1. JACOB CIPRIANO MENDEZ
Director/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor
Bachelor of Arts: Electronic Media and Film Studies Eastern Michigan University Graduated 04/2016
Passionate and versatile Director,Writer, Cinematographer, and Editor skilled in numerous areas of video production
including, but not limited to videography, creative screenwriting, and non-linear editing. Extensive background in
commercial and entertainment fields of digital video production, photography, and design.
Summary
Published author of Marrow:The Crimson Odyssey, a fiction novel of more than 100,000 words
Awarded for Cinemark short films, Guardians of the Theater Parts I & II, aired in over 450 theaters
Awarded for winning design in the Quicken Loans Project Runway T-Shirt Graphic Design Contest
Volunteered to teach high school students the process of film production and completion of a short film
Accomplishments
Audio/Visual Specialist
Quicken Loans
06/2015 to Current
Detroit, MI
Experience
Highlights
Tasked with the production of team videos, graphics, and photography for 15+ divisional teams
Communicate with Team Leaders, Directors, and VP’s to optimally produce digital media content
Use of organizational skills to conduct meetings with team members, leaders,VP’s and more
Use of ingenuity and critical thinking to execute projects with a sense of urgency
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Director/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor
Freelance/Self-Employeed
08/2011 to Current
MI
Self-Produced commercial videos for coporations and small businesses
Negotiated and communicated with company owners and managers
Created commercial videos for advertisements in television, theaters, and social media campaigns
Using time management, complex problem solving, and reading comprehension skills, I quickly and
efficiently met the needs and objections of clients and my business
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Photographer
SchoolPictures.com
08/2014 to 06/2015
Ypsilanti, MI
In-depth knowledge of all camera, lighting, and backdrop equipment
Photographed subjects, positioning them to achieve correct angles
Successfully interfaced with clients to increase sales
Maintained dependability and timeliness through management of subjects and trainees
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Multifaceted Worker
Active Learning and Listening
Strong Creative Vision
Team Player
Proficiency in Adobe Software
Natural Leader
Knowledge of high and low-end cameras
Strong Communication Skills
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507 Pearl,Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734.250.5383 jacob@mendezoriginal.com mendezoriginal.com