Nate Tam
Summary
Expeditiously imaginative video editor with a knack for quick, creative solutions. I work across formats, genres, and platforms—non-linear storytelling is my native language.
Dyslexia has given me a brain wired for creative problem-solving and pattern recognition. Whether working solo or with an in-house or agency team, I bring passion, focus, and collaborative energy to every frame.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor
- PayPal
01.2020 - Current
- Edited effective, large-scale branded campaigns post-Honey acquisition.
- Led workflow improvements to increase efficiency across teams.
- Facilitated collaborations between creative departments during remote transitions.
Video Editor
- Honey
01.2019 - Current
- Edited videos for various campaigns and projects within in-house creative agency at Honey.
- Collaborated with numerous influencers to integrate marketing efforts through their platforms.
Video Editor
- Freelance
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Delivered expert video editing services across various formats such as commercials, music videos, short films, branded content, digital media, feature films, and game trailers
Senior Editor
- GreenLight Media & Marketing
01.2015 - 01.2017
- As the Senior Editor at award winning agency GreenLight Media & Marketing I edited countless videos for a variety of clients ranging from traditional commercial work and branded content campaigns to long form documentaries. I oversaw other editors and worked to create a cohesive team of storytellers and focused on efficient workflows and consistent creative editing.
Video Editor
- Sunset Edit
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Edited music videos, branded content, and commercials for diverse clients at this post house.
- Established relationships with various directors, and producers, artists, and collaborators to enhance business opportunities both for myself and the post house.
Education
BFA - Film Editing
Art Center College Of Design
01.2011
Skills
- Hard Skills: Video Editing (as a total skillset!), Premiere Pro, Final Cut pro, Davinci Resolve, Audio Editing, Color Grading, Basic Motion Graphics
- Soft Skills: Good collaborator, fast learner, communicator/storyteller, creative problem solver, workflow management, organization
Hobbies and Interests
Family (wife+4 young kids), Karate, Billiards, games of all kinds, peak performance (flow state) research. My wife likes to say, “Most rest horizontally, you rest vertically.”
CONTACT
- PHONE: 626.862.7053
- EMAIL: natetam@gmail.com
- WEBSITE: Sadly, my website is no longer active. I haven't needed one in a long time, and at this moment, I'm mostly sniffing around to see what opportunities are out there. If you'd like to see my work, I'd love to send some links. Just ask.
Affiliations
Family (wife+4 young kids and a dog), karate, billiards, games of all kinds, peak performance research. My wife likes to say, “Most rest horizontally, you rest vertically.”
Accomplishments
• Various projects I've edited have received awards like VMAs, CLIOs, ADDYs to name a few.
• Professional reviews at full-time companies have always received high remarks.
Timeline
Video Editor
- PayPal
01.2020 - Current
Video Editor
- Honey
01.2019 - Current
Senior Editor
- GreenLight Media & Marketing
01.2015 - 01.2017
Video Editor
- Sunset Edit
01.2013 - 01.2015
Video Editor
- Freelance
01.2008 - 01.2019
BFA - Film Editing
Art Center College Of Design
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