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
2019.03 - 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
2015.07 - 2019.03
- 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
2014.09 - 2015.06
- 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
2014.06 - 2014.09
- 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
2011.09 - 2014.06
- 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, Oregon07.2014
Skills
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Freelancer
Alan Sylvestre Media, LLC
2019.03 - Current
Photojournalist/Video Editor
WFMZ-TV
2015.07 - 2019.03
Multimedia Producer
Oregon Public Broadcasting
2014.09 - 2015.06
Charles Snowden Excellence in Journalism Multimedia Intern
The Register-Guard
2014.06 - 2014.09
Freelance Photographer/Videographer
KVAL-TV
2011.09 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Oregon