I'm a multidisciplinary creative professional with extensive experience shaping visual brands and digital content. I design, brand, shoot, and edit across web, social, and video to help brands connect with their audiences. I lead collaborative teams and build scalable workflows to keep messaging consistent and on-brand across channels. I thrive in diverse environments, guiding projects from concept to execution while delivering on-brand assets that inform, engage, and inspire.…

John D. Kossum

I'm a multidisciplinary creative professional with extensive experience shaping visual brands and digital content. I design, brand, shoot, and edit across web, social, and video to help brands connect with their audiences. I lead collaborative teams and build scalable workflows to keep messaging consistent and on-brand across channels. I thrive in diverse environments, guiding projects from concept to execution while delivering on-brand assets that inform, engage, and inspire.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary creative professional with extensive experience shaping visual brands and digital content. I design, brand, shoot, and edit across web, social, and video to help brands connect with their audiences. I lead collaborative teams and build scalable workflows to keep messaging consistent and on-brand across channels.

I thrive in diverse environments, guiding projects from concept to execution while delivering on-brand assets that inform, engage, and inspire.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Content Creator at Short Rest Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Write, film, and edit weekly long-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro; Design branded assets for email campaigns, YouTube thumbnails, and social platforms; Maintain visual style across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; Manage sponsor relationships and mailing list, ensuring consistent communication and brand presentation.
Contract Video Production at Local Leap Marketing
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Researched, scripted, filmed, and edited long- and short-form YouTube content; Repurposed video content into short-form and audio clips for multi-channel distribution; Collaborated directly with executive leadership to align messaging with brand goals.
Worship/Arts Pastor at Gateway Community Church
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Oversaw all visual communication, including web, email, print, and video design; Wrote and edited copy for internal campaigns, event promotions, and social media; Designed and enforced branding standards across a 700+ member organization; Created collateral including digital signage, brochures, postcards, and presentations; Managed a creative team of 35 volunteers and staff, establishing workflows and training; Initiated and implemented live-streaming infrastructure to expand digital reach.
Pastor of Worship & Media at Allen Memorial Baptist Church
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Developed and executed a cohesive communications strategy including branding and web content; Designed graphic, print, multimedia materials to support programming; Collaborated across departments to meet communication needs.
Web Designer at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2003 - September 15, 2025
Created, maintained visual content and web pages for NASA.gov and spaceflight.nasa.gov; Designed graphics, edited videos, and developed interactive features using Adobe tools; Wrote and proofread web content and implemented social media strategies for NASA; Received NASA’s Elite Team Award for design of the “Earth from Space” website.
Web Designer at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025
Worked on NASA-related sites; created visuals, edited videos, interactive features; wrote and proofread web content; implemented social media strategies for NASA.
Web Developer at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2003 - September 15, 2025
Developed web content and interactive features; collaborated on NASA-related projects.
Publishing Specialist II at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025
Wrote and proofread web content; contributed to digital publishing.
Web Designer at DB Consulting Group
January 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025
Web design tasks and content contributions.
Owner/Content Creator at Short Rest Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Write, film, and edit weekly long-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro; Design branded assets for email campaigns, YouTube thumbnails, and social platforms; Maintain visual style across multiple channels including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; Manage sponsor relationships and mailing list, ensuring consistent communication and brand presentation.
Contract Video Production at Local Leap Marketing
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Researched, scripted, filmed, and edited long- and short-form YouTube content; Repurposed video content into short-form and audio clips for multi-channel distribution; Collaborated directly with executive leadership to align messaging with brand goals.
Worship/Arts Pastor at Gateway Community Church
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Oversaw all visual communication, including web, email, print, and video design; Wrote and edited copy for internal campaigns, event promotions, and social media; Designed and enforced branding standards across a 700+ member organization; Created collateral including digital signage, brochures, postcards, and presentations; Managed a creative team of 35 volunteers and staff, establishing workflows and training; Initiated and implemented live-streaming infrastructure to expand digital reach.
Pastor of Worship & Media at Allen Memorial Baptist Church
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Developed and executed a cohesive communications strategy including branding and web content; Designed graphic, print, multimedia materials to support all programming; Collaborated across departments to meet communication needs.
Publishing Specialist II / Web Developer at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2003 - September 15, 2025
Wrote and proofread web content and implemented social media strategies for NASA; Created, maintained visual content and web pages for NASA.gov and spaceflight.nasa.gov; Designed graphics, edited videos, and developed interactive features using Adobe tools.
Web Designer at IndyNe, Inc
January 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025
Created, maintained visual content and web pages for NASA.gov and spaceflight.nasa.gov; Wrote and proofread web content and implemented social media strategies for NASA; Received NASA’s Elite Team Award for design of the “Earth from Space” website.
Web Designer at DB Consulting Group
January 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025
NASA-related web content development and design work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Communication) at University of Houston-Clear Lake
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Communication) at University of Houston - Clear Lake
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

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