I'm Matthew T. Varrone, a Senior Video Producer and Digital Media Leader with 10+ years of experience driving creative strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable marketing results across corporate, agency, and brand environments. I excel at optimizing production workflows, mentoring creative talent, and aligning compelling content with business goals.

Matthew T. Varrone

I'm Matthew T. Varrone, a Senior Video Producer and Digital Media Leader with 10+ years of experience driving creative strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable marketing results across corporate, agency, and brand environments. I excel at optimizing production workflows, mentoring creative talent, and aligning compelling content with business goals.

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I’m Matthew T. Varrone, a Senior Video Producer and Digital Media Leader with 10+ years of experience driving creative strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable marketing results across corporate, agency, and brand environments.

I excel at optimizing production workflows, mentoring creative talent, and aligning compelling content with business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at LaserStar Technologies
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead internal and external marketing communications including graphics, video, and copy across publications. Created a brand style guide establishing a signature visual identity. Served as tradeshow coordinator, planning and executing 9+ tradeshows in a year. Built a workflow converting CAD models into Blender renders and short animations. Developed marketing plans for product launches timed to trade shows, increasing booth traffic and machine interest. Optimized production pipeline for LaserStar Academy virtual training, and assisted in managing HubSpot CRM for lead imports and scheduling emails and social posts.
Sr. Video Producer (Manager) at Laser Photonics
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led all internal and external video production aligned with marketing strategy. Managed a creative video team responsible for ideation, 3D animations, and cross-division video requests. Storyboarded and oversaw a product commercial aired on national television. Coordinated with sales to produce rapid-turnaround product ‘sample videos’ and created client-facing support videos reducing inbound volume. Produced and composited 3D assets with live footage and maintained an organized footage archive for reuse.
Contracted Video Editor at MasteryPrep
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Edited SAT/ACT study content by assembling raw materials into clear, engaging video explanations that matched MasteryPrep’s quality and style. Organized assets within a content management system and assisted with integration into the online study library.
Contracted Video Editor at JohneAwesome & SullyPwnz (YouTube)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Developed and implemented a modernized editing style for JohneAwesome’s channel, producing a series of videos in the new format. Consulted on lighting, framing, and camera equipment upgrades; edited SullyPwnz content within brand guidelines.
Content Creator & Video Editor at YouTube – AwesomeFaceProd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022
Edited 1,800+ videos spanning a wide range of topics. Grew the channel by over 67% by leveraging analytics and audience data. Researched and implemented efficient production workflows to increase output volume without sacrificing quality.
Student Video Editor at Valdosta State University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Operated cameras for live sporting events and produced social media highlight reels to build a cohesive athletics brand. Designed motion graphics for large-format jumbotron displays and managed the university’s TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter accounts; contributed to editing, sound design, color correction, and transcoding on departmental video projects.
Video Editor at ExpansionPak Media LLC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Transformed raw footage into high-quality video content for a diverse client roster across multiple simultaneous projects. Supervised a 12-person team, balancing priorities to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery. Led a live-streamed event that grew the subscriber base and contributed to a weekly podcast that increased website impressions.
Host & Video Editor at Nintendo Buzz, LLC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Researched trending news weekly, wrote scripts, and hosted a polished newscast video each week. Handled full post-production including voiceover, motion graphics, and sound design.
Videographer & Video Editor at Nawfside (Short Film) – Selected Freelance Project
January 1, 2026 - Present
A-Camera operator on location; edited the final cut including VFX compositing, music, and color grading.
Assistant Video Editor at Guardians of the Mataven (Documentary) – Selected Freelance Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Draft edits for a feature-length documentary about an indigenous tribe in the Colombian rainforest, weaving stock footage, AI-generated visuals, and on-location material.
Remote Video Editor at Life Interrupted Podcast – Selected Freelance Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced weekly narrative edits from travel vlogs and guest interviews for an online video podcast series.
Camera Operator / Drone Pilot / Photographer at ICP Group – Selected Freelance Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Captured promotional content featuring a professional tennis coach; included action photography and lighting setup.
Director / Producer / Videographer / Editor at Beers, Brews & Bros — A Georgia Beer Co. Story
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed a cross-functional crew from pre-production through final delivery; oversaw filming of A-roll and B-roll and produced the final cut including sound design, motion graphics, and color correction.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media at Valdosta State University
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media at Valdosta State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Content Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Growth Driven Design
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
HubSpot Academy Certification: Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
HubSpot Academy Certification: Content Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
HubSpot Academy Certification: Growth Driven Design
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet