ERIC SVENDSEN
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with nearly twenty years of filmmaking experience across various roles, including producer, director, editor, screenwriter, and actor. Possesses a solid educational foundation with a BA in Theatre from Northwestern University. Proven track record of success in diverse environments, from renowned casting agencies and production studios to digital marketing and virtual reality content creation. Excels in leveraging creativity and technical expertise to contribute to the success of projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
AWAYTEAMGO PRODUCTIONS
01.2013 - Current
- Creative consulting services to medium-sized tech companies including OTG Management
- Collaborate with companies to refine and produce media messaging, hiring videos, internal PR, award campaigns, and Training & Development videos
- Promotional videos and advertisements for elite NYC restaurants such as Balthazar
- Voiceover services provided to 1 World Trade in NYC for architecture tours
- Production Coordinator for Sesame Street and the Atlanta Comedy Festival.
Associate Producer / Video Editor
UNREEL MEDIA
01.2005 - Current
- Produced over 30 comedy specials nationwide for HBO, Amazon, and others
- Developed 50+ projects from pre-production to post-production
- Edited short, feature, and documentary projects across all formats and editing softwares.
Head of Strategy & Content
STARGAZER XR
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Lead corporate strategy and VR content roadmap for application in entertainment and medical spaces
- Editing, copywriting, and voiceover across multiple VR projects
- Adapted original play for VR experience to be used in place of anesthesia for child leukemia treatment.
Director
MOTIONLIT SERVICES
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created and edited short-form documentaries and provided creative direction for video departments
- Produced copy tailored to clarify complicated legal arguments for juries
- Delivered trial presentations that secured record-setting settlements for clients
- Developed existing and new client relationships with top litigators and firms throughout Los Angeles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
EVANSTON, IL06.2005
Skills
- Final Cut Pro, FCP X, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Avid, Airtable, Gorgias
- Shopify, Slack Experienced across all codecs and deliverable formats Writing, project management
- Coaching, training and development
Timeline
Head of Strategy & Content
STARGAZER XR
01.2018 - 01.2023
Founder
AWAYTEAMGO PRODUCTIONS
01.2013 - Current
Director
MOTIONLIT SERVICES
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate Producer / Video Editor
UNREEL MEDIA
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
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