Video Editor - Adaptable Creative storyteller with UK BS

Michael Bateman

Louisville, KY *****

*************@*****.***

502-***-****

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Creative Media Specialist Expertise in Video Production, Content Creation, Media Management and Journalism.

Skills

• Video Editing

• Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After

Effects • Final Cut Pro

• Canva

• OBS Studio

• Digital Marketing

• Strong Team Leader • Multimedia

Education

• Creative Adobe Suite

• Video & Gaming Streaming • Studio

Production

• Media Research and Media Policy •

Video Analytics

• YouTube, Twitch

• Social Media Management • SEO

• Market Research

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Studies, Minor in Communications August 2020

- May 2024

• Relevant Coursework: Media Production,Studio Production, Audio Engineering Digital Media, Journalism, Advertising, Communication, Communication in Groups, Video Editing, Multimedia, Video Production Media Arts and Studies Projects

Video Thought Piece

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gowFAYIE-1Q

• Developed a short documentary film on the difference in culture between the media platforms Twitch and YouTube, handling all aspects of production including research, filming, editing, and post-production • Edited using Adobe Premiere Pro

Video Documentary

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=945YMI8Ncl8

• Edited using Adobe Premiere Pro, touched up with After Effects

• Filmed, Directed,Produced, and edited a short documentary based on an up and coming comic artist at my school

Multimodal Website Project

• http://sweb.uky.edu/~meba292/sakuraisland.html

• Built a website using HTML and Adobe Dreamweaver creating a wiki/hub for all the information on a Minecraft server that I had made Experience

Digital Chumps - Lexington, Kentucky March 2023 - August 2023 Video Game Reviewer and Journalist

• Conducted detailed playtesting and reviews of AAA and indie video game titles.

• Delivered targeted in-depth written analyses for targeted audiences.

• Collaborated with editorial teams to refine content strategies and optimize engagement.

Cinemark - Springhurst, Kentucky July 2021 - August 2023 Theater Manager, Usher Manager, Operations Manager

• Supervised operations, ensuring exemplary customer service for over 1,000 patrons nightly.

• Managed concessions, floor, and restaurant operations, mentoring a team of 10+ employees.

• Streamlined workflows, boosting team efficiency during peak hours.

• Trained and onboarded new hires, enhancing team readiness and productivity.

•Delivered exceptional service across various roles, including Concessions Manager and Floor Manager.

• Provided outstanding guest services while supporting junior employees in training activities.

Mercor AI April 2025 - December 2025

Video Annotations Expert

• Worked with AI driven tools to create a powerful, quick, and efficient workflow for digital annotation.

• Heavy experience with Entity Tagging and creating a script from view videos.

• Created and produced developed and edited videos using a strong AI workflow

Volunteer Experience

National Beta Club - North Oldham HS - Prospect, Kentucky August 2016 – May 2020 Member/Officer

• Contributed over 75 hours of community service through leadership and collaborative projects.

• Organized and executed philanthropic initiatives, enhancing project management skills.

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