Numbers don't inspire people. Stories do. Hi, I’m Jeff Krieger. I’m a storyteller and creative director who loves turning ideas into engaging video and design. I’ve built and led creative teams for churches, nonprofits, and brands, helping audiences connect with a message through clear, compelling visuals. I thrive on collaboration, fast timelines, and turning complex topics into cinematic storytelling. From starting a church’s creative department to running my own freelance studio, I’ve learned to lead with curiosity, empower teams, and craft stories that move viewers to action. I’m always excited to collaborate on projects that blend community, faith, and storytelling into meaningful impact.…

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Numbers don't inspire people. Stories do. Hi, I’m Jeff Krieger. I’m a storyteller and creative director who loves turning ideas into engaging video and design. I’ve built and led creative teams for churches, nonprofits, and brands, helping audiences connect with a message through clear, compelling visuals. I thrive on collaboration, fast timelines, and turning complex topics into cinematic storytelling. From starting a church’s creative department to running my own freelance studio, I’ve learned to lead with curiosity, empower teams, and craft stories that move viewers to action. I’m always excited to collaborate on projects that blend community, faith, and storytelling into meaningful impact.…

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Numbers don’t inspire people. Stories do.

Hi, I’m Jeff Krieger. I’m a storyteller and creative director who loves turning ideas into engaging video and design. I’ve built and led creative teams for churches, nonprofits, and brands, helping audiences connect with a message through clear, compelling visuals. I thrive on collaboration, fast timelines, and turning complex topics into cinematic storytelling.

From starting a church’s creative department to running my own freelance studio, I’ve learned to lead with curiosity, empower teams, and craft stories that move viewers to action. I’m always excited to collaborate on projects that blend community, faith, and storytelling into meaningful impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Cinder Creative
April 29, 2012 - Present
Started own freelance business focusing on directing, producing, shooting, and editing video pieces for businesses and non-profits. Specializes in telling compelling stories that move viewers to action.
Recruiter/Coordinator at Athletes In Action
January 1, 2004 - September 10, 2025
Started a creative department that resourced 100 staff on college campuses around the U.S. mentoring college athletes • Developed leadership & served as life coach to college & professional athletes both in the U.S. and internationally
Creative Director at New Valley Church
January 1, 2012 - September 10, 2025
Created every bulletin, newsletter, powerpoint, sign, html email, video, website, response card ... you get the idea ... that the church made • Managed over 100 volunteers responsible for the guest experience each week • Helped start a church from scratch to an average weekly attendance of 350

Education

Core Classes at University of Georgia
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1987
Football, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
September 1, 1987 - June 1, 1990
UCLA Daily Bruin Newspaper, KLA Radio

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    uniE608 Vision Weekend Invite
    Invite video for high-end donors at a luxury resort…
    uniE608 Landscape :30
    Ad/reel I created for my video production business. video advert videoeditor…
    uniE608 Vertical :30
    Reel/ad I created for my video production business. video advert videoeditor…
    paper GAMEDAY Deck
    PPT/Keynote created as a fundraising tool for an ongoing event put on by PGA Tour players at different stops.…
    paper President's Update • Langham Partnership

    Responsible for all production/post-production, including editing/graphics.

    5 min. update for non-profit, highlighting the different aspects of the organization throughout the year.