Gareth Withers
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
Produces engaging video content that captures performances, events and school activity with clarity and purpose. Films and edits on tight deadlines to deliver polished material within hours, supporting prompt sharing with audiences and stakeholders. Uses professional equipment and creative judgement to turn live moments into effective visual stories.
Overview
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24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
- Produced engaging school promo videos as a self-employed videographer in Coventry, promptly editing and delivering content that showcased children's learning and creativity.
- Facilitated diverse teaching sessions across various settings, creating and sharing instructional videos on YouTube to enhance learning accessibility.
- Followed latest industry trends to produce cutting edge videos completed to highest quality and standards.
- Worked closely with other members of creative team to build consistency in all output.
- Set and maintained an organised schedule for production.
Social Media Creator
Self Employed
Coventry, West Midlands
08.2012 - Current
- Created music parody video for Coventry City in 2010, quickly gaining popularity; followed up with a second video that received enthusiastic feedback.
- Produced original song video for every game of the 2022 season, delivering a fun song-review within hours of each match; all 50 videos showcased on YouTube.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Music Teacher
Self Employed
Coventry, West Midlands
01.2003 - Current
- I have taught classroom music to children aged 4-11 for 25 years
- Planned, arranged and led music lessons and peripatetic sessions for groups of 3-30 students, fostering musical skills and creativity.
- Utilised Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion and Photoshop to develop original lesson materials, enhancing children's enjoyment and educational experience.
- Created online videos for children to learn music remotely. I film and edit videos at home and on location and edit and complete within hours, as I often give myself a tight time schedule.
- Created school promotional videos using professional videography and photography equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Sociology
St Marys University
Twickenham01-2000
Skills
- Video production
- Video editing
- Camera operation
- Content creation
- Media planning
- Client communication
- Camera operation
Languages
English
First Language
Interests
- I am a Season Ticket holder at Coventry City I have followed the club since my first game against Highfield Road in 1987 against Oxford
- I create interactive games using Photoshop, Construct 3, iMovie and Apple Motion
Timeline
Videographer
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Social Media Creator
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
Music Teacher
Self Employed
01.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Sociology
St Marys University