Oh hello there!
I’m Monica (she/her) and I’m a Senior Video Editor specializing in documentary and narrative-led brand storytelling.
I have 8+ years of editorial experience producing high-quality content with creative teams.
I currently work at Zendesk.
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At a glance
Work Experience
- Senior Video Editor at Zendesk | 2019 - Present
- Freelance Video Editor | 2016 - 2022
- Contributing Artist at HITRECORD | 2010 - 2020
Early Career
- Festival Intern at Center for Asian American Media | 2017
- Literary Assistant Fellow at Playwrights Foundation | 2017
- Video Intern at The Hundreds | 2017
- Research Intern at UCSC Digital Arts & New Media | 2014 - 2015
Education
University of California Santa Cruz | 2015
- Graduated cum laude with University Honors
- B.A. in Literature (Creative Writing)
- B.A. in Film & Digital Media (Production)
Select Work
Resolution Revolution
Zendesk
Role: Co-director & Editor
Description: A high-impact keynote film for Zendesk’s flagship global event. During mid-production creative pivot, I ensured the final edit maintained an anthemic pace and structural clarity under a high-pressure deadline.
Hokusai by Aaron Kai
The Hundreds
Role: Editor
Description: A character study exploring the artist’s creative process ahead of a major collaboration. I authored a tight, narrative structure from raw interview footage and utilized energetic b-roll to create an intimate and colorful portrait that matches the man himself.
Connie Chung - Be Proud + Register to Vote
APIAVote
Role: Editor
Description: A PSA in the lead up to the 2020 Presidential Election. I executed a seamless, single-camera edit that conveyed an impactful message to drive civic engagement across the APIA community.
Thermomix Customer Story
Zendesk
Role: Director & Editor
Description: A documentary-style profile highlighting the positive impact of Zendesk. By establishing rapport and reassuring a nervous interviewee that her story was worth telling, I was able to capture a genuine and fun interview.
The Hundreds X Jackson Pollock
The Hundreds
Role: Director & Editor
Description: A conceptual lookbook promo for the collaboration between the prolific artist and modern streetwear brand. I developed the creative concept and visual language for this project, and utilized rhythmic editing to transform a limited set of still images and archival footage into an impactful narrative.
Mobile Homies - Randall Park
Mobile Homies
Role: Editor
Description: A high-energy episode of Mobile Homies featuring Asian American actor and icon Randall Park. Under the direction of Evan Leong and Lyrics Born, I maintained the natural conversational flow while elevating the narrative with vibrant and playful b-roll.
Outside of work, I run a small business called PINBILL.
I design Broadway inspired merch with a clever pop culture twist. PINBILL launched in October 2020 and has been featured at Adobe, Meta, BroadwayCon, LA Comic Con, West Coast Craft, Girl Gang Craft, and Gallery1988, and more.