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Steven Schwartz

Ventura,CA

Summary

Proficient Video Editor with expertise in Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Self-motivated, organized and able to thrive in both team-based and independent settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online Seller

Ebay
Seattle, WA
07.2011 - Current
  • Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding quickly to questions and problems
  • Resolved customer concerns and answered questions quickly to maximize satisfaction
  • Built successful online business from ground up, collecting capital, setting up online presence and managing customer interactions
  • Handled all aspects of business, including accounting, purchasing and web design
  • Sold and shipped average of 35-45 items per week
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and complaints, typically within 24 hours
  • Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction

Freelance Video Editor

Freelance
Ventura, CA
01.2020 - Current
  • Collected data from camera media, transcoded video and audio files and managed file backup systems.
  • Communicated effectively with team members and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project operations and on-time delivery.
  • Contributed to idea development and project management to ensure quality and timeliness of project completion.
  • Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with content.
  • Transformed footage and assets to create compelling, effective videos and content.
  • Managed graphics, sound, music and color corrections for videos.
  • Collaborated with creative team and director to ensure alignment between artistic vision and editing requirements.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Agricultural Field Technician/Fruit Fly Trapper

CDFA/CASS
Ventura, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained records of trapping activities including catch data, trap locations, animal species.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Graphic Design Intern

1080 Signs
Calabasas, CA
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Edited and proofread documents before being published online or sent to print
  • Coordinated and presented printing specifications with various vendors to ensure the timely completion of projects
  • Organized and created email designs and designed print materials
  • Designed and printed online interactive sales and marketing collateral
  • Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography
  • Adjusted images sizes and selected fonts for client projects
  • Leveraged media and graphic design expertise to develop engaging marketing and promotional materials, including flyers and advertisements to generate new sales revenues and grow customer base
  • Assisted technical operations department with project designs using Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create images and layouts
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging
  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing
  • Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads
  • Formatted designs and media for print and web applications to deliver production ready graphics

Education

CompTIA A+ Course - Computer Science

Calbright College
California
04-2025

Associate of Arts - Digital Media

Sessions College For Professional Design
Tempe, AZ
12.2020

Skills

  • Deadline management
  • Photograph modification
  • Color sense
  • Visual representations
  • Design modification
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Digital graphics
  • Adobe Aftereffects
  • Logo creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
  • Deadline-driven

Certification

Undergraduate certificate in Digital Media

Timeline

Agricultural Field Technician/Fruit Fly Trapper

CDFA/CASS
01.2024 - 08.2024

Freelance Video Editor

Freelance
01.2020 - Current

Graphic Design Intern

1080 Signs
07.2018 - 12.2018

Online Seller

Ebay
07.2011 - Current

Associate of Arts - Digital Media

Sessions College For Professional Design

CompTIA A+ Course - Computer Science

Calbright College
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