Christopher Polovick-Waggy

About

Motion Designer, Graphic Artist, and Video Editor with experience producing broadcast-ready motion graphics for the Emmy-winning Drew Barrymore Show, as well as marketing and rebranding video content for tech brands. Skilled in After Effects/MOGRT template creation, Premiere Pro editing, motion/kinetic typography, and collaborative production workflows using Frame.io, Airtable, Asana, Slack, Sony Ci Media Cloud, and Avid Interplay.

Experience

• Graphics Artist · The Drew Barrymore Show11-01-2022 – 04-01-2026

  • Developed and optimized a library of 37+ customizable motion graphic templates (.mogrt files), including title cards and lower thirds, applying typography techniques and composition principles to ensure visual consistency across all broadcast deliverables. • Conceptualized 800+ distinctive custom animated motion designs for over 240 promos, meticulously adhering to broadcast requirements and show style guidelines. • Communicated with producers and editors via Slack, organized projects in Airtable, and managed media on Sony Ci Media Cloud and Avid Interplay.

• Video Editor · Matter Made01-01-2022 – 08-31-2022

  • Edited and produced video content for tech brands including Dropbox, Calm, and Loom, creating assets across social, web, and promotional formats including sizzle reels and event content. • Managed 20+ video and motion design projects using Asana, collaborating cross-departmentally to deliver final cuts ahead of promotional deadlines. • Produced internal brand content and contributed to company rebranding efforts, including a sizzle reel, Zoom waiting room videos, and branded backgrounds.

• Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer · CPW Editing05-01-2019

  • Collaborated with recognized brands and influencers including ALDO and Rocky Barnes, producing content that reached audiences of 50,000+ viewers. • Produced 8 motion graphic explainer videos in After Effects for school referendum campaigns across Minnesota, and animated 11+ social media ads for clients across various industries. • Used Frame.io to manage client revision cycles and Figma to develop visual layouts, ensuring clear communication and consistent creative direction across projects. • Took on production roles beyond editing for brands including AFAR Media, Master & Dynamic, and Michael Kors, covering voiceover recording, lighting setup, and media management.

• Videographer & Editor · Old North Film Company08-01-2017 – 03-31-2019

  • Directed a team of 10+ assistant videographers, coordinating logistics and planning with vendors to ensure seamless coverage of wedding events. • Edited 25+ short films in Premiere Pro, updating graphics to 4K, applying color correction, burning Blu-ray discs for clients, and archiving projects on redundant drives.

Education

• Belmont UniversityBachelor of Arts, Audio Engineering Technology (Minor in Audio/Video Production)

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