Senior freelance video editor with 20+ years of experience delivering polished, on-brand edits across marketing, corporate, and educational video projects. Known for working quickly and reliably within established templates, brand standards, and structured review processes to deliver first cuts and revisions under tight deadlines. Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects, with a strong track record collaborating remotely with producers and reviewers. Experienced in multicam editing, motion graphics integration, quality control, and cross-platform delivery for web, broadcast, and social.…

Jeffrey Drake

Senior freelance video editor with 20+ years of experience delivering polished, on-brand edits across marketing, corporate, and educational video projects. Known for working quickly and reliably within established templates, brand standards, and structured review processes to deliver first cuts and revisions under tight deadlines. Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects, with a strong track record collaborating remotely with producers and reviewers. Experienced in multicam editing, motion graphics integration, quality control, and cross-platform delivery for web, broadcast, and social.…

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Senior freelance video editor with 20+ years of experience delivering polished, on-brand edits across marketing, corporate, and educational video projects. Known for working quickly and reliably within established templates, brand standards, and structured review processes to deliver first cuts and revisions under tight deadlines.

Highly proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects, with a strong track record collaborating remotely with producers and reviewers. Experienced in multicam editing, motion graphics integration, quality control, and cross-platform delivery for web, broadcast, and social.

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Work Experience

Senior Video Editor / Motion Graphics Specialist at Drake Edits LLC
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance video editor supporting marketing, corporate, and educational video projects for financial services, nonprofit, and education clients. Edits provided footage into clear, on-brand narratives using advanced editing, color, audio, and pacing techniques. Delivers first cuts and revisions on deadline, including multicam editing, motion graphics integration, quality control, and final delivery. Collaborates remotely with producers and reviewers to incorporate creative direction and feedback efficiently through structured approval cycles. Maintains organized project files and cross-platform delivery standards for web, broadcast, and social; available for short-notice projects with clearly defined deadlines.
Senior Editor at Mills James Productions
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Edited high-volume broadcast advertising for multi-state automotive dealer networks. Ensured editorial consistency, broadcast compliance, and on-time delivery across concurrent campaigns. Collaborated with creative directors, account teams, and clients through review and approval cycles.
Avid Editor at Mills James Productions
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Edited corporate, training, and event video for national retail and consumer brands under fixed deadlines. Supported fast-turn delivery using shared-storage workflows for broadcast and live-event productions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The Ohio State University
July 6, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Communication at The Ohio State University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Certificate – Digital Marketing at Columbia Business School
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate – Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Real Estate & Construction
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