I am an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro and After Effects, with more than 20 years of experience in video editing, production, post-production, and multimedia content. I recently completed a Multimedia Specialist assignment with Aquent / Carson Group, where I produced and edited weekly podcasts and vodcasts, created motion graphics and animated elements, and produced short testimonial documentaries while working to tight production deadlines. Throughout my career, I worked across corporate, broadcast, nonprofit, and educational media, often managing projects from production through final delivery. At the National Committee for Quality Assurance, I rebooted and produced a biweekly corporate podcast, serving as producer, host, writer, interviewer, scheduler, and editor for more than 60 episodes. I also created promotional and internal communications videos, produced a five-hour livestream, and managed a large media asset library. Earlier work in broadcast and corporate production environments strengthened my ability to work under deadlines, maintain quality control, develop efficient workflows, and solve technical and editorial problems as they arise. I work well with creative, editorial, technical, and client teams and am comfortable taking direction, incorporating feedback, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I bring a combination of hands-on editing expertise, production experience, technical problem-solving, and a professional, collaborative approach to every assignment.

David J. Smolar

I am an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro and After Effects, with more than 20 years of experience in video editing, production, post-production, and multimedia content. I recently completed a Multimedia Specialist assignment with Aquent / Carson Group, where I produced and edited weekly podcasts and vodcasts, created motion graphics and animated elements, and produced short testimonial documentaries while working to tight production deadlines. Throughout my career, I worked across corporate, broadcast, nonprofit, and educational media, often managing projects from production through final delivery. At the National Committee for Quality Assurance, I rebooted and produced a biweekly corporate podcast, serving as producer, host, writer, interviewer, scheduler, and editor for more than 60 episodes. I also created promotional and internal communications videos, produced a five-hour livestream, and managed a large media asset library. Earlier work in broadcast and corporate production environments strengthened my ability to work under deadlines, maintain quality control, develop efficient workflows, and solve technical and editorial problems as they arise. I work well with creative, editorial, technical, and client teams and am comfortable taking direction, incorporating feedback, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I bring a combination of hands-on editing expertise, production experience, technical problem-solving, and a professional, collaborative approach to every assignment.

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I am an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro and After Effects, with more than 20 years of experience in video editing, production, post-production, and multimedia content. I recently completed a Multimedia Specialist assignment with Aquent / Carson Group, where I produced and edited weekly podcasts and vodcasts, created motion graphics and animated elements, and produced short testimonial documentaries while working to tight production deadlines.
Throughout my career, I worked across corporate, broadcast, nonprofit, and educational media, often managing projects from production through final delivery. At the National Committee for Quality Assurance, I rebooted and produced a biweekly corporate podcast, serving as producer, host, writer, interviewer, scheduler, and editor for more than 60 episodes. I also created promotional and internal communications videos, produced a five-hour livestream, and managed a large media asset library. Earlier work in broadcast and corporate production environments strengthened my ability to work under deadlines, maintain quality control, develop efficient workflows, and solve technical and editorial problems as they arise.
I work well with creative, editorial, technical, and client teams and am comfortable taking direction, incorporating feedback, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. I bring a combination of hands-on editing expertise, production experience, technical problem-solving, and a professional, collaborative approach to every assignment.

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Work Experience

Multimedia Specialist at Aquent / Carson Group
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Produced and edited two weekly podcasts and vodcasts under tight deadlines. Coordinated deliverables while maintaining consistent technical and editorial quality. Created animated titles, lower thirds, fullscreen graphics, and computer animations for corporate video projects. Produced and edited short testimonial documentaries highlighting client stories.
Senior Multimedia Specialist at National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Created promotional and internal messaging videos in collaboration with producers, directors, graphic designers, and internal stakeholders. Rebooted and produced the organization’s biweekly podcast, serving as producer, host, writer, interviewer, and scheduler for 60+ episodes. Scripted and executive-produced a five-hour livestream event viewed by 800+ people. Managed and optimized an 800+ asset media library with IT and an external media archive provider.
Video & Graphics Editor at NewsmaxTV
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Edited video, audio, graphics, and animation for daily broadcast programming under tight deadlines. Proofread on-screen text and verified data accuracy within video assets as part of editorial quality control. Developed production workflows and SOPs connecting editorial teams with remote engineers. Created and wrote a weekly Friday quiz segment, including all animated visual elements.
Learning Technologies Specialist at National Highway Institute, U.S. Department of Transportation
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Researched and implemented 4K video, audio, computing, and post-production technology for federal multimedia production and training initiatives. Evaluated and acquired high-performance systems and specialized software for video post-production, 3D modeling, digital video, and podcasting. Coordinated acquisition and implementation of Adobe Creative Cloud and other multimedia production software.
Video Editor, Producer & Digital Archivist at Digital Memories
September 1, 2017 - Present
Manage projects from client consultation through production, editing, restoration, quality control, and final delivery. Produce and edit video, audio, music, and motion graphics for professional and personal clients. Digitize and restore analog and digital video, LPs, and audio tapes using format-specific workflows.

Education

M.A., Film & Digital Video at American University
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
B.A., Jewish History at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
TV/Radio Broadcasting Vocational Training at Montgomery College
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional: Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional: Video Design
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications