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Chandler Simms

Fairfield,CT

Summary

Confident Content Creator promoting effective communication, concept development and project management skills. Offering more than 15 years of experience creating entertaining work. Driven, talented, proactive and a valuable addition to any team. Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality and tenacity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Video Editor

NYU Langone Health
08.2019 - 11.2023

Responsible for outlining, editing, color correcting, audio mixing and generating 2D motion graphics for a range of video projects across the organization. Projects include health food cooking demos, patient documentaries, marketing videos, social media content, surgical training videos, corporate lectures/events, etc.

  • Creates short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media.
  • Creates titles, captions, graphics to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Creates and reformats content across various social media and digital platforms.
  • Develops best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
  • Interviews, briefs and provides guidance to junior and freelance editors.
  • Provides copywriting support as needed.

Photographer / Video Editor

Script To Screen
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Led and captured behind the scenes photography during filmmaking seminars.
  • Camera operated, directed and interviewed participants about their experiences.
  • Edited and created 2D motion graphics for promotional videos.

Content Creator

Young & Rubicam
05.2016 - 02.2018

Responsible for creation of video/photo content for the creative, new business and production departments. Led concept development, preproduction, production, editorial and final delivery for various agency brands.

  • Developed original and branded content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Created social media GIFs, spec TV spots, and short-form documentaries.
  • Operated multiple camera formats for behind-the-scenes shoots.
  • Served as lead photographer and interviewer.

Freelance Producer

Mssng Peces
11.2015 - 02.2016

Supported the execution of an experiential event centered around a language themed restaurant which integrated Google Translate technology.

  • Acted as liaison between Google and Mssng Peces.
  • Coordinated creative development.
  • Assembled full production budget.
  • Identified top tier chefs and collaborators.

Producer

McCann Erickson
04.2008 - 11.2015

Logistics focused position requiring strong organizational skills. Managed the full process of creative production.

  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing and distribution to ensure timely delivery.
  • Created branded video and photo content ad hoc.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Film And Video - Film And Video Production

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
2008

Skills

  • Strategic creative approach
  • Calm negotiation
  • Astute written and verbal communication
  • Skilled in various Adobe Suite programs

Additional Information

Elderly Care Volunteer - Selwyn Village

Provided companionship to residents experiencing various degrees of dementia. Assisted with daily tasks such as distributing meals, overseeing activities, and making conversation.

Timeline

Senior Video Editor

NYU Langone Health
08.2019 - 11.2023

Photographer / Video Editor

Script To Screen
07.2018 - 09.2018

Content Creator

Young & Rubicam
05.2016 - 02.2018

Freelance Producer

Mssng Peces
11.2015 - 02.2016

Producer

McCann Erickson
04.2008 - 11.2015

Bachelor Of Science In Film And Video - Film And Video Production

Drexel University
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