John Ricardel is a freelance videographer living in New York City. For many years, John has been creating media content for many different platforms: promotional videos, social media videos, and independent short films. Capable, creative, and industrious professional with a strong production background and a solid educational foundation. Excel in teams or independently to achieve goals and pursue favorable outcomes. Thrive under pressure and in deadline-driven settings. Seeking to leverage this skill set in the field of video production.

John Ricardel

John Ricardel is a freelance videographer living in New York City. For many years, John has been creating media content for many different platforms: promotional videos, social media videos, and independent short films. Capable, creative, and industrious professional with a strong production background and a solid educational foundation. Excel in teams or independently to achieve goals and pursue favorable outcomes. Thrive under pressure and in deadline-driven settings. Seeking to leverage this skill set in the field of video production.

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John Ricardel is a freelance videographer living in New York City. For many years, John has been creating media content for many different platforms: promotional videos, social media videos, and independent short films. Capable, creative, and industrious professional with a strong production background and a solid educational foundation. Excel in teams or independently to achieve goals and pursue favorable outcomes. Thrive under pressure and in deadline-driven settings. Seeking to leverage this skill set in the field of video production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer and Editor at Freelance Work
October 1, 2020 - Present
Provided videography and editing services for over 200 professional video productions across corporate clients, including Nike, Uniqlo, HelloFresh, Tiffany's, Kith, CVS, Coogie, The Daily Show, Hulu, Nespresso, and others. Responsibilities included managing and building camera equipment, editing video packages, coordinating crew and talent, creating video decks, and collaborating with business stakeholders on creative campaigns.
Contract Camera Assistant/Operator at Sirius XM
May 1, 2023 - Present
Built, managed, and operated cinema-brand cameras for videos of live music events at venues throughout New York state involving high-profile talent; shot footage and operated cameras for live recordings and events at Sirius XM offices.
Director of Photography/Editor at YMCA of Greater New York
June 1, 2022 - Present
Planned, produced, shot, and edited various advertising campaigns, social media posts, and internal video content for YMCA locations across New York City; advertising videos were used to market YMCA memberships on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Videographer/Editor at Spruce Eats - On Location Series
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Shot and edited restaurant spotlight videos in both 9:16 and 16:9 ratios for Spruce Eats’ social media; edited videos posted to Spruce Eats’ TikTok and Instagram pages garnered over 10 million views.
Media Production Assistant at Raph Appelbaum Associates
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Designed, edited, and executed videos for museum exhibits and installation projects across the US and abroad; coordinated video productions including technical installations, pixel-mapping and equipment setup and break-down; oversaw office administration. Edited video components and oversaw installation of videos in exhibitions at the Houston Holocaust Museum and AT&T’s corporate office in Dallas.

Education

B.A. at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail