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Samantha Alvarez
Summary:
The biggest asset I bring to any company or project is that I am a master of chaos. I turn problems into solutions and thrive in multitasking, high stress environments.
Education:
B.A. San Francisco State University
Broadcast Electronic
Communication Arts
Graduated 2011 Magna Cum Laude
B.A. San Francisco State University
Middle Eastern History
Graduated 2011 Magna Cum Laude
Software & Equipment Skills:
PC/MAC Literate
Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects Proficient
Experience with Cannon 5D, 7D DSLR cameras, and broadcast quality Panasonic, Sony and JVC cameras
Projects:
Produced a 15 minute documentary filmed on location in El Salvador for the non-profit Manos de Esperanza
vimeo.com/samanthaalvarez
Production manager for the science fiction web series “Hero Punk”
Northern California production coordinator for the “Panna” cooking app
Production Assistant on “Refuge” featured on PBS’s “Future States”
Work Experience:
Production Assistant / Camera Operator KOFY TV
September 2012 – Present
Dance Party – Camera Operator September 2012 – Present
Worked up from production assistant over 3 seasons to become camera operator.
Swirl – Production Assistant November 2013 – Present
Assist producer with on location shoots, set up lighting, camera,microphones, prep talent, obtain b-roll and interviews.
Creepy KOFY Movie Time – Production Assistant January 2013 – Present
Work under line producer to prep talent, fill out release paperwork, work as liaison between control room and set.
The Big Dish – Production Assistant October 2012-January 2013
Acted as point of contact between filming locations and production crew, proped and staged “Cambro Pantry” and judges table, set up lights and camera.
Street Team
KOFY TV
March 2012 – Present
Promote the station at weekly events using contests and promotional materials to connect with viewers and attract new ones.
Organize and maintain promotions equipment including vehicles, tents, prizes and KOFY Club email database.
Collaborate with promotions team to evaluate marketing strategies and implement immediate changes in the field as well as across social media platforms.
Receptionist
Grey: San Francisco
June 2013- December 2013
Coordinate and schedule meeting times and locations for multiple companies in one open office suite.
Collaborated with our New York and overseas offices to find workspace for visiting employees, send and receive packages, order meals, set meetings and arrange hotels and car services.
Greet and direct vendors and clients in our offices and over the phone.
Videographer / Editor “The Podsquad” KPIX-TV CW
January 2011- May 2011
Shot, wrote and edited a three to four minute video diary on a weekly basis that was featured on cwbayarea.com and averaged 200 views a week.
Persuaded people at weekly events to come on camera and coached them through a song and dance that were featured during prime time on The CW
Production Intern “Essential Pepin” KQED
August 2010- December 2010
Typed, organized and maintained production binders, calendars, and daily schedules for the production crew, talent and culinary team during filming.
Ran errands for the production team including purchasing camera ready fruit and vegetables, shipping and receiving set pieces, and bring other set pieces out of storage.
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