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Nicholas Hartpence

Nicholas Hartpence

Canandaigua,NY

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Video Editor with 8 years of extensive experience in crafting compelling film and video content tailored to engage diverse audiences. Certified professional in Film Production, complemented by a robust technical skill set and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time. Proficient in utilizing advanced editing software and techniques, with a strong focus on creativity and collaboration to enhance storytelling. Passionate about transforming unique concepts into visually stunning narratives that resonate with viewers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Film Teacher

YMCA
07.2025 - Current
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.

STEM/STEAM Instructor

YMCA
01.2024 - Current
  • Educator specialized in teaching the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
  • Creation of lesson plans that follow the core principles of STEAM and weekly themes/topics at YMCA
  • Manage and Maintain students, classroom, materials, and equipment

Podcast Editor

Hall Of Justice
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.

Area Office Assistant

RIT Residence Life
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Worked directly with students to aid in producing project materials, disputes, housing issues, and coordinate residential adviser meetings and events
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Custodial/Maintenance Staff

Canandaigua City Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022

Capstone Short Film Editor

RIT School of Film and Animation
09.2021 - 05.2022

Video Editor

The First Congregational UCC
12.2020

Crew Member

McDonalds
06.2016 - 08.2021

Education

Bachelors - Fine Arts, Film Production

Rochester Institute Of Technology, Rochester, NY
05.2023
  • cum laude graduate
  • 3.610 GPA, Dean's List
  • Wrote, directed, and edited 10 short films, aided in production of 7 additional short films, Dean’s List for 6 semesters

Skills

  • Content production
  • Video production and editing
  • Shooting live video
  • Script interpretation
  • File management
  • Adaptive learning
  • Creative collaboration
  • Technical management
  • Deadline adherence
  • Adobe CS6 proficiency

Interests

  • 3D Printing
  • Video Gaming
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Acting and Theater

Timeline

Film Teacher - YMCA
07.2025 - Current
STEM/STEAM Instructor - YMCA
01.2024 - Current
Podcast Editor - Hall Of Justice
01.2024 - 05.2025
Custodial/Maintenance Staff - Canandaigua City Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022
Capstone Short Film Editor - RIT School of Film and Animation
09.2021 - 05.2022
Video Editor - The First Congregational UCC
12.2020
Area Office Assistant - RIT Residence Life
08.2019 - 05.2023
Crew Member - McDonalds
06.2016 - 08.2021
Rochester Institute Of Technology - Bachelors, Fine Arts, Film Production