Stephen Gonzales
Victoria
Summary
Skilled Videographer with over 20 years of experience. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Victory Made Media
03.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to their unique needs.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project turnaround times by implementing efficient organizational systems.
- Managed all aspects of pre-production, including location scouting, script development, and budgeting for optimal results.
- Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele.
- Created local media pages and content with over 10,000 followers and growing.
Director of Video Production
Thrive Fuel Digital Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Created and developed "digital tv station" network for app streaming of produced content.
- Created and produced several web-shows producing multiple paid sponsors.
- Built in-house production studio for weekly shows and commercial studio filming.
Lead Pastor /Church Planter
Journey Church
03.2017 - Current
- Planted and led vision of Journey Church.
- Began mobile, built teams for all areas of church serving and leadership.
- Led building remodel pre-covid.
- Performed pastoral duties including weddings, funeral, baptisms, communion etc.
- Grew church from 0 to 200 pre-covid.
- Ordained several pastors to serve in various pastoral leadership roles within the church.
- Created structure for Sunday AM and Wednesday PM services. Oversaw flow and order of services.
- Trained members in various positions with focus on tech and worship areas.
- Manage all media creation and marketing
Director of Video Production
The Woodhouse Spas Corporation
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Created video content for all major seasonal marketing campaigns for all franchise locations.
- Planned, oversaw and managed all production elements, pre, during and post of yearly corporate conference attended by all franchise location owners, teams and vendors.
Pastor/Student Ministry Director
One Retreat Ministry
05.2011 - 04.2017
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and events.
- Planned and led bi-yearly youth retreats geared towards at-risk youth.
- Led weekly small groups for community youth.
- Worked with local schools to present and recruit students for retreats (free for students).
- Worked with local churches to recruit volunteers and get students and families connected into local churches.
Student Pastor
Parkway Church
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Developed structure for Sunday AM student services.
- Led and developed small groups for mid-week gatherings.
- Developed all-student worship, tech and leadership teams.
- Created and maintained yearly student budget.
- Planned student retreats, conference trips and hosted yearly summer camps.
- Recruited adult volunteers for services, small groups and events.
- Preached on main stage for senior pastor as needed.
- Started collaboration with local youth pastors to put on large yearly FCA Fields of Faith event reaching approximately 800 students.
- Part of church creative team, planning sermon series and creative elements and events.
- Created technical designs and support for additional campuses added.
- Developed student leadership teams at satellite campuses.
Sales / Tech Support
Go Direct Music
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed inventory in store and online.
- Provided technical advice and support for churches, bands etc.
- Helped run company with owner.
- Managed website.
- Packed and shipped products.
- Managed relationships with vendors.
- Set up new accounts with vendors for dealer pricing.
Technical Director
Victoria Television Group
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Direct 5, 6, 9 & 10pm Newscasts.
- Train crew on cameras, prompter, audio, graphics and master control.
- Fill in on other positions as needed.
- Led graphics department.
- Assist in hiring of new crew employees.
Ministry Staff
Burchfield Ministries
05.2001 - 12.2004
- Worked as summer staff during youth and kids summer camps.
- Played on worship team and performed various duties.
- Non-summer duties ranged from construction to playing on worship team to running sound for Bible college classes and services.
Education
No Degree - Web Development And Interactive Media
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
OnlineDiploma of Christian Studies -
Texas Bible Institute
Columbus, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, TX05.2002
Skills
- Video Production, editing, photography
- Marketing
- Staging shots
- Live Stream Tech
- Team Building
- Special Events Planning/Coordinating
- Post-production expertise
- Cinematography expertise
- Pre-Production Planning
- Digital asset management
- Visual storytelling
- Drone Videography
Timeline
Director of Video Production
Thrive Fuel Digital Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2024
Owner
Victory Made Media
03.2017 - Current
Lead Pastor /Church Planter
Journey Church
03.2017 - Current
Director of Video Production
The Woodhouse Spas Corporation
01.2015 - 04.2017
Pastor/Student Ministry Director
One Retreat Ministry
05.2011 - 04.2017
Student Pastor
Parkway Church
07.2010 - 01.2015
Sales / Tech Support
Go Direct Music
01.2007 - 07.2010
Technical Director
Victoria Television Group
01.2004 - 01.2007
Ministry Staff
Burchfield Ministries
05.2001 - 12.2004
No Degree - Web Development And Interactive Media
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
Diploma of Christian Studies -
Texas Bible Institute
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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