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Miguel David Palacios Alvarado

San Jose,USA

Summary

Fifteen years of diverse professional experience in different areas and countries (the USA and El Salvador). Customer service, filmmaking, journalism, communication, retail stores, data analytics, and food services.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Creator

Caiman FILMS
03.2021 - Current
  • Adapted existing source material into original screenplays or teleplays.

Micro Kitchen Attendant

Bon Appeit
03.2020 - Current
  • Stocked shelves with food supplies, utensils, and other items as needed.

Driver

Door Dash
01.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.

Driver

Uber
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.

Driver

Lyft
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.

Customer service and driver

Chewse
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.

Customer service at Paint department

Lowe's
South San Francisco, USA
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.

Logistics manager

Metal Welding
San Salvador, El Salvador
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.

Videographer and video editor

Dream Factory
Santa Tecla, El Salvador
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Record voiceovers for corporate videos or commercials using high quality microphones.

Intern

PROESA
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: Agency for Exportation and Inversion of El Salvador (Agencia para Exportación e Inversión de El Salvador)
  • Agency for Exportation and Inversion of El Salvador (Agencia para Exportación e Inversión de El Salvador)

Cashier and customer service

Dry Clean Club
Bethesda, USA
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.

Tea maker and cashier

Teaism restaurant
Washington, USA
06.2011 - 04.2013
  • Prepared and served, drinks, blended coffees and teas.

Reporter

La Orbe Magazine
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Reporting on Salvadorian cultural life: music, theater, movies, literature and more

Music Critic

Detoque.net
San Salvador, El Salvador
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Reviewed albums and concerts, and conducted interviews

Auxiliary cameraman

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Canas
San Salvador, El Salvador
03.2009
  • Filmed internet based TV show during special program of UCA for Salvadoran elections

Education

Google certificate - Data Analytics

Coursera
04.2024

Sundance Collab Online Course - Playwriting and Screenwriting

Sundance Institute
01.2023

Workshop on Cinematographic Scripts -

Arturo Arango
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2014

Workshop on "Tools for the Development and Funding of Documentary Projects" -

Embassy of Mexico
San Salvador, El Salvador
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communications

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Canas (UCA)
San Salvador, El Salvador
06.2011

Skills

  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Final Cut
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Journalistic photography
  • Creative storytelling
  • Creative writing
  • Multimedia production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Final cut
  • Data analysis software
  • Video editing

References

  • Vicky Gass, Senior Policy Advisor, Central America, Oxfam America, Washington, DC, USA, (202)-777-2976
  • Patricia Clausen, Retired Practical Nurse, Silver Spring, Maryland, (301)-649-0809
  • Lela Sigh, Manager at Teaism, Tea Shop, Washington, DC, USA, (202)-638-7740
  • Christian Flores, Line cook for Canteen at Google, Palo Alto, California, USA, (650) 248 3469
  • David Olmedo, Manager at TD Bank, Daytona, Florida, USA, (973) 320 4570

Timeline

Content Creator

Caiman FILMS
03.2021 - Current

Micro Kitchen Attendant

Bon Appeit
03.2020 - Current

Driver

Door Dash
01.2020 - Current

Driver

Uber
12.2019 - 01.2020

Driver

Lyft
09.2018 - 12.2019

Customer service and driver

Chewse
08.2017 - 10.2018

Customer service at Paint department

Lowe's
08.2016 - 10.2018

Videographer and video editor

Dream Factory
08.2015 - 12.2015

Intern

PROESA
06.2014 - 09.2014

Logistics manager

Metal Welding
03.2014 - 06.2016

Cashier and customer service

Dry Clean Club
05.2013 - 02.2014

Tea maker and cashier

Teaism restaurant
06.2011 - 04.2013

Auxiliary cameraman

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Canas
03.2009

Reporter

La Orbe Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2011

Music Critic

Detoque.net
01.2006 - 01.2008

Google certificate - Data Analytics

Coursera

Sundance Collab Online Course - Playwriting and Screenwriting

Sundance Institute

Workshop on Cinematographic Scripts -

Arturo Arango

Workshop on "Tools for the Development and Funding of Documentary Projects" -

Embassy of Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communications

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Canas (UCA)
Miguel David Palacios Alvarado