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ATHLETIC CAREER – INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO
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CHRISTOPHER DIETRICH CHIN

Carmel

Summary

Driven, passionate, and hard-working multimedia creative and former collegiate athlete with a strong background in video production, photography, and visual storytelling. Adept at using industry-standard editing software and delivering high-quality content for brands, artists, and businesses. Demonstrates leadership, resilience, and performance under pressure as a five-year collegiate basketball player and team captain. Always seeking new challenges, with a constant desire to learn and grow.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Videographer & Photographer

Various Clients
01.2022 - Current
  • What to Expect LA - Completed a professional photoshoot for the rising food and culture-focused social media brand (20K+ followers). Contributed to their visual content strategy by capturing dynamic and appetizing imagery of local culinary experiences.
  • DEVO (Music Artist/Model) - Directed and edited a high-production music video and conducted a photoshoot. DEVO has over 100K followers, and content helped boost online engagement.
  • Pookie (Music Artist, Indiana) - Shot and edited a high-energy music video, balancing cinematic visuals with the artist’s personal style and branding.
  • Jewel (Music Artist, LA) - Executed a portrait and lifestyle shoot tailored for brand development and social media visibility.
  • HAPPI Headspace (Mental Health Startup, Indianapolis) - Delivered a professional brand shoot capturing yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness services. Helped define visual branding strategy.
  • Fishers High School Prom - Provided full photography coverage for a large-scale prom event, delivering polished, high-resolution images within 48 hours.
  • Key tools used: Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Apple Photos & Video Suite
  • Creative Platforms: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
  • Equipment: DSLR/4K cameras, gimbals, drones, studio lighting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing, Studio Art

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana
01.2025

Skills

  • Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut
  • Photography: Portrait, Event, Lifestyle, Brand Shoots
  • Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva
  • Athletics: Advanced basketball IQ, team leadership, performance under pressure
  • Soft Skills: Communication, Creative Direction, Collaboration, Adaptability

Awards

Team Captain, IU Kokomo Cougars, NAIA Conference Finalist (River States Conference), Multiple Game MVP Performances, including career-high 24 pts, 11 rebs, and game-winners, Top 3-Point Shooter, 2024-25 season (51.7% in conference play)

ATHLETIC CAREER – INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO

  • Starting Point Guard - IU Kokomo Cougars Men’s Basketball Team
  • 2019 – 2025 (5-Year Tenure, NAIA)
  • Career Highlights:
  • 104-32 Career Record: Key contributor to one of the most successful stretches in IUK basketball history.
  • 3-Year Starting Point Guard: Orchestrated offensive play and served as team leader on and off the court.
  • 2024-25 Season:
  • Overcame a season-starting ankle injury to lead team through a season of adversity with just 6 active players.
  • Averaged 3.7 assists per game (4.5 in conference play), 2.3 assist-to-turnover ratio, and 46.5% 3-point shooting (peaking at 66.7% in final month).
  • Defensive Leader: Averaged 2 steals per game in the second half of the season.
  • Clutch performances including game-winners, buzzer-beaters, and a series of high-efficiency scoring games (23 pts vs IU Columbus, 24 pts vs Oakland City).
  • Senior Night Performance: 10 points, 7 assists, 0 turnovers - a model of consistency and leadership.
  • Maintained elite work ethic, shooting accuracy, and defensive grit through adversity, earning respect across the conference.
  • Notable Press: Featured in official IUK Athletics write-up describing contributions as "profound" with a "footprint that resonates on the wooden floors" of the SAEC arena.

Timeline

Freelance Videographer & Photographer

Various Clients
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing, Studio Art

Indiana University Kokomo

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