I'm a visual storyteller with 15+ years of experience creating media content for major brands, studios, and agencies. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, color correction, and audio mixing, and I work fluently in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve. I've collaborated on commercials, music videos, experiential exhibitions, and large campaigns for Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, L'Oreal, the Tokyo Olympics, PepsiCo, and more. I excel at concept development, production coordination, casting, locations, budgeting, post-production, and digital distribution, thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments.…

David Alan Kester

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I'm a visual storyteller with 15+ years of experience creating media content for major brands, studios, and agencies. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, color correction, and audio mixing, and I work fluently in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve. I've collaborated on commercials, music videos, experiential exhibitions, and large campaigns for Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, L'Oreal, the Tokyo Olympics, PepsiCo, and more. I excel at concept development, production coordination, casting, locations, budgeting, post-production, and digital distribution, thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments.…

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I’m a visual storyteller with 15+ years of experience creating media content for major brands, studios, and agencies. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, color correction, and audio mixing, and I work fluently in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve.

I’ve collaborated on commercials, music videos, experiential exhibitions, and large campaigns for Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, L’Oreal, the Tokyo Olympics, PepsiCo, and more. I excel at concept development, production coordination, casting, locations, budgeting, post-production, and digital distribution, thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor | Producer | Director at Freelance / Various clients
November 1, 2010 - November 21, 2025
Contract/freelance video editing, production, and direction for high-profile brands and platforms. Projects included work featured with Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, US Open, L’Oréal, Skechers, PepsiCo, Chase, AT&T, Oracle, and more. Collaborated with affiliated studios/agencies (Dirty Robber, Movers + Shakers, Size Matters, Vox Media, CVLT, Hummingbird Studios, and others) to deliver multi-format content across commercials, branded content, music videos, and experiential installations.
Video Producer at StarChefs.com
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Head of day-to-day video content production. Produced, directed, and edited video recipe and event content featuring top chefs, brewers, and coffee roasters from around the world.
Video Producer | Editor at Evolve Media
November 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010
Created original content for entertainment/lifestyle network sites (gamerevolution.com, comingsoon.net, sheknows.com, craveonline.com). Produced sponsored web series, junkets, reviews, interviews, promos/ads, and distributed third-party content.
Video Producer at Anthem Content
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Post-production and editing for a wide variety of content for Anthem’s diverse and growing clientele, handling multiple formats and styles on-site.
Sr. Video Producer at Mode
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Lead Producer / Video Editor for product advertisements, promotions, and social media content. Managed in-house team of DP’s and Editors in day-to-day video content production, partnering on sponsorships and commercial/broadcast media.
Sr. Content Producer at PepsiCo - Rockstar Energy Drink
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Managed in-house team of DPs and Editors for day-to-day video content production across digital/social channels; coordinated sponsorship collaborations and commercial/broadcast media.
Art Department Lead / Coordinator / Set Dresser / Swing at Art Department (Contract/Full-time) – New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Coordinated art department tasks, set dressing, and swing across locations for film/TV productions.
Video Editor | Producer | Director at Freelance
November 1, 2010 - Present
Contract/freelance video editing, production and direction work for a wide range of clients; featured in campaigns for Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, US Open, L’Oréal, Skechers, PepsiCo, Chase, AT&T, EPIX, Oracle, Athleta, The New York Times, Colgate, and more.
Video Producer at StarChefs.com
August 1, 2011 - February 1, 2014
Head of day-to-day video content production. Produced, directed, and edited video recipe and event content featuring top chefs, brewers, and coffee roasters from around the world.
Video Producer | Editor at Evolve Media
August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Created original content for Evolve Media Network of entertainment/lifestyle websites – gamerevolution.com, comingsoon.net, sheknows.com and craveonline.com (now mandatory.com). Responsible for producing sponsored web series, junkets, reviews, interviews, promos/ads, and distributing 3rd-party content.
Video Producer at Anthem Content
April 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Post-production and editing of a wide variety of content for Anthem’s diverse & growing clientele.
Sr. Video Producer at Modere
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Lead Producer / Video Editor for product advertisements, promotions, and social media content. Managed in-house team of DPs and Editors in day-to-day video content production.
Sr. Content Producer at PepsiCo - Rockstar Energy Drink
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Managed in-house team of DPs and Editors in day-to-day video content production, for digital/social channels + partnered sponsorship collaborations, and commercial/broadcast media.
Art Dept Lead / Coordinator / Set Dresser / Swing
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2019
Contract/Full-time role coordinating art department, set dressing, and swing across projects.
Video Editor | Producer | Director (Contract / Freelance)
November 1, 2010 - Present
Contract/freelance video editor, producer and director with a diverse client list including Netflix, Amazon, Garnier, US Open, L’Oréal, Skechers, PepsiCo, Chase, AT&T, Oracle, 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and more. Led concepts, production coordination, and post-production across commercials, music videos, experiential installations, and events.
Art Dept Lead (Contract/Full-time) Coordinator/Set Dresser / Swing
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2019
Coordinated art department responsibilities, set dressing and swing across NY and LA productions.

Education

Cinematography & Film/Video Production at Houston Community College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Cinematography & Film/Video Production at University of Houston Downtown
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
at University of Houston Downtown
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
at Houston Community College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
at University of Houston Downtown
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Cinematography & Film/Video Production at Houston Community College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Other, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization