Cruz Sanchez
Buda
Summary
Hardworking Associate Producer passionate about sports broadcasting and willing to take on any task to support production needs. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements for project success. Versed in all stages of the production process and dedicated to continual improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Producer
FloSports
11.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with and helped manage the entire production crew which includes on-air talent, editors, graphics designers, scoring systems personnel, external partners and our internal support team.
- Worked with outside parties, partners, and steak-holders to ensure a quality product while meeting all requirements.
- Worked to manage the creation of event related graphic packages, content pieces, and broadcast assets.
- Formulated Run of Show documents and executed on sold assets and ads.
- Worked through all stages of projects from pre-planning to post event analysis.
- Managed pre-production planning details, schedules, timelines and overall event documentation
- Participated in and organized an efficient technical setup and tear down.
- Developed new broadcast workflows and flypack systems.
- Helped to build and strengthen working relationships with partners, vendors, contingent crew members and other event stakeholders
Associate Producer
FloSports
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Helped to organize cross-team workflows in the planning and production of live events.
- Provided a quality stream of live events across all of our sports, with coverage ranging from single camera, single stream to multi camera with multiple streams.
- Hit aggressive ad insertion goals.
- Was involved in every stage of the production from pre-production through the entire Live broadcast process
- Managed pre-production planning details, schedules, timelines and overall event documentation
- Participated in and organized an efficient technical setup and tear down.
- Performed thorough inventory checks both before and after each show.
- Troubleshot technology issues and production problems logically, calmly and efficiently
- Took ownership of production quality and helped to drive improvements
General Manager
Mason Cable Network
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Led and organized approximately 60 people in the creation of short shows for YouTube and TV, event livestreams and coverage, and news broadcast
- Managed office and studio spaces along with production equipment.
- Trained volunteers in video production, editing, and live streaming.
- Served as main communication hub to outside parties.
- Planned and executed broadcasts for entities around the GMU campus.
Senior Camera Operator, Replay Operator, Technical Director
Mason Cable Network Sports
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated camera for the broadcasting of NCAA Division I volleyball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track & field, and diving
- Replay operation using Vmix software in various sports to create both live replays and packages.
- Technical directed and controlled vision mixer for live broadcasts with active communication to all cameras and graphics personnel
- Broadcasts streamed live to ESPN+.
- Logged 400 hours of broadcast time.
Multimedia Intern
Chesapeake Energy
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with communications team to produce image and video content for inside and outside publication.
- Shot and edited internal multi camera podcast/vodcast.
- Worked with communications team to create internal and promotional videos.
- Camera setup and operation for meetings and earnings event.
- Management and care of production equipment.
- Created motion graphics in After Effects.
- Field production and camera operation in Brazos Valley.
Assistant Production Manager
Mason Cable Network
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed numerous shows at the network to ensure the production of quality content.
- Managed the studio to ensure equipment readiness and organization.
- Trained volunteers in video production and editing.
- Worked with producers to develop shows.
- Filmed short shows for producers.
Education
B.A. - Communication With An Emphasis in Media Production
George Mason University
Fairfax05.2021
Semester At Sea
05.2020
Skills
- Editing utilizing Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut, Resolve, & Avid
- Video Production (Served as Sound Mixer, Boom Op, Camera Op, AC, 2nd AC, Grip, and PA)
- Drone Photography and Videography
- IT Networking and Infrastructure
- Live Streaming and Broadcasting utilizing Blackmagic, vMix, OBS, & traditional vision mixers
- Broadcast Engineering
- Live Sound
- Crew Management
- Project Management
- Replay Systems
Certification
- Part 107 License Holder
- Dante Level 2 Certification
- Google Trusted 360 Photographer
- Testout certified in computer systems & infastructure
Timeline
Producer
FloSports
11.2023 - Current
Associate Producer
FloSports
07.2021 - 11.2023
General Manager
Mason Cable Network
08.2019 - 05.2021
Multimedia Intern
Chesapeake Energy
05.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Camera Operator, Replay Operator, Technical Director
Mason Cable Network Sports
09.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Production Manager
Mason Cable Network
08.2017 - 05.2019
B.A. - Communication With An Emphasis in Media Production
George Mason University
Semester At Sea
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