KEVIN D. BALMER
Portland,OR
Summary
Energetic, dedicated, and highly experienced videographer and editor with 12+ years of wide media industry experience. Adept at developing engaging creative and compelling video assets for a wide variety of clients and stakeholders. Innovative and keen strategic vision committed to deploying best in class and exceedingly legible video marketing content.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Producer
ARCIMOTO
11.2020 - Current
- Shot and edited short and long form video media content designed for online marketing and communication campaigns. Improved sales efforts over two years by 10%.
- Planned over 40 video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- On-site photo studio equipment supervisor of equipment valued at over $200k.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Video Producer
DIGGABLE MONKEY PRODUCTIONS
10.2010 - 10.2020
- Established video production marketing business and completed 200 contract projects over 10 years. Subscription learning projects gross alone in excess of $2 million dollars.
- Designed programming and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies. Completed 8 online fundraising campaigns totaling $100k.
- Engaged in project management, client relationship management, sales and marketing, equipment rentals and gear maintenance.
- Produced and edited high impact segments and stories
Business Intelligence Analyst
CON-WAY FREIGHT
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Key SME resource to assist $20 million dollar technology investment in software, hardware personnel.
- Integrated BI assets into customer relationship management tasks, improving service personnel's available intelligence.
- Developed data objects and analysis tools to allow teams to query acquired information for unique geographic-based map details.
- Responded to specific BI requests from operations personnel, creating data packets with requested information in easily understandable formats
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
CON-WAY FREIGHT
08.1998 - 12.2007
- Produced and administered geographic street databases using GIS software, while maintaining integrity of UNIX-based computer-aided dispatch (CAD) pick-up and delivery system at 233 freight service terminals across US and Canada.
- Produced customer analysis for corporate decision makers on how to improve operational efficiency by siting new terminals.
- Created automated weekly update process for customer facing service maps at all locations.
Education
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Transportation Specialization
College of Urban And Public Affairs, Portland State University
2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
Georgia State University
1994
Skills
- Hardware and Software, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, Canon C100, Panasonic DVX200, Panasonic HC-X1, Sony FS5, Sony FX3, DJI Mavic 2 Drone, Apple iOS, Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, JIRA, Asana,
- Expert in Social Media Platforms, Behind-the-Scenes Shoots, Short and Long Form Video, Subscription-Based Video, Commercial and Advertisements, Event Production, Storytelling, Photography, High Quality Content, Audio Selection, Engineering and Port-Production
- Strong experience in Asset Management, Graphics, Writing, Idea Brainstorming and Creative Direction
- Broad Industry Knowledge in Video Production, Project Management, Marketing Strategies, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Mediation and Negotiation, Excellent Interpersonal Communication
Work Samples
Title: Ride of the Arconauts (2022)
Client: Arcimoto
Role: Sr. Videographer/Editor
Link: https://tinyurl.com/nhs6znz2
Title: Still We Rise - The Alberta Commons Murals (2018)
Client: Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC)
Role: Sr. Videographer/Editor
Link: https://vimeo.com/266374616
Title: Agates in the Rough: Painting the Fair-Haired Dumbbell (2018)
Client: Guerilla Development
Role: Sr. Videographer/Editor
Link: https://vimeo.com/257054138
Title: Restoring Sovereign: Reviving the Trompe l'oeil (2017)
Client: Oregon Historical Society (OHS)
Role: Sr. Videographer/Editor
Link: https://vimeo.com/21211226
Timeline
Media Producer
ARCIMOTO
11.2020 - Current
Video Producer
DIGGABLE MONKEY PRODUCTIONS
10.2010 - 10.2020
Business Intelligence Analyst
CON-WAY FREIGHT
01.2008 - 09.2010
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
CON-WAY FREIGHT
08.1998 - 12.2007
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Transportation Specialization
College of Urban And Public Affairs, Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
Georgia State University
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