1. CARLOS JOSE MENÉNDEZ
231 SW 71 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 C: 305-215-2580 mazinga@mindspring.com
Objective
Seeking a challenging position as a Video Editor, graphic designer and videographer in a production house where I can use my
creativity, experience and dedication to contribute the growth and development of the firm.
Profile
Highly creative professional, capable of developing and actualizing productions in unique and innovative way. Extensive experience
in HD video production and Non-linear editing. Outgoing team leader, who consistently pushes to exceed the expected norm in
product delivery while helping to maintain a positive environment. Strong communicator, who excels with management and clients
to convert ideas and strategies into project directives, with the ability to ramp up quickly with new technologies.
Education
Associated Degree, Video Productions Art—With Honors 1997
Bilingual – English and Spanish
Professional Experience
Cinemat, Inc Miami, FL Sept. 2014 – Present
Senior Editor Nickelodeon “Every Witch Way” season 3 and 4, Current project “Wits Academy”
Upstream Media, Inc. Founder and President - Pembroke Pines, FL Jan. 2002 – Present
President of company specializing in creating television commercials for the Miami Metropolitan area.
Archdiocese of Miami Miami, FL Jan. 2000 - Jan.
2005Staff Director, Editor, 3D Animator. Director and editor for three Emmy nominated shows.
Broadcast Video, Inc. Miami, FL Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2000
Worked as a Junior Editor and Chyron operator. Worked on promotional videos for networks such as:
MTV, NICK, NICK Jr., HBO and the Discovery Channel.
South Florida Productions Miami, FL Jan. 1997 - Jan. 1998
Chief Editor, Videographer, 3D Animator. Developed proficient skills in editing as a Senior Editor.
Avisos Productions, Inc. Arlington, VA Jan. 1991 - Jan. 1996
Chief Editor and Videographer. Shot and edited local television commercials for Spanish language media
Awards
2001 - Communicator award “Project Rachel”
2003 - Aurora “Organ Donation”
2003 - Proclaim Award “Founded in Faith, Tested by time”
2003 - Communicator award of Distinction “Founded in Faith”
2004 - Telly Award “Vatican exhibit”
2004 - Aurora “Vatican Exhibit”
2004 - Aurora “Army Chaplains: For God and Country”
2004 - MarCom Creative Award “Project Rachel”
2004 - Proclaim Award- “Portraits of Faith”
2004 - Suncoast Regional Emmy Nomination “Portraits of Faith”
2004 - The videographer award “Organ Donation”
2004 - The videographer award “Project Rachel”
2004 - Communicator award “Sacred Art Story”
2005 – Aegis video & film production award “Morning Star”
2005 - Communicator award of Excellence “portraits of faith”
2005 - Communicator award of Distinction “portraits of faith”
2005 - Telly Award “Sacred Art Story”
2005 - Telly Award “Army Chaplin Story”

2. 2005 - Suncoast Regional Emmy Nomination “The Death Penalty”
2005 - MarCom Creative Gold Award “Morning Star Renewal center”
2005 - MarCom Creative Gold Award “Portraits of faith”
2006 - Aegis video and film productions award “CC campaign appeal”
2006 - Suncoast Regional Emmy Nomination “Encuentro Espiritual”
2011 - YOBIFILM season four first place “Skeleton Ring”
Completed Project Samples
Senior Editor, Graphics, Animation (equip: Avid PC/MAC, After effects, Photoshop)
Nickelodeon: Every Witch Way Season 3 and Season 4: https://youtu.be/6KBPK-klsKo NUMBER ONE SHOW ON NICKELODEON
Wits Academy Promo: https://youtu.be/E-mnWwjXFFw
Story board, Graphics, Editor, Animation, Jingle Collaboration (equip: Directed camera crew with F55 Sony, Premiere, After
effects, Photoshop, Pro tools)
La Granja 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3K073PB_q8
Story board, Graphics, Editor, Animation (equip: JVC HD GY100u, Green Screen, Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Pro tools)
A head of the game: http://youtu.be/eWytf3SId8Q
Story board, Graphics, Editor, Animation, Jingle Collaboration (equip: Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Adobe audition):
Hope for Families: http://youtu.be/sharXaDj_U4
Story board, Graphics, Editor, Animation, Jingle Collaboration (equip: Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Adobe audition):
Hope for Birthmothers: http://youtu.be/bueRS4XCReQ
Story board, Director, Editor, Graphics (equip: 9 person camera crew + actors, Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Adobe audition) :
Truly Nolen: http://youtu.be/RZ5dN5evVQQ
Script, Story board, Director, Videographer, Editor, Sound editor, Color corrector, Graphic (equip: Iphone, Avid, After effects,
Photoshop, Adobe audition):
Skeleton Ring: https://youtu.be/empjwVm9nbo
Story board, Director, Videographer, Editor, Graphics (equip: JVC HD GY100u, Adobe Premiere, After effects, Photoshop, Pro
tools) : Dr. Jon’s : http://youtu.be/TWOeRcXF_Zs
Story board, Graphics, Editor, Animation, Jingle Collaboration (equip: JVC HD GY100u, Green Screen, Avid, After effects,
Photoshop, Pro tools):
Go Get It Cheaper: http://youtu.be/yTHG6AyGSN4
Story board, Videographer, Graphics, Editor, Jingle Collaboration (equip: JVC HD GY100u, Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Pro
tools):
MD Clinical : http://youtu.be/dsgGdszsOLo
Story board, Director, Editor, Graphics (equip: 9 person camera crew + actors, Avid, After effects, Photoshop, Pro tools) :
Gourmet mist: http://youtu.be/ZmjxPHI6Udw
Story board, Director, Videographer for some portions, Editor, Animator (equip: After effects, 3D studio max, Photoshop, Pro
tools): Demo Reel: http://youtu.be/N0wz3nGZEOo
Main Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/upstreammediainc?feature=watch

3. Software
Avid
Pro-Tools
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Audition
Adobe On Location
Adobe Encore
3-D Studio Max
Sorenson Squeeze
Illustrator
Compressor
Cameras
JVC GY-HD100U Pro-HD Sony HVR-A1U
JVC GY-DV5000U Sony HVR-HD1000U
JVC GY-DV500 Sony HVR-HD2000U
Nikon D5100 DSLR Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX
Nikon D5200 DSLR Sony HD XDCAM PMW-EX3
Panasonic AJ-HDX900 Sony PMW-F3
Panasonic AG-HMC40 Sony PDWF-800
Panasonic AG-HMC150 Sony PDWF-700
Panasonic AG-DVX100BP Sony PDW-F350
Canon XL2 Sony HDR-FX7
Canon XL H1
Canon EX1
Canon XH-A1S