OVERVIEW

I am a filmmaker, writer, producer, and marketing consultant. I have been producing creative work professionally since the early 2000s. This portfolio provides samples of my professional and creative work. Thank you for your time and attention.

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​I provide creative services, project management and technical consulting for web, video, social media and marketing campaigns, with special focus in film, video editing and digital media creation, including media production, post-production, distribution and business analysis.
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FILM / VIDEO

I am a filmmaker, director, media producer and video editor who has successfully created innovative, high-quality content for numerous brands and clients. I produce work-for-hire content through my consultancy company, Volume85. I also produce work independently.

​View samples of my work on YouTube.
​Video Producing, Media Production, Editing and Post-Production
  • Producer/Director who manages all aspects of film and video production; supervises, coordinates and performs quality control of all departments and collaborators; strong attention to detail.
  • Cinematographer, Director of Photography and Camera Operator with deep knowledge of light and lenses. 
  • Advanced video editing skills; experience in all formats/codecs with strong technical understanding of current video standards, file formats, proxy file workflows, compression settings, best practices for web and broadcast.
  • Advanced skills in color correction; motion graphics (titles, rotoscope, VFX); graphic design and photography.
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, Photoshop); skills in Final Cut, Avid, DaVinci Resolve; videos from Zoom, OBS, skype, broadcast equipment and technology.

WEB / DESIGN

I provide copywriting, design and web publishing services, and I am experienced with numerous CMS platforms. I create content that stands out, and adheres to best practices for accessibility, search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing.

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I am proud to share absolute WIN, a web platform for original lifestyle video content, focusing on health, wellness and sustainability. 

www.absolute-WIN.com

​YouTube @absolute-win
GRAPHIC DESIGN
During development of the beta site, Absolute WIN needed a strong hero image for website branding. Read more about the graphic design solution that solved an important UX / UI considerations across web and social media platforms.
Web Publishing, Graphic Design and Social Media
  • Website content creation including copywriting and media production; strong understanding of web technologies.
  • Experienced in web-based CMS systems, including ModernCampus Omni system.
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Strong skills in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, YouTube, Google Ads, Google Search Console.
  • Social media tools including ZOHO social, Hootsuite, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Confluence.​

BUSINESS / MARKETING

Skills in business and marketing analysis, including value proposition, stakeholder analysis, 5-Cs (Company, Collaborators, Customers, Competitors, and Context), 4-Ps (product, price, place, and promotion), segmentation, targeting and positioning, financial analysis, process design, UI / UX, data analytics, research and data dashboards. 

Business Writing and Analysis Samples:
1.
Financial Analysis
Capital Project: Local, Sustainably-Source Breakfast Menu at Chipotle
2.
Product Portfolio Analysis
​Written Analysis on the FlexSeal Family of Products
3.
Customer Benefits Package Analysis
Case: Hudson Jewelers' CAD-Designed, Made-to-Order Custom Jewelry
CREATIVE DIRECTION, TEAM LEADERSHIP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Skills in relationship building and client management; passion for inspiring and mentoring other creatives.

WRITING / STORYTELLING

  • A storyteller and marketer with extensive knowledge of communication principles, tools and message design elements.
  • Website content creation (copy writing, media, basic html coding); strong understanding of web technologies.
  • Manages entire media production workflow from concept through development, creation and delivery.

Creative Samples - Writing and Digital Content:
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How to Re-Pot (and Care for) House Plants
by Charles Q. Drexler, published 2023.03.05
article, pictures and media - www.absolute-win.com/how-to-repot-a-house-plant.html
Change Your Life with The Scientific 7-Minute Workout
by Charles Q. Drexler, published 2020.10.18
​article, pictures and media - www.absolute-win.com/the-scientific-7-minute-workout.html
Additional writing samples available upon request.

EDUCATION

Webster University, MBA, George Herbert Walker School of Business, expected 2023 
 
New York University, MA, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Concentration in the Theory and Practice of Video and Film Authorship, 2011
 
Gannon University, BA, Liberal Arts, Literature, Theatre and Communications, 2001

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