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NATHAN WATKINS

Vancouver,BC

Summary

With over 12 years in video production, marketing, and strategy, I am a seasoned Creative Video Content Producer/Director/Editor. Notable achievements include conceptualizing and launching the Best Buy Show & Tech video series. Specializing in video editing, I bring extensive experience in managing complex productions and collaborating cross-functionally. My commitment to authentic, creative communication sets me apart, ensuring visually stunning and impactful content. Eager to contribute my skills to the next exciting opportunity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Video & Production Manager

Fobi Ai
Vancouver, BC
07.2022 - Current
  • I manage and produce all video content strategy, implementation and delivery.
  • My goal remains to bring personality and culture through cinematography and carefully curated script writing to an industry where tone and messaging are priority.
  • I have successfully implemented a roadmap of a new style that fits and helps elevate the goals and vision of Fobi Ai, a thought leader in data intelligence.
  • I oversee and manage the Fobi internal video agency that works with skilled external contractors to deliver on creative concepts.
  • In partnership with our marketing team we have seen a considerable uplift in social engagement and reach due to the shift of video style.
  • I have presented concepts, written scripts and provided storyboards to senior leadership and board members for approval and budget sign-off.
  • I oversee day-to-day operations that includes overall video messaging, specializing in creating video products for social content, commercials, project demos, webinars and high level internal content.
  • I track industry trends to maintain current on new technology so the content I create is always front-of-mind and encourages investment.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.

Senior Videographer

Best Buy Canada
Burnaby, BC
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • In partnership with Senior Leaders, I oversee cinematography, post-production and creative direction on internal and customer facing projects.
  • I provide key video creative direction to Brand/Creative teams, stakeholders and Senor Leadership, and translate brand/creative into actionable video plans within budget and across media platforms. I recently spearheaded and executed an online vendor-funded video series.
  • I transform briefs into high-level video creative and translate business objectives into creative video action plans averaging 3-5 videos per week.
  • I manage the cohesion across all internal projects, ensure consistent creative execution, and facilitate the direction of the creative process.
  • I provide mentorship and training to the Best Buy Studios team which has contributed to doubling our personnel since 2020.
  • I iteratively improve my team's workflow process and expand the equipment inventory in keeping with industry standards and current trends.
  • I am often instructed to lead team meetings and walk-through any process changes when necessary. Including the weekly Video Production meeting discussing projects, process and support.
  • I oversee the content execution at events; Most recently the 2022 VPC event in Las Vegas. Working with different departments, Executive teams and vendors to manage the assets collected in both Video and Photography, for the 3 day event. I was directing the photographer and making sure all day-to-day requests were executed.
  • I constantly need to shift and lead through project changes. This includes clearly communicating the project deliverables and expectations. Most recently; Navigating the ever-changing parameters of the Best Buy For Business video.

Video Content Lead / Cinematographer

The Cadre Collective Agency
Vancouver, BC
11.2020 - Current
  • I organize video and photo shoots, production crews and actors to achieve clients' creative vision.
  • I manage all projects specializing in creating video content for commercials and corporate.
  • I create and present project scripts and storyboards for client approvals during pre-production, I lead and direct video shoots. As well as overseeing all post-production.
  • I track industry trends to ensure technology, production and editing systems are gold-standard.
  • I offer support and training to junior editors at the agency.
  • I work closely with photographers, graphic designers and web developers to execute and produce consistent deliverables across all mediums.

Camera Operator/Assistant & Editor

Freelance
Vancouver, BC
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • I worked in the Vancouver film industry as a camera operator/assistant and editor on feature length films, commercials, TV shows and reality television.
  • A Previous contractor for OutTV as a camera operator. A network that provides reality TV content for US & Canadian markets.
  • I Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections as an on-set Digital Imaging Technician.
  • I worked as an editor with a Video production company that specialized in Drone video and photography called Lift Marketing.
  • I often worked in fast-paced environments with quick turn-arounds.
  • I worked and trained under experienced cinematographers.
  • A full Film resume is available upon request.

Creative Marketing Manager/Coordinator

Qoola
Richmond, BC
04.2014 - 12.2017
  • I successfully and creatively led the brand refresh at Qoola
  • Managed all video store content for 15 franchise locations across Canada
  • Produced all social content.

Production Assistant & Editor

Freelance
, UK
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • I worked under professionals in the TV and broadcast industry.
  • I assisted video productions with lighting and camera operation.
  • I often managed gear set-up for video productions.
  • I would edit first pass on pre-recorded TV broadcasts for 1st Editor. Then managed the rendering process and DVD duplication.
  • I prepared the process for DVD printing.
  • I operated camera for corporate events.

Education

Diploma of Fine Arts & Media -

Arts University College
Bournemouth

Skills

  • Video Production Specialist
  • Post-Production Specialist
  • Cinematography
  • Video Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Idea Execution
  • Corporate Production & Producing
  • Production Training

Websites

Gear & Software

  • Camera expertise; Red, Sony, Canon, GoPro, DJI, Atomos,
  • Creative Cloud Adobe; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Indesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Bridge, Acrobat
  • Editing & Review Software; Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Frame io
  • Computer Skills; Microsoft Word, Excell, Powerpoint, Keynote
  • Social Media; Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Hootsuite, TikTok, LinkedIn

Interests

Soccer, AFC Bournemouth, Tennis, Traveling, Hiking, Photography, The Beach, Tech

Timeline

Video & Production Manager

Fobi Ai
07.2022 - Current

Video Content Lead / Cinematographer

The Cadre Collective Agency
11.2020 - Current

Senior Videographer

Best Buy Canada
02.2018 - 07.2022

Creative Marketing Manager/Coordinator

Qoola
04.2014 - 12.2017

Camera Operator/Assistant & Editor

Freelance
01.2013 - 12.2019

Production Assistant & Editor

Freelance
05.2009 - 02.2012

Diploma of Fine Arts & Media -

Arts University College

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