EDGAR SANTIAGO
Bronx
Summary
Experienced Video Producer with 20 years of managing educational, commercial, and industrial productions.
Driven to deliver captivating video on time and under budget, through excellent communication and project management techniques.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager-Content Creator
Legends Digital NY
New York
09.2017 - Current
- Successfully spearheaded campaigns on social media and streaming platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Channel.
- Website Design.
- Developed social media accounts, and set up content calendars for new clients.
- Content Development.
- Created customer-centric content and worked with the best-fit service providers.
- Conceptualized and directed commercials for clients that aired on News Bronx 12, including the award-winning spot for Master Fire Preventions.
- Designer of new, engaging content.
- Created engaging content tailored to target audiences across multiple platforms.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
- Utilized filters, edits, and after-effects to enhance photos.
Enrichment Specialist
Dream Academy
The Bronx
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented creative visual arts curriculum for elementary school students.
- Guided students in exploring different artistic techniques and styles.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere that encourages exploration of artistic expression.
- Encouraged creativity by introducing innovative ideas into the classroom setting.
- Managed classroom supplies and maintained a creative environment.
Production Office Manager/Casting Assistant
3 of Us Studios/
New York
06.2007 - 09.2020
- Responsible for opening the facility.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on production protocols and safety standards.
- Supervised interns working in various departments within the production office.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of all supplies used by the production office staff.
- Morning setup for the day's casting.
- Transcode video/audio files.
- Voice-over audio engineer.
- Built and Maintained Voice Over Studio: daily audio test of equipment.
- Camera operator for daily castings; assisting the casting director with call sheets, calling video roll, and uploading the day's work onto a third-party server.
Facilities Manager-Studio Manager
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts/
New York
06.2007 - 03.2018
- Managed daily operations of production office for performing arts education.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and operational best practices.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of all supplies used by the production office staff.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available on set when needed.
- Introduced students to essential skills for producing professional videos.
- Set up classrooms while providing technical and operational assistance to faculty, students, and staff.
- Created, pitched, and implemented a new course on the Cinema Studies program as an elective for first-year students.
- Led workshops to enhance students' knowledge and appreciation of film genres.
- Assisted the marketing department with developing and implementing social media strategies.
Producer/Video Producer/Camera Operator
Pseudo Programs
New York
06.1998 - 10.2001
- Co-created the Independent Holiday streaming special 'I'm Santa Damn it !!'
- Creator of the short video series 'I'm Too Much'.
- Field cameraman for Future Tech Conventions, fashion shows, DJ competitions, book release parties, drum and bass dance parties, and live musical performances.
- Main camera operator on over 2 dozen live-streaming shows.
- Developed engaging video content for various platforms and audiences.
- Set Designer: … and Justice for Brawl, Street Sounds, Hotbox, Minx TV.
- Oversaw equipment setup and maintenance for all video shoots.
- Captured footage using professional cameras and lighting equipment.
- Studio Production Assistant.
Education
Associates Degree - Audio Visual Technologie, Intro To Television Production, Communications - Media Studies- Art Appreciation, Studio Maintenance, Cinema Studies, English Literature Studies
New York, NY
New York, NY06.1997
Skills
- Adaptable shooting style
- Photo and video editing
- Community engagement
- Email marketing specialist
- Visual storytelling
- Visual arts instruction
- Digital marketing
- Adaptable shooting style
- Photo and video editing
- Community engagement
- Email marketing specialist
- Visual storytelling
- Visual arts instruction
- Digital marketing
COUNTRY
United States
Affiliations
www.hlxplus.org
www.thebronxfilmmakers.org
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Spanish, Professional Working
Awards
2019 Official Selection Best Short Film at the 1st Annual Omni Cultural TV Festival, Hollywood, CA, "Only a Glass Inside of Me "( short film )
Hobbies and Interests
Prose writing & science fiction short stories
Websites
- https://www.facebook.com/LegendsDigital
- https://www.instagram.com/auteurman/
- https://www.youtube.com/@legendsdigitalny8430/videos
- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqEAmSYgI/bc3fFNzLCD_luTWZtHU_1A/edit
- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqKfRBXi0/c2Am84bF9zsXEmxz4HLnXA/view?utm_content=DAGqKfRBXi0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2aec172831
Timeline
Enrichment Specialist
Dream Academy
10.2024 - 06.2025
Social Media Manager-Content Creator
Legends Digital NY
09.2017 - Current
Production Office Manager/Casting Assistant
3 of Us Studios/
06.2007 - 09.2020
Facilities Manager-Studio Manager
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts/
06.2007 - 03.2018
Producer/Video Producer/Camera Operator
Pseudo Programs
06.1998 - 10.2001
Associates Degree - Audio Visual Technologie, Intro To Television Production, Communications - Media Studies- Art Appreciation, Studio Maintenance, Cinema Studies, English Literature Studies
New York, NY
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