception, budgeting, managing and hiring crews, producing and directing sets to editing and post production

Operations Manager – Content Director, USA Jump Rope, Huntsville, TX, April 2004 – August 2019

• Manage all operations for the organization to include financials, employees, policies and guidelines

• Provide all stages of video production from conception, budgeting, managing and hiring crews, producing and directing sets to editing and post production for broadcast, retail and social media

• Oversight and management of all digital platforms to include company website and social media

• Coordinate all media relations to include television appearances, radio spots and news outlets

• Planning and implementation of national and international events to include contract negotiation, hiring and scheduling vendors, coordinating volunteers, banquet/catering management, event budget management and contracting hotel blocks

Skills:

• Premiere Pro CC - Final Cut Pro X - After Effects CC - Videography - Video Editing - Photography - Script Writing - MAC and PC Proficiency - Google Suite - Adobe Creative Cloud - Event Operations and Management - Media Relations

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Accomplishments:

Film Production/Videography

• Production Supervisor of the first USA Jump Rope Virtual National Competition, July 2020.

• Production of the 2020 Huntsville, Texas tourism video, 9-month project completed July 2020.

• Collaborative training film project with the American Heart Association and Jump Rope for Heart, March 2017.

• Internship with MySource TV, produced “AroundMe” marketing video for pitch to mobile app developer, Summer 2016.

• “Best Graduate Producer” award recipient, AAU Spring Show – May 2015.

• “Focus Award” recipient, AAU Spring Show – May 2014.

• Footage contributor/consultant for documentary “JUMP!” produced by Nutshell Productions, 2007.

• Produced commercials for ESPN, ESPN 2 and FOX Sports Network, 2004 – Present.

Education History:

• Master of Arts, Communications and Media Technologies, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, May 2018

• Bachelor of Science, Law Enforcement/Police Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, May 1994

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Email me directly!

Film / Video Editor and Producer

Premiere Pro / FCPX / After Effects

smartvideoservices@gmail.com

936.661.6760