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Work Experience:

 Videographer/Editor - Jazwares Toy Company (2019-Current) - I am currently working full time for Jazwares. A toy company with many popular brands such as Nerf, Fortnight, and Peppa Pig. I am responsible for creating concepts for TVC and Social Media Ads. I shoot and edit all projects that I am working on creatively and I handle any video needs from all departments. Creating content for many platforms while staying on trend and brand, is a key part of my job.

Videographer/Photographer - Silver Seas Cruise Line - 2018 - I am currently working as a freelance videographer/photographer for Silversea's cruise line. I am documenting the voyage by creating a DVD with a 30-40 minute  movie of the entire trip and also a USB stick with a copy of the film and the photos that I have taken of the voyage. The guests on the ship then have the opportunity to purchase the DVD and USB stick. I am shooting and editing everyday on very strict deadlines. The guest's watch the film in the theater on the last day of the voyage and then receive the copy of the DVD as they disembark the ship. So I am responsible for making sure that everything is ready to go and perfected before they disembark from the ship. Some of the destinations are Antarctica, South Pacific Islands, Africa, and Russia just to name a few. 

Freelance Producer/Production Coordinator - (2014 - Current) - I work as a freelance production coordinator for a variety of different production companies. I help them with securing crew, locations, and equipment. I have a large network of people that I work with in the industry and have great relations with the rental houses in the area. This helps me keep the production under budget. Another thing I do as a production coordinator is make sure that everything is on schedule and never late. Some productions I have done recently are "Americas Mart Summer Market" "Weather Channel Web Spot" "Wale Girls On Drugs" "Fine Art Lamps Corporate Video". These are just a few that I have worked with. 

Videographer/Editor - Boston Proper – (2015) - I was responsible for shooting and editing all of the videos for social media and the website. I would shoot along side the photographer for catalog shoots getting BTS and other product shots. For specific clothing options I would take the model to a chosen spot and direct the model to do different moves and walks for product videos.

UAV/Drone Operator – Freelance – (2016 – Current)    – I have over 3 years experience with over 200 hours in different consumer level UAV’s. I have experience in flying in various different weather conditions including bad weather and complicated airspace. I am also capable of conducting fully manual flights. I have worked for a variety of different companies including a construction company Biscayne Roofing conducting city flights documenting construction progress. I also operate for Silver Sea’s flying in remote locations around the world.

Freelance Gaffer - Music Videos, Commercials, and Documentaries– (2011 – Current) – I am responsible for managing the crew and coming up with lighting techniques and strategies to help the DP get the desired lighting look they are going for. I have worked on variety of different Music Videos. Some of the artists that I have worked with are Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Flo – Rida, Sean Paul, and B.O.B. Commercials I have worked on “Direct Auto” “ Lo’ real” “Ashworth” “Zumba” “Martin Health” “Miami Marlins Player Intros”. Documentaries “Hard Rock Stadium Murals Project”. These are just a few of the ones that I have worked with.

Director/Producer/Cinematographer - Tristark Productions – (2012 – 2018) – I worked as a freelancer with Tristark productions. Where I did a little bit of everything and my position can vary from client to client. Sometimes I was editing and sometimes I was directing. I was creating concepts and writing scripts. I have done a lot production management with the company as well. Setting up quotes to bid on projects, creating budget breakdowns, and scheduling shoots. I also gaffed many projects. So like I said I did a little bit of everything there.

Lighting Manager - Cinevideotech (CVT) – (2009 – 2013) – – I was responsible for everything in the lighting department. I would be assisting DP’s and Gaffers for the lighting that they needed for their shoot. I would create quotes and submit them to the producer. From there I would work with the producer and DP to figure out the best options to meet their budget. I had to help create lighting packages that would meet the look they needed, while still staying with in the client’s budget.

Lighting Technician - Paskal Lighting (2006 - 2009) - I would be responsible for checking all the gear that came in and out of the warehouse.  I would check different equipment from flags, stands, HMI fixtures, Tungsten fixtures, Kino's, and cabling. I would load in and load out the trucks. I would also stage manage on rotation with other shop members. Stage managers would work as a grip with the production grip team. Stage managers would also go in the warehouse and grab whatever production needed and keep a log of any extra equipment being used for the set. 

Education:  Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, Digital Filmmaking and Video production 2010

References:

Adam Kaplan - ASK Media - Fort lauderdale - (954) 683-3173

David Kim - Trenative Films - Atlanta - (917) 449-2868

Wingel Buendia - Tristark Productions - Fort Lauderdale - (954) 261-8864