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Education
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Awards
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Mark Fernandez

Burbank,CA

Summary

Dynamic stand-up comedian and writer with extensive experience in post production at Keep Me Posted. Excels in creative writing, editing and performing. Recognized for exceptional humorous storytelling in addition to collaboration in sketch writing and performing. I have also won or placed in multiple comedy competitions and self-published ebooks, delivering engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Stand Up Comedy/Writer

Self-employeed
03.1983 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and entertaining content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Wrote and performed stand up comedy, in venues across the country .
  • Wrote and performed sketches for the Comedy Store Players South.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Won or placed in several comedy competitions
  • Self published various ebooks

In House Producer

Keep Me Posted/Fotokem
08.2007 - 10.2024
  • Oversaw projects as the night time in house producer.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, safety protocols during all stages of production.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.

Education

No Degree - Visual Arts

University of California At San Diego
La Jolla, CA

No Degree - Visual Communication

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

No Degree - Creative Writing

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Editing
  • Grammar usage
  • Research
  • Content creation
  • Idea brainstorming
  • Effective writing
  • Content editing
  • Exceptional storytelling
  • Excellent grammar
  • Proofreading
  • Creative collaboration

Accomplishments

    I'm a veteran stand up comic, who's performed all over the country. I got my start at the world famous Comedy Store, in La Jolla, CA.

    I've won or placed in many comedy competitions, including the Tsunami Comedy Competition, Uncle Clyde's Comedy Competition, and the U.S. Comedy Competition.

    I've self published ebooks, including HOW TO PICKLEBALL: A NEWBIE'S GUIDE TO THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN THE WORLD, & TAMING THE MONKEY BRAIN: A COLLECTION OF POEMS AND STUFF

    I also worked in television post production for many years, most recently as night time operations at Keep Me Posted, in Burbank, CA.

Awards

Winner, Tsunami Comedy Competition

Finalist, Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest

Finalist, U.S. Comedy Competition

Timeline

In House Producer

Keep Me Posted/Fotokem
08.2007 - 10.2024

Stand Up Comedy/Writer

Self-employeed
03.1983 - Current

No Degree - Visual Arts

University of California At San Diego

No Degree - Visual Communication

San Diego State University

No Degree - Creative Writing

San Diego Mesa College