Hey there! I’m Jefferson (everyone calls me Jeff). I’m a charismatic, hardworking person who loves being challenged and picking up new skills. I adapt easily to different environments, which helps me fit into a wide range of roles across various fields. I’m enthusiastic about learning more and bringing value to teams, especially in production, video, and creative projects. I hope to hear from you soon with a potential job opportunity! I’m passionate about video production, editing, and event tech, and I’ve built a solid track record working with churches, studios, and freelance clients. I thrive in collaborative settings, love solving practical challenges, and continually develop my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, project coordination, and on-site production tasks.

Jefferson Mariel De Santana João

Hey there! I’m Jefferson (everyone calls me Jeff). I’m a charismatic, hardworking person who loves being challenged and picking up new skills. I adapt easily to different environments, which helps me fit into a wide range of roles across various fields. I’m enthusiastic about learning more and bringing value to teams, especially in production, video, and creative projects. I hope to hear from you soon with a potential job opportunity! I’m passionate about video production, editing, and event tech, and I’ve built a solid track record working with churches, studios, and freelance clients. I thrive in collaborative settings, love solving practical challenges, and continually develop my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, project coordination, and on-site production tasks.

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Hey there! I’m Jefferson (everyone calls me Jeff). I’m a charismatic, hardworking person who loves being challenged and picking up new skills. I adapt easily to different environments, which helps me fit into a wide range of roles across various fields. I’m enthusiastic about learning more and bringing value to teams, especially in production, video, and creative projects. I hope to hear from you soon with a potential job opportunity!

I’m passionate about video production, editing, and event tech, and I’ve built a solid track record working with churches, studios, and freelance clients. I thrive in collaborative settings, love solving practical challenges, and continually develop my skills in Adobe Creative Suite, project coordination, and on-site production tasks.

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Work Experience

Video Editor / Freelance at Freelance / Multiple Clients
January 1, 2021 - June 12, 2024
Worked on video projects for religious institutions and companies such as Net Church and 1WordProductions. Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, adding text animations and organizing footage for a polished final product. Developed skills in video editing, time management, and creatives to improve video style and audience engagement.
Participant at EY Foundation / Tech Futures Programme
April 4, 2022 - April 15, 2022
Participated in a two-week program focused on IT in business industries. Learned about robotic process automation with BluePrism, programming bots to gather information from numerous websites. Gained insights into how businesses leverage IT to grow and improve systems.
Youth Worker at !Audacious Church
June 1, 2021 - June 12, 2024
Volunteered to build a healthy youth ministry environment through discipling youth and facilitating the !Audacious Youth Programme. Contributed to creating positive culture and community among young people.
Production Runner / Video Switcher / Technical Support / Intern at !Audacious Church & !Audacious College
June 1, 2019 - June 12, 2024
Held multiple volunteer and internship roles in production teams, including communication across tech teams, content display using Hippotizer and ProPresenter, troubleshooting technical issues, rigging/installation design, and supporting lighting, audio, and visuals. Developed communication, organization, problem-solving, and technical support skills in various production environments.
Casual Technician / Crew Team at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024
Performed event and production casual work including setting up, packing down, installation, and derigging. Assisted the Events/Production Manager in facilitating events, including helping guests set up conference stands and equipment handling.
Building and Repairing Computers Enrichment Participant at Ashton Sixth Form College
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Learned to build a PC from scratch and perform hardware/software repairs and upgrades. Successfully installed and upgraded Windows OS and ensured stable system performance for educational use.
Volunteer - Lounge Team & Conferencing at Audacious Church
September 30, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Supported the lounge team and conferencing operations; handled customer service at the till and prepared beverages, improving customer service interactions.
Production Runner at Audacious Church
September 30, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Served the production team by coordinating between service staff, updating the service flow, and creating run sheets to help events run smoothly.
Video Switcher at Audacious Church
September 1, 2022 - Present
Operated Hippo Tizer and ProPresenter to display images and video on the LED wall, ensuring smooth playback and safety for the audience and technology.
Technical Support at Audacious Church
September 1, 2022 - Present
Provided technical support to fix and resolve issues during productions, improving problem-solving and reliability of tech setups.
Youth Worker at Audacious Church
June 1, 2021 - Present
Helped build a healthy environment for the youth ministry by disciplining and facilitating the youth program.
Freelance Video Editor at Net Church
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited multiple videos for a religious institution; inputted text animation and compiled footage to create final videos.
Production Intern at Audacious College
August 31, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Intern in production; involved in rigging, installation, maintenance, repairs, and setting up run orders to aid production workflows.
Casual Technician - Events at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - Present
Casual technical support for events; helped set up and run equipment and supported the production team.
WOW Conference – Event Setup Crew at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - Present
Set up event spaces, assisted guests, and supported the event team during the WOW Conference.
Casual Technician - Production & Event Support at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - Present
Provided general production and event support, ensuring smooth operations across events.
EY Foundation Participant – Tech Futures Programme at EY Foundation
April 15, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Participated in the Tech Futures Programme; learned about IT in business and Robotic Process Automation (Blue Prism).
Video Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited videos for religious institutions and freelance clients; delivered final products using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; integrated text animations and footage, managed timelines and client requirements.
Video Editor at Net Church (Freelance)
June 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance video editing for a church project; edited 10 videos, added text animation, and assembled footage into polished final products using Premiere Pro and After Effects; focused on time management and organization.
Youth Worker at Audacious Church
June 1, 2021 - Present
Volunteer Youth Worker responsible for helping build a healthy youth environment and supporting the youth ministry as part of the church’s culture.
Volunteer - Lounge Team & Conferencing at Audacious Church
September 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
Greeted customers, managed till, operated coffee machines, and delivered customer service, contributing to a positive guest experience.
Production Runner at Audacious Church
September 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Provided clear communication across the Tech Team, relayed updates from the Service Director, and maintained run sheets to ensure smooth service delivery.
Video Switcher at Audacious Church
September 1, 2022 - Present
Operated HippoTizer and ProPresenter to display images or video on the LED Wall during specified times, ensuring smooth transitions and safe operation.
Technical Support at Audacious Church
September 1, 2022 - Present
Technical issue diagnosis and resolution across installations, maintenance, networking, and interface with video and audio systems.
Production Intern at Audacious College
August 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Intern in the Production Department; involved in rigging, installation, maintenance, repairs, and overall organization and structuring. Gained hands-on skills across lighting, audio, and visuals.
Casual Technician at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - Present
Casual technician for events; helped with setup, packing down, equipment installation, and on-site support; occasionally remote work in Manchester.
Crew Team Member at Factory International
May 1, 2024 - Present
Worked with a crew to support event setup and operations; assisted with equipment handling and on-site coordination.
EY Foundation – Tech Futures Programme Participant at EY Foundation
April 15, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Two-week IT-focused programme; learned how IT supports business growth and participated in a bot programming project with Blue Prism (Robotic Process Automation).

Education

GCSE at All Saints Catholic College
March 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021
GCSE at St. Albans Catholic High School
September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017
A-Level / BTEC at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
GCSE at All Saints Catholic College
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
A-Level - Media Studies at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
GCSE at All Saints Catholic College
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production (Merit) at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (Distinction) at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
A-Level - Media Studies at Ashton Sixth Form College
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Tech Futures Programme at EY Foundation
April 4, 2022 - April 15, 2022

Qualifications

Building And Repairing Computers Enrichment
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
EY Foundation - Tech Futures Programme
April 4, 2022 - April 15, 2022
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
GCSE – All Saints Catholic College
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
A-Level - Media Studies
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023
Bronze Award (Duke of Edinburgh)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Bronze Award (Duke of Edinburgh)
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
EY Foundation Tech Futures Programme
April 4, 2022 - April 15, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services