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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEvimeo.com/cmacfidoCAREER OBJECTIVESkilled & Experienced Award-winning Storyteller, Video Editor and Videographer. Extremely self-motivated 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.EXPERIENCEFREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR, WASHINGTON DCWorking with Clients on an as needed basis, December 2023 - Present RED CARROT, WASHINGTON DCSenior Producer, HUD Broadcasting Center, September 2021 December 2023 Produce various events both live and prerecorded Video Edit Videos for different departments within HUD CMACFIDO PRODUCTIONS INC, Kentville, NSVideo Editor, Owner and Operator, May 2020 September 2021 Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole story according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. Clients include Discovery Channel, World Science Festival, Steve Rotfeld Productions, National Geographic Channel, Caddo Lake institute, Mike Welsh MediaARCADIA ENTERTAINMENT, Halifax, NSSenior Video Editor/Postproduction Supervisor, Jul 2018 - May 2020 Responsible for crafting and Video Editing multiple show franchises as well as Marketing videos. CMACFIDO PRODUCTIONS, LLC, Silver Spring, MDOwner / Chief Editor, Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 Ran a successful video production company by using good general business skills and industry-specific expertise Accurately manage costs and deliver quality work that satisfies customers Offer a client-friendly, 5.1 Surround ready Avid, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Editing Suite at the home office Work on video production and editing projects from the perspective of an award-winning storyteller Secure deals and contracts with clients and manage their projects from inception to completion Clients Include Discovery Studios, Smithsonian Digital Studio, Pearson Education, ITN, CTV News, ABC News, NBC News, WETA Newshour and National Geographic Channel.PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND,College Park, MDAdjunct Professor, Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 Teaching in the university college in addition to evaluating students and conducting student exams Develop lectures, conduct seminars, and perform other administrative tasks Create, distribute, and review the course syllabus Collaborate with the college administration to develop courseware and curriculum Present the prepared materials to students and supervise all related activities Evaluate student performance and maintain comprehensive records of student attendance, involvement, and progress Communicate with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction whenever necessary Effectively utilized cooperative and experiential learning in order to engage students.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL, Washington, DCSupervising Video Editor and Videographer, Jan 2001 - Jul 2016 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 Senior Video Editor / Videographer, Jan 1989 - Jan 2001 Manipulated and edited pieces of video and utilized camera footage, sound effects, graphics, and special effects to create news packages and documentaries suitable for broadcastingEDUCATIONCanadore CollegeNorth Bay, ONTelevision Broadcasting Diploma (Jan 1983)ADDITIONAL SKILLS Premiere Pro After Effects Avid Video production VideographerREFERENCESReferences available upon requestAWARDS 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 Foot Print: 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 |
