Kelvin Melzar
Columbus,GA
Summary
Diligent College Student focused on photography and videography, dedicated to prompt project completion. Team-oriented collaborator committed to achieving mutually held goals. Also a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Media Team
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
- Scouted locations and curated props for photography shoots.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Maintained various studio equipment.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Applied creative thinking to distill product messaging and pain points into captivating stories.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Secured and organized projects and footage using standardized practices.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Resolved exposure, movement and other variable issues.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Researched industry trends and competitors' activities to develop new ideas for content creation.
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing followership and engagement rates.
Photographer and Videographer
Melzarproductions
Columbus, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Utilized filters, edits, and after-effects to enhance photos.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Strengthened membership loyalty, executing flawless customer service and account management.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Applied creative thinking to distill product messaging and pain points into captivating stories.
- Secured and organized projects and footage using standardized practices.
- Researched industry and competitor trends to suggest new content ideas.
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Converted videos to various formats for website postings, supporting visual communications efforts.
- Collaborated across organizations to understand needs and objectives and effectively scope projects.
- Used proprietary tracking software to report progress of projects.
Videographer Intern
HBCU Pulse
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Recorded and edited videos for clients according to their specifications.
- Assisted in the setup of video equipment including cameras, microphones, and lights.
- Maintained and organized video footage library.
- Assisted in the production of promotional videos for company events.
- Worked with team members on creating concepts for upcoming projects.
- Provided feedback on video content before finalizing it.
- Edited raw footage into professional-quality finished products using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software packages.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all deliverables were met within deadline parameters.
- Ensured that all necessary audio and visual elements were included in each project.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss their needs and expectations for each project.
- Conducted research on industry trends and best practices related to videography.
- Coordinated post-production activities such as color correction, audio mixing.
- Performed light maintenance on camera equipment when needed.
- Transferred files between different formats while maintaining quality standards.
- Uploaded videos onto various media platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
- Researched industry and competitor trends to suggest new content ideas.
- Leveraged digital visual effects, motion graphics and compositing applications to create video content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA12-2024
Skills
- Lighting Expert
- Image Editing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Photo Shoots
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Active Listening
- Training & Development
- Team Building
- Relationship Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Business Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adobe Systems Creative Cloud
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Technical Issue Troubleshooting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Leadership
- Communication
- Verbal Communication
Affiliations
Student Government Association
- Historian
- 2022-present
NAACP member
- 2022-present
Fort Valley state University Media Team
- Head student photographer
- 2022-present
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Gamma Zeta Chapter
- Historian/ assistant social media head
- 2023-present
Featured in
- BET
- Barstool Sports
- Watch the Yard
- The Shade Room
- Bleacher Report
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Videographer Intern
HBCU Pulse
09.2023 - 05.2024
Student Media Team
Fort Valley State University
08.2022 - Current
Photographer and Videographer
Melzarproductions
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fort Valley State University
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