Committed Undergraduate and Graduate Instructor providing educational support to undergraduate or graduate students. Knowledgeable collaborator accommodates students from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Instructor
University of Miami
08.2023 - Current
Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for Introduction to Digital Filmmaking and Introduction to Screenwriting to undergrads
Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions to promote an open learning environment
Provides hands on tutoring to students from development, pre-production to production with camera, lighting and audio equipment to post production with editing process and techniques
Evaluates and grades students’ classwork, assignments, and papers
Director & Producer
Independent Filmmaker
01.2021 - Current
For Films, Documentaries, and Social Media
Manages multiple pre-production processes including budgets, filming timetables, and location research and selection
Also, coordinates post production with editing, coloring, and sound design
Develops budgets, provides timeline specifications, and conducts reports on the progress of the projects
Manages auditions, casting, and bookings of talents
Graduate Assistant
University of Miami
08.2021 - 08.2023
Evaluated and graded students’ classwork, assignments, and papers for Principles of Aesthetics and Analysis, History of International Cinema and Survey of Motion Pictures for undergrads, and Directing the Actor for graduates
Monitored student status through online Blackboard program and organize online grades
Managed students’ conflicts and maintaining classroom control during hands on activities
Key/Assistant Wardrobe Stylist & Art Director
Independent Filmmaker
01.2017 - 08.2021
For Films, Documentaries, and Social Media
Referenced to storyboards, style guides, show bibles to understand the context and ensure continuity of the character’s design
Coordinated and managed buying and returning costumes and clothing according to directors’ references
Creative Director
Scout Management
04.2008 - 10.2014
Used merchandising marketing guidance to create the photoshoot concept for magazines
Collaborated with photographers, make-up and hair stylists, art directors, wardrobe stylists, and editors to create a visually stunning campaign for social media
Education
M. F. A - Motion Picture
University of Miami
Miami, FL
05.2024
B. A. S - Film, Television, and Digital Production
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2020
Skills
Tech-Savvy - Team Leader - Attention to Detail - Conflict Resolution - Classroom Management - Script Analysis - Casting Director - Production Designer - Blocking Actor
Awards of Excellence at the 2023 Broadcast Education Association - BEA Conference, for the short documentary “Parodi - The Petite Museum” and the short film “Lucas”
Award of Recognition: LGBTQ+ at the 2023 Accolade Global Film Competition for “Lucas”
Audience Award Runner Up Best Short Film at the 2023 Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival for “Lucas”
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Graduate Instructor
University of Miami
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
University of Miami
08.2021 - 08.2023
Director & Producer
Independent Filmmaker
01.2021 - Current
Key/Assistant Wardrobe Stylist & Art Director
Independent Filmmaker
01.2017 - 08.2021
Creative Director
Scout Management
04.2008 - 10.2014
M. F. A - Motion Picture
University of Miami
B. A. S - Film, Television, and Digital Production