Experience

Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Create social media and video content for over 1300 local businesses, informing them of upcoming events. - Craft detailed graphic design pieces and develop copy for numerous social media posts and in-person business conferences. This is in collaboration with 13 Chamber employees.



WUFT News

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WUFT-TV Production Crew Member

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Collaborate with the production team to produce live broadcasts for Facebook 5 Minute Flex and Noticias, taking on roles such as teleprompter and cameraman to accomplish our live productions. - Operation of broadcasting equipment such as cameras, teleprompters, & audio mixers for on-air news segments, specifically holding these positions during our 30-minute live news productions for the PBS channel.

• Video Editor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Edit various pieces of visual media that is broadcasted on air at WUFT TV News live on a weekly basis. - Work with News Anchors and Production Crew members to ensure proper and accurate video edits and uploads.



Video Vic Productions

• Business Owner

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States - Founded my own Limited Liability Company as a resource for people & business owners for promotional and commercial videography work. - The goal is to collaborate with clients to develop meaningful bodies of work that would meet their personal needs.



Ruiz Realty Group

• Real Estate Content Videographer and Editor for "Move Miami" YouTube Channel

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States - Develop video content that I then subsequently film with Real Estate Professionals and Miami locals, diving into different areas of the Miami area for a 3-video per week basis. - Editing on professional editing software, Premiere Pro, of the video content filmed for that week, peer reviewing final edits to verify accuracy and a clear message for the video release. Videos are uploaded and posted on the Move Miami YouTube channel. - Consult with Real Estate Professionals to develop video… Show more - Develop video content that I then subsequently film with Real Estate Professionals and Miami locals, diving into different areas of the Miami area for a 3-video per week basis. - Editing on professional editing software, Premiere Pro, of the video content filmed for that week, peer reviewing final edits to verify accuracy and a clear message for the video release. Videos are uploaded and posted on the Move Miami YouTube channel. - Consult with Real Estate Professionals to develop video ideas, video descriptions for YouTube posting, as well as YouTube video titles and hashtags. Show less



Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Gardena, California, United States - "HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible." - Cited from Hispanic Scholarship Fund Mission Statement - "Hispanics are a highly educated and influential community of courageous leaders, thriving and positively shaping all areas of a strong American society, from science and technology to… Show more - "HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible." - Cited from Hispanic Scholarship Fund Mission Statement - "Hispanics are a highly educated and influential community of courageous leaders, thriving and positively shaping all areas of a strong American society, from science and technology to entertainment, from finance to government. The people participating in this new American society have been personally touched by the outstanding work of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. HSF stands strong as the leading and most reputable non-profit organization in the US. Its strategies and operating model are the best practices others try to emulate. The unsung heroes who powered this organization to such a high level of performance, impact, and prominence are respected and highly-sought-after role models. As a result, the state of our Union is stronger than ever, our future is brighter than ever, and America's global leadership position is self-evident." - Cited from Hispanic Scholarship Fund Vision Statement Show less



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Admissions Representative

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2023

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Represent the University of Florida Admissions Office in a multitude of Student Admissions Officer (SAO) programs, most notably hosting school tours to incoming UF freshmen, informational settings to guide high school seniors in applying for the university, and organizing University of Florida events to accepted students. - Provide one-on-one experiences to students who wish to shadow representatives like myself through wholistic experiences I organize and host. - Collaborate with… Show more - Represent the University of Florida Admissions Office in a multitude of Student Admissions Officer (SAO) programs, most notably hosting school tours to incoming UF freshmen, informational settings to guide high school seniors in applying for the university, and organizing University of Florida events to accepted students. - Provide one-on-one experiences to students who wish to shadow representatives like myself through wholistic experiences I organize and host. - Collaborate with fellow Officers to properly host the many events the program offers. Show less



UF Information Technology (UFIT)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Assess computer software and hardware performance for student computer usage, which includes running diagnostics and troubleshooting computer, projector, and printer equipment at all of our AT Computer Learning Spaces. - Maintain and regulate proper student computer usage to uphold the quality and professional standards set by UF AT Learning Space Protocol. - Assist and support students who experience hardware and software difficulties through my extensive knowledge and training with… Show more - Assess computer software and hardware performance for student computer usage, which includes running diagnostics and troubleshooting computer, projector, and printer equipment at all of our AT Computer Learning Spaces. - Maintain and regulate proper student computer usage to uphold the quality and professional standards set by UF AT Learning Space Protocol. - Assist and support students who experience hardware and software difficulties through my extensive knowledge and training with both PC and Mac hardware along with computer software including the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Programs, and Foxit Reader application. Show less



Inter-Residence Hall Association

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inter Residence Hall Association Infinity Hall Area Government Treasurer

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

  Gainesville, Florida, United States - Manage a large budget to host social events for our university dorm by making online orders and physical grocery purchases to gather the necessary materials to properly have these events. - Collaborate with other area government members to design and coordinate a plethora of social events and improve resident wellness to properly allocate budgets to each function. - Record and submit logged purchases and current remaining budget to the UF Housing Auditor to be reviewed and… Show more - Manage a large budget to host social events for our university dorm by making online orders and physical grocery purchases to gather the necessary materials to properly have these events. - Collaborate with other area government members to design and coordinate a plethora of social events and improve resident wellness to properly allocate budgets to each function. - Record and submit logged purchases and current remaining budget to the UF Housing Auditor to be reviewed and cataloged. - Attend large government board meetings with fellow area governments to vote on legislation and due processes that will amend our current organization's functions and systems for future use. Show less



Byppo

• United States
• Mobile Food Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Gainesville, FL - Developed marketing campaigns for a start-up food delivery business venture by collaborating with a large marketing and operations team including creating interactive digital media videos and commercials to promote the business and its efforts to a larger audience. - Communicated and connect with potential customers through tabling, signing members to the company by providing personalized customer service through these tabling events, and informing them of what the company stands for… Show more - Developed marketing campaigns for a start-up food delivery business venture by collaborating with a large marketing and operations team including creating interactive digital media videos and commercials to promote the business and its efforts to a larger audience. - Communicated and connect with potential customers through tabling, signing members to the company by providing personalized customer service through these tabling events, and informing them of what the company stands for including their delivery and online ordering services through our ByppoCampus initiative. - Focused on commercial and app training video creation that I directed and peer-reviewed with my team which was used by restaurants to learn how to use the delivery app for their businesses. Show less



Tiger and Dragon Miami Martial Arts Academy

• Martial Arts Instructor

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Miami, Florida, United States - Taught students martial arts, led the children during classes, worked with the students during exercises/training, and cooperated with fellow teachers during class by facilitating exercise drills the students would participate in as I gave them clear instruction. - Planned out lessons for the week, worked with students on improving their abilities in the martial arts, and worked with my fellow teachers to manage large class sizes of up to 50 students. - Regularly speak to students'… Show more - Taught students martial arts, led the children during classes, worked with the students during exercises/training, and cooperated with fellow teachers during class by facilitating exercise drills the students would participate in as I gave them clear instruction. - Planned out lessons for the week, worked with students on improving their abilities in the martial arts, and worked with my fellow teachers to manage large class sizes of up to 50 students. - Regularly speak to students' parents in regards to student evaluations during classes, mapping out their schedule for the week, answering questions and concerns parents may have, and giving parents tours of the dojo itself. - Created an informative and heartfelt video commercial for the program by interviewing the employees and students of the school and documenting the school’s many activities, highlighting its importance and effectiveness. This commercial ultimately brought in more clients into the business, directly leading to 15 sign-ons within the first week of the commercial's release. Show less



Miami Herald

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Miami Herald Silver Knight Nominee: Digital & Interactive Media

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Miami, Florida, United States - Nominated by my high school to be a Miami Herald Silver Knight Nominee for the Digital and Interactive Media Category for my Shabbat with Survivors volunteer project with the University of Miami.