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Hi, I’m Wes Walcott, a multimedia editor and writer with over 15 years of experience crafting projects for film, television, and online platforms. I have a strong passion for storytelling through various media, and I thrive on working collaboratively with creative teams to bring ideas to life.
Whether it’s editing animatics, producing engaging articles on entertainment and technology, or developing game concepts, I enjoy tackling diverse challenges with a detail-oriented and adaptable approach. I’m always eager to learn and contribute to innovative projects that captivate audiences.
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Work Experience
Animatic Editor at Wildbrain, Vancouver
August 1, 2017 - PresentResponsible for cutting in all temporary sound effects and music cues under the direction of the show’s creative producers. Received, organized, and imported media used to build and edit the animatic for client delivery. Collaborated with show creators, directors, and other members of the production to guide the animatic to its final state. Established a consistent workflow for tracking project progress and ensuring seamless handoffs between team members at different stages of production. Trained new employees and introduced them to internal knowledge management systems like the learning hub and corporate wiki page.
VFX Editor at Prime Focus World, Vancouver
September 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025Kept a constantly up-to-date conform of the film project. Conducted reviews with supervisors and clients. QC'd shots delivered to the client and tracked discrepancies. Cut demo reels for sales, marketing, and other executives as requested.
Production Editor at Atomic Cartoons, Vancouver
October 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025Maintained sequence edits and inserted animated scenes into the editing timeline. Ensured the production database (on Shotgrid) was updated with current progress. Prepared sequence edits for client approval and ran dailies sessions. Aided in solving any pipeline or development issues with outsourcing.
Article Writer at How Stuff Works, Guelph
May 31, 2016 - July 22, 2025Specialized in producing content relating to entertainment, science, and technology for one of North America’s leading online desktop and mobile publishing companies with over 25 million readers each month. Enhanced reader engagement by crafting compelling articles on various topics. Streamlined the editing process by submitting well-researched and error-free drafts within deadlines. Expanded readership by exploring new subjects and writing styles to cater to diverse audiences. Demonstrated versatility in writing style, easily adapting to different tones required for each assignment or client’s specific needs regardless of the subject matter. Increased website traffic through consistently delivering high-quality content and utilizing SEO techniques.
Social Media Specialist at Trend Hunter, Toronto
November 30, 2013 - July 22, 2025Enhanced customer engagement with the creation of relevant and shareable content across various platforms. Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals. Grew social following by researching trends, identifying influencers, and engaging with potential partners for promotional activities. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging and visuals for cohesive brand identity across all channels. Streamlined cross-platform social media management by utilizing tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, and Sprout Social for scheduling and analytics tracking.
Video Editor at Ipsos, Vancouver
May 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025Edited long-form focus group videos into condensed formats for client delivery. Produced de-branded media assets for use in focus groups and ad testing. Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques. Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms. Optimized file formats and compression settings for various distribution channels, maximizing both quality and efficiency. Streamlined the editing process for faster turnaround times by utilizing advanced software tools. Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources. Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Game Developer at Synn Studios, Guelph
February 28, 2013 - July 22, 2025Generated original game concepts. Produced engaging and entertaining story scripts. Designed original sound effects. Enhanced overall game quality with thorough playtesting, identifying areas needing improvement or adjustment. Identified bugs and prepared reports for programmers. Implemented user feedback into design iterations, resulting in improved user satisfaction ratings. Supported team members in achieving project goals, fostering a collaborative work environment for efficient problem-solving. Collaborated with game designers, artists, and testers to ensure quality product delivery.
Education
Diploma at Sheridan College, Oakville
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012Bachelor of Commerce at University of Guelph, Guelph
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2009Qualifications
Technical Writing, Certification
April 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet
Though I worked on several seasons of LEGO NINJAGO, Seabound is where I got to do the most creative editing, including these trailers:
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