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Jon Stehle

Oglesby,IL

Summary

Videographer with a proven track record at Lost Cattle Productions, enhancing small business growth through creative storytelling and expert video production. Spearheaded over 800 client projects, significantly boosting online viewership by over 100%. Skilled in Premiere Pro and adept at fostering audience connections, demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and creative vision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Producer

Lost Cattle Productions
Peru, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Founded Lost Cattle Productions to enhance small business growth through high-quality video production.
  • Developed over 800 videos for clients, from concept to final delivery, that boosted their online presence, drove audience engagement, and promoted new products.
  • Streamlined workflows between Adobe Creative Cloud and Da Vinci Resolve.
  • Formatted content for use on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Apple and Spotify podcasts, as well as websites.
  • Increased client viewership by over 100%.
  • Produced a winning video that directly contributed to a client's victory at the 2024 Summer Shredding Event in Houston, TX.

Social Media Coordinator

University of Illinois: Extension
Oregon, IL
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Produced dynamic videos for presentations at annual departmental meetings based on student activities within Extension and 4-H.
  • Enhanced online communication by optimizing video technology installations.
  • Participated in a marketing campaign to increase volunteer engagement and interest in Extension and 4-H.

Broadcast Service Specialist

Liberty Flames Sports Network
Lynchburg, VA
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Executed multiple roles within a broadcast team, including Replay Specialist, Camera Operation, Floor Management, Chyron, Technical Director, and Director for NCAA Division I to Division III sporting events.
  • Worked within a mixed academic and professional setting to learn the various patterns and systems of broadcasting.
  • Subcontracted by ESPN to provide services for unique events.
  • Participated in over 100 live-broadcasted events across various sports, including football, baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and tennis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media: Video

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2017

Skills

  • Scriptwriting and storyboarding
  • Cinematic composition and shot planning
  • On-set direction and crew coordination
  • Lighting design for film and interviews
  • DSLR and mirrorless camera operation (Sony, Canon, Red)
  • Gimbal and stabilizer operation
  • Audio recording and lavalier mic setup
  • Multi-camera sync and live event filming
  • Color grading (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro)
  • Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
  • Motion graphics and titles (Adobe After Effects)
  • Sound design and mixing (Adobe Audition)
  • Color correction and LUT application
  • Efficient file management and proxy workflows
  • Export optimization for web, social, and broadcast

Timeline

Social Media Coordinator

University of Illinois: Extension
10.2020 - 06.2023

Video Producer

Lost Cattle Productions
01.2018 - Current

Broadcast Service Specialist

Liberty Flames Sports Network
08.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media: Video

Liberty University