Development Communication graduate with experience in video editing, multimedia storytelling, documentary production, research, and digital content creation. Skilled in turning ideas into engaging visual content through creative editing, strategic communication, and AI-assisted workflows, and passionate about producing meaningful digital content and supporting remote creative teams. Experience includes documentary editing and research-based storytelling, social media content creation and management, and professional content production that supports audience engagement. Comfortable writing scripts, conducting interviews, and creating visual assets for campaigns, with proficiency in tools such as CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom (basic), and AI tools like ChatGPT/Gemini/others.

John Russel Garcia

Development Communication graduate with experience in video editing, multimedia storytelling, documentary production, research, and digital content creation. Skilled in turning ideas into engaging visual content through creative editing, strategic communication, and AI-assisted workflows, and passionate about producing meaningful digital content and supporting remote creative teams. Experience includes documentary editing and research-based storytelling, social media content creation and management, and professional content production that supports audience engagement. Comfortable writing scripts, conducting interviews, and creating visual assets for campaigns, with proficiency in tools such as CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom (basic), and AI tools like ChatGPT/Gemini/others.

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Development Communication graduate with experience in video editing, multimedia storytelling, documentary production, research, and digital content creation. Skilled in turning ideas into engaging visual content through creative editing, strategic communication, and AI-assisted workflows, and passionate about producing meaningful digital content and supporting remote creative teams.

Experience includes documentary editing and research-based storytelling, social media content creation and management, and professional content production that supports audience engagement. Comfortable writing scripts, conducting interviews, and creating visual assets for campaigns, with proficiency in tools such as CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom (basic), and AI tools like ChatGPT/Gemini/others.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Video Editor at Against the Dying Currents (Thesis Documentary Project)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Produced a thesis documentary exploring environmental sustainability in Lake Buhian and Lake Bato. Conducted field research and stakeholder interviews, then edited long-form documentary content. Created motion graphics and visual elements to support data-driven storytelling and enhance viewer understanding of research findings.
Video Editor at Procurement Intern
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed visual materials for internal office use and assisted in preparing procurement and administrative documents. Organized procurement records and office files to maintain clear documentation flow. Supported administrative tasks related to procurement processes and document management.
Freelance Short-Form Video Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited short-form social media videos focused on hooks, pacing, retention, captions, sound design, and storytelling. Produced multiple videos reaching millions of views (e.g., 5.7M, 1.6M, 1.7M, 1.3M, and 1.2M+) and additional videos reaching hundreds of thousands of views. Adapted editing styles to creative direction and platform requirements; handled editing workflows from raw footage to final delivery.
Video Editor / Digital Content Creator at YouTube (Personal Projects)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created and edited faceless motivational and educational YouTube content. Increased the channel to 5,000+ subscribers and achieved video performance exceeding 400,000 views. Utilized AI-generated voiceovers and modern editing techniques to produce engaging content, adapting editing styles based on creative direction and platform requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Development Communication at Camarnes Sur Polytechnic Colleges
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

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