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Toronto-based senior video editor with 20+ years of experience turning raw footage into stories that connect. A true one-stop post shop — I take projects from raw footage all the way to final delivery: offline edit, motion graphics and animation, colour grading, sound design, and multi-platform versioning, all from one set of hands.
No chasing multiple vendors, no things lost in handoff. My background as a writer and director brings a story-first instinct to every cut, with particular strength in comedy, dialogue, and emotionally driven work — finding the funniest take, shaping the rhythm of a scene, or landing the beat that makes a performance sing. Expert in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and FCPX.
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Work Experience
Senior Commercial Film Editor/Colourist/Motion Graphics at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024Craft visually compelling narratives by editing a wide range of video content, from short films to commercials, enhancing storytelling through meticulous pacing and creative editing. Utilize advanced colour grading techniques to elevate visual aesthetics, creating mood and tone aligned with the director’s vision and project goals. Collaborate with directors, producers, and cinematographers to refine footage and achieve cohesive visual styles across various projects. Apply industry-standard software to integrate special effects, transitions, and sound elements, improving overall production quality. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and creativity.
Commercial Director at Freelance | Unified Content | Seqouia Content | Radke
December 31, 2014 - May 31, 2024Lead creative and strategic direction for a diverse portfolio of film and commercial projects, from concept development to final production. Direct actors and collaborate with writers, cinematographers, and production teams to craft compelling narratives across drama, comedy, and documentary genres. Oversee all aspects of film direction, including pre-production planning, on-set supervision, and post-production editing. Align creative vision with client goals to produce impactful and memorable commercial campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
In-house Commercial Director & Editor at Mass Minority
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Headed creative direction and editing for a wide range of projects, including commercials, delivering compelling visual narratives that resonated with target audiences. Directed film shoots and managed post-production processes to produce high-quality content using advanced techniques in Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into engaging visual stories, driving brand messaging through innovative film production and direction. Created dynamic storyboards and supervised post-production workflows to enhance the output quality.
Director & Editor at Idea Couture
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Guided creative vision and execution of diverse film projects including commercials, dramas, and short films. Drove innovative storytelling through meticulous editing and direction. Managed all stages of post-production, from refining footage to integrating visual effects with Adobe After Effects to enhance narrative impact. Optimized workflows in collaboration with production teams to elevate the quality of film output. Demonstrated keen attention to detail by balancing artistic and technical elements for compelling visual experiences.
Post Production Supervisor at Entertainment One
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014Managed all aspects of post-production for eOne Television’s Factual division, overseeing post workflows from camera capture to final delivery. Coordinated the editing process from offline edits to final packaging, while managing recruitment of editors, assistant editors, sound designers, composers, and graphic artists. Maintained professional relationships with Series Producers, Head of Factual, and Broadcasters to deliver series elements on schedule. Negotiated and directed voice recordings, color corrections, and final mix sessions to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Senior Commercial Film Editor/Colourist/Motion Graphics at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - June 25, 2024Crafted visually compelling narratives by editing a wide range of video content, including short films and commercials. Enhanced storytelling through meticulous pacing and creative editing. Applied advanced colour grading techniques to elevate visual aesthetics and align with director's vision. Collaborated with directors, producers, and cinematographers to achieve cohesive visual styles. Integrated special effects, transitions, and sound elements to improve production quality. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards, innovated editing approaches to maximize emotional impact and visual appeal, mastered post-production tasks including sound design, mixing, visual effects, and motion graphics, and delivered high-quality results efficiently.
Commercial Director at Freelance | Offscreen Romance | Unified Content | Seqouia Content | Radke, Toronto
January 1, 2015 - June 25, 2024Led creative and strategic direction for diverse film and commercial projects from concept development to final production. Directed actors and collaborated with writers, cinematographers, and production teams to craft compelling narratives across drama, comedy, and documentary genres. Managed all aspects of film direction including pre-production planning, on-set supervision, and post-production editing. Delivered impactful commercial campaigns by aligning creative vision with client goals. Navigated complex production environments and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality films on time and budget. Applied extensive post-production expertise including thorough storyboarding and advanced pre-visualization techniques.
In-house Commercial Director & Editor at Mass Minority, Toronto
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Led creative direction and editing for a wide range of projects, primarily commercials, delivering compelling visual narratives that resonated with targeted audiences. Directed film shoots and managed post-production processes leveraging advanced editing and production techniques. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into engaging visual stories that effectively communicated brand messaging. Elevated the viewing experience by creating dynamic storyboards and supervising post-production workflows to enhance outputs.
Director & Editor at Idea Couture, Toronto
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Guided creative vision and execution of diverse film projects including commercials, dramas, and short films. Fostered innovative storytelling through meticulous editing and direction. Managed all aspects of post-production from footage refinement to visual effects integration. Collaborated with production teams to optimize workflows and elevate the quality of film production. Demonstrated a keen eye for artistic and technical balance to deliver compelling visual experiences.
Post Production Supervisor at Entertainment One, Toronto
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014Managed all post-production aspects for eOne Television’s Factual division, developing and implementing post workflows from camera capture to final delivery. Coordinated and supervised editing processes including offline edits and final packaging. Maintained professional relationships and managed recruitment of editors, sound designers, composers, and graphic artists. Configured and maintained advanced editing suites to meet production standards. Collaborated with Series Producers, Heads of Factual, and Broadcasters to deliver series elements on schedule. Negotiated voice recordings, color corrections, and final mix sessions ensuring high-quality results.
Senior Video Editor & Content Strategist at Freelance — Toronto
January 1, 2014 - PresentLead end-to-end video production — from creative concept and script development through shooting, post-production, and final multi-format delivery across digital, social, and broadcast channels. Translate brand and campaign objectives into emotionally resonant storytelling that drives audience engagement, conversion, and long-term connection — across paid media, social, email, and web. Write and refine video scripts optimized for platform-specific performance on Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and broadcast; adapt messaging and pacing to audience, format, and campaign goal. Deliver complete post-production including editing, music selection, voiceover integration, motion graphics, colour grading, and audio mixing to brand and accessibility standards. Analyze content performance and apply data-informed insights to creative optimization — refining pacing, structure, and messaging to improve engagement and conversion outcomes. Manage multiple projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environme
Commercial Director at Freelance — Unified Content | Sequoia Content | Radke — Toronto
January 1, 2015 - PresentDirect commercial and branded video content with an emphasis on authentic human storytelling — translating briefs into concepts and scripts; pre-production, storyboarding, and pre-visualization to reduce downstream risk. Direct talent, manage on-set production logistics, and collaborate with post-production teams to deliver work that meets creative, strategic, and client objectives.
In-House Director, Senior Editor & Post Supervisor at Mass Minority — Toronto
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Led end-to-end content creation for a full-service agency — directing, editing, and supervising post-production across client deliverables. Collaborated cross-functionally with writers, designers, producers, and marketing strategists to align creative execution with campaign and communications goals. Developed and implemented workflow improvements that increased team efficiency, improved output quality, and reduced turnaround times across concurrent production tracks.
Director & Senior Editor at Idea Couture — Toronto
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Led video content production from concept through delivery for a global innovation consultancy — creating purpose-driven content aligned with complex strategic communications. Balanced creative vision with organizational objectives, producing high-quality video experiences for internal and external stakeholder audiences.
Post-Production Supervisor at Entertainment One — Toronto
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2013Managed post-production workflows and editorial teams for long-running factual television series — overseeing editors, sound designers, mixers, and graphic artists across multiple concurrent productions. Coordinated colour correction, final mix sessions, voiceover records, and broadcast delivery; maintained quality control to meet broadcaster and network standards. Managed vendor relationships, freelance staffing, and production resource allocation across simultaneous project tracks.
Senior Video Editor & Content Producer (Freelance) at Shadow Factory Films
January 1, 2012 - PresentOperates as a true one-stop post shop — taking projects from raw footage to final delivery: offline edit, motion graphics and animation, colour grading, sound design, and multi-platform versioning, all in-house. Cut broadcast, OLV, and social content across formats and channels, shaping each piece to its audience, platform, and purpose. Lead client-facing edit sessions with calm, solutions-oriented energy that builds trust and long-term relationships. Deliver fast in deadline-driven environments without sacrificing craft — meticulous about organization, file management, and consistency. Integrate AI-assisted tools for transcription, ideation, asset generation, and edit prep — used responsibly alongside traditional craft.
In-House Content Lead, Senior Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at Mass Minority
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Led in-house content creation for a full-service agency — editing, directing, and supervising post across video, motion graphics, and animation deliverables. Coached and developed a multi-disciplinary team of editors and post-production staff; built templates and workflows that improved speed, consistency, and output quality.
Post-Production Supervisor & Senior Editor at Entertainment One
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014Supervised editorial teams across 10+ long-running broadcast series — editors, sound designers, mixers, colourists, and online artists — directing audio, colour, and final mix sessions to broadcast standard. Mentored junior editors, oversaw quality standards, and managed vendor relationships and staffing across concurrent productions.
Director & Senior Editor at Idea Couture
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Produced video content from concept through delivery for a global innovation consultancy, shaping strategic ideas into clear, engaging content.
Animation Director / Editor at Rainmaker / Mainframe Entertainment
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004Began my career in animation editorial — editing CG-animated series before moving into a director/editor role, including the animated feature Max Steel: Endangered Species.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Capilano University
November 30, 0002 - April 29, 2026Director's Lab & Short Dramatic Film Program at Canadian Film Centre
November 30, 0002 - April 29, 2026Foundation Film Program at Vancouver Film School
November 30, 0002 - April 29, 2026Director's Lab & Short Dramatic Film Program at Canadian Film Centre
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Foundation Film Program at Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Arts Programme at Capilano University, Vancouver
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Qualifications
Director’s Lab and Short Dramatic Film Program
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Foundation Film Program
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Strategy Magazine's Nice List
January 1, 2017 - June 8, 2026MOFILM Award London
January 1, 2016 - June 8, 2026SHOOT Magazine Director's Showcase
January 1, 2016 - June 8, 2026Bronze Remi Award — Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Leo Award Nominations
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services
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