Diego Mendes

Experience

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  Viçosa TV

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Videographer, Camera Operator, Motion Designer - Internship
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  Communication Veleiro

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  Video Editor, Camera Operator
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  TV INTEGRAÇÃO, AFILIADA REDE GLOBO

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2015

  Video Editor

  •Edited motion picture film and arranged film segments into sequences to achieve continuity and desired dramatic, comedic and thematic effects.•Supervised camera operators and other crews and determined camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effect;•Strong time management and listening skills;•Operated equipment including editing console, and video switcher;

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  Bighouse Productions

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Video Editor, Camera Operator

  •Reviewed shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity;•Ensured lighting positions, sound enhancement, and proper recording equipment were in place to capture the best images in a variety of locations;•Translated audio, video, graphics and digital animation and other digital media content into various formats.

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  Santevia Water Systems Inc

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

  Video & Media Specialist, Marketing

  •Developed relevant, original video or design for marketing to increase brand awareness, generated inbound traffic and encouraged product adoption using a variety of avenues (including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, YouTube, website, monthly newsletter);•Prepared storyboard, shot list, product (prop list), script;•Monitored and ensured Santevia brand guidelines were followed;•Created corporate, promotional, testimonial, instructional branded videos;•Created and edited graphical elements on product packaging, created sell sheets in Indesign;•Set up green screen environment for a video shoot. Show less

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  Paragon Testing Enterprises Inc

  Apr 2019 - May 2021

  Digital and Video Specialist, Marketing

  - Produce engaging and creative YouTube advertisement that drives traffic to the website and generates sales and registration;- Develop a visual identity for video content with a specific focus on short-form promotional, social content as well as longer-form instructional video content;- Ownership of YouTube channel growth for CELPIP and CAEL including coordination of live-streamed content; - Manage Open Broadcast Software for live streaming in a visual branded manner on Social Media;- Coordinate video shoot – storyboard, concept brief, models, actors, venues and props; - Execute overall global marketing strategy; - Develop videos for advertising, collaboration with Digital Marketing Lead for tracking of advertising effectiveness; - Improve and correct lighting, colouring and faulty footage;- Recommend equipment purchases, upgrades, or replacements;- Develop budgets for technical equipment from lighting, sound and filming. Show less

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  British Columbia Institute of Technology

  Jun 2021 - now

  Senior Video & Media Specialist, Marketing & Communications

  - Responsible for complete video concepting, shooting, editing, and packaging for client use.- Meet with clients to determine project scope, content, objectives, target audience, creative approach, story, tone, and delivery mode. Advise clients on appropriate media, costs, timelines and production process.- Coordinate staff, equipment, budget and schedule required to complete cost-effective productions.- Operate camera, set up lighting and audio gear, and direct onscreen talent in-studio or on-location.- Hire, coordinate and supervise external services such as actors, writers, production crew as required. Coordinate model consent forms, and maintain privacy of personal information.- Keep informed about trends in media production through ongoing professional development. Show less