Thomas Zayas
Writer - Editor - Producer
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Talented professional with good multitasking, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes writing scripts, producing narrative content, and post-production (including sound & video editing).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writer - Producer
Jasmine Street Films
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Brainstorm and create projects that tell important stories
- Write & finish scripts, sides, or any promotional material
- Video Editing, Post-Production, Sound Design on all Projects
- Record live sound on set
- Direct actors and lead a set of 10+ people
- Manage expenses & organize pre-production
Editor
Laker Film Room
Los Angeles , CA
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, 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.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 09.2011 - 06.2013
Certificate in Television Writing - Television Writing
University of California Los Angeles Extension
Los Angeles 09.2016 - 06.2017
ProMax Pathway Program - Promotions Editing & Marketing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Content Development
Project Management
Editing
Creative writing
Copywriting
Social media
Unique content creation
Self-publishing experience
Timeline
ProMax Pathway Program - Promotions Editing & Marketing
Santa Monica College
09.2022 - Current
Editor
Laker Film Room
09.2019 - 09.2020
Writer - Producer
Jasmine Street Films
01.2019 - Current
Certificate in Television Writing - Television Writing
University of California Los Angeles Extension
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California Santa Barbara
09.2011 - 06.2013