CORE STRENGTH

Deep operational understanding of armored vehicles and production processes
Autonomous, end-to-end execution: planning, coordinating, filming, editing, delivery
Location scouting, crew/resource coordination
Effective cross-department communication
(R&D, Logistics, QC, Marketing, Execs)
Problem-solving mindset
Security compliance: Experienced in handling production under NDA and restricted-access protocols
Currently authorized to drive armored vehicles, including APCs
Film Production courses at Toronto Film school
2020-2021

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Digital Media Producer with 4+ years embedded in armored vehicle manufacturing, producing video content for 6 divisions within INKAS® Group of Companies. Delivered digital assets used in marketing campaigns, government bids, executive boardrooms, and high-level B2B communications — with each

project aligned to core operational and branding goals.

Skills

Production Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Editing, SFX, Basic Motion Graphics, Basic 3D understanding
Pre-Production: Scripting, storyboarding, visual concept development
Creative decision-making
Gear Management: Cameras ($18K of equipment owned), drone pilot license
Workflow Optimization: AI-assisted editing, content repurposing across all existing platforms, junior editor management
Languages: Fluent in Russian and Advanced in English

VIDEOGRAPHY

PRE-PRODUCTION

Most projects begin with limited input — typically the vehicle name, the objective (e.g. for web, trade show, internal documentation, or government submission), and a general timeline, if any.

From there, the entire production process is initiated:

Establishing the production plan based on project scope and intended use
Coordinating with internal departments to align timing, logistics, and vehicle availability
Scouting and securing appropriate filming locations
Preparing equipment, setting creative/technical direction
Adapting to operational realities, including last-minute changes or resource limitations

Pre-production is treated as a critical phase to ensure the filming phase runs without disruption to ongoing operations.

PRODUCTION

Filming is carried out with minimal oversight, often across multiple departments and facility zones. If the vehicle is not ready or behind schedule, things handled directly — from prepping and moving, to washing or assembling visual components when required.

Executing solo or assisted multi-location shoots.
Managing all equipment and technical setup.
Operating in active manufacturing environments with minimal disruption.
Maintaining safety, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives.

The ability to operate independently was earned through consistent delivery

POST-PRODUCTION

Once footage is secured, it enters a structured post-production workflow:

Organizing and backing up all assets
Editing according to project type and platform requirements
Supervising external editors if project requires
Adding sound design, motion graphics, graphic overlays, color correction, and other visual effects where needed
Formatting deliverables for multi-platform use (web, social, presentation, print)
Submitting final cuts for review and internal approval by the designated project manager or requesting department head

Digital assets are as valuable as physical ones — tools that can be adjusted, reused, and deployed to meet evolving business goals.

Case Study: Armored vehicles airlift

Objective: Document a joint Canada–U.S. military airlift operation to Haiti, coordinated to deliver INKAS® Armored vehicles during civil unrest.

Execution:

Deployed solo as embedded media during active mission
Flew aboard Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft — two round trips into and out of Haiti
Operated under hostile conditions
Captured full-cycle mission footage: staging, loading, transit, deployment, and offload
Produced photos and a short documentary used by executives and stakeholders to communicate the mission’s impact, execution capability, and on-ground experience.

Photography

Basic Photoshop, Lightroom, were self-taught, allowing efficient progress on some projects.

100+ armored units undergone detailed photoshoot

When needed, I transitioned into studio-style photography — wines, safes, metal products in order to achieve magazine-level quality. Where film production degree came in handy.

shot and edited

Socials

2022 — Initial Involvement

Began producing assets for INKAS® Armored social pages
YouTube: 23K | Instagram: 18K
Posts focused on editing style — occasional viral clips, not product-driven
No structured content plan in place

2023 — New Objective:

Tasked to increase social presence
No extra resources allocated — no copywriter, no on-camera talent
High pre-existing workload

Solution: AI-Augmented Content

Focus on product education, not just visual appeal
Secured approval to test strategy on “Miami Armored” (1.2K followers at the time)
Used AI (ChatGPT) to generate scripts, captions, and voiceover narration
Handled full-cycle production: vehicle access, shoots, editing, voiceover

Results

Miami Armored: Grown from 1,200 → 100,000 followers in under 12 months
Strategy approved for INKAS Armored main page, grown 18K→114K up until now
Now a team-wide initiative: copywriter, designer, and even sales staff involved
Video assets cross-posted across all platforms — reaching millions of views and engagements (TikTok, YT, FB, X, Linkedin)