Patrick Dear
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Video Editor with extensive experience at Whirlpool, Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc. Adept at crafting compelling marketing content. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and excell in collaborative team environments. I work well in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects while delivering high-quality results that resonate with audiences. Passionate about continuous learning and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Video Editor
Whirlpool, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Worked with directors, producers, and assistant editors to create high quality work for high-stakes marketing material, online social content, internal content, and retail product videos.
- Worked across multiple brands; Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, Amana - often times juggling multiple projects at once with quick deadlines to turn them around.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere for video editing, sound design, and color adjustments, while also creating motion graphics in Adobe After Effects
- As the first member of the team I helped create processes and guidelines for future hires and building out the team.
Senior Video Editor
Uber Technologies Inc.
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Worked closely with directors, producers, and in-house motion graphics to create high-quality, high-stakes work that spanned broadcast, social, in-app features, long-form docu-style productions.
- Created content for the rideshare business, Uber Eats, Uber Freight, and the master brand as a whole.
- Primarily focused on video editing in Adobe Premiere while doing light motion graphics work, sound design, production camera//audio both in San Francisco and traveling across country for productions.
- Worked with the creative team to help develop ideas and concepts, write scripts, and source talent for us to work with.
Video Editor - Freelance
Something Else Productions
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Co-Owned and operated a small but nimble video production company creating high quality work for multiple clients and companies across the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Worked with clients such as Walmart eCommerce, AtHoc (now apart of Blackberry), Ivy Hill Entertainment, as well as dozens of local artists and small brands.
- Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro to create high-quality content while also filming the majority of our projects and working to find the company new work.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to tight deadlines and client specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Design
Ex'pression College For Digital Arts
Emeryville05-2013
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Woodside, CA06-2006
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Collaborative teamwork
- Continuous learning attitude
- Client communication
- Deadline management
- Script interpretation
Timeline
Senior Video Editor
Whirlpool, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2025
Senior Video Editor
Uber Technologies Inc.
08.2016 - 09.2021
Video Editor - Freelance
Something Else Productions
05.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Design
Ex'pression College For Digital Arts
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School