Sahil Modi

Freelance Video Editor

Vanguard Vision • Freelance

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 6 mos

Work History Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator Self-Employed | 2021 – Present Produce, edit, and deliver high-quality video content for corporate clients, YouTube creators, independent filmmakers, and digital marketing agencies. Manage the entire post-production pipeline, including rough cuts, pacing, advanced color grading, audio cleaning, sound design, and motion graphics implementation. Collaborate closely with clients to understand brand guidelines, resulting in a 95% client retention and referral rate. Streamline workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve to consistently deliver projects 10% ahead of schedule. Contract Video Editor [Optional: Insert Agency or Studio Name] | 2019 – 2021 Edited high-volume social media ad campaigns (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) optimized for maximum viewer retention and click-through rates. Repurposed long-form webinars and podcasts into engaging, bite-sized promotional clips. Maintained strict visual asset organization and version control for seamless team collaboration. Key Achievements Audience Growth: Edited a YouTube series that grew a client's subscriber base from 10k to 150k+ within 12 months, accumulating over 5 million total views. High Retention: Boosted average viewer retention by 25% for a prominent digital brand by implementing dynamic pacing, strategic text overlays, and engaging sound design. ROI-Driven Ads: Edited a high-converting Facebook/Instagram video ad campaign that generated a 4x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for an e-commerce client. Efficiency: Developed a custom preset and template system that cut post-production turnaround time by 30% without sacrificing visual quality. Client Satisfaction: Maintained a 5-star rating across freelance platforms (like Fiverr/Upwork) with over [Insert Number, e.g., 50+] successfully completed projects.