Manuel Alvarez
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Highly motivated and growing cinematographer on-set. Highly familiar with camera techniques, handling complex equipment , and familiar with all aspects of the production process. Im ready to take on action in the creative film industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Ben Bronz Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of special education.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families regarding student progress, concerns, or additional supports needed at home or in school settings.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent classroom routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reporting related to special education services.
Special Education Teacher Assitant
Intensive Education Academy
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others. Creating established class connection through 10 different classes. With Student from 6 to 22 years of age.
Director, Cinematrographer, Gaffer, Electrican
Narrative Short Film Production
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Produced documentaries for TV, music videos, cooperate videos, al videos, event videos and other variety of videos for students portfolios.
- Used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
- Completed all roles on set and adapted roles when needed.
Social Media Coordinator Intern
World Outside My Shoes
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped the founder create a cohesive website to progress their mission and goals.
- Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
- Provided timely responses to customer inquiries and comments on social media platforms, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
- Created visually appealing graphics using design software, elevating the aesthetic appeal of social feeds.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for creative campaign ideas that aligned with company values and goals.
- Collaborated with founder to plan and implement desired production look.
Web Design Intern
UConn Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas for website enhancements.
- Coordinated with content creators for cohesive visual branding across all digital platforms, strengthening brand identity.
- Assisted in creating style guides and documentation to ensure consistency across multiple projects within the organization.
- Conducted usability testing sessions, gathering feedback from users to inform future design improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Video Production
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2023
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High School
East Hartford, CT06.2020
Skills
- Operate digital video camera, DSLR Camera
- Composition understanding
- Shot list reading
- Show planning
- Project Management
- Skilled interpreter and translator
- Always work within budget and deadlines
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
- Adobe PhotoshopCS6
- Adobe Illustrator CS6
- Adobe XD
- Media Encoding and Compression
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Ben Bronz Academy
05.2024 - Current
Social Media Coordinator Intern
World Outside My Shoes
01.2023 - 05.2023
Web Design Intern
UConn Athletics
01.2023 - 05.2023
Director, Cinematrographer, Gaffer, Electrican
Narrative Short Film Production
01.2021 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher Assitant
Intensive Education Academy
11.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Video Production
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
East Hartford High School
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