Hi, I’m
Samuel Castro
Digital Solutions Designer
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Audiovisual production design, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Five-Star Audiovisual
Sr. Director of Virtual Production & Events
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by creating a positive work environment with clear expectations and support systems in place.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
Five-Star Audiovisual
Director of Event Production
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
ENCORE (Formally PSAV)
Audio Visual Specialist | Junior Project Manager
09.2016 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Provided presentation support, layout, and design for corporate seminars, ceremonies, award receptions, and promotion services
- Regionally trained various teams in operation of audio-visual technologies and safety
- Advised and consulted Senior leadership of possible problems and report the observance of any situations requiring maintenance and/or repair.
- Provided troubleshooting support for clients experiencing technical difficulties with their AV systems.
- Improved overall event experiences through seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video elements.
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
Production Director (Part-Time)
04.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Executed client consultations to determine audio-visual needs for events.
Sam Castro Photo + Film
Freelance Photographer & Cinematographer
01.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Captured stunning images and video for weddings, corporate events, and portraits, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversee final deployment of product to clients
- Highly experienced with format deliverables and conversions.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Fight Time Promotions
Audio / Video Tech. Supervisor
01.2012 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
- Maintain and calibrate company and rented equipment for showtime and off-site recordings
- Oversee final deployment of data to editors.
The Movie Studio Inc.
Audio Specialist / Music Composer
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Score composer, audio engineer, studio master, and Foley for feature length production of EXPOSURE starring Corey Feldman
- Established reports to track progress throughout the course of the project
- Created digital media to support project such as flyers, brochures, posters and other tangible mediums
- Acted as staff photographer
- Photos for press, for digital media, for marketing
- Acted as lead graphic designer
- Brochure, posters, mock art for film.
Education
Bergen Community CollegeParamus, NJ
from Music
05.2001 - 05.2010
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale IncFort Lauderdale, FL
from Game Design And Animation
05.2001 - 05.2010
Skills
Project Coordination
Relationship Building
Problem-solving abilities
Virtual Events
Design thinking
Marketing Strategy Development
System Design
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of Video Delivery System.
- Achieved Revenue Growth by introducing Photorealistic 3D Rendering for Sales tasks.
- Resolved product issues through consumer & internal testing.
- Achieved Brand Recognition through effectively helping with Training and Development.
- Achieved Regional Growth by building better Business Relations with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Sr. Director of Virtual Production & Events
Five-Star Audiovisual
11.2018 - Current
Director of Event Production
Five-Star Audiovisual
11.2018 - Current
Audio Visual Specialist | Junior Project Manager
ENCORE (Formally PSAV)
09.2016 - 10.2018
Production Director (Part-Time)
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
04.2014 - Current
Audio / Video Tech. Supervisor
Fight Time Promotions
01.2012 - 05.2014
Audio Specialist / Music Composer
The Movie Studio Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Freelance Photographer & Cinematographer
Sam Castro Photo + Film
01.2011 - Current
Bergen Community College
from Music
05.2001 - 05.2010
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
from Game Design And Animation
05.2001 - 05.2010