Michael Thomas

Freelance Videographer & Editor at Houston Fitness Partners

Produced and refined three high-impact short-form ads for digital and stadium platforms, elevating visual storytelling and boosting viewer engagement by 35%. Directed creative development and partnered with marketing executives to design 15 strategic storyboards, dedicating 90+ on-set hours to ensure alignment with brand objectives. Delivered high-quality edits within 48-hour turnarounds for high-impact campaigns reaching 250K+ viewers.

Media Coordinator at South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC)

Oversaw a team of 5 to capture stills and short-form video highlights during a 7+ hour event for 200+ guests, coordinating all on-site operations. Produced and optimized 120+ images in Adobe Suite for digital platforms, increasing exposure for South Asian professionals, business leaders, and small businesses. Increased SACC annual membership sign-ups by 23% through strategic event coverage and targeted content, driving profitable engagement.

Freelance Videographer & Editor at PlanetPix Photo Booth Vendor

Filmed and edited 20+ highlight reels for live events, weddings, and corporate activations, achieving same-day delivery and reach in 5,000+ across social media platforms. Managed on-site photo booth setup and operations for 100+ guests per event, ensuring seamless guest experience and zero technical downtime. Produced professional-grade keepsake videos and photos, increasing repeat bookings by 20% and generating $10K+ in additional annual revenue.

Marketing Associate at Houston Rockets

Managed all raffle ticket sales and cash transactions with 100% accuracy, preventing discrepancies and safeguarding revenue. Led promotional initiatives and vendor marketing campaigns as Rockets’ brand ambassador, boosting customer engagement by 30% and increasing brand awareness by 20%.

Marketing Director at St. Thomas Athletics

Developed and managed multiple social media platforms, posting weekly player highlights, team stats, and announcements with creative graphics, while monitoring performance to boost fan and player engagement. Coordinated event-day staff to set up multi-camera production, mic’d players for post-game interviews, managed live streaming, and integrated motion graphics, delivering a broadcast that reached 15K+ live viewers and boosted post-game engagement by 26%. Grew social media presence to 500+ followers and 89.4K views, generating $30K in profits that supported charitable causes and church youth programs.