Аліна

ALINA SOBOLIEVA
Performance Video Editor / Motion Designer
Telegram: @alinkas_sb | Email: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
SMM • Shorts • Backstage • Commercial • Promo • Advertising • Interview • Event • Party • Love Story • Wedding • Personal •
Portrait • Music Videos

Summary

A hybrid Video Editor and Motion Designer focusing on high-converting Performance Ads (UGC,
direct-response advertising) and commercial storytelling. Possess over 1.5 years of proven experience
delivering diverse video projects: from long-form wedding films and news digests to high-impact social
media ad campaigns.

Specializing in viewer retention (Hook Rate / Hold Rate) and dynamic editing. Independently manage the
complete end-to-end post-production cycle in DaVinci Resolve—from raw footage sorting and
multi-camera sync to advanced color grading and sound design. Experienced in handling high volumes of
media under tight deadlines while guaranteeing zero technical flaws.

Skills & Tools

Video Editing & Post-Production (Current Stack)
●​ Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio, CapCut Pro, Adobe Podcast, Figma.
●​ Hard Skills: End-to-end turnkey editing, multi-camera editing (multicam), Advanced Color Grading
(cinematic look development), Audio Mixing & Sound Design (noise reduction, EQ, mastering), text &
object tracking within the Fusion page (DaVinci).
●​ On-set Production: Event videography, interview setup (Sony Alpha 7c systems), managing
studio/location lighting and audio recording equipment.

Motion Design & Performance Marketing (Target Stack — Actively Expanding)
●​ Software: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, Blackmagic Cloud.
●​ Animation Skills: Speed graphs optimization (Easy Ease, custom speed curves), Kinetic Typography,
working with MOGRTs and custom motion templates.
●​ Marketing Skills: Direct-Response Ads creation, Hook Engineering (hooking attention within the first
3 seconds), A/B testing variations, adaptive formatting for social platforms (9:16, 4:5, 1:1).
●​ AI Toolkit: Pragmatic use of neural networks to optimize workflow and accelerate turnaround
 (Midjourney, Runway Gen-3, ElevenLabs, Claude, ChatGPT).

Languages

●​ English — B1 (Intermediate)
●​ Ukrainian — Native / Fluent
●​ Russian — Fluent

Professional Experience

Performance & Event Video Editor (International 08.2025 – Present
Weddings & Commercials)
Freelance

●​ Edited large-scale, long-form projects (1–2 hour wedding films and high-energy highlight reels) with
high volumes of raw multi-camera source footage.
●​ Crafted compelling visual storytelling and advanced sound design (Audio Sync & Sound FX), aligning
visual pacing with musical rhythm.
●​ Performed professional color grading (Look Development) and audio restoration (noise removal,
sound mixing) in DaVinci Resolve, ensuring a cinematic aesthetic and premium sound.
●​ Successfully coordinated projects with complex multi-source sync layouts.
●​ Delivered high-quality projects for clients in France, Portugal, and Poland, maintaining full compliance
with strict European quality and aesthetic standards.

Media Platform Video Editor 12.2025 – Present
Informer Media Agency (Full-time Employee)

●​ Maintained an uninterrupted end-to-end post-production workflow for digital media formats (news
digests, interviews, investigative reports), ensuring 100% compliance with rapid, daily deadlines
(fast-paced turnaround).
●​ Acted as an on-site technical specialist (shooting with Sony A7c, setting up lights, and recording clean
master audio), which provided a deep understanding of source footage and optimized subsequent
editing phases.

Short-Form / Performance Video Editor 05.2025 – Present
Freelance

●​ Created vertical-first videos from scratch and adapted horizontal source materials into
mobile-optimized formats (9:16, 4:5, 1:1) for digital ad campaigns.
●​ Applied rapid cutting, dynamic visual pacing, and sound accents to maximize viewer retention metrics
 (Hold Rate) within the first crucial seconds.
●​ Produced multiple iterations of a single creative (varying hooks, music tracks, and Calls to Action —
CTA) specifically designed for A/B testing marketing hypotheses, which significantly boosted overall
audience engagement.

Commercial Video Editor 05.2025 – Present
Event Agency

●​ Produced event recaps, backstage videos, and high-impact promo clips for B2B and corporate clients.
●​ Developed precise editing pacing to accurately communicate brand identity and sustain viewer
attention until the final CTA.
●​ Edited promotional content (such as for the luxury furniture brand Domio) that received exceptional
client feedback and directly contributed to acquiring new customers.