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Hi, I'm Sam Wardell, a passionate videographer, editor, and animator with over 10 years of experience creating compelling content across various markets. I love engaging audiences through creative storytelling and branding to help drive product adoption and deliver impactful media solutions. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams and clients, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to produce high-quality video content. I'm always excited to explore new creative challenges and continue growing as a visual storyteller.…Hi, I'm Sam Wardell, a passionate videographer, editor, and animator with over 10 years of experience creating compelling content across various markets. I love engaging audiences through creative storytelling and branding to help drive product adoption and deliver impactful media solutions. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams and clients, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to produce high-quality video content. I'm always excited to explore new creative challenges and continue growing as a visual storyteller.

Sam Wardell

Videographer, Video Editor, Animator, +3

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Hi, I'm Sam Wardell, a passionate videographer, editor, and animator with over 10 years of experience creating compelling content across various markets. I love engaging audiences through creative storytelling and branding to help drive product adoption and deliver impactful media solutions. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams and clients, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to produce high-quality video content. I'm always excited to explore new creative challenges and continue growing as a visual storyteller.…Hi, I'm Sam Wardell, a passionate videographer, editor, and animator with over 10 years of experience creating compelling content across various markets. I love engaging audiences through creative storytelling and branding to help drive product adoption and deliver impactful media solutions. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams and clients, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to produce high-quality video content. I'm always excited to explore new creative challenges and continue growing as a visual storyteller.

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Hi, I’m Sam Wardell, a passionate videographer, editor, and animator with over 10 years of experience creating compelling content across various markets. I love engaging audiences through creative storytelling and branding to help drive product adoption and deliver impactful media solutions.

Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams and clients, leveraging innovative techniques and technologies to produce high-quality video content. I’m always excited to explore new creative challenges and continue growing as a visual storyteller.

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Work Experience

Motion Graphics Video Editor at BigCommerce

September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Creative and detail-oriented Video Editor and Motion Graphics Animator using the Adobe Creative Suite to produce engaging content. Adept at producing high-quality video content, including case studies, commercials, podcasts, and other digital media. Expert in motion graphics design with work showcased on the Nasdaq Video Screen in Times Square. Passionate about crafting visually compelling stories that engage and inspire audiences.

Senior Videographer at DigitalMarketer

January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021

Owned the writing, animation, and editing for the media ecosystem, spanning social media, podcasts, hype reels, and websites. Employed data-driven growth initiatives to deliver the highest engagement and conversions on paid ad efforts in company history. Coordinated with cross-site and cross-functional teams to create content within rigid time constraints using an agile development environment. Utilized novel film and editing techniques to maintain product quality through the pandemic despite virtual restrictions. Trained junior creators on both established and progressive practices in the industry.

Executive Video Producer at Native Commerce

August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017

Drove brand media strategy for multiple corporate clients at an e-commerce agency. Delivered versatile marketing portfolios including video sales letters, testimonials, and online courses to promote product adoption. Directed video production in both studio and remote locations, managing set design, equipment, lighting, and filming. Incorporated innovative technologies including drones and 4D rendering to expand creative capabilities and capture new market audiences. Iterated on project management methods regularly to incorporate lessons learned into best practices.

Video Editor/Animator at Radar Studios

September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Contributed to media content for large-scale video productions, including PSAs, documentaries, and television pilots. Executed projects from pre-production to post-production while balancing budget and timeline constraints. Liaised with clients regularly to align on expectations, vision, and progress.

Director of Video Production at North Church

September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014

Supervised a 4-person team through successful video productions in a high-volume environment. Curated individualized monthly media campaigns based on the church's mission and audience. Collaborated with the graphic design team to employ infographics and data visualization tools into marketing workflows.