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NATHAN KRAFVE Video Producer and Content Creator St. Petersburg, FL | natekrafvemedia@gmail.com | natekrafvemedia.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Video producer and content creator with 8+ years of end-to-end production experience across corporate training, branded marketing, travel documentary, short-form social media, podcast production, and live multi-camera event coverage. Proven ability to translate complex subject matter into content that educates, engages, and builds audience trust. Comfortable on camera and behind it. Experienced in SEO, social media analytics, content calendar planning, email marketing, and multi-platform distribution. Clients and employers have included Princess Cruises, ESPN, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and National Geographic. FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot. Available for full-time roles and freelance projects in the Tampa Bay area.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Content Developer Mosaic Compliance Services | Clearwater, FL | 2023 to 2026

Scripted, filmed, edited, and distributed 50+ compliance training courses via JW Player, each exceeding 10 minutes of finished runtime. Produced a monthly YouTube series running 5 to 7 minutes per episode, with adapted short-form clips distributed to LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts. Translated complex regulatory and technical subject matter into accessible, engaging video content for a compliance-focused professional audience. Operated professional studio equipment including Blackmagic cameras and RODE microphones. Managed full production pipeline independently from pre-production scripting through platform delivery.

Multimedia Producer and Marketing Coordinator Highland Ag Solutions | Lakeland, FL | 2021 to 2023

Partnered with the Marketing Director to plan, execute, and distribute a monthly multi-platform content program across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Managed content scheduling and publishing through Hootsuite including caption writing, post timing, and platform-specific formatting. Produced a monthly podcast running 20 to 30 minutes per episode and repurposed episodes into short-form video clips for YouTube, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn. Built email marketing campaign assets in Mailchimp including layout design, photo and video integration, and branded graphics. Monitored website and social media traffic, engagement metrics, and SEO performance to inform content planning. Created social media graphics, sales collateral, and event materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

Video Specialist Trinity Lutheran Church | Bradenton, FL | March 2020 to September 2021

Operated multi-camera live stream production for weekly church services broadcast across multiple social platforms. Pre-recorded and edited services during the transition period prior to live streaming, intercutting footage of the church, music performances, and congregation requests. Managed both linear and non-linear editing workflows.

Senior Video Producer Princess Cruises | Aboard and Santa Clarita, CA | 2018 to 2020

Served as on-camera host and narrator for the ship’s primary travel documentary, presenting the finished film to live audiences aboard each voyage. Produced cinematic travel content across 30+ countries and territories. Delivered 2+ hours of finished content per cruise across 35+ seven-day Alaska sailings, three 14-day South American voyages, one 30-day voyage, and one 50-day voyage. Managed 5 to 10 concurrent projects per week under tight broadcast deadlines, producing advertising assets, consumable media, and motion graphics. Coordinated all aspects of on-location production including logistics, lighting, audio, camera operation, and post-production under international field conditions. Managed video budget for the Photo and Video Department.

Video Engineering Intern Ocean Exploration Trust | West Coast Marine Sanctuaries | July 2017 to September 2017

Operated remote-controlled vehicle cameras for live satellite broadcasts. Troubleshot visual, audio, data, and satellite equipment with limited supervision during active ocean exploration broadcasts.

Video Production Intern Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Clearwater, FL | January 2017 to May 2017

Filmed, interviewed, and edited video content for social media channels in a working animal rescue, rehabilitation, and release facility. Produced spotlight interaction videos capturing firsthand accounts from members of the public about the aquarium’s impact, distributing finished content across social platforms. Contributed to media documentaries and advertising productions featuring animals including dolphins, sea turtles, otters, pelicans, stingrays, sharks, and seahorses. Supported and directly filmed cast members from Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, including Nathan Gamble, during productions coordinated by the Video Manager. Assisted external production crews on larger projects requiring additional support staff. Academic internship completed in conjunction with the University of North Florida.

Independent Contractor Self-Employed | Tampa Bay, FL | 2017 to Present

Provide full-cycle video production and content creation services across multiple industries. Clients have included ESPN, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Ketogenic Studio, and others. Services include drone cinematography, branded marketing video, short-form social content, multi-camera event production, real estate photography and videography using Matterport, drone, and steadicam, and documentary production. Managed social media presence and online community for Tampa Bay Escape Room including content creation, scheduling, and audience engagement.

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE

EDUCATION

B.S. Communication, Production Concentration University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL Graduated as an Outstanding Graduate

A.A. General Studies State College of Florida | Bradenton, FL Graduated as an Outstanding Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate — Commercial Drone Operations

SSI Scuba Open Water Certified

Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America

Nate Krafve Media

Nathan Krafve – Video Producer & Content Creator – Available to Hire in Tampa Bay

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