Johnny Bingham
Washington,DC
Summary
Innovative Motion Designer and Multimedia Specialist with over a decade of experience creating visually compelling content that bridges creativity and technology. Known for delivering high-impact motion graphics, animation, and visual effects with a unique blend of artistry and technical expertise. Proven expertise extends to emerging technologies such as AR and VR and software development, contributing to blockchain projects and developing SDK apps using Python.
With a passion for accessibility, experienced in the forefront of creating digital content that communicates complex research in engaging and impactful ways, particularly for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Whether leading grant-related video projects or collaborating with researchers to visualize data, committed to finding innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Eager to continue evolving in the dynamic research engineering field, bringing creative vision and technical skill to every challenge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Motion Designer
Gallaudet University
11.2021 - Current
- Design & Production Leadership: Led creation of motion graphics, video content, and 3D animations for university-wide campaigns and educational materials. Managed all aspects of design process from conceptualization to final production, ensuring alignment with university's strategic goals.
- Executive Collaboration: Served as primary motion designer for high-level projects requested by university executives. Known for delivering projects on time and meeting or exceeding expectations, consistently chosen for critical assignments due to reliability and high-quality output.
- Innovation & Impact: Implemented new visual strategies that increased student engagement by 25%. Played a pivotal role in producing sizzle reel that showcased university's best work, significantly enhancing institution's brand presence.
- NAS System Architecture: Led architecture and implementation of NAS (Network-Attached Storage) system for creative team, optimized for handling heavyweight files such as footage and raw files. Reduced file retrieval time by 85% and doubled volume of final video output for social media, announcements, and grant-related videos.
- Accessibility Focus: Created accessible educational videos catering to diverse learning needs, ensuring all students, including those in Deaf community, fully engage with course materials.
- Key Achievements: Successfully delivered over 50 high-impact visual projects within deadlines, contributing to university outreach and engagement goals. Developed motion graphics that led to 15% increase in course completion rates among students utilizing content.
Video Producer
Communication Service for the Deaf
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Campaign Leadership: Directed and produced video content for SignVote 2020 campaign, educating Deaf community on voting processes, government structure, and registration deadlines. Managed all phases of video production, from scripting to editing.
- High-Impact Projects: Created video featuring Nolan King focused on Deaf individuals in military, part of Let Us Work campaign. Video reached over 220k views, significantly raising awareness and sparking important conversations within community.
- Trusted by Executives: Consistently selected by CSD executives to handle high-level projects due to reputation for delivering exceptional results. Trusted to manage complex and sensitive content, always delivering on time and meeting highest standards.
- Above & Beyond: Routinely exceeded project expectations by producing additional content and addressing emerging needs within the campaign. Recognized for ability to adapt to changes and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Key Achievements: Produced over 30 educational videos that empowered Deaf community to participate in electoral process, contributing to 20% increase in voter registration. Led video production for high-profile campaigns, earning commendations from CSD leadership for exceptional quality and impact.
- Calm Under Pressure: Remained composed in fast-paced, stressful, and constantly changing environments, providing optimal leadership and achieving desired results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC05.2013
Skills
- Motion Graphics & Animation: Expertise in creating dynamic visual content and animations for research presentations, grant-related videos, and digital media projects
- Software Development: Intermediate experience with programming languages such as Python and Swift and familiarity with IDEs like Visual Studio and version control through GitHub
- Emerging Technologies: Hands-on experience with Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR), including the use of devices like Vuzix Eyewear and Quest 2 for research and development
- Adobe After Effects & Visual Effects (VFX): Proficient in creating motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing, with applications in data visualization and research dissemination
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, adept at troubleshooting technical challenges in research and engineering projects
- Data Visualization: Skilled in presenting complex research data and findings through clear and impactful visual storytelling
- Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, engineers, and creative professionals, ensuring meeting project goals
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Quickly learning and applying new tools, technologies, and methodologies in research and software development environments
- Technical Communication: Ability to effectively communicate technical findings and research outcomes to a broad audience, including government programs, nonprofits, and academic partners
Work Portfolio
johnnybingham.com
Timeline
Motion Designer
Gallaudet University
11.2021 - Current
Video Producer
Communication Service for the Deaf
06.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media
Gallaudet University
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