FREELANCE May **** - Present EXPERIENCE
-Film events and performances with limited resources and crew
-Manage all aspects of video shoots from pre-production, interviewing, crew/equipment and location coordination, and on-set production
-Budget and Produce independent projects
-Identify and recruit crew members
-Ensure the completion of all projects, on time, and within budget
-Supervise and collaborate in team environments and manage interns CAREER I am a freelance film SUMMARY maker with 8 years of production and 2 years of professional content creation experience. I have produced several short films with accolades from several film festivals, and produced viral videos for several digital platforms.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
VIDICOM ~ February 2017- December 2017
Video Producer/Editor
-Wrote, produced, and edited 30 and 60 sec spots for broadcast television
-Managed quality control, technical, and post production practices across video pipeline
-Functioned as liaison by interfacing on respective projects, clarifying requirements, and managing expectations
-Served as Studio’s primary contact for all aspects production
-Facilitated studio set up and breakdown, as well as equipment upkeep FLAMA ~ May 2016 - November 2016
Digital Producer/Editor/FaceBook Live Technical Director
-Produced, edited, and published content for Flama’s social platforms
-Launched time sensitive content focused on current news and trends
-Facilitated a new standard in post production workflow
-Collaborated to brainstorm fun, innovative ideas.
-Improved finishing workflows and project templates
-Complied assets to create animated slideshows
-Operated TriCastor switchboard for multi-cam FaceBook Live streams BUZZFEED ~ July 2015-April 2016
Video Production Intern
-Assisted on over 150 video shoots in a variety of roles including camera operation and sound technician
-Produced several videos that have reached over a million views
-Interviewed and worked with high profile talent and celebrities
-Flipped up-to-the-second news into slideshows across digital platforms
-Researched material and gathered media for pojects
-Conceived, wrote, casted, edited, and produced shareable and viral videos for a variety of platforms
MANHATTAN PLACE ENT. ~ June 2014-August 2014
Equipment Specialist
-Prepared equipment packages for shoots
-Kept equipment inventory is up to date with digital barcoding database
-Imported and labeled footage, kept inventory of backed-up data
-Ordered, cleaned, and tested equipment
EJS
Edward John Souaid
linkedin.com/in/edwardsouaid
ac69fe@r.postjobfree.com
vimeo.com/eddsouaid
Final Skilled Cut Pro in: 7 & X
Davinci Resolve 11
Adobe Creative Suite
Avid Media Composer
Google Platforms
Google Adwords
Microsoft Office Suite
Compressor
Mpeg Streamclip
PluralEyes
Camera Operation
Canon T2i-T5i, 5D, 6D,
60D, & 70D
Canon C100 & C300
Sony F5 &A7sii
Panasonic Lumix GH4
Sound Operation
H4N &H6 ZOOM
Tascam DR-100
TriCaster
Abilities:
Problem Solving
Video Production
Social Media Management
Marketing Management
On Camera Acting
Voice Over Acting
Education:
DeSales University
(Sept. 2012-May 2015)
Bachelor of Arts in Tv/Film
Notre Dame University - Louaize
(Sept. 2011-May 2012)
Fun Fact: You can call me Edd or Squid Personal and professional references are available upon request