Video Production Post-Production
Resume:
Justin Chretien
justinchretien.com
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven
Videographer, Editor, and Video Director with 10 years of experience translating concepts into compelling cinematic content for diverse audiences. I have a proven ability to manage the full production lifecycle, from concept and shooting to post-production editing and directing. I am passionate about visual storytelling and skilled at delivering high-quality projects that meet strategic goals under tight deadlines.
SKILLS
●Video Production & Direction: I have experience with end-to-end production management, on-set directing, creative concept development, storyboarding, scripting, talent coordination, and logistics management.
●Camera & Equipment: I have advanced camera operation skills with Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, DJI, RED, and ARRI systems. I am experienced with 4K+ workflows, gimbal operation, lighting setup, and camera rig assembly. I am also an
FAA Part 107 Licensed drone pilot.
●Post-Production: My skills include video editing, sound design, color correction/grading, motion graphics, and file management.
●Software: I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop.
●Professional: My professional skills include visual storytelling, creative vision, collaboration, deadline management, and effective communication.
EXPERIENCE
Video Director // Senior Editor City of Detroit, Mayor Duggan's Office (Contract) May 2024 – August 2025
●Led the development and production of multimedia content to highlight Detroit's community programs, elevating their visibility on a national level.
●Directed all phases of video production, ensuring the creative vision aligned with city branding and achieved key messaging goals.
●Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timely delivery and high-quality output while coordinating talent, scheduling interviews, and managing logistics for shoots.
●Collaborated with writers and managed shooters to produce engaging and impactful content.
●Contributed to content strategy, showcasing Detroit's initiatives as blueprints for success for other cities.
●Served as Senior Editor, using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to ensure narrative cohesion and top-tier production quality.
Video Production Manager Cisco June 2022 – January 2024
●Spearheaded the development of 15+ global customer case study videos, managing the entire lifecycle from initial client coordination to final production.
●Directed complex, on-location international shoots and oversaw all logistics, including global travel, gear packing, and crew assembly.
●Conducted in-depth customer interviews, crafting compelling narratives focused on how Cisco solutions solve client challenges.
●Captured and edited impactful stories for external marketing and internal communications under tight deadlines, using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
●Directed end-to-end video production, including rigging, shooting, and lighting in both studio and field environments.
●Achieved high-quality production using 4K+ workflows, artificial lighting, gimbals, and drones.
Lead Videographer // Video Content Creator Bedrock Detroit November 2015 – June 2022
●Played a key role in establishing the company's media department from the ground up.
●Directed on-location shoots with full teams and talent.
●Crafted compelling narratives using visual storytelling techniques, resulting in increased audience engagement.
●Mastered diverse camera systems (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, RED, ARRI) and DJI drones to capture dynamic footage.
●Utilized licensed drone operation to produce stunning aerial footage showcasing properties and neighborhoods.
●Developed and implemented media asset management systems to organize growing digital libraries.
EDUCATION
●Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video & Media Studies, Western Michigan University (2014)
Minor in General Business
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