Ava Kaplan
Southlake,TX
Summary
Creative Video Editor and Colorist with six years of experience crafting immersive visual narratives. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve, specializing in post-production techniques. Merges analog and digital methods to produce striking content that redefines storytelling and engages audiences through innovative visual manipulation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Center Editor
Columbia College
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Managed daily operations of lab and editing suites by organizing workflow and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Assist students with Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Facilitated classroom readiness by organizing and preparing necessary equipment and materials for instructional use.
- Supported instructor in classroom activities by helping manage student engagement and facilitating discussions.
- Populate the Post Center front desk to provide service to students, faculty, and staff.
- Host college tours for incoming potential students, introducing them to the editing suites and the resources that Columbia College Chicago has to offer them.
Barista
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Southlake, TX
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and providing tailored beverage and food recommendations.
- Created handcrafted drinks and fresh baked goods, adhering to operational standards to meet customer expectations.
- Executed café operational procedures to ensure compliance with health codes.
- Ensured clean and inviting café environment by restocking bake case and organizing merchandise displays.
- Support company goals and initiatives, working collaboratively and showing respect for fellow employees and customers.
- Protect company assets by controlling waste and shrinkage through efficient operations.
Production and Customer Service
Edible Arrangements
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently, contributing to a smooth customer experience.
- Managed inventory levels to guarantee product availability for customers.
- Created visually appealing fruit arrangements, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Assisted special guests with their needs and requests.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Education
Bachelors - Film and Television, Post Production Concentration
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
Skills
- Visual storytelling
- Project management
- Social media awareness
- Deadline driven
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client communication
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
Relevant Coursework
Advanced Editing Seminar FALL 2025
- Intensive collaborative course where editing students worked with peers across creative disciplines on original thesis and independent projects in a seminar environment.
- Strict deadlines emphasized professional workflow and accountability.
- Developed a short digital narrative project while refining technical and creative editing skills.
- Created an extensive written career plan including portfolio materials such as a website, editing samples, résumé, cover letters, and business cards.
Advanced Cinema Television Finishing SPRING 2025
- Gained advanced experience manipulating and organizing large volumes of cinema and television source material.
- Applied editing, color correction, and post-production workflows using industry-standard nonlinear software.
- Focused on post-production protocols including EDLs, KeyKode cutlists, and digital cinema mastering.
- Completed high-definition and digital cinema projects, including BFA Thesis film The Playbook, from offline creative edits to final digital masters, receiving critiques to track professional growth.
Timeline
Post Production Center Editor
Columbia College
01.2026 - Current
Barista
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
06.2025 - 08.2025
Production and Customer Service
Edible Arrangements
11.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelors - Film and Television, Post Production Concentration
Columbia College Chicago