Xavier Vazquez: Adjunct Professor

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.