I'm Cristina, a Bachelor of Design graduate with a strong interest in marketing, communications, and content creation. I completed courses in VFX, Cinematic Arts, and Motion Capture. Alongside my studies in Communication Design and Creative Business Entrepreneurship, I am developing an understanding of audience engagement, branding, business fundamentals, and creative problem-solving. Through academic projects, communication internships, and university club community involvement, I have built strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills while managing multiple deadlines and collaborating with diverse teams.…

Cristina Sofia Salazar

I'm Cristina, a Bachelor of Design graduate with a strong interest in marketing, communications, and content creation. I completed courses in VFX, Cinematic Arts, and Motion Capture. Alongside my studies in Communication Design and Creative Business Entrepreneurship, I am developing an understanding of audience engagement, branding, business fundamentals, and creative problem-solving. Through academic projects, communication internships, and university club community involvement, I have built strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills while managing multiple deadlines and collaborating with diverse teams.…

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I’m Cristina, a Bachelor of Design graduate with a strong interest in marketing, communications, and content creation. I completed courses in VFX, Cinematic Arts, and Motion Capture. Alongside my studies in Communication Design and Creative Business Entrepreneurship, I am developing an understanding of audience engagement, branding, business fundamentals, and creative problem-solving.
Through academic projects, communication internships, and university club community involvement, I have built strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills while managing multiple deadlines and collaborating with diverse teams.

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English
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Tagalog
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Work Experience

Casual Staff Assistant at The Maritime Room - Function Venues
December 1, 2022 - Present
Worked closely with floor staff to serve guests and assist with food and beverage preparation, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a clean work space.
Casual Wait Staff at The Maritime Room - Function Venues
March 1, 2026 - Present
Managed event operations including setup and pack-down, delivered food and beverage service, supported guests, and upheld high cleanliness standards.
3D Creature Short Film Team Member at Catpuccino (Short Film)
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated on a group 3D creature short film, contributing to on-set production through camera operation, tripod setup, and lighting, and supporting post-production with reference to 3D assets and compositing.
Motion Capture Artist at Dancing Lines (Motion Capture Studio)
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Produced an individual experimental abstract short film using a Motion Capture Studio, performed a range of movements and integrated the captured data into Maya, introducing particle simulation via motion capture data.
3D Artist & On-Set / Post-Production at Sleep Paralysis
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Contributed across pre-production, production, and post-production of a 3D animated/live-action short; designed 3D models/environments in Maya; led on-set green screen filming and produced final edited sequences using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Director / Producer at Find Your Passion
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Directed and produced a solo live-action short; collaborated with an actor across Auckland locations; managed all production stages and post-production, including editing, sound design, and color grading in DaVinci Resolve.
Motion / Performance Capture at U Robot
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Contributed to a team project recreating a 20-second robot scene using virtual production; handled camera work for live-action shots; created a 3D character in Unreal Engine and delivered final edit and sound design in Premiere Pro.
Director & Producer at Capstone Project '2055'
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Directed and produced a solo 3D animated short; modeled and textured characters and mid-size city environment; animated in Blender; rendered and edited in Premiere Pro; integrated greenscreen footage.
Communications Internship at Filipino Students’ Association Club
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led social media sponsorships, directed photography and editing for sponsored cafe campaigns, achieving high engagement with university students. Contributed to organizing large-scale community events and developing presentation slides, driving active participation from Filipino students in games and activities.
Digital Content Creator & Social Media Manager at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Published and optimized digital content using SEO principles, audience analytics, and performance insights to improve reach, engagement, and user interaction. Managed and grew multiple personal social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Produced promotional content (e.g., for an Australian footwear brand) generating 110,000+ views and 12,000+ likes on TikTok. Created product reviews and comparisons for footwear helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Produced a YouTube channel featuring unboxing videos, short films, PC builds, and cinematic travel vlogs; led to engaging audience interactions in comments. Skilled in video editing and motion graphics using industry-standard software.
Camera Operator & On-set Crew (Catpuccino Short Film) at Catpuccino project
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated on a group 3D creature short film, contributing to on-set production through camera operation, tripod setup, and lighting. Led post-production by animating a 3D creature in Maya, compositing with live action in Nuke, and leading sound design and editing in Premiere Pro.
Motion Capture Artist at Dancing Lines
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Produced an individual experimental abstract short film using a Motion Capture Studio, performing a range of movements and integrating captured body data into Maya. Expanded technical skill set in 3D animation.
3D Artist / Animator at Sleep Paralysis (Animated Documentary)
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Contributed across pre-production, production, and post-production on a 3D animated/live-action short film; designing 3D models and environments in Maya and producing final edited sequences in Premiere Pro. Independently filmed green screen footage and composited with 3D animated scenes in After Effects.
Director & Producer at Find Your Passion (Capstone)
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Directed and produced a solo live-action short film, working with actors and filming across Auckland CBD locations. Managed all stages of production and post-production, including editing, sound design, and color grading in DaVinci Resolve; improved time management and communication.
Motion/Performance Capture Artist at U Robo t
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Contributed to a team project recreating a 20-second robot scene using Virtual Production; seamlessly blended a 3D character with live-action footage. Handled camera work for live-action shoots; independently created a 3D character in Unreal Engine and delivered final edit and sound design in Premiere Pro.
Director & Producer at Capstone | 2055
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Directed and produced a solo 3D animated short film, modeling and texturing characters and a city environment; animating in Blender for the first time. Delivered the final edit in Premiere Pro. Iterated through multiple rounds of storyboarding and revisions; gained foundational experience in Blender, camera work, and character animation.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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