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I am a Creative Director and Video Editor with over 6 years of experience producing digital content, leading brand strategy, and managing end-to-end video production. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO-driven content marketing. I have a proven track record in audience growth, brand development, and delivering high-quality multimedia experiences across YouTube, social media, and commercial platforms. I'm a trilingual communicator passionate about storytelling, community building, and creative innovation, always striving to create compelling and cohesive content that resonates with diverse audiences.…I am a Creative Director and Video Editor with over 6 years of experience producing digital content, leading brand strategy, and managing end-to-end video production. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO-driven content marketing. I have a proven track record in audience growth, brand development, and delivering high-quality multimedia experiences across YouTube, social media, and commercial platforms. I'm a trilingual communicator passionate about storytelling, community building, and creative innovation, always striving to create compelling and cohesive content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Abiy Wengela

Creative Director, Video Editor, Post-Production, +2

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I am a Creative Director and Video Editor with over 6 years of experience producing digital content, leading brand strategy, and managing end-to-end video production. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO-driven content marketing. I have a proven track record in audience growth, brand development, and delivering high-quality multimedia experiences across YouTube, social media, and commercial platforms. I'm a trilingual communicator passionate about storytelling, community building, and creative innovation, always striving to create compelling and cohesive content that resonates with diverse audiences.…I am a Creative Director and Video Editor with over 6 years of experience producing digital content, leading brand strategy, and managing end-to-end video production. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO-driven content marketing. I have a proven track record in audience growth, brand development, and delivering high-quality multimedia experiences across YouTube, social media, and commercial platforms. I'm a trilingual communicator passionate about storytelling, community building, and creative innovation, always striving to create compelling and cohesive content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Available to hire

I am a Creative Director and Video Editor with over 6 years of experience producing digital content, leading brand strategy, and managing end-to-end video production. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and SEO-driven content marketing. I have a proven track record in audience growth, brand development, and delivering high-quality multimedia experiences across YouTube, social media, and commercial platforms.

I’m a trilingual communicator passionate about storytelling, community building, and creative innovation, always striving to create compelling and cohesive content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Amharic

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Costar (Homes.com), Richmond, VA

October 1, 2023 - Present

Produced high-quality video assets for neighborhood profiles under tight deadlines, optimizing workflows to meet efficiency and quality standards. Partnered with cross-functional teams including writers, photographers, and content managers to create compelling, cohesive content. Developed and implemented media management workflows, ensuring streamlined production and long-term asset organization. Facilitated training sessions for new hires to standardize best practices across the team. Managed metadata tagging, file standardization, and asset allocation to ensure seamless integration into video production pipelines.

Assistant Editor at Metro Productions, Richmond, VA

July 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025

Synced and organized dailies for incoming footage to ensure a smooth post-production process. Established media management and archiving standards to optimize asset retrieval and storage efficiency. Assisted editors in assembling video projects, focusing on visual storytelling and timely delivery. Collaborated with producers to improve media handling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy.

Social Media Intern at Art Works, Richmond, VA

September 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025

Designed and executed content strategies tailored for multiple social media platforms to boost audience engagement. Edited and optimized short and long-form videos for various online channels, integrating motion graphics to enhance storytelling. Implemented quality control measures for photos and videos featuring artists, ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.