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Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions (which we smashed btw.) I have spent years working with and contributing to brands' marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilisation of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix. I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximise creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget. I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.…Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions (which we smashed btw.) I have spent years working with and contributing to brands' marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilisation of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix. I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximise creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget. I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.

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Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions (which we smashed btw.) I have spent years working with and contributing to brands' marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilisation of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix. I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximise creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget. I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.…Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions (which we smashed btw.) I have spent years working with and contributing to brands' marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilisation of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix. I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximise creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget. I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.

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Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions (which we smashed btw.) I have spent years working with and contributing to brands’ marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilisation of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix.

I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximise creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget.

I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.

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Freelancer at Big Steve Creative

August 1, 2023 - Present

A Melbourne-based video editor and animator who’s also known to dabble in design. With the 15 years of experience I have in video production and a network of absolutely legendary experts I can call upon if needed, you can sleep easy knowing that your next creative video project will WOW your audience, engage your customers, and impress your boss. Throughout my career, I have worked both for myself as a freelancer and for multiple large brands and companies. I have spent years as a Video Producer, managing the end-to-end video production process at companies where our engagement targets were in the double-digit millions – which we smashed, by the way. I have spent years working with and contributing to brands' marketing teams in the pursuit of achieving their goals (and hitting their KPIs) through the utilization of effective video content. I have worked as an editor in all sorts of fields but have found myself mostly in the narrative script-based comedy space, the tech education space, with a little bit of fashion thrown in the mix. I have discovered and implemented industry-standard processes over the years in order to maximize creative output and ensure that the content a brand is sharing is both impactful and valuable. While yes, working on video projects is creative and fun, they must also be managed and accountable to get the best results for both the output of content and a company’s budgets, schedules, marketing goals, and activities. By collaborating with Big Steve Creative, you can rest assured that I have been in that world, I understand it, and I have developed ways of working so your next creative video project can run seamlessly, on time, and within budget. I am someone who lives and breathes creativity; my mind is endlessly coming up with ideas for all sorts of things. I have a passion for storytelling, the knowledge to back it up, and the professional industry experience to deliver.

Senior Video Editor at Pluralsight

July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021

- Video Editing of Original Web Series and Courses. - Motion Graphics & Animation on Original Web Series. - Managing the Post Production on a project and contributing / assisting / advising at various touch points throughout Pre Production and Production. - Storyboarding. - Contributing in kick off meetings with ideas and creative for original web series. - Providing advice and assistance in every aspect of Video Production to on screen talent. - Managing and communicating with stakeholders on time frames, workflows and processes. - Developing educational documentation to assist on screen talent with their video recording set ups. - Mentoring Junior editors in various aspects of video editing and animation.

Senior Video Editor at A Cloud Guru

December 12, 2025 - Present

Video Producer at Anniss+Barton / Gorilla Productions

March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020

Assisting this professional photography company in the growth of their Video Production department has seen me taking the reins on all of their Video Production projects. Tasks include: - Producing & Managing Creative projects (Pre Production/Production/Post Production) - Developing and Managing a Content strategy - Managing Crew/Staff (at any stage throughout a creative project) - Directing (Talent & Crew) - Organising/Running Ideation sessions - Screenwriting & Storyboarding - Pitching (both to internal stakeholders and external clients) - Post/Video Editing (Adobe Pr, Au, Ps, with basic skills in Ae & Ai) - Basic Colour Grading (DaVinci Resolve) - Cinematography/Lighting/Sound (almost all on set crew roles) - Planning/Scheduling/Allocating resources - Budgeting (both developing and working to) - Creating Briefs (project/character/location/props and art direction) - Working to a brief/Managing client expectationsAssisting this professional photography company in the growth of their Video Production department has seen me taking the reins on all of their Video Production projects. Tasks include: - Producing & Managing Creative projects (Pre Production/Production/Post Production) - Developing and Managing a Content strategy - Managing Crew/Staff (at any stage throughout a creative project) - Directing (Talent & Crew) - Organising/Running Ideation sessions - Screenwriting & Storyboarding - Pitching (both to internal stakeholders and external clients) - Post/Video Editing (Adobe Pr, Au, Ps, with basic skills in Ae & Ai) - Basic Colour Grading (DaVinci Resolve) - Cinematography/Lighting/Sound (almost all on set crew roles) - Planning/Scheduling/Allocating resources - Budgeting (both developing and working to) - Creating Briefs (project/character/location/props and art direction) - Working to a brief/Managing client expectations

Video Producer at Catch.com.au

August 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019

This role saw me driving and setting up all the video production needs of ‘CatchLive’, a livestream broadcast shopping show. My role focused in two main areas. 1. Studio Manager - All production aspects of the livestream episodes (anywhere between 1 and 5 shows a week) met, set up, working and running on time for livestreaming 2. Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Sound/Lighting - Generate creative ideas to produce and film pre edited segments to be inserted into the live episodes, anything from comedy skits to product demonstrations. Livestream. - Make recommendations on hardware and software to ensure livestream would run seamlessly without connection dropping. - Set up and operate all video production equipment (camera, sound, comms) and studio (lighting, green screen) for live show and rehearsals. Video Production for pre edited segments. As the ‘video specialist’ for the department, and working as a ‘one man band’ type set up. It was my responsibility to produce all the pre edited video segments that would appear in the livestream. This meant working to tight deadlines and undertaking every role of production (up until post) to guarantee the segments were ready for the episode date.

Video Producer / Video Content Creator at Sportsbet

November 1, 2015 - August 31, 2018

End to End management of Sportsbets’ OVC (Original Video Content). Nailing expected quality, brand image; On time and within budget. Hitting view/engagement targets (Exceeded 13 million views target for 2016). To effectively perform this role required my working autonomously, with tight deadlines and exceptional time management; whilst ensuring other team members were completing their tasks on time. In 2017, my role transformed into a more specialized and focused role, Video Content Creator. This meant that instead of overseeing the broad “Video Production” process, I would concentrate my efforts on working more closely with the director of the OVC videos in developing character, location and props briefs, attending talent castings, location Recce’s and completing storyboards. Further to this, the ‘Integration’ videos amplified and saw me owning the process of all of our in house Market Update, Integration, Sponsorship, High Value Customer and Personalized videos.

Freelancer at Kraken Flicks

October 1, 2014 - August 31, 2018

Kraken Flicks is a Melbourne based full service video production company. Going on 10 years experience in digital video production, Kraken Flicks has all your visual needs covered. We do it all, from video production right through to photography and professional voice over artists. We have music composers at our fingertips who can produce high quality specifically designed music tracks for your project. With extensive knowledge of the Victorian Tourism Industry and an eye for something different, Kraken Flicks showcases your brand in a manner that is clear, timely and relevant.

Manager Video Services at Tourism Victoria

January 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014

• Manage all aspects of Tourism Victoria’s video requirements • Provide high level advice on current trends in the provision of video content online including formats, codecs and the implications of native support for video in HTML 5 • Work with Tourism Victoria’s online editorial team to deliver video content online, including the creation of a Tourism Victoria YouTube channel and maintenance of the online video library brandvictoria.com.au • Work closely with external suppliers and stakeholders to provide quality video production services for internal clients • Creation of customised broadcast footage compilations for supply to major events for use in telecasts • Catalogue and edit new video footage from Tourism Victoria’s ongoing video projects • Convert and upload new raw footage into Tourism Victoria’s online video library and provide footage to external production partners for tape based video distribution • Make recommendations on equipment and software purchases • High level knowledge of digital formats and specifications (including codecs) for online video and broadcast quality formats • High level knowledge of HTML and the use of CMS’ • High level knowledge of traditional tape based video distribution • Demonstrated skills in a client service role • Excellent interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to manage a panel of external suppliers in the production and delivery of video projects • A sound knowledge of Victoria and Melbourne • High level of written and verbal communication and attention to detail • Produce basic video compilations for use in presentations and by third parties • Ability to produce DVDs and CD’s • High level video editing experience (using Final Cut Pro) • Experience in the cataloguing of video footage using database software • A high level of computer knowledge (primarily Mac based but also PC) including video, audio and image software, video file formats and web formats, including data conversion.

Freelancer at Gaffman Projects

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

During my time as a freelance videographer I completed a wide variety of projects of all different sizes. From wedding’s and corporate promotional videos to filming back stage at the LOREAL HAIR EXPO 2012 in Sydney for Matrix (Hair product company). Creating a product to the highest quality that fitted with the clients’ image/brand was the highest priority. I also concentrated on all other facets of the business; the experience operating this business has been invaluable and is applied on a daily basis. • Project Management • Managing People (When a crew was required) • Multitasking • Working under pressure to tight deadlines. • Pre Production (script, storyboards, shot lists, shooting orders etc.) • Developing/generating Ideas • Writing • Budgeting • Production (Cinematography, lighting, sound) • Post Production (Editing, file sharing/uploading) • Transcoding, exporting and dispatch (for various different digital outlets) • Creating DVD’s • Sales and Marketing (Generating leads, exposure, creating brand/image) • Client liaising (Communication) • Maintaining records (Financial and Project) • Managing and Maintaining Digital assets and projects for future use. • Quoting and Invoicing • Seeing a project through from start to finish