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Resume

Arlene Martinez

Media Producer

Education

BA – Media Production, Minor: Computer Graphics - Graduated May 2012 - University of Houston

ASS – Filmmaking degree - Graduated 2008 – Houston Community College

AS – Arts - Graduated 2007- Houston Community College

Video Technology Certificate - Graduated 2007- Houston Community College

A Little About Me

Arlene Martinez's career as a filmmaker and editor took off when she was at high school and became the director, producer, editor for short video projects assigned for different classes. She started making her own edits and short films using the TV set, 2 VCRs and a radio. Since then, Arlene has been attracted to producing media. After graduating from Houston Community College with a degree in fIlmmaking, Arlene completed her Bachelors degree in Media Production at the University of Houston. She has also worked for three TV stations in Houston for over 3 years of experience in the production field. Arlene is also the owner of Arlene's Video Productions a business offering videography and photography services for social events in Houston.

Random Facts about Me

I'm proudly Chilean!
I'm a mom of a 2 girls (3 and 8 years) and 13yrs old boy
I like to wear dresses and high heels
I like to dance and participate in social activities
I like to ride a bicycle and to go swimming
I cook very simple, not much of condiments
I'm a Mac lover, but also use PC
I don't drink alcohol beverage
I do not smoke
I am a member of the
LDS church
I have a TWIN sister (identical)
I like to dance and travel and lately I love baking cakes! 
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Work Experience​

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Jul 2015 - Present - Evians Photography - Wedding Main Videographer
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Oct 2012 - Present - George Street Photo & Video -  Wedding Lead Videographer

Responabilities: shoot wedding events, main videographer.

 
Jan 2011 - Present - Kirk Mcgee Studios -  Wedding Videographer and Editor

Responabilities: shoot wedding events, main videographer.

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Oct 2011 - Dec 2012- American Wedding Group-  Certified Filmmaker

Responabilities: shoot wedding events, main videographer.



April 2007- Present - Arlene's Video Productions -  Event Media Producer

Responabilities: Direct, produce, and edit different types of productions from weddings to TV infomercials and commercials. Graphic designer and editor for TV stations as an independent contractor

 

 

 

Aug 2010  -– Dec 2010 - Concepts in Advertising. Houston, TX - Videographer and Editor.

Responsibilities included: directing, filming, producing and editing infomercials (dealerships) and TV spots (10sec, 15sec, 30sec, 60sec, 120sec) for la Mera Tele.Graphics designer as well for the productions. In charge of uploading files for air.

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Jun 2008 – - Aug 2010  - HCCS-NW. Houston, TX - Testing Assistant and Testing Supervisor

Responsibilities included: scheduling appointments, database keeper, handling phone calls, organizing office, files and office supplies. Assisted with and administering test packages to students at the testing center and at public schools.
Proctoring and supervising students during testing.

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Jun 2004 -– Jun. 2008 - HCCS-NW. Houston, TX - Financial Aid Assistant

Responsibilities included: assisting students with the financial aid process, face to face advising about grants, scholarships and other types of aid; screening student information for reviewning, organizing documents, files, and office material as well as handling phone calls and messages.

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Mar 2006 -– Nov 2007 - TV Informa 43. Houston, Texas - Production Assistant

Camera operator for commercials, infomercials, promotions, live remotes, and in-studio live shows. Editor in post-production and graphic designer for shows, commercials, infomercials, and promos. Worked in Master Control and Switcher board.

 

References -  upon request

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