John Barnes
(703)-868-6841 | imjohnniet@gmail.com
Experience
LEAD EDITOR AND PRODUCER | IMAGINE DESIGN | JUNE 2020 – PRESENT
• Video Editing Skills – Proficiently edited and polished video content for the agency, ensuring high-quality production values and engaging storytelling.
• Creative Storytelling – Collaborated with the agency’s editorial team to bring stories to life through video, translating written content into compelling visual narratives.
• Collaborative Workflow – Worked closely with writers, photographers, and graphic designers to ensure seamless integration of video content with other media elements.
ASSOCIATE EVENT MANAGER | PRINCE WILLIAM LIVING | JUNE 2017 – PRESENT
• Content Ideation – Contributed innovative video content ideas that aligned with the magazine’s editorial direction, enhancing the magazine’s multimedia offerings.
• Project Management – Managed multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring they were completed on time and within budget.
• Equipment Maintenance – Maintained and organized video equipment, ensuring all tools and technology were in
excellent working condition.
VIDEO EDITOR | BRIDES & WEDDINGS MAGAZINE | JUNE 2017 – PRESENT
• Video Enhancement – Utilized Premiere Pro and Adobe Suite to enhance video quality, color correction, audio editing, and special effects to meet professional standards.
• Multi-Platform Adaptation – Adapted video content for various platforms, including social media, websites, and events, optimizing content for different audience preferences.
• Feedback Integration – Actively sought feedback from colleagues and supervisors, incorporating input to continuously improve the production quality.
SALES ASSOCIATE | POSTNET | MARCH 2019 – AUGUST 2019
• Customer Service – Provided exceptional customer service by assisting clients with packaging, shipping, and tracking their parcels, ensuring a positive in-store experience.
• Sales and Upselling – Recognized opportunities for upselling additional services, such as insurance, faster shipping methods, or package tracking to increase store revenue.
• Team Collaboration – Collaborated effectively with colleagues to maintain a clean and organized store, streamline processes, and provide consistent customer service.
Education
Film and Video Studies Bachelor of Arts
January 2022 – December 2023
George Mason University
General Studies Associate of Science
Cinema Associate of Fine Arts
August 2018 – December 2021
Northern Virginia Community College
Skills & Abilities
• Works Well Under Pressure
• Developing Positive Workplace Relationships
• Time Management
• Equipment Maintenance