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Alan Sylvestre

Emmaus,PA

Summary

Highly-energetic, creative thinker who specializes in advanced video editing and video production. Expert in multimedia and cross-platform media production. Outside the box thinker who loves learning new things, and working both with a team or individually.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Alan Sylvestre Media, LLC
03.2019 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.

Photojournalist/Video Editor

WFMZ-TV
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: wfmz.com
  • I was a live truck operator/photojournalist/and award winning video editor for WFMZ-TV in Allentown, PA. My job was to produce high-quality video stories for WFMZ-TV, and wfmz.com.

Multimedia Producer

Oregon Public Broadcasting
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Worked with editorial staff to assist in the creation of visual consistency among online content.
  • Produced photo galleries and videos regarding community events around the state.
  • Studied and presented website analytics to help modify internal operations to maximize viewership on

Charles Snowden Excellence in Journalism Multimedia Intern

The Register-Guard
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Worked with editorial staff to assist in the creation of visual consistency among online content.
  • Worked with digital producers to find innovative and fresh ways to tell stories.
  • Produced a breaking news video on a fire in Springfield, Oregon that displaced 250 jobs for mill workers. It was the most watched video of the year for The Register-Guard.

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

KVAL-TV
09.2011 - 06.2014
  • Found, researched, and pitched story ideas for KVAL.com and KVAL-TV on stories in the local community.
  • Produced over 8+ multimedia packages for KVAL.com and their affiliates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
07.2014

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Audio Production
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Freelancer

Alan Sylvestre Media, LLC
03.2019 - Current

Photojournalist/Video Editor

WFMZ-TV
07.2015 - 03.2019

Multimedia Producer

Oregon Public Broadcasting
09.2014 - 06.2015

Charles Snowden Excellence in Journalism Multimedia Intern

The Register-Guard
06.2014 - 09.2014

Freelance Photographer/Videographer

KVAL-TV
09.2011 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oregon