Zander Smith
Hamilton
Summary
A diverse professional background in design, writing, video editing, and management has given me an appreciation for creating cohesive art under a deadline and on a budget. Proven track record of securing substantial grants and awards for writing and film projects. Expertise in project direction and team collaboration, with a strong ability to drive artistic vision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer / Video Editor
Sojourn Productions
Hamilton
03.2018 - Current
- Designed pitch decks and marketing materials for films, TV, and graphic novels.
- Wrote, filmed, and edited feature length and micro-length commercials for businesses and personal brand ambassadors.
- Raised over $180k in federal and state grant funding for film and and art projects.
- Award winning documentary work covering humanitarian crises in Venezuela and cowboys in Montana.
- Location scout and cattle wrangler for the Yellowstone TV show.
Program Manager
EEtility Company
St. Louis
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Led a 12-person team in standing up a new branch of the company in Missouri.
- Created and delivered monthly and quarterly KPI presentations for our corporate officers and high-level clients.
- Created informational videos and marketing material for clients, customers, and contractors to explain and sell our program.
- Created the company logo, color scheme across all marketing material, and website.
- Oversaw the hiring and firing process for all employees in the Missouri location.
Writer / Designer / Editor
BYU Humanities Magazine
Provo
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Wrote and edited magazine articles that were published for 10's of thousands of readers.
- Content director and manager of the social media account for the college.
- Ensured team hit KPI's for views, subscriptions, and volume of media produced on a monthly basis.
- Led social media marketing pushes and art direction for articles on behalf of the department.
- Filmed, edited, and published videos of interviews with authors and dignitaries who visited the college.
- Worked with a team of graphic designers to put on marketing campaigns and host live college events.
Education
Juris Doctor - Business and Real Estate Law
University of Montana School of Law
Missoula, MT04.2025
Bachelor's degree - English Literature
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Da Vinci Resolve
- Advanced skier and mountaineer
- Legal research
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- Driver's License
- CNA / EMT
- Private Pilot Certification
- Writers Guild of America Sponsored
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
Awards
Brigham Award - Volunteer service and documentary film work in Venezuela and Cuba
Best Director - "When Shadows Hint Death" Big Sky Film Festival
Eagle Scout
Timeline
Program Manager
EEtility Company
01.2020 - 09.2022
Writer / Video Editor
Sojourn Productions
03.2018 - Current
Writer / Designer / Editor
BYU Humanities Magazine
01.2017 - 05.2019
Juris Doctor - Business and Real Estate Law
University of Montana School of Law
Bachelor's degree - English Literature
Brigham Young University
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