Melissa Gagner
Videographer/Editor/Motion Designer
I'm passionate about video storytelling and production. The process of creating videos; from storyboarding, to filming, to editing, is something I truly enjoy doing! Taking many different elements; video footage, voiceover, music, graphics, etc., and creating a focused story is something that, I think, is truly amazing. I really do enjoy what I do and want to always challenge myself with new types of projects and new industries. I love using my talents in new ways, and am constantly looking for new sources of inspiration. If you’d like to learn more about my work, interests, or past projects, get in touch today.
Perforce Software
Senior Multimedia Specialist
March 2017 - September 2024
Minnesota Historical Society
Associate Media Developer
September 2010 to March 2017
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Pre-Production
• Producer, storyboard, conceptualize
Production
• Director, camera operator, lighting, audio recording, in studio and on location shooting
Post-Production
• Editing, sound design, color correction, encoding, media management
SOFTWARE:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Final Cut Studio
EDUCATION:
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Graduated December 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
March 2017 - September 2024
Senior Multimedia Specialist, Multimedia Specialist at​ Perforce Software
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Awarded a promotion due to outstanding performance and a strong work ethic; accountable for creating, administering, and maintaining video content for 19 brands of customer-facing content, social ads, educational videos, and many more; collaborated with Marketing Writers and Designers; set up interviews and video shoots.
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Research graphics for videos, and select templates; search all other multimedia elements to incorporate them into videos such as music, voiceovers, and stock footage. Add captions, and upload videos to the desired platforms.
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Administered all content posted on 10 YouTube channels and managed the company ’s video hosting platforms; significantly increased the videos posted from 99/year to 260/year and elevated brand visibility.
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Successfully executed a video migration project associated with the amalgamation of 4 accounts into one, transferring over 250 videos into a single account.
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Received numerous positive feedbacks from the marketing department regarding multimedia content quality.
September 2024 - Present
Career Break
Bereavement
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Took time off to grief the loss of family members and be the personal representative of one estate.
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June 2010 - March 2017
Associate Media Developer, Assistant Media Developer and
Film/Multimedia Intern at Minnesota Historical Society
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Awarded 2 promotions due to outstanding performance and a strong work ethic; received huge appreciation for the MNHS Penumbra Theater exhibit.
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Worked on various educational programs including history day and created multimedia content for different historical sites and videos featured in museum exhibits.
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Led key projects including a historical project based on the old age toys; searched and created content regarding Toys of the 50s, 60s & 70s, as well as incorporated archival photos and video of kids playing with them.
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September 2010 - December 2010
Communications Multimedia Intern at Guthrie Theate
• Shoot and edit promotional videos for web use
• Shoot B-Roll of Guthrie performances for documentation and promotional use
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December 2009 - September 2010
Video Production Volunteer at Minnesota Children's Museum
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Managed all production and post-production processes and ensured the timeliness of the final deliverable.
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September 2008 - October 2009
Communications Video Production Intern at Dakota County
• Managed all production and post-production processes and ensured the timeliness of the final deliverable.