Oscar Salazar Email & Phone Number

Barrington, Illinois, United States

As the Multimedia Designer, I'm responsible for the creation and maintenance of original marketing videos, including shooting and editing videos, and also design and produce digital and print projects.Responsibilities include: • Design and produce print and digital media• Coordinating with marketing staff to generate new, and update existing, promotional videos.• Plan, coordinate, set-up and produce video shoots including photography, lighting, and sound.• Edit postproduction video and audio segments.• Attend, record and edit various speaking events located around the country.• Direct video subjects to capture specific action and events.• Capture B-roll footage for intercutting with main shots.• Create and edit promotional videos for lives events.Ortho Molecular Products Highlight: Within my first three weeks on the job, I played a crucial role in planning and executing the awards night at our National Sales Meeting, ensuring a memorable and flawlessly run event. This included editing the Year in Review video presented at the event. Leveraging my attention to detail and organizational skills, I coordinated logistics and managed the program flow seamlessly. Following the event, I meticulously captured each session and moment to ensure nothing was overlooked. Using my video editing expertise, I made all sessions available online, providing convenient access for our team members. Additionally, I created a captivating highlight video showcasing the week’s most impactful moments, further extending the event’s reach and impact. Since then, I have produced video content for the Evolution of Medicine Podcast, Functional Forums, and the Core Restore Group Event, enhancing their effectiveness through compelling visual storytelling.

Established OScrtv, providing a wide range of creative services. Helping companies, small businesses, and people bring their vision to life through digital media design is my passion. Collaborated with diverse clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored creative solutions. Services include: • Full logo, special event, and/or campaign branding • Apparel design • Website development • Videography/photography • Social media content creation • Creative coaching/consulting and strategyOSCRTV Highlight: Contracted for a three-month period to spearhead production and design efforts for internal global communications at Iron Mountain (IRM), a Fortune 500 company. Offered strategic creative direction for Matterhorn and conducted engaging ideation sessions with key stakeholders from diverse business segments.

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

• Oversaw all aspects of creative production, including video and digital media, website design, social media branding, and communications for three campuses.• Conceptualized and designed engaging sermon series, special events, and social media content, creating memorable and immersive experiences for the congregation.• Developed and nurtured the visual identity for our sermon series, produced our Sunday morning experiences, and ensured the seamless execution of special events, including high-profile conferences.• Coordinated the introduction and development of innovative designs to strengthen the Heritage Church Brand and enhance existing procedures, always with a focus on engaging our congregation and serving their needs.• Established a long-term creative vision for the Heritage Church Brand, informed by competition, market trends, and the Church’s goals.• Led project management efforts, handling everything from graphic design to video shoots, editing, and production, ensuring all projects were completed to the highest standards.• Directed and coordinated volunteers for various creative projects, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes.Heritage Church Highlight: One of my proudest achievements was developing and enhancing the visual identity for a conference that attracted nearly 800 participants. I also helped create an exclusive line of conference merchandise, adding a unique touch that elevated the event’s overall branding and attendee experience. My goal was always to make our events not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful and impactful for everyone involved.

Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States

• Transitioned from freelance work to the official Creative Director role, contributing to sermon series design and social media initiatives.• Spearheaded the creative direction at NFC, orchestrating the production of video and digital media, managing website design and updates, and crafting social media branding and communications. Through strategic vision and innovative design, significantly enhanced the church's online presence and visual appeal, fostering meaningful connections with a broader audience.NFC Highlight: Played a key role in programing Sunday services, contributing to significant attendance growth and necessitating multiple services to accommodate attendees.

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

• Collaborated with clients in the nonprofit, higher education, and commercial sectors to create compelling storytelling through various media formats.• Contributed to the establishment of VanHandler Inc., specializing in marketing and communications.Services included: • Full logo, special event, and/or campaign branding • Website development • Videography/photographyVanHandler Highlight: Produced a compelling enrollment marketing video documentary for Trinity International University, resulting in a substantial 15% increase in enrollment during the subsequent academic year. The impactful video showcased the institution's unique offerings, effectively engaging prospective students and driving enrollment growth.

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

• Transitioned from a Youth Pastor Assistant to a part-time video editor and graphic designer, eventually serving as the Creative Director.• Led the creative team, managing both video production and graphic design, enhancing the overall church services and events.NWAOG Highlight: It was during this period that I honed my skills in graphic design, video production, Sunday morning programming, and event leadership. These experiences culminated in the successful execution of our largest Easter event, attracting over 200 new families. This invaluable opportunity allowed me to expand my expertise and make a significant impact on the community