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My Resumé

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • 20+ years of experience in field of photography, videography, editing, and producing

  • Multiple national and regional awards for producing, videography, and video editing roles

  • Proficiency with various 4K, HD, and DSLR cameras

  • Proficiency with various photo and video editing software platforms (Adobe CC, DaVinci, Edius, Avid)

  • Trained multiple groups and individuals in use of video cameras, lighting, audio, and video editing

  • Developed team of small group leaders that grew from 12 to 38 volunteers

  • Can speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish

  • Experience building, purchasing, and operating A/V Livestream systems

 

 

AWARDS:

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  • 2015 NATAS Regional EMMY Award Winner for News Photography (Los Narcos)

  • 2008 NATAS Regional EMMY Award Winner for News Editing (Tiradero de Sueños)

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EXPERIENCE:

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Arizona Public Media

Producer, Arizona Illustrated     (September 2022 - Present)​

  • Lead editorial and creative direction for PBS’s flagship short documentary series, guiding

  • multiple projects simultaneously from concept development to final delivery.

  • Balance journalistic integrity with visual storytelling to elevate audience engagement

  • across multiple platforms.

  • Coordinate cross-departmental workflows, aligning broadcast output with evolving

  • digital strategies.

  • Mentor student and volunteer crews, nurturing next-gen media talent while maintaining

  • award-winning standards.

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Senior Videographer     (January 2020 – September 2022)​​

  • Produced and edited high-volume video content for multiple weekly PBS shows, managing compressed timelines with precision and creativity.

  • Designed content pipelines to streamline video production across varied formats.

  • Instituted editorial consistency that contributed to multiple Emmy-winning productions.

  • Long-term Interim Production Manager for production team consisting of 10 people.

  • Adobe CC Suite for editing and motion graphics (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition)

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Tucson Unified School District

Bilingual Multimedia Producer     (September 2018 - January 2020)​

  • Produced bilingual video assets for Arizona’s largest school district, driving inclusive messaging across web and social media.

  • Delivered fast-paced visual content for district-wide initiatives, marketing campaigns, and community outreach.

  • Introduced media strategies

 

 

Telemundo Arizona

News Photojournalist/Editor     (May 2014 - September 2018)​

  • Major daily workflow consists of shooting & editing 2 minute news packages for multiple live newscasts.

  • Proficient daily use of editing software in Edius and Adobe platforms.

  • Required the ability to communicate, write, and produce content in both English and Spanish.

  • Vast shooting experience of gathering interviews and footage in

  • Trained teams of photojournalists on lighting techniques for live shots and interviews.

  • Trained new hires to use ENG cameras and Edius video editing software.

  • Single-handedly produced news content for all of Tucson and Southern Arizona for 8 months which required researching stories, scheduling shoots, producing, and writing for daily newscasts.

 

 

Univision Arizona

News Photojournalist/Editor     (April 2005 - May 2014)​

  • Major daily workflow consisted of shooting & editing 2 minute news packages for various newscasts.

  • Developed proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe video editing software.

  • Motion graphics, and photo editing utilizing Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.

  • Daily shooting with Panasonic AJ-HPX3100G Professional P2 HD Cameras

  • Occasionally shot and edited local client commercials for Marketing & Promotions department.

  • Researching, purchasing, and training on new equipment for team of photojournalists.

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EDUCATION:​

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Emphasis in Arts, Media & Entertainment

Graduation: May 2025 | GPA: 3.89

  • Coursework in organizational strategy, creative technologies, and cross-disciplinary media production.

  • Capstone projects fused real-world documentary work with advanced storytelling theory.

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