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Christopher Lawson

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Innovative Producer/Editor/Videographer and Musician with 15 years of experience in all aspects of video and audio production. Visionary creator, editor, and storyteller with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in pre and post production,logistics, planning, production, and asset management. Dedicated candidate eager to employ project management and technical skills. Qualified to lead and mentor team of creative professionals. Skilled in video and audio production techniques with good understanding of media production. Highly collaborative with strong work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Production and Creative Studio Manager

Roland
05.2022 - Current
  • Manage creative development of video product content. for all Roland, BOSS, and DW brands
  • Manage a team of Videographers, Editors, Photographers, and Audio engineers. Both internal and freelance
  • Manage and coordinate post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Direct Video and V.O. Sessions
  • Produce and edit high impact segments and stories for all social media platforms.

Director of Video Production

Clawson Haus
11.2014 - Current
  • Directed, Produced, Shot, and Edited multiple videos, and V.O. sessions
  • Edited full length marketing videos and multiple cutdowns for social media
  • Managed outside agencies and freelance videographers, and editors
  • Recruited and collaborated with many music artist and producers for multiple marketing campaigns.
  • Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement.
  • Oversaw creative development, writing, storyboarding and filming of different types of video content.
  • Clients : Logitech, Apogee, Roland, Guild Guitars, Waves Audio, API, Manley, BLUE microphone, Vintage King


Artist Relations Manager, Video Producer

Seymour Duncan
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed Content creation. Audio and Video production, Photography and Copywriting.
  • Established strong relationships to partner artists with brand campaigns
  • Created content for Launch of multiple new products including guitar pedals and pick ups.
  • Set up new Artist relations guidelines to create mutually beneficial content that promotes both brand awareness and exposure for up and coming artists and established legacy artists.

Director of Audio & Video Production/Artist Relations

Apogee Electronics
06.2005 - 11.2014
  • Directed, Produced, Shot, and Edited multiple videos, and V.O. sessions
  • Edited full length marketing videos and multiple cutdowns for social media
  • Oversaw all Creative content operations and provided feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed outside agencies and freelance videographers, and editors
  • Recruited and collaborated with many music artist for multiple marketing campaigns.
  • Designed and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies.

Education

Audio Engineering And Video Production

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic Communications
  • Marketing Expertise
  • Creative Team Leadership
  • Creative Writing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Video Production and Creative Studio Manager

Roland
05.2022 - Current

Artist Relations Manager, Video Producer

Seymour Duncan
06.2017 - 09.2019

Director of Video Production

Clawson Haus
11.2014 - Current

Director of Audio & Video Production/Artist Relations

Apogee Electronics
06.2005 - 11.2014

Audio Engineering And Video Production

Long Beach City College
Christopher Lawson