Cortez Lee-Rogan
Davenport,IA
Summary
Talented video editor with 10 years of experience and successful career in production planning, developing and executing projects. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships, as well as delivering an excellent final product.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-CEO
The Vibe Factory, LLC
Davenport, Iowa
02.2020 - Current
- Created video content for a variety of clients, including corporate and entertainment industry professionals.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering audience appeal.
- Edited raw footage, using Adobe Creative Suite, to create a cohesive final product.
- Determined the most efficient timeline for completing a given assignment while ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Created, updated, and monitored project schedules for multiple departments.
- Assigned tasks to appropriate personnel based on their skill level and availability.
Camera Operator/Editor
Love Girls Magazine
Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored and adjusted lighting, audio levels, and camera angles to capture desired shots.
- Assisted in the set-up of cameras for studio productions as well as on-location shoots.
- Prepared shot lists prior to each shoot outlining specific frames needed for editing purposes.
- Conducted pre-production meetings with clients to discuss their needs and expectations for a project.
- Edited raw footage into a finished product using specialized software programs such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
Camera Operator/Editor
Love Girls Magazine
Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared shot lists prior to each shoot outlining specific frames needed for editing purposes.
- Edited raw footage into a finished product using specialized software programs such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
Camera Operator/Editor
Why Not You, LLC
Novi, MI
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Organized and archived media assets in an efficient manner.
- Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
- Worked closely with clients throughout the post-production process to ensure their satisfaction with the final product.
- Developed creative treatments for video projects based on client needs.
Camera Operator
The Underground Economy
Davenport, Iowa
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Set up and adjusted sound systems for live performances, rehearsals, recordings, and broadcasts.
- Created a mix of sounds from multiple sources by adjusting levels on the mixing board.
- Operated consoles, synthesizers, equalizers, compressors, reverbs, noise gates and other sound-altering devices.
- Used digital editing software to enhance recorded audio material.
- Edited music tracks for commercials or films using multitrack recording techniques.
- Assisted with post-production tasks such as creating sound effects and mastering final mixes.
Education
Certification - Film And Video Production
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Southfield, MI05-2012
High School Diploma -
Davenport North High School
Davenport, IA06-2008
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Project Management
- Post-production editing
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Audio-visual equipment
- Sound Editing
- Deadline Adherence
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Timeline
Camera Operator/Editor
Love Girls Magazine
07.2023 - 07.2023
Camera Operator/Editor
Love Girls Magazine
12.2022 - 12.2022
Camera Operator/Editor
Why Not You, LLC
08.2022 - 08.2022
Camera Operator
The Underground Economy
06.2021 - 12.2021
Co-CEO
The Vibe Factory, LLC
02.2020 - Current
Certification - Film And Video Production
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
High School Diploma -
Davenport North High School
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