Paul MITCHELL Martinez

 (704)898-1985

Paul@pmartinez.com
www.pmartinez.com

AUDIO/VidEO PRODUCTION

PROFILE

VIDEO: Skilled in all aspects of video production, including camera operating, lighting, set design/construction, sound gathering/monitoring, floor directing, technical directing, directing, producing, non-linear video editing, video and dvd copying/distributing, EFP/ENG, and scriptwriting.

AUDIO: Experienced in audio production including creating radio commercials, promos, intros, endings, writing scripts, collecting sound bytes, setting up microphones, amplifiers, speakers and related equipment.

DESIGN: Comfortable with print and web design with experience in such tasks as the creation of websites, newsletters, flyers, invitations, announcements, posters, etc.

SOFTWARE: Familiar with Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Apple Motion, Apple Livetype, Apple Compressor, Adobe Photoshop , Adobe Indesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver.

OTHER SKILLS: Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

PRODUCTION
EXPERIENCE

Latin Media Productions, La Vega, Dominican Republic

2009-2010

Producer – Consejo De Vida (Counsel for Life) Television Program

Oversaw the production of a weekly aired talk show.

Responsibilities: Directing, editing, audio sweetening, graphics, titling, set design, setup, crew assembly.

Victory Church, Lakeland, FL

2005-2009

Technician/ Videographer/ Video & Audio Editor

Responsible to produce promotional videos, and edit dozens of teaching and promotional videos.

Also responsible for directing church service productions, editing the videos, authoring, duplicating and archiving DVDs for distribution.  Also responsible to edit the audio of the service and create CDs for duplication.

Latin Media Productions, La Vega, Dominican Republic

Spring 2007

Creative Director/ Video and Website Specialist

Oversaw the setup and initialization of the television studio, analyzing the inventory of equipment, adjusting/reconfiguring the video mixing system, audio mixing system, set and camera setup.  Also produced and co-produced various commercials and promotional videos.

Heir Force Productions, Lakeland, FL

2006-2007

Intern – Assistant Producer

Wrote, produced, shot and edited segments for the television show Meet God to air on cable television.

Southeastern University Media Services, Lakeland, FL

2003-2006

A-Team Crew Member - Chapel Production

In charge of setting up/balancing/configuring Sony DSR-570WSPL DVCAM Camcorder and operating the camera for the production handheld and studio style.

R.A.W. TV Crew Member

Camera Operator in charge of getting creative shots and audience reactions, this television program is now being shot to air on National Religious Broadcasters Network.

Weatherman – S.E.U TV News

Responsible for gathering weather updates and broadcasting the weather for the campus news show weekly. 

Involved in the setting up and configuring of the set and equipment. 

Produced two news packages to be inserted into the news lineup.

Freelance
EMPLOYMENT

Freelance Videographer/Editor

2005-Present

Various Freelance Projects:

▪Shot/Edited several different promotional videos for national and international organizations including: Sowing Seeds, Inc, Global Effect Ministry, R.M. Children’s Fund, Lifewind Intl., Kids Ark Intl., and others.

▪Writer/Director/Shooter/Editor of a promotional video for a state-wide church ministries convention.

▪Producer/Director/Shooter/Editor a horticultural workshop video complete with story and lesson material.

▪Producer/Videographer of five wedding videos

▪Setup/Tear down/Video Grip for Benny Hinn Production.

EDUCATION

Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL

2003-2006

B.S. Degree, Radio-Television Broadcasting
and Speech Communications

▪Graduated with Magma Cum Laude Honors

▪Received Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2003-2006

▪Volunteered with the Public Service Club

▪Member of the Mu Kappa Club and the Surfers of Faith Club

Professional

Training

Coicom 2005, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Nov. 2005

Received training for television production during a weekend long conference with broadcast leaders from all over Latin America.

Assemblies of God Headquarters, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.

May. 2007

Attended a day-long seminar on many aspects of television production.

Other employment

TowerSentry, Lakeland, FL

2006 – 2007

   Radio Tower Alarm Monitor ­­- Developed record-taking and phone skills.

Lowes, Lakeland, FL

2006

   Customer Service Associate – Comfortable working with customers.

References

Peter Pearson –Technical Director, Victory Church Lakeland FL

(863)859-6000, ppearson@victorylakeland.org

Glen Procopio – Creative Director , Victory Church Lakeland FL

(863)859-6000, gprocopio@victorylakeland.org