Maksym

Maksym Fedorov

Remote (Romania / Ukraine) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

Portfolio:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1reyHA1xS6dMbhPz09KAXyDv6M39MquMp?usp=sharing

LinkedIn: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Video Editor and Content Creator specializing in dynamic short-form
content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) and high-retention YouTube videos. Experienced in
direct-response editing, script transcription, AI-assisted workflows, and visual
storytelling for international clients and creators. Strong focus on viewer
retention, pacing, and converting audiences through strong hooks and clear CTAs.

KEY SKILLS & SPECIALIZATIONS

• Editing Formats: Short-Form Content (Reels / TikTok / Shorts), E-commerce & Paid
Social Ads (Meta/TikTok), YouTube Long-Form.

• Post-Production Skills: Visual Storytelling, Dynamic Pacing, Text Overlays &
Subtitles, Basic Color Correction, AI Audio Cleanup & Noise Reduction.

• Analytics & Strategy: Audience Retention Analysis, Hook Creation, Trend Research,
Competitor Content Modeling.

• Workflow & AI Tools: AI Auto-Transcription, AI Audio Processing, Structured File
Management, Strict Deadline Adherence.

TECHNICAL TOOLS

• Primary Software: Adobe Premiere Pro (Certified/Course Completed), DaVinci
Resolve.

• Motion Graphics & Design: Adobe After Effects (Intermediate/In Progress),
Photoshop.

• Productivity & Analytics: YouTube Studio Analytics, Google Workspace, Loom.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Video Editor & Content Specialist

Remote | 2023 – Present
• Edit high-engaging short-form videos (15–60s) for international clients, business
coaches, and digital brands in English.

• Managed the end-to-end video production lifecycle: raw footage ingestion → rough
cut → pacing optimization → sound cleanup → text overlays → final export.

• Built and scaled a personal YouTube channel reaching over 140,000+ total views by
analyzing audience retention graphs and testing different hook variations.

• Leveraged AI-powered transcription tools to accelerate caption generation and
streamline English-language edits.

• Adapted horizontal long-form footage into dynamic vertical video packages
optimized for Meta and TikTok algorithms.

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania)

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (In Progress)

National University “Odessa Maritime Academy” (Ukraine)

Bachelor’s Degree (Completed 4 years)

• Built strong foundational skills in operational discipline, task management, and
analytical problem-solving.

LANGUAGES

• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) – Confident in written & spoken communication /
English-content editing.

• Ukrainian & Russian: Native / Fluent.