I’m Christian D. Van Norden, a seasoned video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for travel, hospitality brands, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. I specialize in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos that captivate audiences and drive results. Over the years, I’ve helped brands boost engagement and achieve meaningful outcomes, including a 45% increase in engagement and notable gains in retention, page views, and conversions, all while maintaining high client satisfaction. I’m passionate about collaboration, clear storytelling, and delivering videos that not only look great but also move the needle for the business.

Christian D. Van Norden

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I’m Christian D. Van Norden, a seasoned video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for travel, hospitality brands, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. I specialize in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos that captivate audiences and drive results. Over the years, I’ve helped brands boost engagement and achieve meaningful outcomes, including a 45% increase in engagement and notable gains in retention, page views, and conversions, all while maintaining high client satisfaction. I’m passionate about collaboration, clear storytelling, and delivering videos that not only look great but also move the needle for the business.

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I’m Christian D. Van Norden, a seasoned video editor with 20+ years of experience crafting engaging, story-driven content for travel, hospitality brands, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. I specialize in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished videos that captivate audiences and drive results.

Over the years, I’ve helped brands boost engagement and achieve meaningful outcomes, including a 45% increase in engagement and notable gains in retention, page views, and conversions, all while maintaining high client satisfaction. I’m passionate about collaboration, clear storytelling, and delivering videos that not only look great but also move the needle for the business.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor at Christian Daniel Designs
December 1, 2021 - Present
Created visually engaging videos for high-traffic websites, boosting user retention by 30% through dynamic editing and storytelling. Produced engaging videos to complement client websites, leading to a 22% increase in page views and a 10% sales uplift by implementing creative transitions and effects. Utilized Premiere and Final Cut Pro to deliver polished, story-driven videos that exceeded client expectations.
Director of Post Production at Social Velocity MKTG
November 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Strategically developed video content portfolios, resulting in a 45% engagement increase and 10K new subscribers by leveraging Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. Created an innovative video post-production workflow, achieving a 95% overall client satisfaction rate with 40+ completed projects. Demonstrated a strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling, enhancing the overall quality and engagement of video content.
Director, Digital Content at The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
July 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Initiated comprehensive video content strategies, boosting visitor retention rate by 25%, while maintaining web traffic at 90K views per month. Managed & oversaw strategies of a $75K social ad budget to develop campaigns, boosting conversions by 22%. Demonstrated a strong sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling, enhancing overall video quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Media Studies at Hunter College
May 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) for Adobe Premiere Pro
September 24, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Top 10 NYC Freelance Video Editors
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Top Freelance Video Production 2024
December 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Gold Winner - Outstanding Marketing for Travel & Hospitality
April 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment