Zak Cardenas

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Producer/Editor at University Bowl
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Produced training videos for bowling; used Panasonic HC-V700; managed Adobe Creative Cloud; directed, wrote, edited, and shot instructional clips; built a library of professional bowlers for video analysis; dubbing and audio work; created instructional graphics; USBC Level I certified coach.
Wedding Videographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Cinematically capture and edit a couple's wedding day; produce Highlight/Full Video according to the package chosen.
Video Editor at GLOBAL EVANGELISM/ Cornerstone Church
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2024
Edits Television Broadcasts using AVID Media Composer and Premiere Pro; manages show edits, lower-thirds, and spots per producers; QC and version shows for multiple networks; trained editors; produced devotional videos and sizzle content; ensured broadcast program standards and timely delivery.
Camera Operator at Wich Productions
June 1, 2016 - Present
Camera Operator for sports games, graduations, and other live events.
Video Editor/Camera Operator at UTSA
March 1, 2022 - Present
Camera Operator for events at the Buena Vista Theater; edit events recorded for the clients.
Broadcast Video Editor at Churchome
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Video editor for the Broadcasts; creates Social Media Reels.
Freelance Video Editor at Summit Church
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Freelance video editing for their Podcast Video/Audio Video Production.
Video Editor at Marketscale
April 1, 2024 - Present
Video edit various videos from commercials, interviews, sizzle videos, training videos while taking feedback and working with Marketing Strategists/clients.

Education

Associates in Applied Sciences, Digital Video and Cinema Production at Northwest Vista
July 10, 2013
Associate of Applied Science in Digital Video and Cinema Production at Northwest Vista College
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

USBC Level I certified coach
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Churchome - Broadcast Video Editor

    Video editor for the Broadcasts
    Creates Social Media Reels

    paper Freelance Video Editor - Summit Church

    Freelance video editing for their Podcast Video/Audio

    paper GLOBAL EVANGELISM/ Cornerstone Church - Video Editor

    • Edits Television Broadcasts Using AVID Media Composer and Premiere pro for miscellaneous tasks

    • Edit shows following Producers selection of generic and marketing selection of commercials and lower thirds from a Spot Log.

    • Utilize interplay in my workflow.

    • Insert bars tone and slate on shows, then edit the show with the ins and outs from the generic, then edit in spots that I also QC when a producer gives it to me.

    • Edit in all of the lower thirds and upper thirds in the show through marketing’s selection

    • Version out the show 7 times (changing out the commercials and lower thirds) for 7 different network specific phone numbers. With a weekly total of 42 shows and a monthly total of 168 shows for a 4 week month and 210 shows for a 5 week month.

    • Drop shows to watch folders on a system called “Vantage” that are moved to transcode that are delivered to the stations every week

    • QC shows from other editors, making sure there are no mistakes that go out to Broadcast.• Receive, and QC Captions from a captionist and QC the spots that I put on all of our commercials.

    • QC spots received from the producers.

    • Have trained 4 editors who are currently employed at Cornerstone Church

    • Edited Devotional videos that were air’d in a travel bus in israel.

    • Edited a Sanctuary of hope sizzle video.• Edited a service opener.

    • Implemented project elements to ensure broadcast program standards.

    • Finalized programming through advanced understanding of resource tools.

    • Responsible for program delivery and quality control by adhering to milestone schedules.

    paper UTSA - Video Editor/ Camera Operator

    • Camera Operator for events at the Buena Vista Theater
    • Video edit events recorded for the clients

    paper Camera Operator - Wich Productions

    Camera Operator for Sports Games, Graduations, and other live events.