JAMES CORTEZ
MEDIA
Long Beach, CA, 90806-
SUMMARY
Graduated from Sacramento State University in 2014 and received my B.A Degree in
Film. I have over three years of professional experience as an online/freelance video
content creator, producing & editing regular video content for a Gaming YouTube
channel (over 930,000 Subscribers), Social Media Clients, and the Real Estate Industry in
Orange County, CA.
Experienced in working with Sony/R3D footage & producing/editing/color grading video
content with the Adobe Creative Suite. I also produce original music/sound design in FL
Studio.
In addition I have experience working in retail as a cashier (Urban Outfitters-,-) as well as in Customer Service (Apple 2012). I am a very down-to-earth,
creative, and intuitive individual looking forward to becoming a part of your team!
EDUCATION
California State University,
Sacramento
Graduated May 2014
Franklin High School
Graduated May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Film
High School Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
Mantis 3D
October 2017 - Present
Creative Director/ Video Editor
Creative director & video editor for video productions produced by OC Real Estate
Marketing company, Mantis 3D. Responsible for collecting Sony/R3D footage &
producing finished deliverable video for clients.
Ohnickel YouTube Channel
March 2018 - Present
Content Creator/Video Editor
Write/produce/record voice commentary for video game news related video content for
"Ohnickel" YouTube Channel with over 931,000 subscribers.
Phoenix Features
Video Editor
Long Beach, California
September 2018 - September 2018
Produced Gary Vee-esque social media bites for social media influencer from A/B roll
footage
October 2017 - April 2018
Urban Outfitters
Sales Associate
Handled transactions at cash wrap, signed up customers for the Urban Outfitters
rewards App, assisted in closing duties (emptying tags/trash/etc).
November 2014 - August 2016
Urban Oufitteres
Sales Associate
Handled transactions at cash wrap, signed up customers for the Urban Outfitters
rewards App, assisted in closing duties (emptying tags/trash/etc).
May 2012 - December 2012
Apple
iOS Technical Support Tier 1
Helped troubleshoot and resolve customers’ technical issues relating to iOS devices
such as iPhones and iPads. In addition, sold and informed customers of Apple’s iOS
warranty program, the AppleCare Protection Plan
Huntington Beach, California
June 2019 - June 2019
Simpluris
Camera Operator
Camera Operator job for Phoenix Features & Simpluris. Helped shoot Fireside chat to be
streamed/shown on social media.
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
FL Studio
Expert
Intermediate
Expert
