Versatile director, writer, and video editor with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse cultures and markets. Skilled in producing impactful content that engages viewers and supports growing brands and audiences. Provides creative services across writing, directing, and video/audio editing, with expertise using Adobe Premiere Pro and on-set production knowledge including cameras, lighting, audio, and drone operations—helping deliver professional results for corporate, municipal, and international projects.

Joelle De Jesus

Versatile director, writer, and video editor with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse cultures and markets. Skilled in producing impactful content that engages viewers and supports growing brands and audiences. Provides creative services across writing, directing, and video/audio editing, with expertise using Adobe Premiere Pro and on-set production knowledge including cameras, lighting, audio, and drone operations—helping deliver professional results for corporate, municipal, and international projects.

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Versatile director, writer, and video editor with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives that connect diverse cultures and markets. Skilled in producing impactful content that engages viewers and supports growing brands and audiences.

Provides creative services across writing, directing, and video/audio editing, with expertise using Adobe Premiere Pro and on-set production knowledge including cameras, lighting, audio, and drone operations—helping deliver professional results for corporate, municipal, and international projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Production Specialist at City of Los Angeles; Vermont and Slausson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contracted during COVID to direct and edit videos featuring minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles. Worked on video production tasks including directing and post-production editing to support organizational and community communications.
Video Production Specialist at City of Los Angeles / Vermont and Slausson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contracted during the COVID period as a video production specialist. Directed and edited videos featuring minority-owned businesses in Los Angeles, supporting community-focused economic development communications.
Video Production Specialist at City of Los Angeles, Vermont and Slausson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contracted during COVID to produce minority-owned business videos. Directed and edited content highlighting featured businesses in Los Angeles, ensuring consistent storytelling, audio/video quality, and delivery suitable for public-facing promotion.
Video/Content Director (Overseas production lead) at Automotive company
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led the full production team during pre/post production for an overseas automotive project in San Jose, Costa Rica. Hired and directed the local camera crew, utilized three cameras, and operated a drone. Project was submitted for the ADDY Award.
Video/Content Production Lead at Overseas automotive project (San Jose, Costa Rica team)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led full production team during pre- and post-production on an overseas automotive company project. Hired and directed a local camera crew, utilized three cameras, and operated a drone for aerial footage. Work was submitted for an ADDY award.
Production Lead (Pre/Post Production), Camera Crew Director at Automotive company (overseas project)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led full overseas production team during pre and post production. Hired and directed local camera crew, used three cameras, and operated a drone for aerial footage. Work submitted for ADDY award.
Video Production Lead (pre/post production) & Director of local crew at Automotive company (overseas project)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Led full production team during pre- and post-production on an overseas automotive project in San Jose, Costa Rica. Hired and directed a local camera crew, captured footage using three cameras, and operated a drone. Managed production workflow to support final deliverables; project was submitted for an ADDY award.
Video/Content Director at Alan Benfield Bush (hair and beauty company)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Produced and directed live shows and video content for company website, products, and advertising campaigns.
Video/Content Director at Alan Benfield Bush
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Produced and directed live shows and videos for the company website, product content, and advertising campaigns. Managed creative direction for on-brand messaging and ensured timely delivery of video assets for marketing and web use.
Director, Writer, Video Editor at RedLining Productions
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance filmmaker providing creative services as a writer, director, and video/audio editor. Leads concept, production, and post-production workflows including narrative and commercial content tailored for diverse markets and audiences.
Director, Writer, Video/Audio Editor at RedLining Productions
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance filmmaker providing creative services as a writer, director, and video/audio editor. Leads projects from concept through editing, crafting narrative-driven content intended to engage audiences and support brand and market goals. Provides end-to-end post-production capabilities including editing and color grading workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro, with on-set knowledge using professional camera, lens, lighting, and audio setups (own equipment).

Education

Bachelor's degree in English at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Screenwriting Program at Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Multi-Language Training at US Army
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Bachelor degree in English at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Multi-Language Training at US Army
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Screenwriting Program at Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Bachelor degree in English at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Screenwriting Program at Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Multi-Language Training at US Army
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Bachelor's degree in English at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Multi-Language Training (US Army) at U.S. Army
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
Screenwriting Program at Writers Guild of America, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026

Qualifications

ADDY Award (2019 Online Interactive Campaign - Toyota Landcruiser)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl finalist (aired Super Bowl commercial)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
ADDY Award 2019 (Online Interactive Campaign - Toyota Landcruiser)
January 1, 2019 - August 28, 2026
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl finalist (aired Super Bowl commercial)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
ADDY Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Doritos Crash the Super Bowl finalist (aired commercial)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2026
ADDY Award (2019 Online Interactive Campaign - Toyota Landcruiser)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

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