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Work History
Education
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Lamar Carr

Lamar Carr

Bronx,NY

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

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Video Editor

Lamar Carr
04.2021 - Current
  • Combined text, video, and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Worked tight deadlines with a team and independently, and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain a high quality of work.
  • Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in multiple programs to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Created titles, captions, graphics, and templates in multiple programs to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery, and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs, and motion graphics for social media posts.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trimmed shots, and edited content.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • Researched and obtained music rights and video clips for projects.
  • Compressed, converted and uploaded video files for distribution and broadcast.
  • Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project.
  • Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
  • Utilized various editing software programs to assemble, edit, and process digital video.
  • Established and maintained relationships with content providers.
  • Generated creative ideas to improve the look and feel of projects.

Audio Engineer

Lamar Carr
01.2010 - Current
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.

Commercial Mover

Patrick Express Courier
02.2018 - 08.2023
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Maneuvered items 1-70+ lbs. carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Cleaned and maintained trucks and other equipment to maintain optimum working conditions.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dollies and truck ramp.
  • Arranged items at the destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers, and reassembling tables.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Maintained a clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials 1-70+ lbs. through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Warehouse Worker

POP Displays
10.2007 - 11.2008
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30 pounds.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.

Education

GED -

Glenmont Job Corps Center Albany, NY
Glenmont, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Voice Recording
  • Operating Recording Equipment
  • Audio Editing and Mixing
  • Content Development
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Audio-To-Video Synchronization
  • Graphic Design
  • Decision Making Abilities

Timeline

Freelance Video Editor

Lamar Carr
04.2021 - Current

Commercial Mover

Patrick Express Courier
02.2018 - 08.2023

Audio Engineer

Lamar Carr
01.2010 - Current

Warehouse Worker

POP Displays
10.2007 - 11.2008

GED -

Glenmont Job Corps Center Albany, NY
Lamar Carr