Eric ALVARADO
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Assistant
Fuquay-Varina Parks and Recreation
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between athletes, coaching staff, and parents, fostering a positive team environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained accurate records of player statistics, tracking individual progress and informing coaching decisions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between seasons by providing logistical support during roster changes, uniform distribution, equipment handouts.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Assisted with game day preparations including field setup, equipment management, and pre-game warmups.
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
Freelance
01.2018 - Current
- Provide picture finishing, including color correction, online editing, VFX drop-in and picture media management for various clients on multiple formats
- Run final review sessions with client production staff
- Enhanced visual storytelling by skillfully adjusting color grades, contrast, and saturation for various projects.
- Elevated visual appeal of commercials, films, and music videos through meticulous attention to detail in color grading.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Balanced artistic vision with technical limitations while maintaining consistent quality across various deliverables.
- Collaborated with directors and cinematographers to develop and execute the desired look and feel for each project.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Adjunct Professor
New York Film Academy
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Taught color correction, grading processes, theories and post-production workflow
- Taught Color Grading courses, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate students.
- Also taught students the client services aspect of the post production industry
- Administered midterm and final exams
- Improved learning outcomes with integration of technology in teaching methods, utilizing multimedia presentations and online resources.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Mentored students on academic and career aspirations, providing guidance that led to significant improvements in their academic performance and career choices.
- Led workshops for faculty on inclusive teaching practices, promoting more welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Analyzed student feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to targeted enhancements that increased course effectiveness and student satisfaction.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
BROADWAY VIDEO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Supervised and unsupervised sessions of all film types for final mastering
- HD and SD mastering of features, episodic television, commercials, promos and music videos
- Film to tape, tape to tape and file based color correction using the Baselight, Resolve, and DaVinci 2K
- DVD and Blue Ray mastering and color correction for various companies
Adjunct Professor - Lawrence Herbert School of Communications
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught color correction, grading processes, theories and post-production workflow
- Taught Color Grading courses, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate students.
- Also taught students the client services aspect of the post production industry
- Administered midterm and final exams
- Improved learning outcomes with integration of technology in teaching methods, utilizing multimedia presentations and online resources.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Mentored students on academic and career aspirations, providing guidance that led to significant improvements in their academic performance and career choices.
- Led workshops for faculty on inclusive teaching practices, promoting more welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Analyzed student feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to targeted enhancements that increased course effectiveness and student satisfaction.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
PRIME FOCUS, N.A.
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised and unsupervised sessions of all film types for final mastering
- HD and SD mastering of features, episodic television, commercials, promos and music videos
- Film to tape, tape to tape and file based color correction using the Baselight, Resolve, and DaVinci 2K
- DVD and Blue Ray mastering color correction for various companies including Classic Media/Dreamworks and Sony Pictures
Senior Telecine Colorist
CREATIVE GROUP INC.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- HD and SD mastering of features, episodic television, commercials and music videos
- Film to tape and tape to tape color correction utilizing the DaVinci 2K and transfers utilizing the Cintel DSX
- Responsible for dual transfer of campaign commercials for Mayor Michael Bloomberg
- DVD mastering color correction for various Sony Corporation artist DVDs
- Responsible for screening, evaluation and HD transfer for MLB Network
- Screened/evaluated and HD DI color corrected feature films, utilizing Autodesk Lustre for restoration
- Supervised/unsupervised sessions of all film types for final mastering
- Collaborated with editors, cinematographers and directors to finalize color correction/transfer
Telecine Colorist
MOVING IMAGES/MI POST
01.2007 - 01.2009
- HD and SD film to tape transfers utilizing the Pogle and DCP secondary color
- File base color correction utilizing the Resolve (DaVinci)
- 2k film scans using the Spirit Datacine
- Performed data transfers utilizing the Sands storage unit
- Tape to tape HD and SD color correction
- Beta tested the Resolve for future programs and upgrades
- Screened, evaluated and color corrected commercials, network promos, features, episodic projects and music videos
- Supervised/unsupervised sessions of all film types for final mastering
- Collaborated with editors, cinematographers and directors to finalize color correction/transfer
Senior Telecine Colorist
POST LOGIC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- HD and SD film to tape, tape to tape color correction using the DaVinci 2k with colorist tool box
- 2k film scans using Spirit Datacine
- Screened, evaluated and color corrected commercials, music videos, network promos, features and episodic projects
- Collaborated with editors, cinematographers and directors to finalize color correction/transfer
- Utilized all video formats
Education
Associate of Arts - Television Production
Center For The Media Arts
New York, NY01.1989
Associate of Arts - Business Administration, Television Production
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA01.1987
Skills
- Team Management
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Self Motivation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Facility Management
- Activity Oversight
Websites
Timeline
Athletic Assistant
Fuquay-Varina Parks and Recreation
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
New York Film Academy
01.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
Freelance
01.2018 - Current
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
BROADWAY VIDEO
01.2015 - 01.2018
Adjunct Professor - Lawrence Herbert School of Communications
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Film/Digital Colorist
PRIME FOCUS, N.A.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Telecine Colorist
CREATIVE GROUP INC.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Telecine Colorist
MOVING IMAGES/MI POST
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Telecine Colorist
POST LOGIC
01.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Television Production
Center For The Media Arts
Associate of Arts - Business Administration, Television Production
Mansfield University
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