Video Production Multimedia Specialist

BILL THOMAS ***********@*******.*** • 303-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/bill-thomas-60b14a6a/

Henderson, NV 89014

Experienced Video Editor

Innovative Video Editor with extensive skills across creative disciplines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, videography, and motion graphics, seamlessly transitioning projects from concept to final production. Contributed to acclaimed PBS documentaries and short films. Work showcased on various stock footage platforms, evidencing broad appeal and quality. Consistently exceeds expectations, delivering superior outcomes and pushing creative boundaries to uplift industry standards.

Core Competencies

• Video Editing • Adobe Illustrator • Video Production • Broadcasting

• Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe Photoshop • Camera Operation • Project Management

• Adobe After Effects • Adobe InDesign • Post Production • Microsoft Office

• Adobe Audition • Storytelling • Music Cutting & Pacing • Organizing & Prioritizing

• Motion Graphics • Short Form Video • Social Media Marketing • Problem Solving

• Sound Design • Documentaries • Management Skills • Interpersonal skills

• Compositing • Audio Recording • Adobe Media Encoder • Flexible & Adaptive

• Color Correction • Video & Audio FX • Videography • Skilled Communicator Professional Experience

WILLIAM THOMAS PRODUCTIONS, Henderson, NV

Executive Producer / Video Editor / Videographer

2018 - Present

• Led projects from concept to publication, boosting brand narratives and ensuring smooth execution across all phases, resulting in a 30% increase in viewer engagement.

• Initiated brand strategy consultations, website design and maintenance, leading to a 20% rise in site traffic and enhanced brand positioning.

• Produced engaging motion graphics and high-quality videos, averaging 50,000 views and receiving positive client feedback.

• Optimized studio and on-location setups for shoots, improving resource allocation and consistently finishing projects ahead of schedule.

• Developed social media strategies, yielding a 15% growth in followers and a 20% uplift in engagement rates, building a strong online community and improving brand loyalty. ROOM AWARENESS INC, Las Vegas, NV

Freelance Associate Producer / Video Editor / Videographer 2013 - Present

• Streamlined video publication across various online platforms, cutting upload time by 30% and increasing viewer reach by 20%.

• Led multiple video projects from start to finish, averaging 30,000 views per project with consistent positive client feedback.

• Optimized on-location shoots with ideal lighting and audio, alongside mastering key editing software, speeding up post-production by 20%.

• Co-created eye-catching graphics and visual effects with creative teams, enhancing video appeal and raising client engagement by 25%.

• Thrived in broadcasting live events as a videographer, maintaining equipment for 99% uptime and quality capture across projects.

• Applied web design expertise in projects, improving user interface and boosting web traffic by 20%.

• Led significant long-term projects like a 30-day documentary, a 10-month 4th grade video curriculum, and a 2- year cancer center project, all praised for storytelling, educational value, and empathetic portrayal. SKY HIGH VIDEOGRAPHY PRODUCTIONS, Longmont, CO

Producer / Video Editor / Videographer / Aerial Cinematographer 2012 - 2021

• Led end-to-end video production initiatives, boosting brand recognition and company visibility.

• Directed marketing, brand strategy, and proposal development, resulting in a 25% growth in client referrals and repeat business.

• Created engaging scripts and excelled in camera operation, lighting, audio, and aerial drone videography, notably improving outdoor and resort projects.

• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for post-production, speeding up project turnaround by 20% with superior visual quality, effectively conveying brand messages and engaging target audiences. LEISURE TRENDS GROUP, Boulder, CO

VP Information Technology

1999 - 2013

• Streamlined IT operations and software development to align with business goals, quadrupling operational efficiency.

• Overhauled network infrastructure and computer systems, enhancing performance and achieving 99.9% system uptime.

• Cultivated a high-performance IT team, speeding up custom software application delivery by 80%.

• Developed advanced online statistical data tracking tools, improving data-driven decision-making by 60%.

• Led the digital revamp of the company's online presence with next-gen web tools, increasing client engagement by 70%.

• Directed the creation and management of a custom online survey system, quadrupling data acquisition and boosting market research capabilities.

Professional Credentials

Generative AI Series (LinkedIn):

• Comprehensive training on the fundamentals and applications of Generative AI for creative professionals. Adobe After Effects Series (LinkedIn & Lynda.com):

• Extensive coursework covering a range from basic to advanced techniques in animation, motion graphics, 3D text, video enhancement, compositing, and expressions using After Effects. Adobe Premiere Pro Series (Lynda.com):

• In-depth training on editing techniques, music integration, and title graphics creation using Premiere Pro. Additional Multimedia Production Training (Lynda.com):

• Diverse training encompassing digital photography, soundtrack creation, video interview lighting, time-lapse photography, and location lighting techniques.

Professional Links

https://williamthomasproductions.com/about-bill-thomas/ https://williamthomasproductions.com/portfolio/

https://vimeo.com/skyhighvideography/

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