RUSSREEL

B2B CONTENT STRATEGIST SINCE 2020

13 YEARS

VIDEO EDITING

10 YEARS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

8 YEARS

MOTION DESIGN

7 YEARS

UI GRAPHIC DESIGN

4 YEARS

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

2 YEARS

AI TECHNOLOGY

RUSSREEL

B2B CONTENT STRATEGIST SINCE 2020

13 YEARS

VIDEO EDITING

10 YEARS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

8 YEARS

MOTION DESIGN

7 YEARS

UI GRAPHIC DESIGN

4 YEARS

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

2 YEARS

AI TECHNOLOGY

RUSSREEL

B2B CONTENT STRATEGIST SINCE 2020

13 YEARS

VIDEO EDITING

10 YEARS

VIDEO PRODUCTION

8 YEARS

MOTION DESIGN

7 YEARS

UI GRAPHIC DESIGN

4 YEARS

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

2 YEARS

AI TECHNOLOGY

PORTFOLIO

SAMPLE MY 15 YEAR CAREER

COMPANY
All
AutoNetTV©
RevRoad©
Halo©
Grace Company©
Lecticon©
Dream Dental©
Utah Media Group©
Yoli©
RussReel©
INDUSTRY
All
Advertising
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Outdoor Cooking
Music Education
eLearning
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Home Furnishing
Wellness
CONTENT
All
Assembly
Broadcast
Demo
Documentary
Education
Event
Launch
Lifestyle
Podcast
Product
Promo
Service
Software
Testimonial
Training
Unboxing
Walkthrough
ROLE
All
Scripted
Storyboarded
Set Designed
Staged Lighting
Booked Location
Booked Talent
Directed Cast
Directed Crew
Interviewer
Ran Switcher
Ran Audio
Ran Camera
Ran Teleprompter
Edited
Directed Voice Talent
Chose Stock Music
Chose Stock Videos
Chose Stock Graphics
Sound Designed
Audio Mastered
Color Graded
Custom Motion Graphics
Custom Brand Animation

PORTFOLIO

SAMPLE MY 15 YEAR CAREER

COMPANY
All
AutoNetTV©
RevRoad©
Halo©
Grace Company©
Lecticon©
Dream Dental©
Utah Media Group©
Yoli©
RussReel©
INDUSTRY
All
Advertising
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Outdoor Cooking
Music Education
eLearning
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Home Furnishing
Wellness
CONTENT
All
Assembly
Broadcast
Demo
Documentary
Education
Event
Launch
Lifestyle
Podcast
Product
Promo
Service
Software
Testimonial
Training
Unboxing
Walkthrough
ROLE
All
Scripted
Storyboarded
Set Designed
Staged Lighting
Booked Location
Booked Talent
Directed Cast
Directed Crew
Interviewer
Ran Switcher
Ran Audio
Ran Camera
Ran Teleprompter
Edited
Directed Voice Talent
Chose Stock Music
Chose Stock Videos
Chose Stock Graphics
Sound Designed
Audio Mastered
Color Graded
Custom Motion Graphics
Custom Brand Animation

PORTFOLIO

SAMPLE MY 15 YEAR CAREER

COMPANY
All
AutoNetTV©
RevRoad©
Halo©
Grace Company©
Lecticon©
Dream Dental©
Utah Media Group©
Yoli©
RussReel©
INDUSTRY
All
Advertising
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Outdoor Cooking
Music Education
eLearning
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Home Furnishing
Wellness
CONTENT
All
Assembly
Broadcast
Demo
Documentary
Education
Event
Launch
Lifestyle
Podcast
Product
Promo
Service
Software
Testimonial
Training
Unboxing
Walkthrough
ROLE
All
Scripted
Storyboarded
Set Designed
Staged Lighting
Booked Location
Booked Talent
Directed Cast
Directed Crew
Interviewer
Ran Switcher
Ran Audio
Ran Camera
Ran Teleprompter
Edited
Directed Voice Talent
Chose Stock Music
Chose Stock Videos
Chose Stock Graphics
Sound Designed
Audio Mastered
Color Graded
Custom Motion Graphics
Custom Brand Animation

EMPLOYMENT

10 YEAR FULL-TIME WORK HISTORY

AutoNetTV® Studios

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

February 2024 - May 2025 (1yr, 4mo)

Position Contributions

Produced educational videos, marketing ads, and training courses for major automotive brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to strategize scripting, storyboarding, and content creation for brand materials used in commercials, social media, internal training, and major events like SEMA & AAPEX.

Separation Cause

AutoNetTV let me go due to low workload.

Occupational References

Brandon Storrs

Supervisor

Shawn Bird

Co-Worker

Jayme Olson

Co-Worker

Rylee Olsen

Co-Worker

RevRoad® Venture Capital

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

June 2023 - February 2024 (8mo)

Position Contributions

Managed a diverse portfolio of companies, delivering creative content under tight deadlines. Produced a wide range of materials, including software navigation tutorials, product and lifestyle ads, and prototype animations. Filmed numerous live events, podcasts, and internal marketing content for social media.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at AutoNetTV©.

Occupational References

A.J. Rounds

Supervisor

Dalton Carson

Supervisor

Andy Brimhall

Co-Worker

Jared Eyring

Co-Worker

Halo® Products Group

Media Operations Manager

June 2022 - May 2023 (1yr)

Position Contributions

Produced marketing and educational content for 13 new outdoor cooking products and accessories. Managed the production and post-production of 20+ video projects and 50+ food and product photo shoots. Oversaw the data management of media content, equipment maintenance, and studio organization.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at RevRoad©.

Occupational References

McKenna Twyman

Supervisor

Jacob Mauzey

Co-Worker

James Harding

Co-Worker

Thomas Judkins

Co-Worker

Grace Company® Manufacturing

Marketing Manager

June 2021 - June 2022 (1yr, 1mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining. Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced weekly SAAS educational courses. Managed the company's YouTube channel & growth.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at Halo©.

Occupational References

Nathan Erznoznik

Supervisor

Chris Svedin

Supervisor

Janessa Kimball

Co-Worker

Michael Kingsley

Co-Worker

Lecticon® Learning & Development

Creative Director

October 2019 - June 2021 (1yr, 9mo)

Position Contributions

Managed the full studio production process (including directing, capturing, editing, and graphics) for over 300 online driving education and mental health courses reaching over 4,000 users. Directed over 50 subject-matter experts and oversaw the live streaming of all live shoots/events.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at Grace Company©.

Occupational References

James Hadlock

Client

Austin Swalberg

Co-Worker

Teagan Hansen

Co-Worker

Karter Ockey

Co-Worker

Dream Dental® Implant Center

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Studio Photographer

August 2018 - October 2019 (1yr, 3mo)

Position Contributions

Produced weekly transformation marketing videos for sales funnels, before-and-after ads for magazines, and digital billboard ads, which resulted in a 3x increase in patient conversions within the first 3 months (from 1-3 to 5-7 per week). Each patient generating between $25,000 and $50,000 per operation.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at Lecticon©.

Occupational References

Jennifer Jones

Supervisor

Matt Judkins

Co-Worker

Miguel Godoy

Co-Worker

Kyle Perkins

Co-Worker

Utah Media Group®

Graphic Designer

March 2017 - August 2018 (1yr, 6mo)

Position Contributions

Designed the 2019 LIFE IN UTAH magazine, selling over 30,000 copies, and developed marketing materials for FAN-X® and a series of billboards for IVORY HOMES®. Created event brochures, client logos, and hundreds of programmatic ads for client websites and social media.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at Dream Dental©.

Occupational References

Megan Donio

Supervisor

Lauren Cook

Co-Worker

Austin Clift

Co-Worker

Seth Fullmer

Co-Worker

Yoli® Health & Fitness

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

November 2015 - March 2017 (1yr, 5mo)

Position Contributions

Created engaging sales videos and training content to support recruitment and sales efforts for YOLI® members. Produced product reveal trailers for key events and developed training courses to enhance sales performance. Captured testimonials and company announcements to bolster social media marketing initiatives.

Separation Cause

I was offered a better opportunity at UMG©.

Occupational References

Lynden Wood

Supervisor

Steve Garner

Supervisor

Ryan Cotten

Co-Worker

Jen Ence

Co-Worker

EMPLOYMENT

10 YEAR FULL-TIME WORK HISTORY

AutoNetTV® Studios

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

February 2024 - May 2025 (1yr, 4mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Brandon Storrs

Supervisor

Shawn Bird

Co-Worker

Jayme Olson

Co-Worker

Rylee Olsen

Co-Worker

RevRoad® Venture Capital

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

June 2023 - February 2024 (8mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

A.J. Rounds

Supervisor

Dalton Carson

Supervisor

Andy Brimhall

Co-Worker

Jared Eyring

Co-Worker

Halo® Products Group

Media Operations Manager

June 2022 - May 2023 (1yr)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

McKenna Twyman

Supervisor

Jacob Mauzey

Co-Worker

James Harding

Co-Worker

Thomas Judkins

Co-Worker

Grace Company® Manufacturing

Marketing Manager

June 2021 - June 2022 (1yr, 1mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Nathan Erznoznik

Supervisor

Chris Svedin

Supervisor

Janessa Kimball

Co-Worker

Michael Kingsley

Co-Worker

Lecticon® Learning & Development

Creative Director

October 2019 - June 2021 (1yr, 9mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

James Hadlock

Client

Austin Swalberg

Co-Worker

Teagan Hansen

Co-Worker

Karter Ockey

Co-Worker

Dream Dental® Implant Center

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Studio Photographer

August 2018 - October 2019 (1yr, 3mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Jennifer Jones

Supervisor

Matt Judkins

Co-Worker

Miguel Godoy

Co-Worker

Kyle Perkins

Co-Worker

Utah Media Group®

Graphic Designer

March 2017 - August 2018 (1yr, 6mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Megan Donio

Supervisor

Lauren Cook

Co-Worker

Austin Clift

Co-Worker

Seth Fullmer

Co-Worker

Yoli® Health & Fitness

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

November 2015 - March 2017 (1yr, 5mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Lynden Wood

Supervisor

Steve Garner

Supervisor

Ryan Cotten

Co-Worker

Jen Ence

Co-Worker

EMPLOYMENT

10 YEAR FULL-TIME WORK HISTORY

AutoNetTV® Studios

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

February 2024 - May 2025 (1yr, 4mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Brandon Storrs

Supervisor

Shawn Bird

Co-Worker

Jayme Olson

Co-Worker

Rylee Olsen

Co-Worker

RevRoad® Venture Capital

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

June 2023 - February 2024 (8mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

A.J. Rounds

Supervisor

Dalton Carson

Supervisor

Andy Brimhall

Co-Worker

Jared Eyring

Co-Worker

Halo® Products Group

Media Operations Manager

June 2022 - May 2023 (1yr)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

McKenna Twyman

Supervisor

Jacob Mauzey

Co-Worker

James Harding

Co-Worker

Thomas Judkins

Co-Worker

Grace Company® Manufacturing

Marketing Manager

June 2021 - June 2022 (1yr, 1mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Nathan Erznoznik

Supervisor

Chris Svedin

Supervisor

Janessa Kimball

Co-Worker

Michael Kingsley

Co-Worker

Lecticon® Learning & Development

Creative Director

October 2019 - June 2021 (1yr, 9mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

James Hadlock

Client

Austin Swalberg

Co-Worker

Teagan Hansen

Co-Worker

Karter Ockey

Co-Worker

Dream Dental® Implant Center

Senior Video Producer | Video Editor | Studio Photographer

August 2018 - October 2019 (1yr, 3mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Jennifer Jones

Supervisor

Matt Judkins

Co-Worker

Miguel Godoy

Co-Worker

Kyle Perkins

Co-Worker

Utah Media Group®

Graphic Designer

March 2017 - August 2018 (1yr, 6mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Megan Donio

Supervisor

Lauren Cook

Co-Worker

Austin Clift

Co-Worker

Seth Fullmer

Co-Worker

Yoli® Health & Fitness

Video Producer | Video Editor | Motion Designer

November 2015 - March 2017 (1yr, 5mo)

Position Contributions

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Separation Cause

Created monthly marketing videos for landing pages that contributed to a significant increase in company sales, surpassing $1 million in profits during the Fall Festival live event, just two months after joining.

Facilitated live streaming of weekly engagement courses and produced three paid educational video courses per week.

Occupational References

Lynden Wood

Supervisor

Steve Garner

Supervisor

Ryan Cotten

Co-Worker

Jen Ence

Co-Worker

PROFICIENCY

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE & PERFORMANCE

Video & Photo

Equipment

Editing & Animation

Software • Web Applications

Project Management

Web Applications

Website Development

Web Applications

UI Graphic Design

Software

Social Media Marketing

Web Applications

PROFICIENCY

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE & PERFORMANCE

Video & Photo

Equipment

Editing & Animation

Software • Web Applications

Project Management

Web Applications

Website Development

Web Applications

UI Graphic Design

Software

Social Media Marketing

Web Applications

PROFICIENCY

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE & PERFORMANCE

Video & Photo

Equipment

Editing & Animation

Software • Web Applications

Project Management

Web Applications

Website Development

Web Applications

UI Graphic Design

Software

Social Media Marketing

Web Applications

TESTIMONIALS

WORK ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS

Aria Conran

Executive Assistant at Mōdal®

"So grateful I got to work with Russ! He took lead on this project and his work was phenomenal. He was able to create exactly the animation we had in mind and efficiently implemented feedback. From the storyboarding process to the final result Russ delivered amazing quality. Looking forward to our next project!"

Janessa Kimball

Program Manager at Grace Company®

"Russ is very creative and talented in animation and videography. While at Grace Company he created several videos along side the production, sales, education, and marketing team that helped show key products and techniques. He has strong organization skills as well. He worked well with our outside marketing team and talent that was brought in house."

Austin Clift

Lead Web Developer at UMG®

“Russ is outgoing and engaging, though laidback enough to be able to fit into many company cultures. He's very easy to work and get along with.“

Matt Judkins

Creative Director at Dream Dental®

"Russ stands among the best motion graphic artists and video producers in Utah. He goes out of his way to be pleasant and friendly with coworkers and clients. If there is one objective he aspires to, it is to blow people away with his work; to impress and to exceed expectations. He achieves this, frankly, on every project he is involved in."

Justin West

Owner at Brands & Threads®

“Russ has an innate eye for typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy that is hard to teach. Any firm or company would be lucky to bring Russ on board and I highly recommend him as a perfect candidate for any project or position.“

Juan Encalada

Web Designer at Media Quest®

“When Russ joined our team as our agency's online marketer he quickly took over the role with both creative merit and diligence. Russ is not only a proficient designer and marketer, but also brings a positive energy that fuels creativity and makes him a joy to work with!“

Lynden Wood

Marketing Director at Yoli®

"I worked with Russ in several aspects of his position and found him to be receptive and open when changes were needed to be made on a project. On every project that he worked on he had a good grasp of the target audience that was critical in ensuring the final product hit the mark."

Brandon Storrs

Production Manager at AutoNetTV®

“I consider Russ a great asset. His excellence in video editing and his knowledge of the Adobe Suite programs are unmatched. If he doesn’t know the program, he will learn it quickly and efficiently. He doesn’t just work for a company, he becomes invested and wants to ensure its future.“

Lauren Cook

Digital Ads Manager at UMG®

“When I first joined Utah Media Group, Russ was one of the first people that came up and introduced himself to me. He has a presence that makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. In my time working with Russ, he showed himself to be a reliable and valuable member of our team with his extensive knowledge in graphic design and video development.“

Sam Beeson

Grammar Sam at KSL®

“I have been in the television and video industry since 2008 and Russ is just as talented as the KSL crew. He has a strong vision for every video he works on. Russ is a hard worker and contains the determination it takes to make any video a success.“

Samuel Sadler

CEO Elleven Group®

“Russ has done a great job for us. He is dedicated and has the willingness to work long hours to get projects done on time. He does especially well with motion graphics and gets projects done quickly. He is easy to get along with, is honest, and easy going.“

Michael Kingsley

Digital Marketing Lead at Grace Company®

"Russ took video content and polished it to gleaming trailers. Expert in Adobe After Effects. Fast turnaround with good instructions. Receptive to feedback. Easy to work with."

Austin Swalberg

Video Editor at Lecticon®

"Russ is an exceptional video editor, animator, and motion graphic designer! If you’re looking to take your content to the next level, Russ is your guy."

TESTIMONIALS

WORK ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS

Aria Conran

Executive Assistant at Mōdal®

"So grateful I got to work with Russ! He took lead on this project and his work was phenomenal. He was able to create exactly the animation we had in mind and efficiently implemented feedback. From the storyboarding process to the final result Russ delivered amazing quality. Looking forward to our next project!"

Janessa Kimball

Program Manager at Grace Company®

"Russ is very creative and talented in animation and videography. While at Grace Company he created several videos along side the production, sales, education, and marketing team that helped show key products and techniques. He has strong organization skills as well. He worked well with our outside marketing team and talent that was brought in house."

Austin Swalberg

Video Editor at Lecticon®

“Russ is outgoing and engaging, though laidback enough to be able to fit into many company cultures. He's very easy to work and get along with.“

Matt Judkins

Creative Director at Dream Dental®

"Russ stands among the best motion graphic artists and video producers in Utah. He goes out of his way to be pleasant and friendly with coworkers and clients. If there is one objective he aspires to, it is to blow people away with his work; to impress and to exceed expectations. He achieves this, frankly, on every project he is involved in."

Justin West

Owner at Brands & Threads®

“Russ has an innate eye for typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy that is hard to teach. Any firm or company would be lucky to bring Russ on board and I highly recommend him as a perfect candidate for any project or position.“

Juan Encalada

Web Designer at Media Quest®

“When Russ joined our team as our agency's online marketer he quickly took over the role with both creative merit and diligence. Russ is not only a proficient designer and marketer, but also brings a positive energy that fuels creativity and makes him a joy to work with!“

Lynden Wood

Marketing Director at Yoli®

"I worked with Russ in several aspects of his position and found him to be receptive and open when changes were needed to be made on a project. On every project that he worked on he had a good grasp of the target audience that was critical in ensuring the final product hit the mark."

Brandon Storrs

Production Manager at AutoNetTV®

“I consider Russ a great asset. His excellence in video editing and his knowledge of the Adobe Suite programs are unmatched. If he doesn’t know the program, he will learn it quickly and efficiently. He doesn’t just work for a company, he becomes invested and wants to ensure its future.“

Lauren Cook

Digital Ads Manager at UMG®

“When I first joined Utah Media Group, Russ was one of the first people that came up and introduced himself to me. He has a presence that makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. In my time working with Russ, he showed himself to be a reliable and valuable member of our team with his extensive knowledge in graphic design and video development.“

Sam Beeson

Grammar Sam at KSL®

“I have been in the television and video industry since 2008 and Russ is just as talented as the KSL crew. He has a strong vision for every video he works on. Russ is a hard worker and contains the determination it takes to make any video a success.“

Samuel Sadler

CEO Elleven Group®

“Russ has done a great job for us. He is dedicated and has the willingness to work long hours to get projects done on time. He does especially well with motion graphics and gets projects done quickly. He is easy to get along with, is honest, and easy going.“

Austin Clift

Lead Web Developer at UMG®

"Russ took video content and polished it to gleaming trailers. Expert in Adobe After Effects. Fast turnaround with good instructions. Receptive to feedback. Easy to work with."

Michael Kingsley

Digital Marketing Lead at Grace Company®

"Russ is an exceptional video editor, animator, and motion graphic designer! If you’re looking to take your content to the next level, Russ is your guy."

TESTIMONIALS

WORK ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS

Aria Conran

Executive Assistant at Mōdal®

"So grateful I got to work with Russ! He took lead on this project and his work was phenomenal. He was able to create exactly the animation we had in mind and efficiently implemented feedback. From the storyboarding process to the final result Russ delivered amazing quality. Looking forward to our next project!"

Janessa Kimball

Program Manager at Grace Company®

"Russ is very creative and talented in animation and videography. While at Grace Company he created several videos along side the production, sales, education, and marketing team that helped show key products and techniques. He has strong organization skills as well. He worked well with our outside marketing team and talent that was brought in house."

Austin Clift

Lead Web Developer at UMG®

“Russ is outgoing and engaging, though laidback enough to be able to fit into many company cultures. He's very easy to work and get along with.“

Matt Judkins

Creative Director at Dream Dental®

"Russ stands among the best motion graphic artists and video producers in Utah. He goes out of his way to be pleasant and friendly with coworkers and clients. If there is one objective he aspires to, it is to blow people away with his work; to impress and to exceed expectations. He achieves this, frankly, on every project he is involved in."

Justin West

Owner at Brands & Threads®

“Russ has an innate eye for typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy that is hard to teach. Any firm or company would be lucky to bring Russ on board and I highly recommend him as a perfect candidate for any project or position.“

Juan Encalada

Web Designer at Media Quest®

“When Russ joined our team as our agency's online marketer he quickly took over the role with both creative merit and diligence. Russ is not only a proficient designer and marketer, but also brings a positive energy that fuels creativity and makes him a joy to work with!“

Lynden Wood

Marketing Director at Yoli®

"I worked with Russ in several aspects of his position and found him to be receptive and open when changes were needed to be made on a project. On every project that he worked on he had a good grasp of the target audience that was critical in ensuring the final product hit the mark."

Brandon Storrs

Production Manager at AutoNetTV®

“I consider Russ a great asset. His excellence in video editing and his knowledge of the Adobe Suite programs are unmatched. If he doesn’t know the program, he will learn it quickly and efficiently. He doesn’t just work for a company, he becomes invested and wants to ensure its future.“

Lauren Cook

Digital Ads Manager at UMG®

“When I first joined Utah Media Group, Russ was one of the first people that came up and introduced himself to me. He has a presence that makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. In my time working with Russ, he showed himself to be a reliable and valuable member of our team with his extensive knowledge in graphic design and video development.“

Sam Beeson

Grammar Sam at KSL®

“I have been in the television and video industry since 2008 and Russ is just as talented as the KSL crew. He has a strong vision for every video he works on. Russ is a hard worker and contains the determination it takes to make any video a success.“

Samuel Sadler

CEO Elleven Group®

“Russ has done a great job for us. He is dedicated and has the willingness to work long hours to get projects done on time. He does especially well with motion graphics and gets projects done quickly. He is easy to get along with, is honest, and easy going.“

Michael Kingsley

Digital Marketing Lead at Grace Company®

"Russ took video content and polished it to gleaming trailers. Expert in Adobe After Effects. Fast turnaround with good instructions. Receptive to feedback. Easy to work with."

Austin Swalberg

Video Editor at Lecticon®

"Russ is an exceptional video editor, animator, and motion graphic designer! If you’re looking to take your content to the next level, Russ is your guy."

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This private portfolio website houses original creative works, which are the exclusive property of the russreel.com domain. As the owner of this domain and a contributing creator of the content presented herein, I retain the right to provide accurate documentation and descriptions of my completed works, define my role in these works, and offer a secure space for potential employers to review them. Access to this website is strictly limited. If you are not an authorized employer in the United States who has been provided with access via passcode through an application, business card, or resume submission; you are not permitted to enter. By proceeding to browse this website, you acknowledge and agree to handle all information contained with the utmost discretion. Sharing access to this content is prohibited. Duplication, distribution, or claim to these works constitutes an infringement on personal property, an invasion of privacy, and a violation of copyright law. Attempts to alter, manipulate, hack, or bypass security features of this website will result in immediate legal action. This includes, but is not limited to, content, images, layout, code, links, login credentials, and other private data. Unauthorized actions include, but are not limited to, downloading, taking screenshots, recording, saving, copying, or sharing content or passcodes. Malicious action refers to manipulating code, altering site functionality, forcing unauthorized access, or engaging in any form of harmful activity.

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This private portfolio website houses original creative works, which are the exclusive property of the russreel.com domain. As the owner of this domain and a contributing creator of the content presented herein, I retain the right to provide accurate documentation and descriptions of my completed works, define my role in these works, and offer a secure space for potential employers to review them. Access to this website is strictly limited. If you are not an authorized employer in the United States who has been provided with access via passcode through an application, business card, or resume submission; you are not permitted to enter. By proceeding to browse this website, you acknowledge and agree to handle all information contained with the utmost discretion. Sharing access to this content is prohibited. Duplication, distribution, or claim to these works constitutes an infringement on personal property, an invasion of privacy, and a violation of copyright law. Attempts to alter, manipulate, hack, or bypass security features of this website will result in immediate legal action. This includes, but is not limited to, content, images, layout, code, links, login credentials, and other private data. Unauthorized actions include, but are not limited to, downloading, taking screenshots, recording, saving, copying, or sharing content or passcodes. Malicious action refers to manipulating code, altering site functionality, forcing unauthorized access, or engaging in any form of harmful activity.

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