Dennis Kaplan

Passionate and innovative video creator specializing in engaging and impactful digital content. Seeking opportunities to collaborate with brands and individuals to bring creative visions to life through video storytelling.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2014

Professional Experience:

Freelance Video Creator January 2015 – Present

Conceptualize, shoot, and edit video content for various clients including brands, startups, and non-profit organizations.
Develop and manage YouTube channel “Emily Taylor Creates,” focusing on tutorials, vlogs, and creative projects, achieving 500,000+ subscribers and over 50 million views.
Collaborate with marketing teams to produce promotional videos, social media content, and commercials.
Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects for post-production.
Content Creator, Bright Media Productions June 2014 – December 2014

Produced and edited video content for social media platforms, increasing engagement by 30%.
Assisted in the development of video strategies and content calendars.
Coordinated with clients to understand their vision and deliver high-quality video projects on time.

Skills:

Video Production: Filming, Lighting, Sound
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects
Motion Graphics and Animation
Storyboarding and Scriptwriting
Photography and Photo Editing (Photoshop, Lightroom)
Social Media Strategy and Management
SEO and YouTube Analytics
Multilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Notable Projects:

“Creative Spaces” (2023) – A YouTube series exploring unique workspaces of artists and creators, garnering over 5 million views.
Brand Campaign for “EcoLiving” (2022) – Created a series of promotional videos highlighting sustainable products, resulting in a 40% increase in brand engagement.
“Travel Diaries” (2021) – A vlog series documenting travel experiences around the world, amassing a loyal following and 10 million views.
Awards and Recognitions:

Best Video Creator, Webby Awards (2023)
Top 10 Influential Creators, YouTube Creator Awards (2022)
Best Editing, Shorty Awards (2021) – “Travel Diaries”
Professional Affiliations:

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Women in Film & Video (WIFV)
YouTube Creators Program
References: Available upon request.