Technology Solutions Group

***** ******** **, ****** ******, MD. ***** 202-***-**** ********@*****.***

CHARLES W. MACDONALD

***** ******** **. ****** ****** MD 20902

202-***-****

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vimeo.com/cmacfido

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Skilled & experienced Award-Winning Storyteller, Video Editor and Videographer. Extremely selfmotivated

and energetic individual with over 30 years of video production experience recognized on

numerous occasions for creating outstanding long form documentaries, marketing, short form sizzle,

news, and everything in between. Quick learner and skilled educator with excellent leadership,

organizational, communication, and analytical skills. Proven ability to keep up to date with current

changes in video production and editing through continuous education proficiency in the use of various

software (MS Office Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Avid Media Composer, etc.) I am a

citizen of both Canada and the United States of America and can legally work in either country without

sponsorship.

EXPERIENCE

MARLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION, July 10 - Present

Senior Video Editor

• Online Editor for Maryland Farm and Harvest and State Circle

• Edit various marketing and sizzle videos

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR, WASHINGTON DC, December 2023 - July 2024

• Working with clients on an as needed basis.

RED CARROT, WASHINGTON DC, September 2021 – December 2023

Senior Producer, HUD Broadcasting Center

• Produced various events both live and prerecorded

• Edit videos for different departments within HUD

CMACFIDO PRODUCTIONS INC, KENTVILLE, NS, May 2020 – September 2021

Video Editor, Owner and Operator.

• Organized and strung together raw footage into a continuous whole story according to scripts or

the instructions of directors and producers

• Clients included Discovery Channel, World Science Festival, Steve Rotfeld Productions, National

Geographic Channel, Caddo Lake Institute, Mike Welsh Media

ARCADIA ENTERTAINMENT, Halifax, NS, July 2018 – May 2020

Senior Video Editor/Postproduction Supervisor

• Responsible for crafting and video editing multiple show franchises as well as marketing videos.

CMACFIDO PRODUCTIONS, LLC, Silver Spring, MD, July 2016 – July 2018

Owner / Chief Editor

• Ran a successful video production company by using good general business skills and industryspecific

expertise

• Accurately manage costs and delivering quality work that satisfied customers

• Offered a client-friendly, 5.1 Surround Ready Avid, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Editing Suite at

the home office

• Worked on video production and editing projects from the perspective of an award-winning

storyteller

• Secured deals and contracts with clients and managed their projects from inception to

completion

• Clients included Discovery Studios, Smithsonian Digital Studio, Pearson Education, ITN, CTV

News, ABC News, NBC News, WETA Newshour and National Geographic Channel

11102 Nicholas Dr, Silver Spring, MD. 20902 202-***-**** ********@*****.***

PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM,

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD, January 2023 – January 2027

Adjunct Professor

• Taught in the University College in addition to evaluating students and conducting student exams

• Developed lectures, conducted seminars, and performed other administrative tasks

• Created, distributed, and reviewed the course syllabus

• Collaborated with the College Administration to develop courseware and curriculum

• Presented the prepared materials to students and supervised all related activities

• Evaluated student performance and maintained comprehensive records of student attendance,

involvement, and progress

• Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction whenever

necessary

• Effectively utilized cooperative and experiential learning to engage students.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL, Washington, DC, January 2001 – July 2016

Supervising Video Editor and Videographer.

• Led and directed a team of full-time and freelance video editors for the channel

• Oversaw dynamic shooting, editing, and production of various documentaries and shows

• Personally, performed comprehensive promotional editing and production for various shows of

the channel

• Generated and inserted on-screen music, text, and graphics in productions as needed

• An extensive contributor to the successful startup of the High-Definition Channel for the

National Geographic Channel

CTV TELEVISION NETWORK, Ottawa, ON, Halifax, NS, Washington DC,

January 1989 – January 2001

Senior Video Editor / Videographer

• Manipulated and edited pieces of video and utilized camera footage, sound effects, graphics, and

special effects to create news packages and documentaries suitable for broadcast

EDUCATION

Canadore College, September 1980 – June 1983

North Bay, ON

• Television Broadcasting Diploma

ADDI T IONAL SKILLS

• Premiere Pro

• After Effects

• Avid

• Video production

• Videographer

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

11102 Nicholas Dr, Silver Spring, MD. 20902 202-***-**** ********@*****.***

AWARDS

• Lifetime Achievement Award: White House News Photographers Association (2018)

• Wings World Quest Trailer: 1st Place WHNPA (2017)

• How the Earth Changed History: 1st Place at WHNPA (2016)

• Wild Sizzle: 1st Place at WHNPA (2015)

• Alaska State Troopers Promo: 1st Place at WHNPA (2014)

• Alaska State Troopers Promo: 1st Place at WHNPA (2013)

• Untamed Americas & Man Created Dog: 1st Place at WHNPA (2012)

• Great Migrations: 1st Place at WHNPA (2011)

• Inside State & Hooked: Monster Fish: 1st Place at WHNPA (2010)

• Direct from the Moon: 1st Place at WHNPA (2009)

• Human Footprint: 1st Place at WHNPA (2008)

• Galapagos: 1st Place at WHNPA (2007)

• Premier's Award of Excellence

• Heart of Speed & Under Fire: A Photographer at War: 1st Place at WHNPA (2005)

• Video Editor of the Year WHNPA (2004)

• Arthur's Pass, Race of No Return, Propaganda, and Thai Boxing: 1st Place at WHNPA (2004)

• Race of No Return: Golden Eagle at CINE (2004)

• Flashpoint, Afghanistan: Golden Eagle at CINE (2003)

• Another Vietnam: 1st Place at WHNPA (2003)

• Troubled Waters: Golden Eagle at CINE (2001)

• Bridge Bombing: Nomination at the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (1999)

• Princess Diana's Funeral: Nomination at Gemini (1997)

LANGUAGES

• English: Native or bilingual proficiency

• French: Native or bilingual proficiency

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