EVAN LUIS SOLANA CARDONA, MA

Professional Experience

Digital Film Manager for Creative Technologies Media Studies | 5/2020 - Present

The New School University | New York, NY

  • Performed communications with the student body, faculty, staff, vendors, and external organizations

  • Developed community and engagement programs for filmmakers that have grown by 30% every semester. 

  • Filmed, edited, & produced videos from original and archival footage for education, training, & collegiate events

  • Directed a staff of up to 25 personnel 

  • Engaged with vendors for procurement of biannual supplies and large annual equipment orders

  • Formed an annual capital purchase budget for equipment and software averaging $100K annually

  • Managed $800K+ of filmmaking equipment for an academic department of 300+ annually

  • Promoted twice: Film Sync Manager and Film Office Manager

Film Office Manager | 8/2016 - 5/2018

The New School University | New York, NY

  • Film, edit, & produce videos from archival and original footage for education, training, & collegiate events

  • Produce video curriculum resulting in successful remote and supplemental learning for students and staff

  • Maintain and schedule $900K+ of filmmaking equipment for the academic body

  • Oversee capital purchases

  • Manage student staff

  • Train students and staff on new digital and analog filmmaking bi-annually

  • Develop and manage sponsorship with external organizations and vendors

Film Sync Manager | 7/2016 - 8/2016

The New School University | New York, NY

  • Manage and schedule filmmaking equipment for the Media Studies academic body

  • Trained students on digital and analog filmmaking equipment

Co-Founder, Filmmaking and Media Specialist | 1/2018 - Present

Library Card Productions | Brooklyn, NY

  • Delivered 14+ projects through all steps of production, from Pre-Production to Post-Production

  • Provided video editing, color grading, audio editing, and project consulting for 10+ film projects

  • Operated as a marketing consultant to help clients reach their target audience

  • Director of photography, 1st & 2nd unit director, camera operator, gaffer, and grip

  • Industry networking - relationship building at industry trade shows and events

Freelance Media Producer | 1/2011 - Present

Sol Card Productions | Nyack, NY

  • Directed, produced, and edited over 40 Promotional Videos, Event Marketing, Films, Social Media Videos, Ads, and Photography projects

  • Developed content for a non-profit to improve online visibility, resulting in 80% more donations than in previous years

  • Created a weekly promotional campaign that helped build audience engagement by 50%

Associate Production Assistant Video Editor (Contractor) | 6/2018 - 1/2019

MLB Advanced Media | New York, NY

  • Prepared over 100 complex and in-depth edits of time-sensitive projects for producers

  • Created compelling content across various platforms, including broadcast, social media, and websites

  • Logging/Cutting/Archiving of historical footage, assets, and news conferences through AI, CMS, and DAM

  • Live feed editing and distribution to hundreds of affiliates in 23 markets 

Videographer, Editor, and Photographer | 1/2012 - 9/2019

The Adage Group | Las Angeles, CA

  • In-house production specialist; video & sound editor, videographer, photographer, lighting, motion graphics creator

Producer and Content Strategist | 6/2011 - 12/2016

Loaded Dice Network | Morristown, NJ

  • Produced 4+, co-hosted 2+, and edited 2+ weekly podcasts

  • Wrote content and copy for the companion website and social media channels 

Videographer and Photographer | 9/2008 - 5/2016

Honey Bee Events | Brooklyn, NY

  • Responsible for videography and photography for over 20 events

  • Contributed to client and audience outreach through promotions and marketing

Graduate Digital Filmmaking Teacher Assistant (Contract) | 1/2016 - 5/2016

The New School | New York, NY

  • Guided and consulted on 12 student films and capstone projects and assisted faculty with audio-visual needs, scheduling, and academic coursework

Instructor and Events Photographer  | 9/2008 - 5/2016

Mad Science Group Inc.| White Plains, NY

  • Performed as the photographer for over 10 events for promotional, social media, and marketing materials

  • Implemented and trained lesson plans that met National and State Science Curriculum Standards, supervised more than 500 students, and differentiated for students with special needs by successfully modeling experiments

Videographer & Promotions | 9/2009 - 12/2010

The Peak 107.1 FM | White Plains, NY

  • Acted as videographer for live performances and facilitated promotions, PR, and community outreach for events to expand the audience 


Skills

Creative production | Film Production | Digital film | Camera operation | Cinematography | Directing | Producing | Photography | Consulting | Post-production | Video editing | Audio editing | Photo editing | Media Design | Communications | Project management | Management | Budgeting | Marketing | Generative AI | Social Media; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube | Podcasting | Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom | Online sales | Customer and vendor engagement | Microsoft Office Suite | iOS, Windows | Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive | Excel | CRM | Detail-oriented | Creative problem-solving | Analytical thinking

Education

M.A. Media Studies
The New School - New York, NY