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Lindsey Houston

Lindsey Houston

Newburgh

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader in the edit room, adept at fostering collaboration that integrates creative vision with strategic marketing objectives. Expertise in Comedic and Emotional storytelling. Highly organized and dependable, consistently excelling in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and proactive approach. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring adaptability and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Video Editor

Self
05.2007 - Current
  • With a focus in 15-60 sec Commercials and online content in both narrative and documentary style.
  • Worked closely with ad agency teams, understanding and fulfilling brand client needs.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.

Lead Video Editor

Joint Editorial
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Contributed to the structuring of a new post-house, including workflow and mentorship.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.

Staff Video Editor

Pleasant Post
08.2008 - 08.2012
  • With a focus in short-form social content in both narrative and docu-style.
  • Worked closely with ad agency teams, understanding and fulfilling brand client needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Continuing Education - Animation And Motion Graphics

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY

Skills

  • Choosing the best takes from raw footage
  • Strong creative vision
  • Facilitating teamwork and collaboration
  • Staff training and development
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Motion Graphics in Adobe After Effects
  • Color Correction in Davinci Resolve
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Directing
  • Photography
  • Videography

Accomplishments

  • Successfully delivered Broadcast and Online Video Ads for 30+ household name brands (ex. Nike, Coca Cola, Olay).
  • Edited Broadcast Super Bowl commercial for Ally Bank, exceeding original project scope.

Interests

  • Astrophotography
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Hiking
  • Gardening

Timeline

Lead Video Editor

Joint Editorial
01.2016 - 05.2017

Staff Video Editor

Pleasant Post
08.2008 - 08.2012

Freelance Video Editor

Self
05.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film

Vassar College

Continuing Education - Animation And Motion Graphics

School of Visual Arts