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Evan J. Ahrendsen
www.evanahrendsen.com | evanahrendsen@gmail.com
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/EDITOR
Nexus ATX, Austin, TX February 2023-April 2023
● Coordinated 13 video shoots for a high-profile client at SXSW panels, increasing brand visibility and engagement
● Ingested and converted raw video footage on shoot days using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder for efficient post-production editing
● Edited 5 high-quality videos for clients including National Wildlife Foundation, Meta, and GoodGlobal Publication, utilizing various techniques and software tools to produce exceptional final results
MOTION GRAPHICS ANIMATOR/ASSISTANT EDITOR
Swng Productions, Austin, TX July 2022-Present
● Produced engaging motion graphics for the app explainer video for Wave: a MarineTech Company, resulting in an increase in user downloads
● Edited video for and created eye-catching motion graphics for 3 Instagram Reels explainer videos, driving increased engagement and views for the client’s social media campaign
● Developed compelling motion graphics for the explainer video of WooCommerce for Meta, resulting in increased users and positive feedback from the company’s marketing team
MOTION GRAPHICS ANIMATOR/VIDEOGRAPHER/VIDEO EDITOR
Sparksight, Austin, TX October 2021-Present
● Designed and created 4 character animation rigs and motion graphics for Infusion Access Foundation, resulting in visually appealing and effective marketing materials.
● Produced a high-quality animated explainer video for Forcepoint that effectively communicate complex concepts to their target audience
● Created an animated explainer video for Asuragen that delivered a compelling message and contributed to a successful marketing campaign
● Filmed panels and discussions for clients such as St. David’s and Q2, switching between cameras and graphics using ATEMs, resulting in a streamlined pipeline for easy delivery.
VIDEO EDITOR/MOTION GRAPHICS SPECIALIST/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Big Creative Productions, Austin, TX August 2020-Present
● Produced engaging character animations and motion graphics for Texas Education Agency’s website, resulting in an increase in user engagement
● Led creative direction and produced 2 successful fundraising and awareness videos for Clean Slate Texas
● Edited webinars, created motion graphics, and created 10 breakout videos for the Center for Women in Law’s regular Ex Libris/Innovations in Equality webinars, Susan Blount Power Lunch, resulting in an increase in attendance
● Coordinated scheduling with clients/crew and execution of shoots for Texas Law Alumni Association’s annual awards ceremonies 2 for 2 years, resulting in seamless and successful events
VIDEO EDITOR
Texas Archive of the Moving Image, Austin, TX June 2020-June 2022
● Edited educator-approved documentary on Isaac’s Storm using archival footage to create a compelling narrative that received positive feedback from both educators and the general public
● Conceptualized, scripted, and edited 3 social media videos for Archive, resulting in high engagement rates and increased brand awareness
● Edited 20 social media videos for SXSW Iconic Moments series, capturing and highlighting significant moments from the festival to generate high viewership and social media engagement
SKILLS
Editing Software: Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut, Avid, Da Vinci Resolve
Languages: English (fluent) Japanese (conversational)
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin College of Communication August 2013 - December 2016
● B.S. in Radio-Television-Film
ARC Academy Kyoto, Japan June 2019 - April 2020
● Japanese Language Study Abroad Course