Resume
Contact:
(916)-768-9207adamplanas@gmail.com
600 William Street #422
Oakland, CA 94612
Education:
UC Berkeley: B.A. 2010Major: Cognitive Science
Minor: Art Practice
GPA: 3.10
Technical Skills:
- Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, etc.
- Skilled with Final Cut Pro/Express, iMovie, Compressor, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro/Elements
- Proficient with HTML, CSS, PHP, Drupal, SEO, social media marketing, and general web design practices
- Knowledgeable and experienced with Microsoft Office Software: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Comfortable working on both Mac and Windows platforms equally
Experience:
Camp Creative (February 2011 – Present)
In-House Video Editor
- Edit professional videos quickly and efficiently using industry standard software
- Design custom animations and digital graphic assets to complement client productions
- Integrate new stylistic components with our clients' branding guidelines
- Collaborate with designers, production staff, and directors to address the needs and concerns of our clients
- Maintain and optimize internal, external, and client websites using various content management systems
Carbonated TV (February 2010 – February 2011)
Video Producer and Social Media Manager
- Filmed and edited episodes ranging in topics quickly and efficiently (3-4 per week)
- Customized and developed motion graphics to match the style of each episode
- Implemented editing tasks such as color correction, key framing, and chroma key compositing
- Managed social media accounts, particularly the Facebook Fan page, Twitter, and other social media applications
- Collaborated with international team when working on social media expansion and outreach development
- Maintained the studio facilities and all production equipment
- Researched new developments in equipment, software, workflow, and video production techniques
CalTV: UC Berkeley’s Online TV Station (February 2007 – May 2010)
Executive Director (May 2008 – May 2010)
- Supervised a team of over 80 students who produced 13 episodes per week
- Trained members on how to properly use professional video and post production equipment
- Facilitated weekly meetings/classes that included lessons about the multimedia industry
- Managed the group’s yearly budget, allocating funds for equipment, supplies, and events
- Upgraded the CalTV website as well as other CalTV online resources
- Created over 90% of the graphics and special effects used in CalTV’s programs
Director of Post Production (May 2007 – May 2008)
- Edited 1-3 of CalTV’s daily episodes per week (episodes shot and edited during the same day)
- Coordinated an organized editor rotation schedule
- Instructed the editing team on how to use Final Cut Express
Camp Creative (June 2009 – August 2009)
Web Assistant Contractor
- Created various websites and templates to be used as the platform for a video affiliate program
- Executed ethical and effective search engine optimization (SEO) practices on company website
- Completed time-sensitive web and graphic design tasks efficiently with great attention to detail
Cadence Research Labs (June 2008 – August 2008)
Graphic Design Intern
- Designed PowerPoint presentations used to compliment researchers’ presentations
- Developed an organized and easily navigable library of images and promotional materials
- Collaborated with researchers to create video and graphic representations of their work
Make-A-Wish Foundation and Hope Productions (August 2002 – Present)
Volunteer
- Participated on logistical committees at fundraising events
- Organized volunteer and event materials in a fast paced time-sensitive environment
- Collaborated with employees as a general assistant at fundraising auctions