Sergio Uzurin
917-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Brooklyn, NY
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E D U C A T I O N
SUNY University at Buffalo 2004-2009 Bachelors in International Studies and Media Study Laguardia Community College 2024 Certificate in IATSE 52 Film Grip Training Program S K I L L S
● Final Cut Pro
● Adobe Premiere and
Photoshop
● Canva
● Video mixers
(Blackmagic, etc)
● Native Spanish
Speaker
● CRM software
(Salesforce, Wrike)
● Google, Microsoft,
Apple Spreadsheets
E X P E R I E N C E
Full Service Video Production and Photography New York May 2015 - Present
● Full service video production and photography from concept to publication: see reels and samples at sergiotupacuzurin.com
● Notable clients included producing the Cirque de Soleil Masterclass video and Midtown Hilton promotional videos
Local Artist Access Residency Squeaky Wheel, Buffalo NY 2009
● Creating participatory multimedia art installation project, concept to installation
● Producing associated documentary on the project, TV’s in the Ghetto Podcast Producer and Co-Host The Codeswitchin Podcast 2016 to 2017
● Booking, scripting, co-hosting, production and post-production on podcast. See https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-codeswitchin-podcast/id1151737591 Video 1 (V1) and Utility Encore (formerly PSAV), New York Feb 2020 to Present
● Set up and break down for events with an emphasis on front facing professionalism.
● Set up and operation of camera, I-mag, video mixer and livestreaming tech New York Post, New York 2021 to 2022
● Shooting sports podcasts and interviews, editing using Premiere Block Party Event Production NYC ICEwatch March 2021-Present
● Designed and sourced promotional material, sourcing activities (including painting materials and A/V equipment), workshops, performers and turnout for “Chillout” block party events
● Increased turnout for invite only events prioritizing a combination of marginalized communities, donor class, and skilled contributors.
● Recruiting and directing volunteers for set-up, break down, food prep, security, sign-in, and other tasks
● Video editing, graphic design and lead generation for and from the organization instagram account, as well as moderating the account and processing requests for assistance and volunteering, quadrupling the follower count since 2021 from 5K to 20K followers
Census Staff VOCAL NY Feb 2020 - June 2020
● Registered underserved populations (methadone clinics, homeless centers) leading to an increase in unhoused people filling out the U.S. Census
● Produced a video outlining VOCAL’s partnership with Census2020 as it handled the limitations and opportunities brought on by the pandemic
● Reached out to hundreds of VOCAL NY contacts to de wellness checks Organizer New York Communities For Change, PUSH-Buffalo & The Black Institute 2008- 2014
● Built a base for campaigns, including successful divestment of $45M in city funds
● Canvassed and identified volunteers from marginalized communities and developed their skill sets to execute events, do outreach, speak publicly, meet press and electeds, and run meetings.
Writer Generation Magazine 2008
● Articles covering news events: See http://bit.ly/StrifeStudies2 and http://bit.ly/PUSHarticle