Résumé

Videographer & Marketing Content Specialist Freelance

January 2020 - Present
  • Director/Editor for Crestview Collection, shooting and editing over 1,200 pieces of furniture (including traveling to High Point, NC for two 15 day shoots).
  • Marketing Content Specialist for Rollacrit, shooting and directing their Kickstarter video, running their social media accounts, traveling and shooting their conventions (PAX, Gen Con, Philly Beer Week).
  • Editor for Real Response, editing social videos about mental health for college athletes and interviews with department heads.
  • Director/Editor for BTI360, shooting and cutting internal videos for brand updates and department wrap-up/highlight events.
  • Videographer for three weddings, six music videos, and multiple private events (birthdays, vacations, retirements).

Videographer Urgent Care 24/7 & Affiliates

August 2019 - January 2020
  • Writer, Director, and Editor for nine Urgent Care and Animal Care clinics.
  • Owned all aspects of creating short form and long form video content for social media platforms, primarily FaceBook and Instagram.
  • Extensive travel to all locations on a regular basis, in charge of all setup, breakdown, and directing shoots and editing content.
  • Worked closely with doctors, veterinarians, marketing staff, and founder.

Video Director & Editor Pace Communications

Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
  • Lead Video Editor for multiple big name clients (Walmart, AAA, Four Seasons, Wells Fargo, BB&T, Argo, Choice Hotels, Stainmaster, etc.)
  • Created video content, in short form and long form, internal and external, social posts and paid media, for Facebook and Instagram.
  • Traveled throughout the US and directed shoots for Walmart, Grant Thornton, AAA, and BB&T.
  • Won 2 Gold Addy Awards for Best Director/Editor for Long Form Video Production and Digital Marketing.

Digital Media Producer ThinkGeek

Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
  • Owned all aspects of video production from concept to post-production and launch.
  • Grew YouTube channel to 184k subscribers, creating and launching 100 videos a year. Increased product conversion on product pages as well as driving an additional $637k in marginal revenue through YouTube referrals (2012-2017).
  • Created video content for social posts and paid media for Facebook, attracting high levels of engagement and driving $400k in revenue since January 2016.
  • Built a library of royalty-free music by cultivating relationships with over 30 bands. Worked with musicians to create original soundtracks for videos.
  • Created video content for a variety of outlets: Vine, Instagram, live streaming events, in-game video ads, GameStop TV (6,000 locations).
  • Used creative writing skills for script writing and social media.
  • Hosted customer trivia nights. Worked sales booth at conventions.
  • Organized and coached company softball team.

Videographer ThinkGeek

May 2012 - Dec 2015
  • Assumed responsibility for all video production at ThinkGeek.
  • Worked individually and with writers, assistants, art directors, photographers, and other crew to create product and lifestyle videos.
  • Directed 30-second TV commercial shown on Comedy Central, G4, ESPN, SyFy, and CNN (9.8 million impressions).
  • Honored as employee of the quarter for contributions to the company

Media Specialist, Video ThinkGeek

Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
  • Assisted video producer with various video projects.
  • Wrote, shot, edited, and launched product videos for ThinkGeek’s YouTube channel

Customer Service Rep ThinkGeek

Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
  • Hired as a seasonal temp. Promoted to full-time employee and pod leader.

For over a decade, I’ve been doing videos. All kinds of them. From conception to publication, and every step in between (as needed).

For seven of those years, people handed me toys, gadgets, and games, saying “We want these. Help us make everyone else want them, too.”  From concept to upload, I’ve owned the entire video production process.

For two years I cut high-end commercials for big name businesses, from Walmart, AAA, and Four Seasons, to Stainmaster, Wells Fargo, and Carnival.

When not working for a company, I’ve ventured out into freelance and contractual positions for Crestview Collection, Real Response, BTI360, Rollacrit, Mini Museum, Svaha, Hewlett Packard, and a handful of others.

I’ve made campaign videos for successful Kickstarter projects (6 for 6 in getting funded, with over $5.2 million raised between them), directed music videos, shot beauty pageants and ballet recitals, weddings, comedy scenes, and most importantly, an advertisement for a toy gun shaped like a rabbit, that farts. I’m also no stranger to being in front of the camera, hosting company events, and starting and coaching the company softball team.

I travel more than anyone I know and am willing to go where the work is. I love experience, adventure, and interaction.

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“Zack is one of those rare employees who approaches every situation with enthusiasm. He pours 100% of himself into a project. He is a one-man-band of video production: you hand him a thing to film. He comes up with an idea, writes the script, finds the talent, films, does any sound work, edits, captions, optimizes for various formats, uploads, monitors feedback, and reports on performance, comparing across platforms. His ideas are completely off-the-wall and yet somehow they just work. He knows how to tell a product's story in a way that connects with customers, and that connection shines through in his work.”

Regan Avery Head Copywriter for ThinkGeek

“Zack is one of ThinkGeek's most powerful secret weapons. Through his talent and skill, Zack has delivered untold videos which have been viewed millions of times (actually 10s of millions). I'm most impressed by Zack's dedication to his craft. It's rare to find an individual who works so hard to constantly improve his work.”

Jamie Grove Co-Founder of Mini Museum

“Zack brings magic to every project he works on. Regardless if it was a social execution, a long format video, filming an intimate concert, or working on a visually driven side project, working with Zack is always fun and refreshing. His editing talent is only superseded by his kindness and creativity. My only recommendation for working with Zack is to get him involved early on in the process! His ability to collaborate in the ideation process has proven to be necessary again and again. I cannot reccomend Zack enough!”

Leala King Associate Creative Director at Pearmill

“Having Zack a part of my team at Pace and playing a key role in our Outskirts studio was an amazing experience for me, our team and our clients which include top tier brands including Walmart, Four Seasons, Wells Fargo, BB&T Bank, AAA, Argo, Ritz Carlton, TIAA and many more. Everyone in our studio loves Zack's work, his energy, attitude and sense of humor. He is a strong camera operator and is able to edit high quality brand content quickly and does it with a smile. Zack a must hire. His sense of humor, level of passion and can do attitude even under tight deadlines and complex projects makes him a pleasure to have on any creative team. I 100% recommend hiring or collaborating with Zack you will be glad you did.”

Brian Bowen Vice President, Head of Production & Executive Producer for Pace Communications