OVERVIEW

I am a filmmaker, writer, producer, marketing strategist, MBA graduate and business consultant.

​This online portfolio provides a few samples from 20+ years of experience producing creative work. 

Thank you for your interest! 

SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS

Created 100+ videos for Nestle Purina Pet Care
As a global professional organization, the Purina Institute shares Purina’s leading-edge research and evidence-based information from the wider scientific community in an accessible, actionable way with a goal of empowering veterinary professionals to put nutrition at the forefront of pet health discussions to further improve and extend the healthy lives of pets through nutrition.

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.
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.​

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