Christopher Castillo

Christopher Castillo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Multimedia Production Manager & Video Editor

  • Education

    • State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

      2004 - 2008
      TV/Video Production Mass Communication/Media Studies

      Activities and Societies: Plattsburgh State Television

    • Long Island University

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Interactive Multimedia

      Activities and Societies: None

  • Experience

    • Mountain Lake PBS

      Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
      Production Intern

      Stagehand- Set up and take down of sets for local programs and Telethons. Assisted producers on location shoots

    • WPTZ News Channel 5

      Jun 2008 - May 2009
      Cameraman/ Floor Manager/Audio Board Operator

      Set up wireless microphones for anchors, reporters and weathermenOperated Wheatstone SP-8 Stereo Production Audio BoardFloor Manager duties: All equipment turned on/off, cables coiled, studio in orderSet up camera shots and recorded video on an Ikegami HL-60W Studio CameraPrinted, sorted and delivered newscast scripts to anchorsAssisted Reporters with gathering B-rollOperated teleprompter Trained new hires with routine and studio equipment

    • Backseat Productions LLC

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
      Production Assistant

      Assisted in the production of the independent film "100 Proof".Helped set up and take down set and equipmentRetrieved food and refreshmentsHelped with crowd controlTransported crew to and from locations

    • New Line Cinema

      Aug 2009 - Aug 2009
      Production Assistant

      Assisted in the production of "Going The Distance". Lock-up: Helped with crowd control during filming of the New Years Eve scene for continuity purposes.

    • East Ramapo & North Rockland Central School Districts

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2012
      Substitute Teacher

      Grades K-12I take on the duties and responsibilities of a teacher's class in their absenceDeveloped lesson plans using cooperative learning and differentiated assessment

    • Holiday Events, LLC

      Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
      Social Media Intern/ Customer Service Rep.

      Customer Service Representative for Newyears.com, Newyearseve.com, Clubplanet.comAssisted and informed people from all over the world about New Years Eve events

    • Colorvision Inc.

      Dec 2012 - Sept 2013
      Assistant Manager

      Lead our team daily in the production of salesOpen and/or close storePerformed Weekly Payroll, Inventory & LogisticsRecorded & Filed Daily Product Count Assigned Sales Associate’s daily duties and lunch hours

    • Sony Pictures Television, Inc.

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      Production Assistant

      Assisted crew members, escorted actors to and from set, coordinated extras, conducted crowd control and lock down sets, acted as a runner distributing messages, scripts, call sheets, etc. Supervise background actors, bringing them to and from set

    • CBS Television Distribution

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      Production Assistant

      Assisted crew members, escorted actors to and from set, coordinated extras, conducted crowd control and lock down sets, acted as a runner distributing messages, scripts, call sheets, etc.

    • United Stage Associates

      Mar 2014 - May 2014
      Stage Design Crew

      Provided stage setup for corporate conferences, award ceremonies, fundraisers, concerts, etc. Provided and set up theatrical lighting & stage equipment such as audio/video, projectors, projection screens, podiums, drapes/curtains etc.

    • Manhattan Neighborhood Network

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2014
      Production Coordinator

      Provided technical training and creative consultation to producers of community and independent projects. Facilitated studio productions: equipment preparation, lighting, set design, editing assistance.Assisted in community and independent projects Made reservations for use of equipment and facilities with public via phone, email and in person Assisted with digital file submission for programming as needed

    • KPMG US

      Sept 2014 - May 2023
      Production Coordinator

      • Produce projects related to the firm’s overall communications approach and cultural narrative• Create video messaging from the firm’s executive leadership for streaming distribution• Strategize with colleagues to develop means of clearly communicating firmwide messages• Translate corporate procedure into visual storytelling and campaign activation• Prepare digital presentation deliverables in high pressure environments• Improve the KPMG Video Network and its submission process through bot implementation• Develop ongoing operational processes for working with internal clients and external vendors• Update our creative menu and editorial templates from our archive of digital assets• Drive the development of media products for internal clients as a relationship management tool• Manage and record office-to-office video conferences for playback Show less

    • Crowe

      Jun 2023 - May 2024
      Multimedia Production Manager

      Crowe LLP (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Castillo
      Standing Ovation Encore Award Lisa Itah Oct 2018 Thank you for making the October KVN a success! Your hard work and contributions are very much appreciated!
    • Awarded to Christopher Castillo
      Standing Ovation Encore Award Lynne Doughtie Dec 2017 We are so grateful for your recent KVN contributions. Thank you for going above and beyond to support the needs of the OTC and for maintaining high standards of professionalism under pressure.Lynne & Scott
    • Awarded to Christopher Castillo
      Bronze Telly Award Winner Telly Awards 2017 This was awarded to me for my editing skills on "KPMG Life: Operation Puppy Rescue". I flew down to DC and worked with a freelance crew to capture a puppy adoption event. I then took the project through post. You can view the video link above. The reason being is at KPMG we highlight our employees accomplishments. In this case, an employee out of the DC office, rescues, vaccinates, and gives puppies away for adoption.
    • Awarded to Christopher Castillo
      Standing Ovation Encore Award Seth Oster Jun 2015 "In recognition of your work on the videos for the KPMG corporate communication quarterly team meeting in June 2015. Your efforts made a significant contribution to our success. Thank you." -Seth Oster