I'm a storytelling-minded video producer and editor with a track record of creating engaging recruiting videos, promotional content, and long-form narratives for university programs. I’ve led teams to produce in-house content for Florida State University and the University of Memphis, collaborating with coaches, recruiters, and cross-campus partners to deliver high-impact videos on tight timelines. I’m passionate about building collaborative media teams, mastering emerging formats, and shaping visual identities that resonate with recruits, fans, and sponsors. I love turning strategic goals into compelling stories through video, motion graphics, and social media.

Michael Gerzabek

I'm a storytelling-minded video producer and editor with a track record of creating engaging recruiting videos, promotional content, and long-form narratives for university programs. I’ve led teams to produce in-house content for Florida State University and the University of Memphis, collaborating with coaches, recruiters, and cross-campus partners to deliver high-impact videos on tight timelines. I’m passionate about building collaborative media teams, mastering emerging formats, and shaping visual identities that resonate with recruits, fans, and sponsors. I love turning strategic goals into compelling stories through video, motion graphics, and social media.

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I’m a storytelling-minded video producer and editor with a track record of creating engaging recruiting videos, promotional content, and long-form narratives for university programs. I’ve led teams to produce in-house content for Florida State University and the University of Memphis, collaborating with coaches, recruiters, and cross-campus partners to deliver high-impact videos on tight timelines.

I’m passionate about building collaborative media teams, mastering emerging formats, and shaping visual identities that resonate with recruits, fans, and sponsors. I love turning strategic goals into compelling stories through video, motion graphics, and social media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Creative Video at Florida State University, Football Team
February 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Leads video content creation and motion graphics for recruiting, collaborates with coaching and recruiting staff, coordinates with Athletics Strategic Communications, Marketing and Ticketing, and oversees all phases of recruiting video productions. Builds and manages a student media team to cover shoots, practices, and games, and ensures content is posted across football social platforms in line with university policy.
Creative Content Assistant at University of Memphis, Football Team
March 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Produces video content and motion graphics for social media, website, and arena video boards; collaborates with head coach on pre-game motivational videos; oversees production phases; manages Memphis Football TikTok; coordinates daily with coaches, recruiting, and operations; aligns content with athletics communications and trends in athletic digital production.
Freelance Creative Video Services at Havertown, PA
February 1, 2024 - Present
Provided freelance video services, including content creation, editing, and production support for various clients.
Manager at NLV Productions
July 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Provides video and media coverage for partners, supervising a team of seasonal staff, coordinating external crews, planning venue setup/breakdown, and ensuring high-quality game film and B-roll capture.
Intern at NLV Productions
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Managed daily social media content, organized digital archives of game film, increased engagement through video editing techniques, and developed video stories to promote NLV.
Director of Creative Video at Florida State University, Football Team
February 29, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Directed and produced video content and motion graphics for recruiting, including hype videos, long-form informational pieces, and in-house team productions. Collaborated with Coach Norvell and recruiting staff to shape recruiting visuals and creative operations. Coordinated with Athletics Strategic Communications, Marketing and Ticketing Offices and other internal constituents to develop, edit and post content across all football social platforms in accordance with University policy. Oversaw all phases of recruiting video productions and built/led a student media team to cover shoots, practices, and games.
Creative Content Assistant at University of Memphis, Football Team
March 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created video content and motion graphics for the football department’s social media, website and arena video boards, including hype videos, athlete features, promotional/marketing materials and other footage to engage fans, recruits, stakeholders and sponsors. Collaborated with Head Coach weekly for pre-game motivational videos and oversaw all phases of video production. Created and managed the Memphis Football TikTok account, growing to over 23,000 followers and over 400,000 likes across 40 videos since August 2021. Interacted daily with the Memphis coaches, recruiting department and operations staff on video needs; worked with athletics communications on social media strategies; researched current trends in athletic digital content production and distribution.
Freelance Video Producer / Creative Services at Freelance Creative Video Services
February 1, 2024 - Present
Provide video content and motion graphics production for clients; manage end-to-end workflows including recording shoots, editing, and posting; collaborate with partners on creative direction and deliverables for social media, marketing, and events.
Manager at NLV Productions
July 31, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Manage a team of seasonal staff to ensure all facets of External Operations are met; oversee staffing of independent contractors, seasonal staff, interns and continuously optimize inventory and storage procedures. Plan and oversee venue setup and breakdown; handle internal communication and sales; ensure proper storage of equipment and test inventory for compatibility; supervise video crews to record high-quality game film and obtain B-Roll footage.
Intern at NLV Productions
August 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Responsible for daily social media content to support company goals; managed digital archives by reviewing, compressing, labeling, and uploading game film; increased social media followers' engagement through targeted video editing and storytelling; developed storyboards and video stories to promote NLV.
Director of Creative Video at Florida State University Football Team
February 29, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Created video content and motion graphics for recruiting, including hype videos, informational videos, and in-house team content; collaborated with Coach Norvell and recruiting staff to define recruiting visuals and creative operations; coordinated with Athletics Communications, Marketing and Ticketing, and other internal partners to produce and post content across football social channels; oversaw all phases of recruiting video productions; built and managed a student media team to cover shoots, practices, and games.
Creative Content Assistant at University of Memphis Football Team
March 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created video content and motion graphics for social media, website, and arena video boards; produced pre-game motivational videos with the Head Coach; oversaw all phases of video production; managed the Memphis Football TikTok account (over 23,000 followers and 400k likes across 40 videos since Aug 2021); collaborated daily with coaches, recruiting, and operations; aligned content with athletics communications strategies and current trends in athletic digital media.
Founder/Owner at CKOLD CKLIPS
July 1, 2019 - Present
Founded organization to support, produce, direct, and edit music videos in collaboration with artists; directed music videos with emphasis on artist image and vision; grew an Instagram following and hosted artist showcases; pursued ongoing professional development through industry networking.
Freelance Creative Video Services at Self-Employed
February 1, 2024 - Present
Provide freelance video production, editing, and content strategy; oversee production lifecycle; build and manage a network of contractors; coordinate equipment, venue setup and breakdown, and internal communications to deliver high-quality video content.
Manager at NLV Productions
July 31, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Managed a team delivering video and media coverage for partners; oversaw external operations, staffing, inventory, venue setup/breakdown; coordinated video crews to capture game film and B-roll; maintained internal processes and vendor relationships.
Intern at NLV Productions
August 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Responsible for daily social media content to support company goals; managed digital archives by organizing game film; increased social media engagement through targeted video editing; developed storyboards and video stories to promote NLV.
Director of Creative Video at Florida State University – Football Team
February 29, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led the creation of recruiting videos and motion graphics, including hype videos and long-form informational pieces. Collaborated with coaches, recruiting staff, and internal university partners to plan and execute content across all football social media platforms, ensuring compliance with university policy. Oversaw and organized all phases of recruiting video productions and built a student media team to cover shoots, practices, and games.
Creative Content Assistant at University of Memphis – Football Team
March 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Created video content and motion graphics for social media, websites, and arena video boards, including hype videos and athlete features. Worked with the Head Coach on pre-game motivational videos, oversaw video production phases, and managed Memphis Football's TikTok account (growth to 23k followers and 400k likes across 40 videos). Collaborated daily with coaches, recruiting and operations staff, and athletics communications on social media strategies and content.
Manager at NLV Productions
July 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Managed external operations, staffed seasonal workers and interns, planned venue setup and breakdown, oversaw video crews for game film and B-roll, and maintained equipment storage and testing. Coordinated internal communications and sales and ensured inventory optimization.
Intern at NLV Productions
August 31, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Managed daily social media content to support company goals, organized digital archives by labeling and uploading game film, increased engagement through targeted video editing, and developed storyboards and video stories to promote NLV.
Freelance Creative Video Services at Havertown, PA
February 1, 2024 - Present
Provide video and media coverage for partners, coordinating a team of seasonal staff and independent contractors, overseeing venue setup and breakdown, managing equipment inventory, and ensuring high-quality recording of games and events.

Education

Master of Science in Leadership at Cabrini University
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
B.A., Digital Communications and Social Media at Cabrini University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Inbound Marketing at HubSpot – Online
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
Master of Science in Leadership at Cabrini University
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
B.A., Digital Communications and Social Media at Cabrini University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Inbound Marketing at HubSpot (Online)
November 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Master of Science in Leadership at Cabrini University
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
B.A., Digital Communications and Social Media at Cabrini University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Inbound Marketing at HubSpot
November 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Master of Science in Leadership at Cabrini University
September 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Communications and Social Media at Cabrini University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Inbound Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
Inbound Marketing
November 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Inbound Marketing
November 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Inbound Marketing Certification
November 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other