Rafael Velazquez Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

• Directs live soccer games for USL and NWSL remote productions for ESPN and Paramount Plus.• Maintains control room operation, supervises the control room and studio staff during broadcast.• Collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Production, and Talent to execute the game plan.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Helps to define look and style of broadcast, camera blocking, set & monitor lighting.• Works with team members to distribute responsibilities to turn around programs on deadline.• Directs key events for the company.

Doral, Florida, United States

• 2018 Emmy award winner - Outstanding Studio for show "Futbol Central"• Directs Sports and Entertainment shows, and live events: El gordo y la Flaca ,Sal y Pimienta Champions League, Liga MX, Bundesliga, Contacto Deportivo, Mission Europa, Linea De Cuatro, Futbol Central.• Experienced with live events involving multiple signals. • Technical Directs when required by production.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Supervised directors and special project teams, following established metrics.• Developed new ideas and format for network improvement.• Managed teams' career development.• Managed team schedule.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Directed high-profile shows, including celebrities Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Rod Stewart, Serena Williams, etc.• Executed the presentation strategy as provided by the producing team.• Provided proper IFB direction and communication for an effective Host/Guest relationship during the show.• Provided shots needed, composition, cross-shooting, blocking knowledge, covering studio runs and ideas to keep live environment.• Shadowed directors to evaluate team and director's metrics.• Ran rehearsals/walk-throughs in partnership with the Supervising Producer and the Producer.• Led set blockings.• Provided Crew's performance feedback.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Executed live show content as determined by the producing team during pre-pro utilizing the SONY 9000 DVS.• Provided direction to the live show team in all technical aspects of the show.• Completed pre-production tasks for assigned show blocks.• Conducted pre-production meetings.• Follow up with crew and talent after-show block to solicit and provide feedback.• Conducted monthly self-reviews and production reviews with key members of staff.• Determined blocking for cameras on set prior to show working in conjunction with the lighting and scenic teams.• Adjusted crew schedules as needed.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Operated camera equipment in live broadcasts.• Maintained equipment in good working order and ready to go at a moment's notice.• Ensured all footage is properly developed for the live broadcast.• Planned and prepared rehearsed scenes.• Followed camera scenes and responded to directions.