Seasoned video professional with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of visual communication. Expertise in scripting compelling visual stories, studio and field production, and editing under tight deadlines to deliver polished, high-impact content. Extensive experience incorporating advanced motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Recognized with multiple Emmy awards and other industry accolades. • Graphic Design: Video Recording & Editing, Motion Graphics, Social Media Graphics, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Lightroom, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate • Communications: Social Media Content Development • Collaboration Systems & Services: Website Content Management • Training & Technical Assistance: Camtasia

Steve Bernheisel

PRO

Seasoned video professional with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of visual communication. Expertise in scripting compelling visual stories, studio and field production, and editing under tight deadlines to deliver polished, high-impact content. Extensive experience incorporating advanced motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Recognized with multiple Emmy awards and other industry accolades. • Graphic Design: Video Recording & Editing, Motion Graphics, Social Media Graphics, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Lightroom, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate • Communications: Social Media Content Development • Collaboration Systems & Services: Website Content Management • Training & Technical Assistance: Camtasia

Available to hire

Seasoned video professional with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of visual communication. Expertise in scripting compelling visual stories, studio and field production, and editing under tight deadlines to deliver polished, high-impact content. Extensive experience incorporating advanced motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Recognized with multiple Emmy awards and other industry accolades.

• Graphic Design: Video Recording & Editing, Motion Graphics, Social Media Graphics, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Lightroom, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate
• Communications: Social Media Content Development
• Collaboration Systems & Services: Website Content Management
• Training & Technical Assistance: Camtasia

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Specialist at Westat
September 12, 2008 - March 13, 2025
• Spearheaded development of interactive training modules for major government agencies, leveraging advanced video and web development tools. • Designed engaging motion graphics, boosting clarity and engagement in marketing and recruitment videos • Enhanced data collection accuracy by creating training tools that reduced errors and ensured high-quality results. • Managed audio recording and production for training presentations supporting a major national student achievement assessment for a government agency.
Creative Director at TLC Network
May 14, 2007 - August 13, 2008
• Directed promotional campaigns for a major cable network, ensuring high-quality content and brand consistency. • Managed a team of seven writers and producers, achieving timely and budget-friendly project completion. • Wrote, edited, and approved scripts for network promos, enhancing promotional messaging and driving audience engagement. • Consistently delivered projects on time and under budget through strategic planning and team leadership.
Creative Services Director at WBDC-TV
February 26, 1996 - September 13, 2001
• Developed multi-platform marketing campaigns, boosting brand visibility and audience engagement. • Built strategic partnerships with radio stations and the advertising community, while implementing grassroots promotional events and public affairs campaigns to enhance brand visibility. • Produced and edited long-form sales and marketing presentations, launched a high-traffic station website with 100,000+ monthly hits, and strengthened on-air promotional strategies. • Expanded and managed the Creative Services Department, growing the team, training producers, and overseeing a $2 million budget.
Owner at Saber Productions, Inc.
August 1, 2000 - Present
Owner at Saber Productions, Inc.
August 1, 2000 - September 15, 2008
• Founded and led a video production company specializing in corporate brand identity and employee training videos. • Created and produced corporate sales, marketing, and training videos for web and DVD distribution, including scripting, filming, editing, and post-production for presentations, promos, PSAs, and commercials. • Delivered high-quality video content for Washington, DC, television stations, enhancing brand visibility.

Education

BA Communications at University of Dayton
August 30, 1982 - April 28, 1986

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Manufacturing