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MARIO MENDEZ CREATIVE

Summary of Qualifications

Mario Mendez got his start in an edit bay where he quickly became an expert in post-production. During his over 17 years of experience in media production he has edited, produced and directed various projects with small to very large budgets.

Though he has specialized in postproduction he is a Swiss Army knife of video and film production. With directing, writing and editing experience he can take on any project solo or while working with a team. He has spent many years working in an agency setting and is no stranger to pitching concepts and working with clients. He's used his creative production skills at major TV stations, an international sports company, and multi-million dollar corporations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Editor Nov. 2020 – Present

    Clients
    • Studio City
    • Emphatic Films
    • Lakeshore Educational Toys

    Image Promotion Writer/Producer at WSBTV Sept. 2013 – Sept. 2020

    • Write/Conceptualize promotional content for on-air, online and in print
    • Develop and collaborate to create marketing strategies that further brand message
    • Collaborate with editors, designers and cinematographers to create commercials
    • Interpret marketing research into practical advertising
    • Write press releases, TV, radio and print ads
    • Develop unique social media campaigns for News and TV programs
    • Work events, pitch campaigns, and support live ads
    • Winner of 2 Gabby Awards

     

    Promotion Supervisor at 8 News Now KLAS – May 2009-Sept. 2013

    • Was integral to the branding an reinvention of several successful image campaigns. Including the rebranding of the I-Team, the morning show, and 8 News Now.
    • A year age was promoted to Promotion Supervisor and lead and managed a team of producers in charge of topicals and syndication.
    • Won several Emmys and Two EMA’s awards for excellence in image promotion.

     

    Producer/Editor at KVBC Channel 3 Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2008

    • Revitalized the daily topical promotion and improved the stations image production.
    • Helped the promotion department complete their upgrade and adopt an HD workflow.
    • Senior Editor/Producer at Post-Digital April 2007 - Feb. 2008
    • Lead a team of a graphic designer, audio editor and color correction artist to complete productions of national level and local commercials and programming.
    • Pitched ideas and fostered on going business relationships with clients and ad agencies for future work.
    • Rework and streamline the post-production workflow as well as helped upgrade their main Final Cut Pro and Avid Edit suites.

     

    Producer/Editor at Zuffa LLC. “The UFC” Jan. 2006 - April 2007

    • Helped create their companies gruff signature and brand by collaborating closely with their art designer, marketing head and Dana White.
    • Created features, commercials, video press releases, and kept all spots consistent in branding looks and marketing.
    • Established a streamlined workflow between the Avid and Final Cut Pro.
    • Worked and produced on site for over 30 live events.


    Producer/Editor at KUTV Channel 2 March 2003 - May 2005

    • Main editor for the “Get Gephardt Series” and “Let Bill Buy It” series
    • Sole editor for almost a year on the weekend morning show
    • Promoted to promotional position in one year
    • Would pitch image ideas and sweeps concepts directly to top management

     

    EDUCATION AND AWARDS

    B.A. in Film Production from the University of Utah May 2003

    • Winner 5 consecutive Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards for Best Image Campaign
    • Winner of Best in Show and Best Image Promotion 2012 Electronic Media Awards
    • Winner of 2 Gabby Awards
    • Recipient of a film grant from ASUU

MARIO MENDEZ

mariomendezcreative@gmail.com

(702)-338-5213