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Mario Alvarez

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LocationClearwater, Florida
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Description

Experience

UPC TV News 2000-2004 (Countryside High School)
-Camera Operator/ Editor/News Photographer/Director/Switcher

-Newscast preparation, including coordination of videotapes for playback, videotape editing, preparing preproduction materials, recording and logging video feeds, and news writing.

Access Media 2000-2004
-Camera Operator for live dance recitals/ special events.

-Set up cameras and lighting
-Set up and videotape live production
-Set up audio and recording
-Apply appropriate video and audio recording techniques for various venues such as interviews, meetings, vignettes, scenarios and instructor course presentations.
-Record live dance recitals with a 4 camera crew

Carl Zimmermann Productions 2000-2006
-Camera Operator for live dance recitals

-Set up cameras and lighting
-Set up and videotape live production
-Set up audio and recording
-Apply appropriate video and audio recording techniques for various venues such as interviews, meetings, vignettes, scenarios and instructor course presentations.
-Record live dance recitals with a 4 camera crew

UPN 44 TV station
-Promotions Department 2005-2006

-Organizing, compiling and managing contest winner sheets.
-Setting up and providing support for promotional events.
-Assisting in the creation of prize giveaways.
-Hosting promotional events and assisting clients during events.


Movie Teen Zombies in Love 2007 -----Main Camera Operator

-Head videographer of independent film Teen Zombies in Love.
-Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane- mounted.

Free Lance 2006-present
-Camera operator/ Video Editor

-Producing, weddings, photomontages, commercials.
-Shooting live concerts and interviews for CBS radio in Tampa Bay
-Operate and maintain video and audio equipment.
-Directing multi-camera and single camera studio, on site productions.
-Edit Video & Audio.



48hr film project Tampa bay 2008
-Videographer

-Film entered in to the 48hr film project (somethingplanetfilms)
-Head Videographer

Ivy Queen Music Video- Dime 2008
-Production Assistant

-Shot behind the scenes video/ Production Assistant for the music video “Dime” For Grammy Winner Artist Ivy Queen

Circuit City -2006-2008
- Sales Department

-Relationship selling computers, car stereos, tv’s, cameras, services and solutions by getting to know customers and helping solve their unique end to end needs.
-Asking lifestyle questions to thoroughly understand customer needs, offers relevant services, solutions, and accessories so customer can make informed decision to complete their purchase.
-Utilize all relevant sales tools to drive profitable growth.
-Leverages on-line resources, tools, and peer knowledge to self train
-Attends and participate in all required trainings and meetings
-Understands and executes store shrink plan

Macys Credit Granting and Customer Service 2008-2009
-Credit Granting

-Receive incoming and make outgoing calls regarding various customer service issues while viewing and updating account information online
-Assist customers in purchasing items via the Internet or catalogs
-Identify all sales opportunities, complete a needs assessment and match merchandise to the customer's needs and price point
-Research and resolve inquiries via the credit systems and other media to respond to customer requests
-Research and respond to customer inquiries via phone, mail, and e-mail
-Assist customers with establishing payment arrangements on their charge accounts as needed

Tampa Bay Lightning/St. Pete Times Forum- Visual Department (internship)2009
- Lightning Vision Production Trainee – Motion Graphics

-Create highlight clips from past hockey games for the web/ TV
-Make Graphics and shorts Commercial for upcoming games to be seen on Giant Screen During the Game.
-Collaborate with the Video/Graphics Coordinator and other Lightning Vision personnel to discuss and assist in fulfilling the department’s motion graphics needs.
-Work in conjunction with Lightning Vision staff to execute Game Presentation.
-Prepare individual elements on a daily basis for each specific game and series (i.e. headshots, statistical graphics and team elements)
-Assist in the development of the organization’s sponsorship needs while satisfying each sponsor’s individual brand identity.
-Serve as a production assistant for Lightning Vision video shoots (lighting, grip, etc)
-Logging game tapes, editing highlight melts
-Assisting with organization of files and footage.
-Dubbing tapes/DVD’s
-Includes video editing of features, highlight videos, quizzes, vignettes, etc.

NocturnaVip
-Club/Event Planner and Promoter 2005-present

-Work with a demanding fast-paced environment to very high standards.
-Book appointments with various decision makers at all levels.
-Book events into various venues
-Acting as liaison between client and customer - follow up with contact and maintain relationship.
-Marketing strategies and technique.
-Run events at various venues.
-Network with many different sites
-Hired staff to work for events and venues.




Univision Tampa- (Internship)2009-2010
- Lightning Vision, Editor and Videographer Trainee – Motion Graphics

-Assist or offer input on Pre-production scripts and storyboards
-Set up cameras and lighting in studio and out in field
-Set up and videotape for green screen production
-Set up audio and recording
-Apply appropriate video and audio recording techniques for various venues such as interviews, meetings, vignettes, scenarios and -instructor course presentations.
-Edit video and audio in Final Cut

Azteca America Tampa – 2009-2010 (freelance)
-Videographer & Editor

-Direct, Produce and Edit live broadcasts, films and recordings, and non-broadcast programming for public entertainment and education.
-Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crewmembers.

Dj 2007-present
-Set up Audio, Video equipment
-Set up Lighting equipment
-Dj for private parties and clubs in the Tampa Bay area using serato software.

Cbs Radio – Present
-Promotions/Receptionist

-Promotions Department with Maxima, wild 94.1 and play98.7
-Organizing, compiling and managing contest winner sheets.
-Setting up and providing support for promotional events.
-Assisting in the creation of prize giveaways.
-Hosting promotional events and assisting clients during events
-Answering the phones for CBS radio station's in Tampa Bay
-Greeting guests
-Office work

RCN TV Colombia-2009
-Shot and edited a package for Major Tv station in Colombia about Colombian related news here in Tampa Bay.


Education

-Countryside High School Specialized in TV Productions graduated 2004
-St Petersburg College Associates in Digital Arts present


Skills:
-Adobe CS Studio, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft office and Power point
-Direct marketing
-ENG Camera switching
-CCD camera switching
-Coordinate promotions and Advertising
-DLP and LCD projectors for presentations
-Set and studio lighting
-PC repair and building
-Car stereo sells and installation
-Set up of Audio and Video Equipment (Clubs/Venues)
-Word press


Certificates
-Access Pinellas for a 9 week course on Studio Orientation
-Digital Media Video Production - Saint Petersburg College

Equipment / Gear / Software

Full editing studio in Premier Pro and Final Cut
Sony Z1u
Sony HDR SR1
Mics
Tripods

Clients / Credits

  • Promotions- Cbs Radio
  • Univision Tampa- (Internship)2009-2010 - Lightning Vision
  • Editor and Videographer Trainee – Motion Graphics
  • Tampa Bay Lightning/St. Pete Times Forum- Visual Department (internship)2009 - Lightning Vision Prod
  • Azteca America Tampa – 2009-2010 (freelance) -Videographer & Editor

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