I am an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Video Design. I have over 10 years experience working with big brands like Dell, McLaren, WalMart, VMware, Confluent, and EMC.…

Jesse Holden

I am an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Video Design. I have over 10 years experience working with big brands like Dell, McLaren, WalMart, VMware, Confluent, and EMC.…

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I am an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Video Design. I have over 10 years experience working with big brands like Dell, McLaren, WalMart, VMware, Confluent, and EMC.

Work Experience

Director of Video at VMware
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Lead in-house editor for high-visibility executive interviews, keynote wrap-ups, and brand films, delivering polished final cuts with intricate visual and audio elements. Designed and built complex motion graphics packages and templates in After Effects from scratch, implementing efficient versioning and template design for global team usage. Provided advanced post-production support and technical guidance for third-party vendors, ensuring seamless integration of visual effects and consistent brand aesthetic. Managed creative consistency across global campaigns, including high-profile collaborations with McLaren Racing, ensuring all video assets met stringent quality and brand standards.
Director of Video at Confluent
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Video Editor & Motion Designer. Edited 22+ high-end customer story videos in year one, crafting compelling visual timelines, feature cuts, and integrating complex sound design and graphic transitions for global brand impact and increasing output dramatically. Designed and animated sophisticated intros, lower thirds, and graphic transitions across diverse video types (YouTube, campaigns, events), optimizing for visual storytelling and brand consistency. Streamlined post-production workflows using AI-enhanced techniques and efficient asset management to accelerate delivery while maintaining superior quality. Handled comprehensive asset cleanup, compression, audio mixing, and export optimization for various platforms.

Education

B.S. in Film & Media Arts at University of West Georgia
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert - Premiere Pro & After Effects
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional - Digital Design
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Certified Audio Engineer - West Georgia Tech Software & Tools Expert
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite (Expert)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

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