https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC*UtFbFzCtqgmSyvHlAUE3Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws-At-QU1Xk&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnqoTUs7ZCQ&t=11s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aBr_T33pn4

L. David McCollum

An editor with a unique blend of experience, skills, education, personality and talent.

I am very experienced video editor, shooter and production resource that instills complete confidence in clients, supervisors and fellow team members. I have extensive experience in social media, commercials, promotion, music videos, multi-camera projects, sports, tv shows, documentaries, news, and specials. I have worked for Turner Broadcasting, Turner Sports, CNN, WNPB-TV, Avid Technology, Fox Sports Network, Mountaineer Sports Network, Formation Advertising, Action Integrated Marketing, Digital Solutions and Video Central. I also have done training and consulting for MTV, Viacom, The Letterman Show, Maury Povich, ABC 20/20 and Prime Time, ABC News in DC, NBC News in New York and many TV stations throughout the country. I play very well with others and have the experience, skills, natural leadership ability, education and talent to succeed. I am a very active freelance producer, director, editor, cameraman, motion designer, audio specialist, and drone pilot.

WHAT I CAN OFFER

Experienced in all forms of production and tools, Adobe Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Avid Media Composer, Newscutter Pro Tools, for documentaries, shows, commercials, social media, music videos, sports promos and packages, multi-camera production and post

-Infectious Enthusiasm -Strong Work Ethic

-Extremely Organized -Excellent People Skills

-Highly Self-Motivated -Creative Thinker

-Results and Process Oriented -Quick and Constant Learner

-Strong Technical Skills -P&L and Budgeting Experience

-Staffing and Training

-Great Communication and Presentation Skills

SUMMARY OF RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

o L. David Edits, Producer, director, editor, cameraman, motion designer, audio specialist, and drone pilot.

o Formation Advertising, in house, full service advertising, marketing and sales support, Creative and Operations Director Executive Producer, built the agency from the ground up

o Turner Broadcasting, entertainment networks

Production Manager Senior Editor Remote Playback and Camera

o Avid Technology, manufacturer of non-linear editing and production systems

Senior Broadcast Workflow Analyst Senior Applications Editor Certified Avid Instructor

o Action Integrated Marketing, full service advertising and marketing agency

Director of Creative Services Producer/Director Avid Editor

o WNPB-TV, Morgantown, WV public television station

Production Manager Producer Associate Producer Editor Videographer

o Video Central, sales and service of video production equipment

Director of Sales Technology Officer Avid Instructor

o Digital Solutions, sales and service of video production equipment

Account Manager Senior Product Consultant Avid Instructor

Creative and Operations Director Executive Producer Editor

Formation Advertising, in-house full-service advertising, marketing and sales support - Built an ad agency from the ground up as an inhouse advertising, marketing and sales support agency for Five Star Automotive, an $850 million company. Six weeks after beginning we delivered all of the advertising efforts for sixteen automotive dealerships. Our client base has grown to over twenty-five dealerships as well as other organizations. I oversee all operations and initiatives; broadcast TV, radio, video production, print, 3D animation, web, sales support and fixed ops, direct mail, email campaigns, pre-roll, SEO, SEM, social media, database management, data mining and tracking metrics.

Director of Creative Services Producer/Director Avid Editor

Action, full service advertising and marketing agency - Directed all aspects of the creative process from beginning, through delivery and analysis for this full service, national ad agency. Print, POS, graphics, 3D animation, broadcast TV, radio, web maintenance and digital initiatives. The automotive advertising industry has extremely compressed timelines and deadlines which suit me perfectly.

Account Manager Senior Product Consultant Certified Avid Instructor

Digital Solutions, sales and service of video production equipment - Consulted with clients on how to improve their existing workflows through streamlined processes and more appropriate hardware and software. Served as a Senior Certified Avid Instructor.

Director of Sales Technology Officer Editor

Video Central, sales and service of video production equipment

Evaluated emerging technology as it related to core business diversification as well as current business enhancement. That led to taking over as Director of Sales with 13 sales and support offices in 11 states.

Senior Workflow Analyst Senior Applications Editor Certified Avid Instructor

Avid Technology, manufacturer of non-linear editing and production systems

Demo editor and expert on Avid editing systems for the broadcast and post production industries. Advanced to Senior Workflow Analyst for key accounts primarily in Manhattan; CBS, ABC, NBC, David Letterman, Maury Povich, Viacom, MTV, just to name a few.

Production Manager Senior Editor Remote Playback and Camera

Turner Broadcasting, entertainment networks

Joined Turner as a Senior Online Editor. Ran camera and replay for Turner Sports as well as other freelance studio and field productions. Promoted to Production Manager overseeing 5 online edit suites, 12 Avid suites, 3 studios, 4 EFP crews, broadcast graphics, 3D animation, production staff of 60 people and numerous freelancers.

Education: BS in Management, BS in Marketing, BS in Finance Graduated Summa Cum Laude Waynesburg University

Demo Reels: https://tinyurl.com/LDEditsReel, https://tinyurl.com/LDavidEditsAIP

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