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2013 - Present Assistant Director UNIVISION NETWORK• Received an Emmy Award for my contributions in making Univision Network News an outstanding newscast. • Wrote several detailed manuals and standard operating procedures, which assist directors in using software used in television production.• Directed live Despierta America network news segments, which aired nationally on the west coast with accuracy despite live tv deadline pressure. • Responsible for leading technical team during daily network news promos and headlines, which air on national television. • On a daily basis, I write television show reports for show directors. I was recently recognized by my peers for my attention to detail in writing show reports.• During live, highly rated Emmy Award winning newscasts and shows, proofread, and analyze show production rundowns, graphics, and elements to ensure quality and to support the show director. Prevent on air errors by responding quickly and accurately to changes and unexpected events due to breaking news scenarios. Communicate information calmly and clearly to the team while under live pressure. • Trained new employees in carrying out duties as assistant directors. • Directed a live broadcast which aired on Univision’s Social media platforms, such as Facebook.• Successfully directed live network electoral news bulletins which aired coast to coast in addition to leading a team that included anchors, television presenters and technical personnel, among others.

• Examined various wires, feeds and other sources to research information for the newscast. • Communicated video running times and out cues during live broadcasts to directors and producers.• Marked all of the production elements in the show’s rundown via INEWS including graphics and instructions for the show directors and anchors among other duties.