Fernando Esquivel
Rowland Heights,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Program Representative
Employment Development Department
07.2020 - Current
- Distributed checks and payments on bi-weekly basis.
- Assist customers via the phone to file unemployment claims
- Assist individuals by providing Unemployment Insurance information.
- Adjusting payments for UI benefits and determining eligibility for UI benefits in a fast pace non-public environment
- Required to comply with laws, policies and procedures when handling and protecting confidential information
Media Correspondent
Latino Review
06.2014 - 05.2020
- Traveled to film set locations to gather information and report on new film releases.
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Associate Producer
Blank Paige Productions
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
Segment Producer
NBC Universal Studios
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA05.2003
Skills
- Customer Experience
- Public Assistance Programs
- Technique Optimization
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Complaint Management
- Records Documentation
- Unemployment Claims
- Active Listening
- Knowledge of Legal Requirements
- Organizational Standards
- Operational Efficiency
- Effective Communication Skills
Timeline
Employment Program Representative
Employment Development Department
07.2020 - Current
Media Correspondent
Latino Review
06.2014 - 05.2020
Associate Producer
Blank Paige Productions
04.2011 - 05.2013
Segment Producer
NBC Universal Studios
02.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of California, Riverside