ANDREI SAM Clearwater, Florida (since 2003, originally from Ukraine) 904-755-2815 mail@andreisam.com www.AndreiSam.com
QUALIFICATIONS - 10 years’ experience in video production in New York City and Florida (Tampa Bay, Orlando, Miami) - Outstanding directing, camera work and non-linear video editing skills - Skilled in shot composition, lighting, aesthetics and set design - Demonstrated ability to organize a story and produce engaging videos from concept to final product - Working knowledge of social media: over 1.8 million YouTube views with 3k subscribers
EXPERIENCE GGC Tech, Inc., Bradenton, FL, Sept. 2016 – Present Video Editor (full-time) - Edit episodes for 14 billion views online channel with over 12 million subscribers - Design photo thumbnails for online uploads - Streamline post-production workflow to meet deadlines - Take Udemy online classes to learn special effects, motion graphics, animation, sound design Self-employed, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, FL and New York City, NY, Jan 2013 – Present Freelance Screenwriter, Video Director, Videographer, Camera Operator, Video Editor, Drone Operator - Write scripts, direct talent, film and edit for Tampa Bay's businesses - Execute post-production including creative editing, color correction, sound mixing, motion graphics - Cast, hire and direct voice-over artists. Scout and secure filming locations - Scripted, directed, filmed and edited the following projects:
Web Commercials, Corporate Video, Real Estate - 1 commercial for 7th Sky Rum (rum, air fresheners) - 3 promotional videos for KitRum (IT company) - 3 promo videos for Lemon Tree Hair Salon - over 50 videos and photo projects for Real Estate agents (commercial buildings, land, houses for sale) - 2 social media promos for St. Valentine's themed "Red Door Love Affair" auction dinner with live music - 2 promo videos for Sarasota Gondola - 3 promos for real estate agent and mortgage banker partnership - 3 CEO interviews for Siracusa Staffing & Leasing - 45-second web commercial for WishFish, Inc. - Over 10 corporate videos for ELS, Inc. including Shark Tank TV Show submission video - 4 customer education videos for ACPLM asphalt paving company - Data analysis internal video for Transamerica Life Insurance & Investment company - Tampa’s “Urban Adventure” reality show pilot similar to "Amazing Race"
Music Video - 3 music videos for Tampa's singer-songwriter Andrei Cheine - 1 music video for One Luv female rapper - 1 music video for Cashmere NYC hip-hop artist - Live concert for folk singer Natalia at World Rowing Championships in Sarasota, Florida - Live concerts for American and foreign celebrities in NYC
Fashion Video - 1 spot and 2 marketing campaign teasers for ELZORIA, Inc. - Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week runway shows - Tampa's Cars and Couture Show
Videos filmed for clients have reached over 1.8 million views on Andrei Sam's YouTube channel and are growing at the speed of 100,000 organic views per month. 2 videos were featured by YouTube including behind the scenes video filmed for TNA celebrity wrestler Rob Terry. Andrei Sam’s hurricane in New York City photo report was featured on CNN News in 2012 and his footage was shown on ABC Action News in 2021.
The Sports Section, Jacksonville, FL, May 2004 – June 2006 Staff Photographer - Photographed sports teams for promo products - Assisted with order processing and assembling of merch
EDUCATION Master of Arts in English - German - Ukrainian - Russian Interpreting & Translation, Kyiv National Linguistic University, Ukraine, 1995 – 2000 Completed 1 year photography class, Ukraine, 1998-1999
COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, Photoshop. Windows: MS Word, MS Excel
YouTube STATS Monthly views: 100,000 Watch Time: 1,400 hours per month Total views: 1,8 million (prior to deleted by YouTube videos) Subscribers: 3k
