Zaid Velez

Experience

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  TV Vision Network

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

  Producer

  My responsibilities included managing and creating unique content for bilingual projects, including performing cross-functional communication, leading and training employees to achieve organizational goals and objectives. I successfully provided effective key project initiatives to meet creative specifications within budget parameters and strict deadlines, including promptly producing high-quality content for weekly programming shows. I led all aspects of project implementation from pre- to post-production, including tracking revisions, deliverables, and approvals, working collaboratively with the team.Utilizing strong communication skills, I presented concepts and deliverables to senior leaders and executives as well as provided recommendations for process improvements and specific changes to ensure smooth collaboration and excellent results. I managed video production for commercials, B-roll web broadcasts, and sales videos. I demonstrated excellent work integrity, while effectively creating motion graphics and animations for Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm and Oakland Raiders, etc. Show less

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  The Sphere Productions

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2012

  Producer

  In this role, I assumed responsibilities for leading cross-functional collaboration and coordinating assignments with producers and editors as well as assembled final production for broadcast, while leading production processes tasks as per all the requirements and standards.I successfully created and implemented video sizzle to elevate corporate events and marketing materials and improve effectiveness. With my expertise, I effectively produced video b-roll footage for on-air and web promotions in an accurate and timely manner Show less

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  The Sphere Productons

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Sound And Editing
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  Home Shopping Network

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2017

  Creative Content Producer

  In this role, I effectively produced unique cross-platform content, while managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously and complying with corporate standards of quality and esthetics. With keen attention to details, I promptly delivered projects to creative specifications under budget and within strict deadlines. I demonstrated strong leadership skills and supervised all aspects of production activities while preparing content for weekly programming shows in a timely and accurate manner. I oversaw video production for commercials, b-roll, web broadcasts and sales videos, including motion graphics and animations for key clients.Being a proven leader, I successfully managed and motivated a team of professionals while scheduling and assigning tasks to employees using retro and scrum procedures. I led team members to promptly produce and leverage assets, including footage, images, and media. I actively participated in creative sessions to identify the partner and executive preferences and vision for special events, live show brand launches and fixed programming shows. I presented concepts for review by senior leaders and executives and manage revisions, deliverables, and approvals, working on all stages of project implementation. One of my greatest achievement is increasing multiple brands awareness through on-air promotions on HSN, QVC and cross-channel promotions that run nationally on various networks Show less

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  The Penny Hoarder

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Creative Content Director/Producer

  As a Creative Content Director and Producer, I successfully manage and streamline creative force in all aspects of video production, visualizing and defining the style and structure of the video to create a high-quality product. With strategic leadership and planning skills, I coordinate and oversee casting, script editing, shot composition, selection, and editing to ensure outstanding work performance and results. My responsibilities include creating storyboards and creative briefs and ensure the accuracy of the pre-production tasks and provide advanced solutions to complex problems. Also, I supervise post-production procedures and equipment as well as actively utilize software such as Avid, Final Cut and Adobe CC. With my expertise in the field, I assist with troubleshooting camera and editing equipment, building processes, deliverables, and capabilities around content production, developing story ideas and conducting content research. While writing, editing, and updating original client content for mediums such as blogs, long-form narratives, photo captions, social media editorial calendars, email blasts, infographics, video, I demonstrate excellent time management and multitasking. Utilizing communication and negotiation skills, I actively collaborate with producers, DP, editors, design and cooperate with cross-functional teams such as the production, technical and creative teams. I work closely with designers in the production of high-end graphic and video elements. I cooperate with Multimedia Content Designer, Brand Strategy and Social teams to direct projects on a conceptual level through design, photography, and video. While working with the Multimedia Content Designer and Social Strategist, we integrate content into communications strategies - paid media, PR, etc. I also work with third-party vendors to produce specialty content assets to achieve project goals. Show less

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  208 Monkey’s

  May 2019 - now

  CREATIVE CONTENT DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
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  Ashley Furniture Industries

  Nov 2019 - now

  Senior Social Content Curator / Creative Content Senior Producer