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Phil Castillo

Phil Castillo

Videographer/Content Creator
San Tan Valley,AZ

Summary

Thank you for the opportunity to apply and be considered as your Videographer and Content Creator.

I am a a skilled videographer with over a decade of experience. I'm self-organized with a disciplined approach and good time management skills. As this resume will show, I have held positions that combined will prove that I am skilled, experienced, and ready to create incredible content in a timely manner.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Wedding Videographer

Serendipity Cinema
Gilbert, AZ
07.2021 - Current
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with other videographers, our producer, and our editor.
  • Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 80 events.
  • Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata, double backed and synced online.
  • Captured up to 4k footage with cinematic and unique style.

Video Editor

Xsparkage LLC
Giblert, AZ
01.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, engagement, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Created custom titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Participated in and completed a 6 month Masterclass training in the YouTube Algorithim, and Content Creation for Social Media with an emphasis on creating brand awareness and growing Social Media Presence for YouTube Channels.

Owner/Operator

Papple Media LLC
San Tan, AZ
01.2021 - Current
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Created content with SEO keywords drawn from Google Analytics.
  • Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.
  • Edited video, audio and photos to enhance and complete post-production work for polished appearance.
  • Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative digital productions for online delivery.

Assistant Store Manager

A-Bear Workshop
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.
  • Created and led trainings for new verbiage and practices which lead to a sales increase of 50% Year over Year, as well as improved tracked metrics by over 80%
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Tracked the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives using a system I built to accurately track growth.
  • Monitored and maintained store inventory
  • Monitored retail operating costs, budgets and labor efficiency
  • Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with store manager to discuss interior visual displays and store window presentation.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.

Team Leader

Picsolve
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Lead and direct the team on site in relation to photography sales and planning of day to day operations while delivering a high standard of customer service through motivation and communication skills
  • Process stock orders to maintain stock levels while ensuring the accuracy of all media stock levels
  • Train, develop, motivate and lead the operational retail team on site managing all employee relations issues in line with company policy and procedure; liaising with the Site Manager for support if required
  • Ensure that the site photography operation is fully staffed; producing and managing the employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels, adhering to relevant legislation
  • Photography, Consultation, POS sales, Creative up-selling, and customer retention
  • In this role I have created new spreadsheets to streamline daily paperwork for tracking metrics on a per employee and daily site-wide basis
  • Interviewed, assessed, and onboarded new-hires
  • Created daily goals and incentives as well as a spreadsheet for tracking them. Coached team members to reach daily sales and photography metrics year over year including weights based on daily temperature, real-time attendance, and ratio of zoo members vs day rate patrons.


Digital Media Specialist

Homes By Taber
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Scheduled shoots and filmed content with Agents to be delivered on YouTube, internally for training, as well as in online listings.
  • Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
  • Liaised between departments to create and execute elements for Content Creation.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.

Digital Media Specialist

Word of God Church
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2015 - 02.2018
  • Executed live productions across multiple platforms.
  • Organized, prioritized and managed multiple projects according to dedicated release schedule.
  • Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
  • Directed Live Broadcasts for YouTube/Facebook
  • Created Static and Motion Graphics for Live Broadcasts
  • Planned, produced, and edited Video Content for Social Media.

Camera Operator

Skyline Video Production
Phoenix, AZ
12.2013 - 07.2015
  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought directors and clients
  • Operate live broadcast (Panasonic AG-HPX370) and prosumer (various Canon DSLR) cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts & advertisements
  • Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements
  • Set up and perform live shots for broadcast
  • Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, capture media, audio, and lighting equipment to be used during filming
  • Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition
  • Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, dolly, crane- mounted, Steadicam, skates, or handheld
  • Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
  • Set up lighting and audio for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues.
  • Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video Production

COLLINS COLLEGE
Tempe AZ
02.2012 - 10.2015

Certificate of Completion - YouTube Content Creation & Algorithm

Channel Jump Start Academy
07.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

    Post-production expertise

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Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Cinema4d

Final Cut Pro

Davinci Resolve

Descript

Timeline

Wedding Videographer

Serendipity Cinema
07.2021 - Current

Certificate of Completion - YouTube Content Creation & Algorithm

Channel Jump Start Academy
07.2021 - 12.2021

Video Editor

Xsparkage LLC
01.2021 - Current

Owner/Operator

Papple Media LLC
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

A-Bear Workshop
10.2019 - 01.2021

Team Leader

Picsolve
05.2019 - 10.2019

Digital Media Specialist

Homes By Taber
03.2018 - 05.2019

Digital Media Specialist

Word of God Church
10.2015 - 02.2018

Camera Operator

Skyline Video Production
12.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video Production

COLLINS COLLEGE
02.2012 - 10.2015
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