VIDEOMAKER
2004-Present – Producer/Director/Camera/Editor – CHAVAfilms – NYC Independently produce content related to human rights and the arts for various non-profit organizations, collectives, and artist.
01.2007-02.2008 – Post-Production Supervisor -Trg-Ragamuffin - NYC
Responsiblilities included: editing, graphic design, DVD production, media management and computer/video systems maintanence for this production company serving clients in the entertainment, non-profit and corporate sectors.
08.2004-04.2006 – Multimedia Associate – MDA – Tucson
Responsibilities included: motion graphic design, dvd production, camera operation, and grip work for video productions aired on the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon (National Broadcast). Also was staff photographer for MDA’s national magazine: Quest.
06.2005 – Director of Photography – The Bombardier – Tucson
Designed lighting schemes and operated camera for the HDV Sci-Fi Short.
01.2002-04.2004 – Creative Services Producer – KWBA-TV – Tucson
Was responsible for the production and post of local and regional television commercials.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Post-Production
- Final Cut Pro/Avid
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
- DVD Studio Pro/Sonic DVD Producer
Production
- 35mm/16mm/8mm Film Cameras
- Panasonic DVCPRO/HD/DV Cameras
- Canon XL/GL Series Cameras
- Various Lighting and Grip gear
EDUCATOR
09.2009-Present – Teaching Artist – Harlem Children’s Zone – New York
Teaching Experimental Video Class.
08.2007-Present – Volunteer Supervisor – Brook Park – South Bronx, NY
Facilitator for activities with youth – canoe and kayak expeditions in the Harlem River, planting trees, and general park maintenance.
03.2002-Present – Educator/Collective Member -Pan Left Productions - Tucson
Assisted members in the production and post of social justice themed pieces as well as participated in the promotion of independent media.
EDUCATION
09.2000-11.2001 Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts – Orlando
Associate of Science Degree in Film and Video Production
06.2009-Present Borough of Manhattan Community College – New York City
Pursuing an Associate’s of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish, experienced surfer, low budget world traveler, sustainable and collective living, and playing guitar.