I’m a senior video editor and digital media producer with more than 20 years of experience creating instructional, product, and skills-based video for education platforms and B2B clients. Much of my work has focused on translating complex software, workflows, and technical concepts into short, clear, engaging videos that are easy for educators and professional users to understand. I’ve worked across the full production lifecycle—from shaping structure and messaging with stakeholders and subject-matter experts, through editing, sound, graphics, and final delivery. I’ve produced large volumes of short-form learning and training content for online education platforms, internal training libraries, and product walkthroughs, where accuracy, pacing, accessibility, and visual consistency were critical. What sets me apart is a strong storytelling and systems background. I’m comfortable working closely with engineers, educators, and non-technical teams to make sure content is both correct and genuinely useful, while keeping production efficient and deadlines on track. I specialize in short-form instructional and promotional video that helps people quickly understand how things work and why they matter.…

Michael B Schwartz

I’m a senior video editor and digital media producer with more than 20 years of experience creating instructional, product, and skills-based video for education platforms and B2B clients. Much of my work has focused on translating complex software, workflows, and technical concepts into short, clear, engaging videos that are easy for educators and professional users to understand. I’ve worked across the full production lifecycle—from shaping structure and messaging with stakeholders and subject-matter experts, through editing, sound, graphics, and final delivery. I’ve produced large volumes of short-form learning and training content for online education platforms, internal training libraries, and product walkthroughs, where accuracy, pacing, accessibility, and visual consistency were critical. What sets me apart is a strong storytelling and systems background. I’m comfortable working closely with engineers, educators, and non-technical teams to make sure content is both correct and genuinely useful, while keeping production efficient and deadlines on track. I specialize in short-form instructional and promotional video that helps people quickly understand how things work and why they matter.…

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I’m a senior video editor and digital media producer with more than 20 years of experience creating instructional, product, and skills-based video for education platforms and B2B clients. Much of my work has focused on translating complex software, workflows, and technical concepts into short, clear, engaging videos that are easy for educators and professional users to understand.

I’ve worked across the full production lifecycle—from shaping structure and messaging with stakeholders and subject-matter experts, through editing, sound, graphics, and final delivery. I’ve produced large volumes of short-form learning and training content for online education platforms, internal training libraries, and product walkthroughs, where accuracy, pacing, accessibility, and visual consistency were critical.

What sets me apart is a strong storytelling and systems background. I’m comfortable working closely with engineers, educators, and non-technical teams to make sure content is both correct and genuinely useful, while keeping production efficient and deadlines on track. I specialize in short-form instructional and promotional video that helps people quickly understand how things work and why they matter.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Professional Photographer / School Portrait Specialist at Jostens Photography, Western Washington
August 1, 2025 - Present
Individually interact with students to create a seamless, high-quality Picture Day experience for K–12 schools across Western Washington. Manage all aspects of equipment transport, setup, and calibration to ensure precise photographic standards and uphold Jostens PIX quality guidelines. Organize, load, transport, and set up all cameras, lighting, and backdrops for each Picture Day. Engage and pose students from kindergarten through high school seniors to capture natural, confident expressions. Maintain professional, friendly communication with students, teachers, and staff to ensure every interaction is positive and memorable.
Lead Owner, Digital Media Editor / Video Production at Ambrosia Digital Media, LLC, Seattle, WA
August 1, 2009 - December 1, 2025
Delivered high-priority digital media projects by establishing innovative audio, visual, and motion-graphics workflows. Devised and implemented creative solutions in collaboration with clients to consistently exceed goals. Managed a team of editors, including hiring, evaluation, and training in the latest techniques. Delivered 30,000 videos over six years, meeting client needs through compelling audio-visual storytelling. Developed versatile workflows detailing editing, color correction, audio/video composition, and media creation techniques. Conducted weekly training sessions, increasing team productivity and reducing edit times.
Digital Media Editor / Post Webcast Coordinator at Worktank Studios, Seattle, WA
June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2009
Provided digital media editing for internal training videos and external client recordings. Edited over 200 live and recorded Microsoft BMO Webcasts for a smoother, polished end-user experience. Collaborated with Microsoft personnel to manage hundreds of training Webcasts, publishing them via XML updates. Led production and editing efforts with internal marketing teams to guide the creative process for external client projects.
Audio Manager / Sound Designer at Activision Studios, Santa Monica, CA
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1999
Managed all audio for games developed by Activision. Designed and implemented sound effects, supervised external audio studios, and created an asset-tracking system to manage tens of thousands of effects. Built and managed an award-winning, cost-effective audio department supporting all internal production teams. Oversaw a full-time staff of three sound designers in a state-of-the-art D2D audio production studio that I helped design. Collaborated with testers, programmers, producers, and legal to deliver sound design for demos, commercials, and next-gen console games.
Owner / Lead Video Editor and Producer at Ambrosia Digital Media, LLC
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2021
Founded and directed end-to-end instructional and marketing video programs for online education platforms and B2B clients. Produced and edited thousands of videos, created repeatable workflows for short-form lessons, and ensured visual and brand consistency across public-facing and internal training content. Led remote collaboration with producers, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders to meet learning objectives, improved per-video turnaround time by over 60 percent, and enhanced accessibility with graphics, captions, and text overlays.
Digital Media Editor / Post-Webcast Coordinator at Worktank Studios
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Edited training, instructional, and enterprise media content; structured long-form recordings into concise learning experiences; edited hundreds of recorded and live training webcasts; coordinated delivery workflows and content updates with client stakeholders; supported graphics, titles, and revisions for ongoing training libraries.
Lead Sound Designer / Media Production Support at Impeller Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated remotely with production and creative teams to deliver media assets aligned with product and user experience goals. Refined narrative pacing, timing, and audio quality across short interactive sequences and promotional content.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film & Video at California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clarita, CA
August 10, 1987 - June 21, 1991
Bachelor of Arts in Theater – Lighting & Acting at Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
January 7, 1980 - June 22, 1984
Associate of Arts with Honors in Interactive Media at Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA
January 10, 2010 - June 29, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Online Learning Platform Video Editing – Curious.com

    Short-form instructional videos created for a large online learning platform, focused on turning expert-led lessons into clear, engaging training content.

    Edited and produced high-volume course content while hiring, onboarding, and managing a team of seven additional editors to maintain consistent quality, pacing, and visual standards across multiple courses.

    Worked closely with subject-matter experts to shape lessons into practical, easy-to-follow training for non-technical audiences.


    paper B2B Training Video – D4 Schematics Software

    A clear, step-by-step training video showing professionals how to use D4 Schematics software to complete real tasks.

    Edited to keep the process easy to follow, with simple pacing and clean visuals so viewers can quickly understand what to do.

    paper Windows 8 – Introduction to Navigation

    A short, easy-to-follow video that shows people how to navigate Windows 8 and understand the main parts of the interface.

    Edited to keep the steps clear, the pacing comfortable, and the information easy for everyday users to follow.

    paper Instructional & B2B Video Editing – Sizzle Reel

    Senior video editor specializing in instructional, product, and skills-based video for education platforms and B2B clients.

    This reel highlights short-form explainers, training content, and narrative-driven edits focused on clarity, pacing, and usability for educators and professional users.