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Samuel Lloyd

Cardiff

Summary

Organised and driven, with keen ability to oversee production processes and lead teams to achieve operational goals. Proficient in problem-solving and team coordination, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Ready to make significant impact in the role of Video Content & Production Lead.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Post-Production Lead (Growth)

Aura Ads
Cardiff
01.2024 - Current

In this hybrid role, I oversee the development and management of the Post-Production's Growth Team, which consists of Motion Designers and Editors who are at an earlier stage of their careers, and therefore have more scope for skill enhancement and job progression. This is balanced with my ongoing responsibilities as a Motion Designer, creating ads for a wide variety of clients, and managing multiple deadlines and business needs simultaneously.


  • Developing and mentoring Junior & Lower Middleweight Motion Designers, tailoring training to enhance their motion design capabilities.
  • Guiding and supporting team members, empowering them to meet internal standards and achieve client satisfaction.
  • Fostering a collaborative learning environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development among team members.

Video Editor Lead / Pod Lead

Aura Ads
Cardiff
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed compelling visual stories by editing raw video footage.
  • Applied internal and client feedback, maintaining a clear and professional line of communication both within the team and with external parties.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by applying proven winning and eye-catching design choices
  • Delivered high-quality videos through precise audio and visual editing.
  • Co-ordinated the schedules and workflows of a team of colleagues within and out of Post-Production

Video Editor

Aura Ads
Cardiff
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Editing winning-creative ads for Meta, Tiktok and Youtube.
  • Includes Motion Graphics, Audio Design and creation of captions.

Video Editor

S3 Advertising
Cardiff
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Editing winning-creative ads for Meta, Tiktok and Youtube, as well as for digital broadcast.
  • Includes Motion Graphics, Audio Design, creation of captions, and undergoing Clearcast and Peach processes for ad delivery and broadcast.

Video Editor

Rockadove
Cardiff
07.2016 - 08.2020
  • Editing long-form and short-form Videos for a wide variety of clients for recruitment, informational and advertising purposes.
  • Client sectors include Academia, Commercial, Charity and Healthcare.
  • Includes Motion Graphics, Audio Design and creation of captions, as well as extending to scripting, directing, and camera operation.
  • This role was made redundant in August 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Cardiff University
Cardiff
09.2012 - 05.2015

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Audition, Photoshop)
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Motion Design
  • Sound Design
  • Scripting and creative
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Deadline and workload management
  • Scheduling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Post-Production Lead (Growth)

Aura Ads
01.2024 - Current

Video Editor Lead / Pod Lead

Aura Ads
05.2022 - 01.2024

Video Editor

Aura Ads
11.2021 - 05.2022

Video Editor

S3 Advertising
01.2021 - 11.2021

Video Editor

Rockadove
07.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Cardiff University
09.2012 - 05.2015
Samuel Lloyd