Jorge M. Garcia **** SW ***th Street • Cutler Bay, FL 33190
Phone 786-***-**** • E-mail: ************@******.***
AUDIO ~VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Seasoned Audio/Video specialist seeking new and rewarding role that can leverage Technical background and extensive work experience in Audio and video industry. Thrive in a professional environment. Acknowledged for problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and ability to deliver on expectations.
Professional Strengths
Team Building & Leadership Procurement Specialized knowledge in HD Video
Project Management Budget Development Audio/Video Production
Technology talents include: MS Office Professional Suite, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, and Macaption
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
04/2005 – 09/2015
Accord Video Productions Production Manager
Developed, managed and oversee close caption and subtitles department. Supervise editor productivity and post-production efforts leading to generation of over $1M in gross revenue.
Implemented post production procedures to utilize industrial, Tapematic 2Print equipment in duplication and printing department generating an annual volume of over 2M discs.
Created new profit center for the organization by introducing web streaming capabilities. Implemented use of Tricaster HD switcher to enhance production capabilities that led to additional service offerings generating an estimated annual revenue of $500k+.
Collaborate with multi functional team members including video producers, photographers, lighting and audio technicians to facilitate productions of commercials, movies, short films, and various other video productions.
Developed procedures manuals and trained new staff members on audio/visual equipment, duplication, and post-production procedures. Developed quality controls measure and control inventory of all equipment and tape stock.
Manage client expectations through production process to ensure optimal client satisfaction. Have worked directly with Univision, Telemundo, WPBT TV, Discovery Channel, HBO Latin America, Florida Power Boats, and others.
2 years of experience in Network Video Capturing using TELESTREAM PIPELINE, ingesting variety of digital files, like MXF, and Avid/Apple proprietary files, into online libraries, Digital asset management systems and archives.
3 years of experience working MXF workflows, creating OP1A media; and also encoding multiple formats: DV 25/50, DVCPRO 25/50 HD, IMX 30/40/50, 10 bits Apple Pro Res 422 SD/HD and 8 bit/10 bit AVID DNxHD.
06/2003 – 04/2005
Precut International Production Manager
Responsible for production, manufacturing, and shipping of millwork including kitchens, cabinets, closets, and retail displays. Oversight over workshop personnel including carpenters, assemblers, and installers.
Responsible for large scale material estimates based of architectural plans and specifications.
Guided successful quality control standards at all stages of production.
Developed safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and to ensure compliance with the local and state regulations.
Managed the production schedule as needed to meet shipping deadlines, and ensured all projects were completed efficiently and within allotted time to meet client expectations.
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility by adhering to project material and labor budget.
06/2000 – 05/2003 3D Tech Design, Miami, Florida
Production Manager
Managed and oversaw the design and production of luxury showcases, displays and cabinets for luxury retailers and brands including: Ferragamo, Montblanc, Lladro, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Fendi, and Channel.
Oversaw the packing of finished products and coordinated freight forwarding efforts to ensure arrival at final port destination.
Supervised the installation of all tenant displays in luxury stores throughout Latin American and the Caribbean.
Developed procedures and trained new staff members on operation, programming, and maintenance of equipment including CNC router machines.
01/1993 – 12/1998
Department of Agriculture, Armenia, Colombia
Secretary of Agriculture
General oversight of execution of economic development projects within the agricultural and industrial sector of Quindio, Colombia with the objective of increasing per capita production of the region.
Procured and secured funding for the Quindio region from to Colombian State to execute local agricultural projects.
Resulting from regional study conducted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), executed numerous projects with a $3M in national government funding.
Hired and managed multi-disciplinary teams, including agricultural engineers, mathematicians, technicians, support staff.
Oversaw department budget and prepared financial statements to present to council and state officials.
EDUCATION
Gran Colombia University, Armenia Quindio, Colombia
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish: (reading, writing, conversation)