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Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional in multiple sectors such as brand development, logistics, film production, entertainment, tech, luxury, automotive and action sports.

Adept at leading teams in complex, rapidly-changing, and ambiguous environments. Have collaborated with brands influencing over 3 billion people. Resourceful and driven to exceed expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

WHALEFILM Inc.
Los Angeles, California
04.2024 - Current

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Deliver assets efficiently, ensuring timely arrival to DISNEY, UNIVERSAL, LOUIS VUITTON, APPLE TV, SONY PICTURES, and other high profile clients and entertainment studios
  • Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times.
  • Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections.
  • Coordinated with team members to manage peak delivery periods effectively.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Key achievements

  • Transported exclusive ACADEMY AWARDS OSCAR statues to Red Carpet Ceremony
  • Long range transport in 24 foot stake bed truck and coordinated large scale WHITE CLAW COACHELLA ART & MUSIC Activation.
  • Transported LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Flag ship retail store elements for INUIT DOME Stadium.

SCENIC PAINTER

April 2024-CURRENT - 1yr 6mo

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Successfully completed large-scale, productions, improving, visual quality and audience engagement
  • Expertise in faux finishes, texturing, aging, and color matching, paired with a portfolio of, or credits for, theatrical or film sets
  • Developed and paint large-scale backdrops for theatrical productions, brand activations, and theme park attractions, improving visual storytelling with intricate details and vibrant colors.

Key Achievements

  • Executed Aging and textures Hollywood Horror Nights maze on location at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
  • Developed and applied textured, reflective, and matte finishes to create themed immersive environment for DISNEY PIXAR STUDIOS and AIR BNB collaboration promo
  • Painted, set dressed, and installed STARBUCKS and VOGUE WORLD RED CARPET Background set pieces within tight, high-pressure deadline, collaborating closely with scenic designers to bring artistic visions to life.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

April 2024-CURRENT 1yr 6mo

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Provided support for trusted leader in premium millwork, theming, and architectural fabrication, that blend creativity, precision, and design excellence.
  • Coordinated Logistics team to deliver assets for brands influencing over 3 billion people spanning tech, luxury, and entertainment
  • Trained Production assistants in Successful and efficient multi task management

Key Achievements

  • Coordinated Logistics for BLOCK INC parent company of SQUARE, AFTERPAY, CASHAPP, BITKEY, and PROTO private event for 9,000 employees.
  • Managed equipment setup and breakdown, maintaining a safe, organized environment for GQ MAGAZINE Men of The Year Party
  • Facilitated daily communication between Development and fabrication crew, enhancing team dynamics and improving overall workflow efficiency for VANITY FAIR ACADEMY AWARDS after party installation

Brand Ambassador

El Yucateco Hot Sauce
Bentonville, AR
09.2020 - Current

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Represented brand in skateboarding to visually highlight the day to day use of product to attract customers and boost sales.
  • Coordinate Marketing champaigns for social media and Youtube
  • Provided positive company image through live demonstrations and events.

Key Achievements

  • Directed, filmed and, produced Video documentary in English and Spanish language for equal reach in both languages

Professional Athlete/Brand Ambassador

Nixon Watches
Carlsbad, CA
12.2014 - Current

Key Qualification and Responsibilities

  • Promoted Action Sports Watch brand to skateboarding and general market demo through published newspapers stories, Foundation collaborations, and social media marketing champaigns.
  • Provide support to regional sales rep teams and set up brand accounts in USA and MEXICO.
  • Build customer relationships with flagship stores for more personal brand experience.

Key Achievements

  • Interview with Spanish language Latino newspaper to showcase brand to mainstream Latino Target Demo.
  • Appearances in major skateboarding events as part as The Mexican Olympic team.
  • Developed brand partnership with children’s skateboarding foundations.

Brand Ambassador

Layrite Men's Grooming
Long Beach, CA
03.2017 - 02.2022

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Promoted hair product brand by providing awareness of products targeting skateboarding and latino market demo through video, photo content, samples and giveaways.
  • Worked directly with promotion teams and marketing department contributing creative and professional consulting.
  • Appearances at events to connect with customer to for a more personal experience with products and brand.
  • Coordinated and managed photo and videos shoots

Key Achievements

  • Successfully launched rebranding campaigns which increased sales in Targeted marketing demographic.
  • Built relationships with influential skateboard industry contacts for collaborations and partnerships.

Camp Counselor

Golden State YMCA
Visalia, CA
07.2021 - 08.2021

Key Qualification and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for 6 campers in cabin ages 9-17
  • Engaged children in team building activities with skateboarding, wilderness survival, arts and crafts while maintaining safe fun environment.
  • Help with personal development
  • Skateboarding lessons

key Achievements

  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Chosen male ally for the first adult woman's/trans/LGBTQ camp program as male ally that provided safe space and implemented equity in the sport of skateboarding.

Brand Ambassador/Host

Hoonigan
Long Beach, CA
10.2019 - 03.2021

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • Cross Marketing with automotive lifestyle brand with Youtube segments and social media champaigns
  • Organized and set up video shoots
  • acted as field liaison between producer and video production studio

Key Achievements

  • knucklebusters 2, This VS That, Hoonicorn vs The world, Hoonigan Builds a Donk, Polaris RZR Pro R product launch video shoots released and broadcasted to audience of 4.9 million subscribers
  • Hosted Hoonigan Bonus Channel episode to audience 443K subscribers

Skills

  • Knowledge & Abilities: Fluent in Spanish and English, Blueprint Reading, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Team Management, Crisis Management, Communication, Attention to Detail
  • Vehicle Operation: Defensive driving, vehicle maintenance/inspection, cargo loading, forklift operation, fuel efficiency techniques, maneuvering heavy vehicles
  • Tools & Equipment: Hand Tool Proficiency, Power Saw Operation, Drills, Sanders, Nail Guns, Laser Levels, spray guns, scenic brushes, rollers, and texture tools
  • Software Proficiency: Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, MacOS, Microsoft Windows

Timeline

Driver

WHALEFILM Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Golden State YMCA
07.2021 - 08.2021

Brand Ambassador

El Yucateco Hot Sauce
09.2020 - Current

Brand Ambassador/Host

Hoonigan
10.2019 - 03.2021

Brand Ambassador

Layrite Men's Grooming
03.2017 - 02.2022

Professional Athlete/Brand Ambassador

Nixon Watches
12.2014 - Current
Leo Martinez