Mario F. Sanders is a highly experienced television professional with over 30 years of experience in production, directing, editing, and writing. He has worked for corporations, churches, and television stations. Sanders has excellent skills in all aspects of production and is proficient with many software applications including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. He has a Bachelor's degree in Television Production and Direction and additional training in areas such as digital cinema, 3D animation, and non-linear editing.

1. MARIO F. SANDERS
17043 W. Cunningham Court
Libertyville, IL 60048
708-646-6231
mariofsanders@yahoo.com
Highly experienced television professional. Excellent skills in almost all
aspects ofproduction. Comfortable in interacting with talent as well as
producers,directors and clients. Excellent problem solving skills.
Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner, yet
flexible to multitask when necessary.Very creative mindset and able to
see a vision through to reality. Reliable, hard working, and dedicated team
player who works well under pressure and with minimum supervision.
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2003 - Director Corporate Communications, U.S. Postal Service
January 2013 Produced, directed, and edited internal communications for the state of
Illinois.
*Created program for PostalInspectors that aired on Cable in Illinois
*Raised employee morale by creating interactive media that highlighted
Their personal lives and accomplishments and was aired through our
satellite network through every Post Office in Illinois.
*Won first time award for Best Corporate Video of improvements of the
Postal Service by employees.
January 1983- Director/Producer, Video Taping Perfectionists
Present Produced, directed, edited and wrote scripts for industrial, corporate and
consumer level videos.
*Directed, hired crew,scouted locations and interacted with everyone
from crew to upper management.
*Constantly in training on all updates and releases of new software and
digital equipment.
December 2008 Media Ministries Manager
Produce bi-weekly church service cablecast for Christian Tabernacle
In Chicago IL
Freelance Producer for CBS Television Channel 2
Videotaped and edited special segments on assignment.

2. Freelance Cameraman
Absolute Video Services, Rembrandt Studios, Concept One,
and Gospel City Music Videos.
Freelance Media Specialist
Documentarian and creative producer for Rainbow Push Coalition.
Responsible for shooting footage of special and significant events that
the Rev. Jesse Jackson attends.
January 2002 – Certified Producer and Director Cable Access Chicago
June 2003 Produced shows for cablecast on Channel 19.
Past clients include: The FBI, Ameritech, CBS, Enron,
HUD,V103 FM, the Reverend Jesse Jackson,John Stroger,
Centel Telephone, U.S. Robotics, Hotel Nikko, Unemployment
Office of Illinois, The Governor of Brazil and severalothers
EDUCATION
February 2012- Second City Chicago
March 2015 Comedy television, sketch writing and improv.
January 2006- DePaul University, Chicago, IL
July 2008 Major: Digital Cinema
Concentration coursework: Digital Cinema special effects,3D animation
with Maya 7. High Definition cinematography. Jib arm and Steadicam
operation. Location production using field mixers, HMI lighting,
waveform monitors, wireless audio, and camera operation. Digital
Cinema production, non-linear editing, Avid, HD, sound design, video
production, documentary production.
Summer 2001 South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
Major: Television Cinema
Concentration coursework: Electronic field production, Avid editing.
January 1981 - Columbia College, Chicago, IL
December 1984 Television, Production and Direction BA
Concentration coursework: Directing, producing, technical aspects,
lighting, audio and script writing. Operated Betacam and linear
equipment.

3. SKILLED IN THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Adobe Photoshop CC, Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC,Final Cut,
Premiere Pro CC, Boris Continuum Complete, Cinema 4D, Microsoft
Office suite, Motion, Avid and Mocha Pro
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
2011 Certified in Final Cut Pro
January 1988 – Center for NewTelevision, Chicago, IL
January 1990 Hands on training in A/B roll editing, ¾”, and Betacam Formats.
Portable and studio operations.
December 1998 Ascend Technical Institute, Chicago IL
Hands on training in Premiere 5.0
March 1999 Ascend Technical Institute, Chicago IL
Hands on training in Premiere 4.0
May 2001 South Suburban College, South Holland IL
Hands on training on the Avid non-linear editing systems and DV/HD
equipment.
October 2007 Photoshop Users group
Advanced techniques in Photoshop CS3.
November 2007 Nikon Camera
Advanced digital photography techniques and file management
AWARDS
The Videographer Awards - Award of Distinction
Communicator Awards – Honorable Mention
Several special achievement awards from Postmasters
Demo reel and references are available upon request
MEMBERSHIPS
Southland Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Production Alliance
Chicago Final Cut Pro User's Group
GLMV Chamber of Commerce