Wahid A Dawar
Woodbridge Virginia *****
Email: *.*.*****@*****.***
Cell phone +1-202-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Specialist & Video Editor with 15+ years of experience producing and editing visual content across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Recognized for transforming raw footage into polished, high-impact content that aligns with brand identity and engages audiences. A collaborative team player with proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, delivering consistent quality across genres including corporate, documentary, commercial, and entertainment content.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition)
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer & DaVinci Resolve
Video Editing & Filming
Video Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
Scripted & Unscripted Storytelling
Digital Media & Social Content
Graphic Design and photo Editing
Color Grading & Color correction
Project & Workflow Management
Sound/Voiceover Mixing and Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Specialist
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Washington DC
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
Produced and published 32 executive video messages for internal communications.
Directed and edited 17 onboarding video content for new hires.
Developed 11 promotional videos to support Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiatives.
Record and edited 5 FRA townhalls sessions.
Recorded and edited two award ceremonies.
Designed more than 30 virtual graphics, banners, and custom virtual backgrounds.
Designed 15 employee spotlight virtual backgrounds.
Designed two 4pages FRA FY 2024 snapshot repots.
Edited 100+ staff and equipment photos for online and printing purposes.
Senior Video Editor
Trivision Studios, Chantilly, VA
Jun 2018 – Sep 2024
Edited educational 12 episodes for Wolters Kluwer, enhancing learning engagement.
Edited 16 Rural Development documentaries for Brand USA.
Edited 8 discussion-format videos for Intellibus, supporting Intelligent Business Platforms.
Edited virtual wellness sessions for Telly Health a telecommunication technology to deliver healthcare services remotely.
Video Editor
Tuti TV, Chantilly, VA
May 2014 – May 2018
Edited two full seasons of the Tuti 360 Social Reports.
Edited over 20 episodes of Tuti Buzz, music and entertainment show.
Edited three annual seasons of Tuti Gala music and entertainment events.
Edited 4 episodes of the social commentary series of Culturally Incorrect.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Technology Management
University of Arizona Global Campus Jun 2022 – Dec 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Arizona Global Campus Jul 2020 – Jun 2022
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Persian (Fluent)
Pashto (Fluent)
Urdu (Fluent)