Leander Alabanza
Antioch,CA
Summary
A fast learner with a high pickup rate. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Casual Tryhard Productions
Antioch, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Creating unorthodox events within dance competitions, dance battles, workshops and sessions.
- Specializes in live events centered around Northern California's dance community.
- Used Adobe Premiere/After Effects to edit footage into correct order and add effects, producing content with goals to be completed and ready before deadlines.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
Videographer
1Up Crew
Oakland , California
12.2021 - Current
- Produced original video content for strictly 1up events.
- Organized footage to provide easy access for post-production.
- Used Adobe Premiere/After Effects to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Uploaded final products within earlier deadlines through Youtube and Google Drive.
Director of Photography
Greathouse Of Dance
Sacramento, CA
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
- Worked directly with "The Jam" dance battle series hosted at Greathouse of Dance-sponsored by Red Bull.
- Worked closely with local musical artists to provide quality media.
- Provided quality event footage within earlier deadlines.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Used Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
Kitchen Staff Member
Milk Tea Lab
Pleasant Hill, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Monitored and maintained proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling and shelving and confirmed adequate airflow and positioning of products for optimal food safety.
- Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food/drinks and minimized preparation time and food waste.
- Added roles as event producer, videographer, and graphic designer for Pleasant HIll store.
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
San Francisco, CA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
Kitchen Assistant
Milk Tea Lab
Pleasant Hill, CA
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
Dance Director
Flow Alliance Dance Company
Sacramento, CA
01.2015 - 11.2021
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Led 75+ students in differing age groups in learning various dance movements, steps and disciplines.
- Taught students basic filming techniques to provide extra opportunities within the company.
- Helped members build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Encouraged members to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
Instructor
Expressions Dance Academy
Brentwood, CA
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Dance classes offer students valuable tools for life-long success including an emotional outlet, discipline, creativity and confidence.”
- Customer Service with parents, costumes, gear, etc
- Supervise Rehearsals
- Get classes routines ready for competitions and recitals
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Substitute HipHop teacher
East County Performing Arts Center
Brentwood, CA
12.2013 - 01.2014
- East County Performing Arts Center offers high quality training in a nurturing environment to the Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Oakley and Antioch areas
- They have highly qualified adult teachers, certified by national dance organizations or university trained
- Supervise rehearsals
- Create fun and simple dance routines for performances
- Maintain a clean and safe dance environment
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Assistant Videographer
Opportunity Core
Antioch, CA
07.2011 - 12.2015
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Notably filmed 2 full dance competitions: Prelude NorCal 2012, and Evolution Urban Dance Competiton 2015.
HipHop Dance Teacher, Front Desk Supervisor
Creative Kids Dance Studio
Antioch, CA
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Creative Kids Dance Studio is a center for kids ranging from 6-14, teaching them in performing arts (usually dance)
- Maintain a clean and safe dance environment
- File paperwork and answer calls with high level of customer service
- Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
Cashier-Busser
Chipotle Restaurants
San Ramon, CA
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Maintain a superior level of customer service
- Be able to work at a fun and fast pace
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
Dominos Pizza, Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
Martinez, CA
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
Divisional Secretary
Kiwanis KEY Club
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership
- File Paperwork
- Create and execute fundraising ideas
- Take charge of division when necessary
- Willing to work with Kiwanis leaders for projects and events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Business & Esports
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL07.2025
Data Analytics
Google Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Remote/Online01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film
SAE Expression
Emeryville, CA05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CADeer Valley High School
Antioch, CA06.2010
Hilltop Christian School
Antioch, CA06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Social Media Tools
- Post-Production skills using Adobe products
- Shot Direction
- Shot Composition
- Apple and Windows Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Compiling Data
- Best Practices and Standards
- Strategy Development
- Performance Optimization
- Event Coordinator
Additional Information
Awards/Achievements:
- USNSCC Cadet of The Year (2009)
- USNSCC Regional Cadet of The Year (2009)
- Scottish American Military Society Award (2009)
- 2-Time champion at Sac Anime Dance Competition
- 1-Time champion at Anime Central Dance Competition
- 1-Time Champion at Anime LA Dance Competition
Affiliations
1up Crew
Greathouse of Dance
IamExclusv
Resurgence Dance Company
Timeline
Videographer
1Up Crew
12.2021 - Current
Director of Photography
Greathouse Of Dance
08.2020 - 01.2022
Freelancer
Casual Tryhard Productions
01.2020 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Milk Tea Lab
10.2019 - Current
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
03.2019 - 05.2019
Kitchen Assistant
Milk Tea Lab
09.2016 - 03.2019
Dance Director
Flow Alliance Dance Company
01.2015 - 11.2021
Instructor
Expressions Dance Academy
01.2015 - 06.2016
Substitute HipHop teacher
East County Performing Arts Center
12.2013 - 01.2014
HipHop Dance Teacher, Front Desk Supervisor
Creative Kids Dance Studio
06.2012 - 09.2012
Cashier-Busser
Chipotle Restaurants
01.2012 - 03.2012
Dominos Pizza, Delivery Driver
Dominos Pizza
10.2011 - 12.2011
Assistant Videographer
Opportunity Core
07.2011 - 12.2015
Divisional Secretary
Kiwanis KEY Club
10.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Game Business & Esports
Full Sail University
Data Analytics
Google Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Digital Film
SAE Expression
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Cosumnes River College
Some College (No Degree) -
Diablo Valley College
Deer Valley High School
Hilltop Christian School
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