Karen Martinez has over 4 years of experience in media production, event planning and coordination. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Media Production and has worked for various organizations in roles such as videographer, editor, photographer and project manager. Her skills include proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud software, DSLR cameras, and she has experience producing videos, films, photos and graphics for events, conferences, documentaries and marketing campaigns.

1. Karen Martinez
dreamlibertad@gmail.com
713.550.6752
https://vimeo.com/kymartinez
4+ years of success in media production and other people-oriented positions, with leadership experience in both
professional and volunteer settings
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Media Production and Minor in Architecture 12/2012
University of Houston
Associate of Science 05/2009
Houston Community College
Experience
The AVON Foundation
Shoot and edit stock photography to serve for the rebranding of the international women’s 04/2015
AVON Foundation based in New York City.
Promoter and Photographer, Houston Press 03/2015 - Present
Engage with individuals for mailing list signup. Provide information about upcoming events.
Assist in event preparation and deinstallation. Photographing documentation of Houston Press
Street Team during events. Edit images through Lightroom. Send images through Google
Driving at given deadline. Post marketing material on instagram.
Film Production Manager, Voices Breaking Boundaries 11/2013 - Present
Oversee and organize all aspects of video production needed. Coordinate with artists and other
individuals for video interviews. Check quality of media products including film, photo, and
sound. Edit footage, audio, and graphics through software Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Coordinate with VBB director and associate director regarding film projects and documentation
of VBB artists and events. Help provide video work for grants of which VBB has won the
National Endowment for the Arts 2014 & Houston Arts Alliance grants.
Videographer & Motion Graphics Editor, Koncept Kit 01/2014 - 03/2015
Offered media consultations. Created outline and shot list for given projects. Coordinated with
client and Koncept Kit team regarding film and motion graphic projects. Shoot footage per
client’s request.
Conference Coordinator, Tejas FOCO Conference 01/2015 - 02/2015
Coordinated and organized itinerary and content for Tejas FOCO Conference. Corresponded
with speakers about availability and subject matter. Updated website content. Assigned to
create promotional video for future speakers and audience.
Graphics and Video Editor, 2V Television 08/2013 - 09/2013
Created and edited motion-graphics for all station programs. Logged and archived files
properly for 2V team. Advised and recommended producers about choices of styles in
shooting and editing that match with current media standards.
Film Lab Aid and Public Relations Assistant, Houston Community College 03/2013 - 08/2013
Assisted students with technical inquiries. Managed students and equipment rentals.
Created multimedia content for website and printed publications, such as flyers,
commendation awards, advertisements, video web content & more.

2. Karen Martinez
dreamlibertad@gmail.com
713.550.6752
https://vimeo.com/kymartinez
Skills
A great eye for design & creative direction. Skilled at planning/ producing different types of events; from video/photo
productions to galas & conferences. Technical skills include: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final cut Pro 7, Final cut X, Adobe
Audition, Compressor, Encore, Soundtrack Pro, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe InDesign, 5DMKIII DSLR, SONY EX 1 & 3, RED, PD 170, Pro Audio Recording, WordPress & Web Publishing.
Projects
Mi Familia Vota Latino Youth Empowerment Summit (2015)
Videographer
Documentation of educational latino conference.
Film campaign to promote education & civil engagement
Commissioned by Rice University & Mi Familia Vota
The Station Boys (2015)
Director, Producer, Editor
Film campaign for the Gulfton-area youth to raise funds for a local skate park.
Commissioned by Neighborhood Centers/Baker Ripley and Voices Breaking Boundaries
Project Row Houses/ Through a Lens Darkly (2015)
Photographer for award winning New York based trans-media documentary “Through a Lens Darkly”
Commissioned by Project Row Houses and Director/Co-Producer Thomas Allen Harris.
Wedding of Colt and Becca (2014)
Videographer
Wedding video for transgender couple Colt and Becca.
ShopNonHuman (2014)
Director and Editor
Marketing film for ShopNonHuman merchandise
Tiempo Suelto (2013)
Assistant Director and Actress
Short film about protagonist Patricia waiting for medical results.
Gold award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival
Houston Community College Southwest Online Welcome Video (2013)
Script Writer, Director, Videographer, Editor
Created a template for welcome video to inform and promote HCC Southwest
Houston Community College Early College Southwest Campus (2013)
Director/Animator/Illustrator
Infomercial style video to inform students & parents about HCC’s Early College Program
Commissioned by Houston Community Early College Program
Houston Community College Career Empowerment Summit (2013)
Videographer/Editor/Illustrator
Short Commercial about singer Tamar Davis’s series of educational programs to promote: education; health and well being
in the entertainment industry

3. Karen Martinez
dreamlibertad@gmail.com
713.550.6752
https://vimeo.com/kymartinez
Volunteer and Leadership
Volunteer and Counselor, MECA Summer Youth Camp 05/2006 – 08/2006
Founder and President, Free Minds Society 08/2008 - 05/2009
Producer and Director, Video Workshop at University of Houston 08/2012 - 12/2012
Volunteer, DACA Application Workshop at Baker Ripley 09/2012
Secretary, HCC SW Filmmakers Society 01/2013 - 05/2013
Videographer Volunteer, Texas Transgender Non-Discrimination Summit 07/2013
References
Todd Duplantis
Director of HCC TV Communications- Houston Community College 832 - 352 - 5407
Tony Diaz
Founder of Nuestra Palabra - Latino Writers Having Their Say 832 - 630 - 6007
Paula Zapata
Graphic Designer & Multimedia Professional 832 - 339 - 1972