Joseph A. Olivera

Experience

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  Candlewood Suites Hotel

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2010

  Guest Service Representative

  An Intercontinental Hotels Group Extended Stay Hotel• Delivered exceptional customer service to meet guests’ needs.• Implemented IHG brand standards and procedures to ensure a consistent experience.• Scheduled reservation accommodations using Opera.• Used Holidex to manage guests’ profile and “Priority Club” reward points and enrollment.• Accounts payable and receivable processing.• Responsible for ordering hotel products and supplies based off monthly budget.• Drove company shuttle-bus to escort guests to local businesses and scheduled locations.• Tasks included light housekeeping, maintenance, and garbage removal.• Executed proper procedure in emergency situations... Unfortunately, I dealt with 2 hotel fires. Show less

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  JAO Pictures

  Jan 2007 - now

  Marketing and Multimedia Producer

  Visual brand strategies and mutlimedia production solutions - JAOpictures.com• Digital artist specialized in video production, graphic design, sound mixing, and post-production.• Digital marketing and visual branding solutions for local businesses, startups, & independent film.• Provide services in photography, graphic design, cinematography, and pre/post-production.• Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Adobe™ Creative Suite and Cinema 4D.• Seasoned professional in video production, motion graphics, compositing, tracking, and vfx.• IMDb Profile Link - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9061156/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1• Indemnify - A short film submitted for the HBO series, Project Greenlight (2014). Show less

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  Wok'n Fire

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

  Graphic and Web Designer

  A Pan-Asian restaurant company located throughout the Illinois area - woknfire.com • Created and managed all marketing materials related to print and Web.• Produced video content campaigns for all social media channels and website.• Coordinated and distributed promotions using social media tool, "Constant Contact."• Product photographer and high-end photo retoucher for all digital images.• Designed, created, and maintained Wok’n Fire’s original website from 2010 to 2013.

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  Ian Ryan Interactive

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2012

  Production Assistant & Video Editor

  A video production company specializing in interactive media - ianryan.com▪ Assist production with equipment/stage setup and breakdown.▪ Sony FS100 camera operation and video editor.▪ Audio setup and lavalier/boom-microphone operator.▪ DVD layout design and authoring... Y'all remember DVDs, LOL!!▪ Web design using HTML and CSS coding with jQuery plugins.▪ Freelance position only.

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  Echelon Design, Inc.

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  3D Gerneralist & Motion Graphics Artist

  Industry leader in exhibit design, fabrication, and logistics - www.echelondesigninc.com▪ Collected and built 3D model assets used for 3D rendering.▪ Designed motion graphics for video transitional effects.▪ Assist production with video equipment setup and breakdown.▪ DSLR Camera operation and cinematographer.▪ Assembled servers and software setup for render-farm.▪ Freelance position only.

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  Papadakis Photography

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Graphic Artist

  Chicago commercial and beauty photography studio - papadakisphotography.com• High-end photo retoucher for all digital images used for online and print applications.• Collaborate with supervisor on all composite card template designs.• Assist production with lighting setup and breakdown.• Sound mixer - audio setup and lavalier/boom-microphone operator.• Multimedia production consultant.

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  LG Electronics North America

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2021

  Video Producer & Media Creation Analyst

  • LG Electronics marketing and customer support video content producer for Home Appliance.• In-house: Director, Editor, Motion Graphics & Visual Effects Designer, and ADR Sound-mixer.• Produce LG kitchen segments highlighting LG HA products that include marketing initiatives.• Digital asset creation/curation and project file management of video production processes.• Coordinate marketing & messaging strategies with LG brand, quality, sales, and legal teams.• Coordinate video NPI production schedules to ensure timely delivery/execution of media assets.• Maintain and adhere to visual brand guidelines and comply with standard operating procedures.• Budget allocation and purchase of HA R&D LAB & Production Studio AV and software assets.• Operate and manage Canon, Panasonic, and Sony cameras/lenses along w/ dolly & crane systems.• Operate and manage audio recording devices and studio lighting equipment.• Operate and maintain video production studio and the studio's home appliances.• Multimedia support to 3rd party home appliance vendors, stores, and distributors when needed.• Introduced new 3D asset creation/management standard operating procedures and workflow.• Follow, study, breakdown, and implement current media trends and production workflows.• Proficient in Adobe™ Creative Cloud applications (Ae, Pre, Ai, Psd, and Lr) and DaVinci Resolve.• Cinema 4D & Mocha Pro compositing and tracking techniques proficiency.• Strong 2D/3D motion design sensibility using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, & Cinema 4D.• In-house product photographer, high-end photo retoucher, and graphic designer.• Onscreen and voice-over actor for LG Home Appliance videos - IMDb link in profile.• Versed in Jeong-Do management and Cartel training.• Comprehend HTML and CSS languages.• Received Life's Good Award in 2015 for online media support concept. Show less

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  Grafft Group

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Video Production Specialist

  • Digital asset creation/curation and project file management of video production process.• Designed and illustrated marketing materials for large scale printing and delivery.• Main responsibilities - editing, motion graphics, ADR, graphic design, and visual effects.• Maintain and adhere to visual brand guidelines while creating new standards of practice.• Collaborate, participated, and assisted with ideation and content creation/development.• Traveled to property and set locations regularly for filming and scouted locations.• Color correction, grading, compression, and encoding of video assets.• Pre and post-production workflow and proficiency.• Real estate photographer and cinematographer.• Freelance position only. Show less

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  Hisense USA

  Nov 2021 - now

  Media Production Specialist

  • Hisense & Mora brand marketing and customer support video content producer.• In-house: Director, Editor, Motion Graphics & Visual Effects Designer, and ADR Sound-mixer.• In-house: Product Photographer, High-end Photo Retoucher, and Graphic Designer.• Video production studio and A/V equipment curator, manager, and stakeholder.• #𝗖𝗘𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: Video production for the Hisense Smart Appliance booth and press conference.• #𝗖𝗘𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Video production for the Hisense Smart Appliance booth.• Developed and designed the in-house video production studio for the HA R&D Center.• Budget allocation and purchase of video production studio, AV equipment, & software assets.• Project management of digital asset creation, curation, scheduling, & video production operations.• Coordinate marketing & messaging strategies with the Hisense brand, quality, and sales teams.• Coordinate and manage NPI video production schedules to ensure timely delivery of media assets.• Maintain and adhere to visual brand guidelines and comply with standard operating procedures.• Operator of Sony camera, lenses, and gimbal system for in-studio and remote setup.• Operator of audio and sound recording devices and studio lighting equipment.• Follow, study, breakdown, and implement current media trends and production workflows.• Mastery use of Adobe™ Creative Cloud applications (Ae, Au, Pre, Ai, Psd, Me, and Lr).• Proficient use of DaVinci Resolve and Fusion.• Blender & Mocha Pro compositing and tracking techniques proficiency and application.• Onscreen and voice-over actor for Hisense Home Appliance videos - IMDb link in profile.• Helped interview and hire a video production specialist for the ISM team.• Project management for production and workflow with freelance motion graphics designers.• Multimedia support for B2B partners and external 3rd party video production teams.• 2 time Hisense Star Award Recipient. Show less