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Emmy Award–winning multimedia professional and FAA Part 107–certified Remote Pilot with deep expertise in video production, broadcast engineering, and full-stack web development. Produces award-winning content from pre-production through final delivery, blending creative storytelling with technical execution.
Known for end-to-end studio operations (multi-camera workflows, audio/video troubleshooting, playout and network systems), drone/UAS safety and flight planning, and building web experiences with modern JavaScript/React stacks—while also leading teams and maintaining large media libraries for rapid reuse.
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Independent Study & Family Caregiving
October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Focused preparation for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, covering airspace regulations, weather interpretation, flight planning, and UAS operations. Supported family member during severe injury recovery with scheduling, medical coordination, and day-to-day assistance. Researched commercial drone opportunities across verticals such as real estate photography, aerial inspection, and drone content creation.
Independent Study & Family Caregiving at Self-Directed
October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Devoted focused time to earning the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, passing with a 93% score — building expertise in airspace regulations, weather interpretation, flight planning, and UAS operations. Simultaneously served as primary caregiver for a family member recovering from a severe injury, managing scheduling, medical coordination, and day-to-day support. Explored commercial drone business opportunities, researching service verticals including real estate photography, aerial inspection, and content creation.
Video Production Specialist / Studio Engineer at King Schools — San Diego, CA
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Produced, shot, and edited FAA aviation education video lessons and promotional content; managed the full production lifecycle from pre-production through web delivery. Sole engineer responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading studio equipment including cameras, lighting, video switchers, teleprompters, audio systems, playout servers, network switches, and storage. Worked across multi-camera studio and field/on-aircraft productions, capturing audio/video/photography and maintaining a large, meta-tagged B-roll/main-footage/graphics library for ongoing reuse and archival.
Video Production Specialist / Studio Engineer at King Schools
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025Produced, shot, and edited video lessons and promotional content for FAA aviation education programs (Telly Award winner); managed full production lifecycle from pre-production through web delivery. Sole engineer responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading all professional studio equipment: cameras, lighting, video switchers, teleprompters, audio gear, playout servers, network switches, and storage. Proficient in multi-camera and field setups; captured audio, video, and photography on aircraft, on location, and in studio environments. Maintained and meta-tagged an extensive library of B-roll, main footage, graphics, and still photography for ongoing and archival use.
Promotions Producer at Bay City Television (XETV–CW6) — San Diego, CA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Wrote, produced, shot, and edited daily news promos, topicals, teases, image campaigns, sales presentations, and network spots. Created promotional programs, special features, and commercial content; operated field audio, camera, and lighting equipment.
CW6 Promotions Producer at Bay City Television (XETV - CW6)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Wrote, produced, shot, and edited daily news promos, topicals, teases, image campaigns, sales presentations, and network spots. Created promotional programs, special features, and commercial content; operated field audio, camera, and lighting equipment.
Senior News Editor at Bay City Television (XETV–CW6) — San Diego, CA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Emmy Award winner for editing the environmental news package “Chemicals in Dolphins” (2016). Assembled A-roll/B-roll packages, SOTs, and VOSOTs for daily broadcasts; produced sweeps packages with high-impact photography, video, and audio. Supervised the 4pm news editing team.
Senior News Editor at Bay City Television (XETV - CW6)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Emmy Award winner: edited award-winning "Chemicals in Dolphins" environmental news package (2016). Assembled A-roll/B-roll packages, SOTs, and VOSOTs for daily broadcasts; produced high-impact sweeps packages with advanced photography, video, and audio. Supervised the 4pm news editing team.
Master Control Operator at McKinnon Broadcasting (KUSI) — San Diego, CA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Managed broadcast video servers for recording and segmenting programs, news, and commercials; maintained satellite recordings, program schedules, and on-air playback. Operated satellite receivers, video servers, routers, and VTRs; monitored and adjusted video/audio levels.
Master Control Operator at McKinnon Broadcasting (KUSI)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Managed broadcast video servers for recording and segmenting programs, news, and commercials; maintained satellite recordings, program schedules, and on-air playback. Operated satellite receivers, video servers, routers, VTRs; monitored and adjusted video/audio levels.
Student Affairs Officer (Lead — MS & Undergraduate) at UC San Diego, ECE Department — La Jolla, CA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2012Lead advisor for Undergraduate and Graduate Affairs Offices, providing academic and professional guidance to 1,400+ undergraduate and 300 MS students. Organized recruitment, retention, and recognition events; maintained departmental website content over a long tenure.
Student Affairs Officer (Lead — MS & Undergraduate) at UC San Diego, ECE Department
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2012Lead advisor for both the Undergraduate and Graduate Affairs Offices; provided academic and professional guidance to 1,400+ undergraduate and 300 MS students. Organized recruitment, retention, and recognition events; maintained departmental website content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Bachelor of Arts, Sociology at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Certification in Multimedia Development at UC San Diego
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Full-Stack Web Development Certification at UC San Diego
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012Certification in Multimedia Development at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026Full Stack Web Development Certification at University of California, San Diego
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification at The Pilot Institute
January 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026Qualifications
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
May 15, 2026 - June 25, 2026Full-Stack Web Development Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Avid Professional Video Production & Editing Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Multimedia Development Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
May 15, 2026 - June 25, 2026Full-Stack Web Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Avid Professional Video Production & Editing Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026Multimedia Development Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 25, 2026FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (93% score)
January 1, 2026 - July 26, 2026Avid Professional Video Production & Editing Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Government
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