Nate R

Lead Multimedia Production Specialist

GP Strategies • Vollzeit

Sep 2017 - Jan 2026 • 8 yrs 4 mos

Led end-to-end post-production for dozens of annual custom training/branded projects, owning everything from concept/storyboard to broadcast-ready delivery while mentoring 4–6 junior editors/animators. ● Oversaw projects from intake to final delivery, managing prioritization across concurrent work, resource scheduling, and stakeholder alignment—ensuring 100% on-time results in fast-paced L&D environments. ● Mentored junior editors and animators on advanced editing techniques, motion graphics best practices, and efficient workflow management—resulting in improved deliverable quality, reduced revisions, and consistent on-time project handoffs. ● Performed hands-on creative work (editing, animation sequences in After Effects, motion graphics, color grading in DaVinci Resolve, recording voice over both in studio and remote sessions, audio mixing in Pro Tools/Audition) to support capacity, meet deadlines, or elevate excellence. ● Innovated workflows: Dug into new ways to speed up the process—like testing better templates, reusable assets, and smarter file organization—which cut turnaround times noticeably and slashed revisions without dropping quality. ● Acted as primary post-production contact for North America, producers, and clients—aligning on goals/timelines, managing expectations and feedback via review tools, resolving conflicts, and maintaining clear documentation. ● Contributed to high-profile client projects (Coca-Cola, Meta, Cigna, Comcast, Boeing, Visa, HSBC, General Dynamics Electric Boat…) and growth content (YouTube tutorials/ads)—prioritizing clarity, emotional rhythm, and premium feel over flash in final deliverables. ● Built reusable assets/templates and optimized file organization for seamless handoffs/collaboration.

Media Director

Heartland Bible Chapel • Vollzeit

Jan 2010 - Sep 2017 • 7 yrs 8 mos

Led all media production for a growing church, managing weekly services, events, and digital outreach while building and training teams from the ground up to deliver consistent, engaging content. ● Trained and developed inexperienced volunteers and staff (teams of 5–15+) from zero experience into reliable crews for live video switching, audio mixing, streaming setup, and graphics operation—creating sustainable systems that ran smoothly during absences or growth. ● Collaborated directly with pastors and church leadership to conceptualize, script, produce, and edit promotional videos, sermon illustrations, testimony pieces, and event recaps—ensuring content aligned with messaging while adding emotional rhythm and visual impact. ● Oversaw live production for 600+ weekly services, including multi-camera video capture, real-time audio engineering, graphics overlays, and streaming to engage 1,000+ online viewers—maintaining high technical quality under live pressure. ● Designed and led rollout of house and remote AV infrastructure upgrades, scaling capacity for multi-streamed events, hybrid services, and larger gatherings without downtime. ● Handled end-to-end post-production for recorded content: editing sermons/highlights, adding motion graphics/animations for emphasis, audio cleanup/mixing, and final export for on-demand platforms. ● Managed equipment inventory, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to minimize disruptions in a 24/7 ministry environment. ● Coordinated cross-functional teams (volunteers, tech crew, worship leaders) for seamless