YASMIN MAWAZ-KHAN

OBJECTIVE - I am an experienced, detail-oriented and creative production coordinator, videographer and editor, having delivered projects for Link TV, Apple and Nokia. My intent is to join a passionate, excellent team to produce films and videos.

RELEVANT SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Video editing and special effects
• Video art, projection and installation
• Motion graphics and animation
• Calligraphy, typography, titling
• Basic HTML, managing website content
• Project management

SOFTWARE

• Final Cut Pro
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Compressor
• DVD Studio Pro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Producer/Videographer/Editor, Global Pulse, Link TV, SF, 03/09 - Current

• Principal editor for "Behind the Scenes at Global Pulse" video. Edited interviews, b-roll and graphics. Compressed and delivered to web.
• Secondary videographer for "Behind the Scenes" video. Taped b-roll of Global Pulse offices.
• Associate Producer for Global Pulse shows. Translated news and talk shows from Farsi and Urdu to English, prepped script and delivered to producers.
• Coordinated and conducted interview with Pakistani Student Action Committee, a student-organized political activist group via Skype video.
• Assisted in voiceover and assembly of rough cut for final approval.
• Scheduled and managed crew for weekly video shoots.
• Written weekly for the blog.

Videographer/Editor, "Niyaz at Cafe du Nord," Niyaz, SF, 02/09

• Principal videographer for live performance by Niyaz at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco.
• Digitized and archived footage. Edited interviews and concert footage. Matched and mastered sound to video.

Production Coordinator, "Mac Book Pro Interviews,"  Apple Computers, Washington Square Films, SF, 06/08 - current

• Managed deliverables and maintained production inventories for various locations.
• Liaised with production crew, producers and clients to maintain shots, set-ups and talent.
• Coordinated locations, crew call-times and payroll paperwork.

Jr. Assistant Editor/Intern, Phoenix Editorial, SF, Winter 2008-2009

• Logged and captured footage for use in commercials and TV spots.
• Searched archival footage for key shots used by the senior and assistant editors.
• Exposure to Smoke editing systems.
• Utilized company equipment to learn and develop skills such as: various compression settings, video formats, building DVD menus and advanced titling techniques.

Editor, "McCoy Plaza Redevelopment Project," Panastream Productions, SF, 10/08

• Edited B-roll, interviews, archival footage, stills and graphics.
• Collected and compiled archival footage and historical stills.
• Digitized and organized footage according to client preferences.

Production Coordinator,  "American Idol Season 8," American Idol Productions, LA, 07/08 - 09/08

• Collaborated with producer and camera department and managed a team to create opening segment scenarios.
• Managed and coordinated the placement of 3000 participants in auditioning hall.
• Maintained and supervised payroll paperwork on-set, call-times and location permits and clearances.

Production Coordinator, Magicspark, SF, 2007 - 2008

• Assisted on photo shoots: set-up shots, coordinated props and products, maintained shooting schedules, coordinated locations, met with clients and edited photos.
• Organized and created new filing system for company clients, contractors and financials.
• Coordinated and scheduled sub-contractors to provide computer programming, photo-retouching and graphic design services.
• Updated CMS content on a client/project basis.

Art Assistant, "Futbolitis: San Jose Earthquakes," Teak Motion Visuals, SF, 10/07

• Created original signage for use in show.
• Coordinated transport for talent and clients to shooting locations.
• Managed delivery of props to set and supervised a team to build them.

Director of Photography, "IDEAL Interns," Level Playing Field Institute, SF, Summer 2007

• Managed crew, composed shots on location and filmed interviews and B-roll.
• Created interview questions and shot lists with producers.
• Supervised video and audio equipment training and development with production team.

Editor/Videographer, "Surya Dub Opening," Surya Dub Productions, SF, 2007 - 2008

• Principal videographer at event with over 300 people and 5 DJ's at Club Six - San Francisco.
• Collaborated with client to edit the footage and sound. Applied titles and special effects.

Project Manager, Event Coordinator, Tekaan, SF, 2006 - 2007

• Organized structure of group and protocols of operation for internal group meetings, events and client meetings.
• Scheduled and coordinated venues for multiple exhibitions, lectures, concerts and readings.
• Managed artists, performers, lecturers and team members to produce impeccable shows.
• Managed the creation and promotion of events including the production of promotional materials.
• Supervised and collaborated on the Tekaan website design and implementation.

Editor/Videographer/Projectionist, "Hymns of the East I and II," DJ Persia Music, SF, 11/06

• Projected video for DJ Persia at the "Alter: State" event in Cellspace - San Francisco.
• Compiled footage shot in Iran and Pakistan. Edited video and audio and applied special effects.

Merchandise Coordinator, "Winter Jewelry Pages," Walmart, SF, 10/06

• Supervised assembly of merchandise according to shooting schedule.
• Managed team to build props for various shots.
• Scheduled and managed transportation of merchandise and props to locations.

Videographer/Editor, "corpo organico," 08/06

• Shown at Apature Film Festival - San Francisco.
• Directed actors and filmed them according to established shot lists.
• Edited footage and applied special effects, compiled and edited songs appropriate to video content.

Editor/Graphics, "Ping Identity: Case Study," Nokia/Innovent Corp., Panastream Productions, SF, 2005

• Edited interviews, B-roll, graphic elements and audio.
• Created diagrammatic animations and titles.
• Collected and organized a variety of media formats and implemented them in final product.

Production Assistant, "Jamie Kennedy: Unwashed," Ignition Films, LA, 10/05

• Arranged three-point lighting and appropriate gels for lighting talent on stage.
• Coordinated with sound engineer in placing lavalier microphones and transmitters.
• Scheduled crew meetings and conducted interdepartmental check-ins throughout shooting days.

Production Assistant, Stephanie Rausser Photography, Sonoma, 2004 - 2005

• Set-up large lighting scrims and positioned them for optimum lighting on subject.
• Collaborated with photographer to create interesting scenarios for shooting.
• Decorated sets and built props for photo shoot.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Photography, illustration, welding and soldering.
• Extensive travel throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Lead artist and fabricator for the Flaming Lotus Girls (flaminglotus.com), organized and arranged for exhibitions in the Bay Area, Europe and Australia.
• Winner of the Experimental Film Award for "corpo organico" at the Apature Film Festival in 2006.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, Farsi and Urdu.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media Production, University of California, Santa Cruz,California, June 2003
• Bachelor of Arts in Art History of the Sub-Continent, Islamabad College for Girls,Islamabad, Pakistan, August 1999