Christopher Cole

Christopher Cole Multimedia Designer & Editor | Motion Graphics | Digital Communications Baltimore, MD 21230 Summary Multimedia professional with over 10 years experience in video production as camera operator, photographer, television studio technician, video editor and motion graphics designer, audio technician, producer, director, broadcaster and teacher. I have most experience with digital design, video editing and motion graphics for web and social media applications, and have an extreme passion for live broadcast/streaming operations. I enjoy using what I have learned to creatively tell stories and deliver messaging in many realms! My skills span from content strategy/planning to production and post-production in social media, web, television and film. The programs I use on a daily basis are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, OBS Studio and Canva. Relevant Work Experience Explore Media, LLC, Baltimore, MD Multimedia Consultant and Content Producer August 2021 - Present ● Video editing and motion graphics ● Live-stream strategy and operation for Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Eventive ● Remote presentation operator (meetings, event broadcasts, film screenings, interviews) ● Remote live-stream operator (podcasts, Q&A’s, gaming, musical performance) ● Slide and presentation creation ● Audio production and editing ● Illustration and animation ● Podcast production and editing ● Social media management, growth and engagement strategy ● Social media trend-monitoring and niche application ● Content creator effectiveness and strategy coach iam06Chris, Baltimore, MD Content Creation and Live-Streaming March 2021 - Present ● Live-stream radio talk show host ● TikTok content creation ● Twitch, Youtube and TikTok live-streaming ● Streamer and content creator mentoring ● E-book/digital product design and publishing ● Virtual event planning and technical operation ● Live event planning and execution of community gatherings American Film Institute Silver Theater, Silver Spring, MD Multimedia Editor and Video Systems Manager March 2015 - March 2022 ● Responsible for creating, editing and uploading advertising content for films, festivals, and events including production of YouTube videos and podcasts using the Adobe Suite. ● Created and managed implementation of media assets to be played in-theater, used in special events, film festivals, and client rentals. ● Produced and directed live-streamed events including multiple-day film festivals, Q&As, and special presentations during the Pandemic when in-person operations ceased. KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, NV Production Specialist December 2011 - October 2014 ● Operated in-studio cameras and equipment, multi-source audio board and live-satellite transmissions panels for morning, noon and evening broadcasts. ● Gathered and edited footage for use in stories and packages during news broadcasts, using the EDIUS system and Final Cut Pro. ● Set preparation and cleanliness for broadcasts and various segments. Freelance Content Creator July 2010 - August 2021 ● Created video content for the Legal Eagle YouTube channel from-, during the channel’s increase from 500K to over 1M subscribers. ● Operated as a consultant and streamer for One Love Massive in Washington, DC, showcasing local music and producing multiple live streams for- programs. ● Produced videos for various businesses and organizations in the Las Vegas area from-, including Vast Space Projects art gallery, Hope Christian Health Center, the Las Vegas Weddings chapel, Anita Paul International and Lelonnie Services, Inc. ● Completed projects for the 2013 Life is Beautiful music festival, documenting renovation work and advertising for the festival. ● Lead editor MediaCAn International’s 2011 Artist Series educational catalog. ● Documented community-outreach events and produced promotional videos for youth advocacy group Toronto Loves Kicks’ 2011 marketing campaign. ● Created promotional and educational videos for social media with non-profit organization ROC-United to increase awareness and affect government policy. Education Art Institute of Washington ● Video Production (2010) United States Naval Academy ● Bachelor of Science (2003)