ABOUT ME
Hi – my name is Hank! I am a Video Producer currently based in Alexandria, VA. Growing up in a Navy family, I moved frequently around the United States, gathering a wide range of experiences and perspectives that fueled an interest in storytelling. That has blossomed into a storied career in video production and creative work.
From the jump, I had an interest in filmmaking. I began producing animated shorts with my LEGO toys in fifth grade. As I grew up, this culminated in an impressive seven-year film festival circuit run, appearing in 16 festivals nationwide and receiving 5 awards from 2017 to 2022.
My first formal video production work was a freelance contract for investing personality Keith Fitz-Gerald, developing and producing his daily Morning! 5 with Fitz newsletter on YouTube in 2021. The series is still running and growing today!
My career picked up exciting pace in January 2022 when I became a Video Editor at USA Today. There, I converted footage journalists captured in the field into compelling content for their website, YouTube, and organic socials. My responsibilities were multifaceted, as I also developed all SEO and copy for my projects, developing a skill in eye-catching headlines while maintaining trust and honesty with my audiences. During my tenure, I also wrote, animated, and edited USA Today's first ever cartoon video stories, explaining complex and sensitive concepts that were otherwise challenging to convert into video.
In March 2023, I joined NJI Media as a Video Producer, the job I call home today. Over my three years here, I have created over 1,200 videos for sixteen clients, including The Home Depot, Intuit, and Meta. I am responsible for end-to-end video production and creative direction: I handle writing, filming, editing, VFX, and animation, often balancing a wide array of clients and deliverables in a single day.
Since 2021, I have also built a strong following through another passion that ignited my love for filmmaking: LEGO artwork. My Instagram page, @farawaybricks, has over 48,000 followers, and has been officially recognized through LEGO's Fan CoLab program since 2022. I have accrued over 8.8 million Reels views by creating engaging, exciting, and insightful videos featuring a custom-made brand and graphics kit. I've also worked with LEGO on multiple marketing activations, designing custom LEGO models for their website and having a feature page in the November 2024 issue of their magazine.
In 2024, I launched the Transformational Ties project alongside my best friend, London England. Starting as a published book that I co-wrote and illustrated, the program has grown into a full course offering that has been delivered to multiple corporate partners including The Boeing Company.
My boundless creative passion has brought about this impressive array of accomplishments and production credits. Please enjoy my work as you browse my portfolio; if you'd like to get in touch, please reach out with the form below!
My career picked up exciting pace in January 2022 when I became a Video Editor at USA Today. There, I converted footage journalists captured in the field into compelling content for their website, YouTube, and organic socials. My responsibilities were multifaceted, as I also developed all SEO and copy for my projects, developing a skill in eye-catching headlines while maintaining trust and honesty with my audiences. During my tenure, I also wrote, animated, and edited USA Today's first ever cartoon video stories, explaining complex and sensitive concepts that were otherwise challenging to convert into video.
In March 2023, I joined NJI Media as a Video Producer, the job I call home today. Over my three years here, I have created over 1,200 videos for sixteen clients, including The Home Depot, Intuit, and Meta. I am responsible for end-to-end video production and creative direction: I handle writing, filming, editing, VFX, and animation, often balancing a wide array of clients and deliverables in a single day.
Since 2021, I have also built a strong following through another passion that ignited my love for filmmaking: LEGO artwork. My Instagram page, @farawaybricks, has over 48,000 followers, and has been officially recognized through LEGO's Fan CoLab program since 2022. I have accrued over 8.8 million Reels views by creating engaging, exciting, and insightful videos featuring a custom-made brand and graphics kit. I've also worked with LEGO on multiple marketing activations, designing custom LEGO models for their website and having a feature page in the November 2024 issue of their magazine.
In 2024, I launched the Transformational Ties project alongside my best friend, London England. Starting as a published book that I co-wrote and illustrated, the program has grown into a full course offering that has been delivered to multiple corporate partners including The Boeing Company.
My boundless creative passion has brought about this impressive array of accomplishments and production credits. Please enjoy my work as you browse my portfolio; if you'd like to get in touch, please reach out with the form below!
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