Hi! I'm
Karen
Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer
Hi, I'm
Karen
Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer
I believe creating media is more than just learning and developing certain skills. It is an art and a talent that rises to a whole new level when you can use those skills and tools to create something amazing and memorable. That is what I love to do!
VIDEO EDITING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MY TIMELINE
2019 - PRESENT
VIDEO EDITOR – REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS
Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer for Reynolds and Reynolds video team; assist in all aspects of video production and editing; create motion graphics and animations for promotional videos
2011 - 2019
VIDEO EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER – FREELANCE
Freelance video editor and graphic designer for multiple clients; logo & branding graphics, web design layouts, print materials, infographics, shirt designs; edited documentary, wedding, instructional, & promo videos
2009 - 2011
VIDEO EDITOR – BYUtv
Excelled as head interstitial editor, editing multiple styles of interstitial content; edited multiple mini-documentary series; edited 45-minute “behind the scenes” documentary about Utah Shakespeare Festival
2005 - 2009
VIDEO INSTRUCTOR & EDITOR – HAROLD B LEE LIBRARY
Wrote, directed and edited engaging promotional videos for library; assisted students with media lab computers and software; instructed video editing & graphic design classes
FALL 2008
INTRO TO FILM TA – BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Teacher’s Assistant for Introduction to Film class; independently planned and taught an hour long class each week to 12+ students; graded students essays and assignments; assisted in 100+ student lectures as needed
2002 - 2008
MEDIA ARTS DEGREE – BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Received BA from Brigham Young University in Media Arts, emphasis in Film Editing; received academic scholarships; GPA 3.97; senior year served as lead editor for a 15 episode mini TV series