With over 20 years in the merchandising industry I have done it all. During the last decade I carried my previous team through success by providing the best video training content in the business. Now that I have perfected my skills I am offering them to the entire industry as a freelancer. If you want your teams to achieve results reach out to me.…

Mark Benavidez

With over 20 years in the merchandising industry I have done it all. During the last decade I carried my previous team through success by providing the best video training content in the business. Now that I have perfected my skills I am offering them to the entire industry as a freelancer. If you want your teams to achieve results reach out to me.…

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With over 20 years in the merchandising industry I have done it all. During the last decade I carried my previous team through success by providing the best video training content in the business. Now that I have perfected my skills I am offering them to the entire industry as a freelancer. If you want your teams to achieve results reach out to me.

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance Videographer at Launchpad B
May 1, 2019 - Present
From start to finish video production; video editing, motion graphics, and sound mixing.
Training Content Creator at Dell
April 1, 2021 - Present
Produce engaging training video content / LMS modules for Best Buy stores and Dell EDU campus bookstores. Launch ed and maintained online reference libraries to support campus store employees and Dell EDU Campus Reps. Produce fun catchy social media promotional videos to support Dell at campus bookstores. Host engaging monthly live training events for campus bookstores with interactivity built in that generates real-time analytics. Host live streams from events for online participation and engagement. Track performance and analytics for everything produced to ensure completion while identifying opportunities to enhance future content.
SR National Training Manager / Quality Assurance at BDS Marketing
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2019
Managed a team of training videographers, traveling in-person trainers, a quality control team, and two call centers. Responsible for the training strategy and training content produced to support the break-fix and merchandising team. Designed training and ramp-up strategies to support major program updates and new business start-ups. Used analytics and metrics to gauge the success of all content and infrastructure. Leveraged call center analytics and quality control data to improve field execution. Worked closely with clients to ensure training and instructions were always up to date.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Gaming, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution
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