Adlai Yanez

About

Versatile video editor and founder/lead editor with hands-on experience creating retention-focused short-form and long-form content for a 100K+ subscriber YouTube channel. Skilled in platform-specific optimization, hooks & pacing, and managing full editing workflows (cutting, sound design, captions, effects). Experienced collaborating directly with creators and clients to match brand voice and meet tight deadlines, and currently leading a small vetted editing team while bridging communication between Spanish-speaking editors and English-speaking clients.

Experience

• Founder & Lead Editor · Costa Collectives01-01-2026

  • Founded and currently lead a video editing service that coordinates a team of vetted editors to deliver high-quality content across multiple formats and niches • Manage the complete client experience, including onboarding, project scoping, editor assignment, quality control, and final delivery, serving as the single point of contact throughout • Bridge communication between Spanish-speaking editors and English-speaking clients by translating instructions, feedback, and project details, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation and every project runs smoothly • Oversee content production spanning short-form, long-form, gaming, and motion design, matching each project to the editor best suited for the client's needs • Built and refined internal workflows and communication systems to ensure consistent quality, clear expectations, and reliable turnaround times for every client

• Video Editor · Dr. Jack Loveridge Campaign (El Paso School Board)10-01-2025 – 12-01-2025

  • Produced and edited video content supporting a local school board campaign, translating campaign messaging into clear, persuasive, and audience-friendly videos • Worked directly with campaign leadership to shape messaging, refine talking points, and ensure each video aligned with the campaign's goals and values • Delivered polished content under tight deadlines and time-sensitive campaign windows, adapting quickly to last-minute changes and feedback • Balanced professionalism and clarity with engaging visuals to help communicate the candidate's platform to local voters and community members

• Video Editor · CarsonPlays (100K+ Subscriber YouTube Channel)01-01-2021 – 05-01-2022

  • Edited engaging Roblox gaming content for a growing channel with over 100,000 subscribers, consistently delivering videos that kept viewers watching and coming back for more • Designed attention-grabbing intros, hooks, and fast-paced sequences specifically built to maximize viewer retention and reduce drop-off in the critical first 30 seconds • Applied platform-specific editing techniques, pacing strategies, and trend awareness to boost engagement, watch time, and overall channel growth • Collaborated directly with the creator on a regular basis to align every edit with the channel's brand voice, tone, and the expectations of a young, fast-moving gaming audience • Managed the full editing workflow from raw footage to final export, including cutting, sound design, captions, and effects, while consistently meeting upload deadlines

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