I have hands on experience with editing full length video podcast episodes for The Documentary Channel's podcast series 'Documenting Reality'. I handled the entirety of the audio, video, and color editing of many episodes, some of which can be viewed through the link to my editing portfolio on my resume.

Ben Kaplan

I have hands on experience with editing full length video podcast episodes for The Documentary Channel's podcast series 'Documenting Reality'. I handled the entirety of the audio, video, and color editing of many episodes, some of which can be viewed through the link to my editing portfolio on my resume.

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I have hands on experience with editing full length video podcast episodes for The Documentary Channel’s podcast series ‘Documenting Reality’. I handled the entirety of the audio, video, and color editing of many episodes, some of which can be viewed through the link to my editing portfolio on my resume.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor / Graphic Designer at The Documentary Channel
April 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance video editor and graphic designer for the Documentary Channel. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and DaVinci Resolve. Remote work from home. Responsibilities include meeting deadlines, learning on the go, solving problems, and carrying out highly specific edits and design requests.
Line Cook/Prep Cook at Friend Bakery & Pizza
March 1, 2023 - Present
Part-time line cook/prep cook. Responsibilities include food safety, rules for serving alcohol, preparing and cooking menu items, teamwork, customer communication, fast-paced environment, cleanliness, and training new staff.
Summer Camp Counsellor at CAMP MASSAD
July 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Summer camp counselor (July–August) 2018–2021. Responsible for camper care, safety, program delivery, and campsite maintenance.
Director of Wilderness Programming at CAMP MASSAD
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Director of Wilderness Programming (July 2022–August 2023). Organized and led wilderness activities, including cookouts and canoe trips, and supervised safety and program execution.
Window Cleaner at CLEARVIEW WINDOW CLEANERS LTD
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Professional window cleaning with strong communication, WHMIS and ladder safety compliance, vehicle/equipment operation, and ability to maintain high cleanliness standards across multiple sites.
Line Cook / Prep Cook at Moxies Bar & Grill
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022
Line cook/prep cook focusing on food safety, teamwork, high-volume cooking, and training of new staff in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook / Dishwasher at Perkins Restaurants & Bakery
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Line cook responsibilities with teamwork in a fast-paced setting; dishwasher duties including cleaning, equipment operation, and training new staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies (with Minor in Anthropology) at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Ready, Set, Go! - Intro to DGC Manitoba course
April 1, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification (WHMIS)
May 1, 2026 - May 1, 2029

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet