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Music Production
Music Production
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Justin Smith

Chaparral,NM

Summary

I followed my fiance to Mexico and lived there for over 5 years. I experienced the culture and I completely understand what it's like to learn a new language. I didn't speak much Spanish when I moved there and my wife didn't speak much English. My children are bilingual and I help to make sure they develop in both languages. I teach my wife English every day, just not in the classroom setting. I understand what my students are going through both as new speakers of English and as advanced students.


I spent a lot of time on the Island of Okinawa, Japan and also in Fallujah and Ramadi Iraq when I was in the military before I met my wife. I am to this day, fascinated by other cultures and languages. My passion for navigating a diverse world of integrated humans gives me the drive to pass along whatever I can to help others to integrate into new places. That starts with learning the language.


Teaching English in Mexico City was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I want this type of work to be my main job with arts and music on the side.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Committee Member

American Legion Texas Post 122
Anthony, NM
07.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on members unique needs and finding best solutions.
  • Drove performance initiatives, facilitating membership and participation increases.
  • Participated in monthly decision making and continuously help to improve the post and support the goals of the members of the post.
  • Community outreach participation.

Independant Film Maker

Self
Chaparral, NM
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed, filmed, edited and produced short animation projects.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise film festival schedule and planning and development.
  • Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.

Volunteer Services Officer

American Legion Texas Post 122
Anthony, NM
01.2021 - 06.2021

Managed the finances of the post as well as performed duties of post adjutant. As adjutant, I kept records of the memberships and worked closely with the post commander in day to day operations. I also had to help run the digital tally systems for the commander/bar manager.

Adult ESL Instructor

Mexico City School Of English
Mexico City, D.F. Mexico
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
12.2002 - 03.2007
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth millions of dollars.
  • Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on daily/weekly/montly basis.

Education

Bachelor's-Creative Media-Animaion/Visual Effects - Animation

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2021

Skills

  • Conflict Mediation
  • Executive Leadership
  • Lean Methodology
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Learning Strategies
  • Daily Lesson Plans
  • Immersive Activities
  • Classroom Integration
  • Instructional Plan Implementation
  • Language Skills
  • Providing Feedback
  • Graphics and Photo Imaging Software
  • Music and Sound Editing Software
  • Live Broadcast Direction
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Public Entertainment
  • Films and Recordings Direction
  • Script Research and Studying
  • Shot Direction
  • Project Deadlines
  • Film Directing
  • Story Editing

Affiliations

American Legion

Disable American Veterans (DAV)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Executive Committee Member

American Legion Texas Post 122
07.2022 - Current

Independant Film Maker

Self
06.2021 - 06.2022

Volunteer Services Officer

American Legion Texas Post 122
01.2021 - 06.2021

Adult ESL Instructor

Mexico City School Of English
03.2010 - 08.2010

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
12.2002 - 03.2007

Bachelor's-Creative Media-Animaion/Visual Effects - Animation

New Mexico State University

Music Production

Just a hobby that goes along with animation.

Music Production

Just a hobby that goes along with animation.

Justin Smith