Summary

Miami, Florida based Camera Operator/Director with experience in field and post production. Proficient with Premier Pro, Final Cut. Intermediate level Spanish proficiency, flexible and easy to work with.

Credits

3/19 – 3/19

Editor Essence and Ulta Beauty - Beautiful Possibilities

Digital — Digital — No 2nd Takes Productions Details
3/19 – 3/19

A revealing 30 second promo, notifying participants they have been selected for one of Essence and Ulta Beauty's newest mentorship programs. Responsible for integrating graphic design and cg work with the client's recorded raw live chat footage. Editing to client's 30 second specification and delivering on a tight deadline (48 hours).

1/19 – 3/19

Director

Comcast — Advertising — No 2nd Takes Productions Details
1/19 – 3/19

Created a commercial spot for Chiropractic Clinic, where patients describe their first chiropractic experience. Responsible for all creative, through the production process. Idea creation, pitching concepts, story boarding, script writing, selecting talent with account executives, and leading talent on set. Worked with Director of Photography to achieve look and also worked with editors in ensuring client's demands were met. We shot this spot and delivered on time and on budget.

12/18 – 1/19

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7) MMA - Rumble At The Rock IV

Hard Rock Hollywood Casino — Digital Details
12/18 – 1/19

Team Davis reached out to produce a 60 second spot for commercial use. Team "Bad" Blake Davis makes his pro debut at the Hollywood Hard Rock & Casino Hotel. Was responsible for setting up lighting plot for scenes and camera movement, blocked out shots with the team, all gear check and prep and operated camera for the shoot. Made sure our shoot specifications fit TV broadcast standards.

8/16 – 10/18

Camera Operator (Sony FS 7) Day In The Life / Progressive

Digital — Digital — Evidence Video Productions LLC. Details
8/16 – 10/18

Camera operator for over 150 Day In The Life video shoots. Responsibilities include: - Assembling and setting up equipment - Planning, preparing and rehearsing scenes - Following producer scripts - Creatively framing and capturing action - Responding to direction on the fly - Liaising with lighting and technical staff

5/18 – 7/18

Director

Comcast — Advertising — Miami Spine Clinic Details
5/18 – 7/18

Responsible for idea implementation and visual execution of top Chiropractic clinic commercial. Pitching and presenting idea to account executives, story boarding , script writing and budgeting. Also worked with Comcast representatives on deliverables. Managed and directed the actors on set, we wrapped on time and on budget.

4/18 – 5/18

Lead Editor Les Brown - Live/Special Event

Digital — Digital — No 2nd Takes Productions Details
4/18 – 5/18

Created sizzle spot for world renown speaker, Les Brown's LIVE Event.

9/13 – 1/18

Creative Executive

Staff Position — Dynasty International Marketing Details
9/13 – 1/18

- Strategic Consulting, including marketing, business planning & sales strategy development. - Design integrated sales, digital and experiential marketing programming for clients in conjunction with internal account teams and services. -Generate creative concepts & develop ad artwork for all media; lead creative team in generating/refining creative concepts; sent concepts to client, refining & developing ideas; review artwork & copy; review pre-production layouts & proofs. - Led grassroots marketing campaign to with over 3,000 social media subscribers & 150,000+ views. - Board of Directors member, responsible for providing direction for the organization including: governance, fiduciary duty to protect the organization’s assets and investments.

5/15 – 8/15

Camera Operator (Sony EX3) The Dynasty Network - Momentum Monday (Season 1)

Digital — Digital — No 2nd Takes Productions Details
5/15 – 8/15

Responsible for writing, shooting and supervising edit for 30+ episodes. Built a grassroots following of 10,000+ followers thru video content.

Media

  • The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl

  • Bad Blake Davis Boxing Promo - Pro Debut

Recos

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Education

Class of '08

Florida International University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)/Mass Communication/Media S
Class of '08

Florida International University

Marketing/Advertising

My Gear

  • SONY EX3
  • Tripod
  • Sony FS7
  • Kino Flo 4 banks
  • Lavalier Lapel Microphone
  • LiveU
  • Various Live Stream Equipment
  • Nikon F Mount Lenses

Skills

  • Director
  • editor
  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Assistant Camera