About
Amanda Scharkss
Based in Los Angeles, CA
I am a creator of both long and short form digital content across all social channels. I have worked on a multitude of projects ranging from corporate videos to a two-person production team, from pre-production planning through post production approval. My experience also includes graphic, logo, and motion design. Having started out in digital media/marketing analytics and corporate consulting, I utilize this understanding to fuel how I think about branded content. Ultimately, brand engagement is a result of good storytelling, and a good story stems from the passion of the storyteller. I am truly passionate about the notion of people experiencing and appreciating the overlooked culture that surrounds them every day. And that’s why I create.
PS—(shameless plug) If you like chill music, follow @chillwiththismusic and @torubeat on IG
Resume
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (3+ years), Video Editing (3+ years), Motion Design (3+ years), DSLR Shooting (3+ years), Graphic Design (4+ years), UI/UX Design (4+ years), Writing, Production, Social Media Management, Client/Account Management, Product Management, Marketing Analytics, Social/Digital Media Analytics
Experience
Shareability Los Angeles, CA
Motion Designer, Video Editor, Social Manager Jan 2020—April 2020
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Created 20-25 pieces of video + motion assets/month
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Produced IG video campaign for Int’l Women’s Day, 40% engagement
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Designed, managed, wrote copy for bi-weekly content calendars
Vayner Media Los Angeles, CA
Design Resident for VaynerTalent Sept 2019—Dec 2019
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Created 15-20 pieces of video + motion assets/week for various calendars
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Designed engaging, eye-catching social banners/icons for clients
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Assisted in building both weekly and bi-weekly content calendars
Collier.Simon Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Assistant Editor and Motion Designer March 2019—May 2019
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Produced and worked on post production for client video deliverables
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Leveraged client assets to create dynamic, impactful social ads (IG/FB)
CapriTaurus Studios Los Angeles, CA
Video Production/Editing Intern Sept 2018—Dec 2018
Freelance Editor/Content Creator Jan 2019—March 2019
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Video List
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Freedom&Fashion Event Recap – Cinematographer, Editor
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Ubtech Stormtrooper Social Commercial – Cinematographer
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Author’s Choice Promo – Editor
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Author’s Choice Episode 1 – Editor
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Author’s Choice Episode 2 – Editor
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Fearless Motivation (Youtube channel) – Cinematographer, Editor
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Circulair Air Mattress Topper Commercial – Cinematographer, Editor
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Being Naudi with Nadia Garcia Sanders – Cinematographer, Editor, Animator
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L’Oreal Paris Education New York, NY
Production Assistant via BCFilms Jan 2018
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Five-Day Film Shoot for multiple training videos for the internal education team
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Assisted in putting up/taking down the film set
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Managed the set schedule for all members of the film crew as well as the L’Oreal team
IBM Global Business Services New York, NY
Junior Consultant/Video Editor within IBM IX Studio Sept 2016—Jan 2018
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Produced and edited videos for IBM’s internal incubator
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Designed mobile/web applications for an internal IBM platforms/teams
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Served as the Motion Design Lead for client videos
Social Accounts
Srikala Music (@srikalagram) Los Angeles, CA
Motion Designer, Video Editor, Social Manager Jul 2020—Present
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Design/manage biweekly IG content calendar, create all assets
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Designed FB event banners
Toru Beat (@torubeat) Los Angeles, CA
Motion Designer, Video Editor, Social Manager Feb 2020—Present
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Achieved 200% follower growth and 23.8% average engagement on IG
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Designed social banners on YT and Spotify
Chill With This (@chillwiththismusic) Los Angeles, CA
Motion Designer, Video Editor, Social Manager Oct 2018—Present
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Grew the follower count on IG from 0 → 6K in three months
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Curate/create engaging daily video and song clips
Education
Emory University, Goizueta, BBA in Marketing -- Atlanta, GA May 2016
Internships: ZenithOptimedia, IBM Watson, Church's Chicken via CocaCola