Video Editor & Creative Leader with 20+ Years Impacting Outcomes
Resume:
KEN LESHIN
Glendale, AZ ******@************.*** 480-***-**** LinkedIn: Ken Leshin Website: beyondmotion.com Vimeo YouTube VIDEO PRODUCTION EXPERT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior video production leader with more than two decades of experience guiding end-to-end content creation for commercial, corporate, and agency clients across a wide range of industries. Proven ability to translate business objectives into high-impact visual storytelling by overseeing creative strategy, production execution, and post-production delivery at scale. Recognized for building trusted client relationships, managing complex projects from concept through final distribution, and consistently delivering work that strengthens brand positioning and audience engagement. Brings deep expertise in production workflows, creative direction, and post-production operations, paired with a strong understanding of how video supports sales, education, and organizational communication. Well-positioned to lead video teams, mentor creative talent, and drive content strategies that align creative excellence with measurable business outcomes. SKILLS
● Video Production Strategy & Creative Direction
● End-to-End Production & Post-Production
● Motion Graphics & Visual Storytelling
● Commercial, Corporate & Branded Content
● Post-Production Workflow Optimization
● AI-Assisted Video Creation & Prompting
● Editorial Standards & Quality Control
● Client & Stakeholder Management
● Multi-Project & Timeline Management
● Agency & Vendor Collaboration
● Executive-Level Communication
● Team Leadership & Mentoring
● Strategic Thinking
● Client Relationship Building
● Creative Problem-Solving
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder 01/02 – Present
Beyondmotion Video Production Services, Scottsdale, AZ Leads a boutique video production company delivering end-to-end visual storytelling solutions for corporate, commercial, nonprofit, and agency clients nationwide. Owns the full creative lifecycle, guiding projects from concept development and production planning through post-production, animation, sound design, and final delivery. Serves as the principal creative partner to clients and agencies, translating complex business and marketing objectives into compelling, audience-driven video narratives. Brings hands-on production support, including acting in a cinematography capacity on lower-budget projects when required, while prioritizing direction, storytelling, and execution quality across all engagements.
• Created high-impact sales, promotional, educational, safety, and testimonial videos for clients, including Cox Communications, Yaffe & Company, Image Master, Goldberg & Osborne, Pima Federal Credit Union, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Grand Home Furnishings, The Roomplace Furniture, Right Way Roofing, Cummings Plumbing, MGC Pure Chemicals America, Jewish Free Loan, Treasure House – Supported Living, Arizona State University, and Musicology.
• Grew a profitable video production business for over 23 years, supporting repeat clients across the US markets. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Specialist / Compositor / Animator / Programmer 08/98 – 01/02 Symbolic Productions, Phoenix, AZ
Specialist / Project Manager / Non-Linear Editor / Compositor / Animator 11/95 – 08/98 Communication Design, Tempe, AZ
Online Editor / Creative Editor 08/92 – 11/95
Editel, Chicago, IL
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Autism Life and Living 2022 – Present
Treasure House – Supported Living 2022 – Present
Jewish Free Loan 2015 – 2020
MEMBERSHIPS
BNI Networking Group 2005 – Present
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Firefly AI Adobe Media Encoder Adobe Audition Adobe Acrobat Pro Adobe InDesign Apple Final Cut Pro X Sora AI Envato AI Video Gen Artlist AI Video Avid Media Composer DaVinci Resolve Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Media Arts – Video Production Emphasis 1992 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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