Chad O’Donnell
@chadodonnell
Creative video and motion leader driving scalable production systems and cross-platform storytelling.
What I'm looking for
I am a creative leader with 17+ years designing and delivering video and motion work for enterprise brands, combining hands-on directing, filming, editing, and motion design with strategic creative direction.
I build scalable templates, style guides, and workflows that reduce vendor reliance, accelerate time-to-market, and increase output efficiency while mentoring teams to raise quality and speed.
I partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and communications to create broadcast, social, learning, and launch content that drives measurable engagement and supports brand goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Art Director - Video & Motion
Dish
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led video strategy and production for Dish and Sling across broadcast, OLV, and digital campaigns; built scalable templates and workflows that reduced production time and vendor costs while delivering national broadcast and social-first content.
Freelance Video Editor
Chad Odonnell LLC
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Delivered video editing, motion graphics, and production for clients in aerospace, finance, and consumer sectors, producing explainers, promos, and live-event recaps for brands like Boeing and Danone.
Senior Creative Lead
Dish
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Directed video strategy and hands-on production from concept to post for digital and broadcast campaigns, mentoring designers/editors and improving speed to market through systems and style guides.
Senior Multimedia Producer
Visa
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Produced executive storytelling, explainer, and learning videos that translated strategy into engaging narratives and boosted learner engagement; developed scalable video toolkits and standards for enterprise adoption.
Motion Graphic Designer
Craftsy (NBCUniversal)
Feb 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Produced motion graphics and edited long- and short-form instructional content for a subscription video-learning platform, enhancing viewer experience and consistency across hundreds of episodes.
Video Director / Editor
State Farm
Nov 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years)
Delivered video production and motion design for internal communications, executive messaging, and social campaigns, producing leadership videos and broadcast elements that elevated enterprise storytelling.
Social Media Content Specialist
State Farm
Nov 2011 - Nov 2014 (3 years)
Created social and campaign video content aligning with brand voice, improving engagement across digital platforms and supporting enterprise marketing initiatives.
Internal Communications Multimedia Specialist
State Farm
Jul 2007 - Nov 2014 (7 years 4 months)
Produced multimedia for internal broadcasts and executive communications, standardizing visual elements and improving clarity of enterprise messaging across channels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Illinois State University
Master of Science, Arts Technology
Master of Science in Arts Technology from Illinois State University focused on arts technology concepts and practical media production techniques.
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Illinois State University with applied coursework supporting marketing communications and multimedia promotion.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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