Video Editor
Resume:
Joshua Arends
Video Wizard, Social Media Manager and Creative Content Creator
Haslet, TX 76052
**********@*****.***
www.DuctTapeAndAPrayer.Com
A creative and critical thinking communicator with over 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations via video production, graphic design, social media and broadcast/print journalism.
o Leadership Experience
o Project Planning/Budgeting
o Skilled video editor using Adobe Creative Suite/Final Cut/Avid
o Script Writing
o Voice Overs/Narration
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner/Operator
Duct Tape & A Prayer Media Production - Haslet, TX February 2022 to Present
I am currently getting my media business off the ground and finding clients. I am open to any remote video or graphics freelance gigs.
• Created mini documentaries for non-profit orgs and ministries
• Produced testimonial videos for small law firms
• Animated/re-invigorated existing still photos for enhanced/eye catching social media posts for local restaurants/businesses in Utah.
• Created Facebook Ad Campaigns to increase customer leads/foot traffic.
• PowerPoint Media Presentations
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www.DuctTapeAndAPrayer.com
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Videographer/ War Correspondent/ Social Media Manager U.S. Air Force
February 2002 to January 2022
• Managed/mentored 16-member team of videographers, $2 million+ in equipment to produce training videos, PSA’s and broadcasts of live events over multiple social media platforms.
• Produced 23 training videos of various military subjects.
• Created 70+ broadcast news reports on the U.S. war efforts for release to international news outlets during 3 multiple deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
• Created content/managed official Facebook & Twitter social media accounts for the launch of Operation Inherent Resolve campaign in Iraq & Syria in 2015/2016; Peterson Air Force Base accounts 2016-2019, Kunsan Air Base accounts 2019-2020 and the 2nd Audiovisual Squadron accounts 220-2022.
• Primary video producer for CEO's (4 Star Generals) of United States Space Command (now Space Force), producing PSA's, commercials, news videos and documenting speeches.
• Implemented problem solving/work around methods for getting professional video footage while utilizing aging or broken equipment.
• Documented/released footage of Warrior Games events 2013-2015 to mainstream media.
• Researched/Wrote scripts for video series/campaigns.
• Recorded/edited audio/narration for radio/video productions.
• Provided media guidance for CEO's (base commanders)
• Managed media relations with local news outlets.
• Documented aircraft crash sites/natural disasters/military response to provide footage to media.
• Designed graphics for social media marketing campaigns, clothing, posters,
• Photographed/documented crime, domestic abuse, and military suicide scenes for the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
• Trained incoming videographers on production basic/advanced techniques. Awards won:
• 2011 Best Documentary, Air Force Space Command
• 2013 Best PSA, United States Air Force
• 2014 Best Video Series, Air Force Space Command
• 2017 Best Animation, Air Force Space Command
• 2018 Best Safety Video, Air Force Safety Center
• 2019 DOD Still Imagery, Pacific Air Forces
• 2020 Air Force Public Affairs Cheif Master Sgt. douglas W. Morrell Media Awards: Long-form Production of the Year.
Education
Military Motion Media Program in Broadcast Journalism and Advanced Documentary Production
S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY 2005 to 2006
Graphic Design
Keiser College - Tallahassee, FL
1998 to 1999
Skills
• Photography
• Social Media Management
• Adobe Premiere
• Branding
• Filming
• Content Creation
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Adobe Lightroom
• Digital Marketing
• Public Relations
• Layout Design
• User Interface (UI)
• Narration (10+ years)
• Audio Editing (10+ years)
• Podcast Editing (10+ years)
• Photography (6 years)
• Videography (10+ years)
• Video editing (10+ years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Content creation (10+ years)
• media re (10+ years)
• Training & development (10+ years)
• Talent directing (10+ years)
• Journalism (10+ years)
• Writing skills (10+ years)
• Scripting (10+ years)
Military Service
Branch: United States Air Force
Service Country: United States
Rank: Technical Sergeant
February 2002 to March 2022
Awards
2011 Best Documentary, Air Force Space Command
February 2012
2013 Best PSA, United States Air Force
February 2014
2014 Best Video Series, Air Force Space Command
February 2015
2017 Best Animation, Air Force Space Command
February 2018
2018 Best Safety Video, Air Force Safety Center
December 2018
2019 DOD Still Imagery, Pacific Air Forces
February 2020
2020 Air Force Public Affairs Cheif Master Sgt. douglas W. Morrell Media Awards: Long-form Production of the Year.
January 2021
Assessments
Social media — Expert
February 2022
Knowledge of popular social media platforms, features, and functions Full results: Expert
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