Xavier Vazquez: Adjunct Professor
Xavier Vazquez
Adjunct Professor
United States
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University of Mississippi
Adjunct Professor | 01/2022 - Current
– Developed a modern curriculum for students that included more video efforts.
– Focused on teaching and honing creative storytelling skills.
– Innovated new direction of journalism class to include narrative documentary and long form story structure.
– Graded students on film risk management and cohesive story structure.
– Generated projects that would help students stand out in the job market.
University of Mississippi
Producer / Director II | 04/2021 - Current
– Create documentary projects and institutional productions.
– Conduct interviews and develop stories that convey a meaningful message.
– Compose engaging and informative documentaries.
– Use creativity and imagination to develop brand identity.
– Create motivational communication that generates viewer enthusiasm.
– Ensure the look and style of videos are produced with creativity and consistency and production deadlines are met.
– Schedule pre-production, production and post-production activities.
– Supervise and direct production staff (editors, videographers, student interns, and writers, etc.).
– Ensure all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
– Create, pitch, and produce the university's national spot with a $150K biennial budget.
Fresh on Monday Productions
Creative Director | 04/2014 - Current
– Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
– Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including trailers and promotional content for Vendor
negotiation client campaigns.
– Oversaw, guided, and coached production crews for recorded, live events, and network television operations
– Negotiated client contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
– Oversaw full teams of videographers, artists, and graphic designers.
– Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
– Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists and cosmetic artists.
– Managed technological considerations to meet defined goals.
– Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
– Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
– Creative team leadership
– Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
– Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
– Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Senior Promotions Producer | 08/2016 - 10/2018
– Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
– Guided producers and crews in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
– Kept all key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
– Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.
– Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
– Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
– Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
– Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful solver and relevant content.
– Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
– Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
– Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
– Developed an innovative and comprehensive intern program for creative department.
United States Navy
Master at Arms | 02/2008 - 09/2016
– Enforced facility rules and regulations.
– Detained individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.
– Detected trespassers, contraband and narcotics on regular basis.
– Secured personnel and assets against threats.
– Monitored access points, completed patrols and reviewed CCTV footage.
– Inspected and maintained weapons, communication and personnel for forward operation.
– Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings. Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
– Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
– Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting daily reports.
– Completed inspections to ensure compliance with relevant OSHA regulations.
Education history
New York Film Academy
Master of Fine Arts | 2018 - 2020
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelors of Multi-Discipline | 2004 - 2010
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Arts | 2014 - 2015
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