Christopher J. Salgado
Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
2005 – 2009, B.F.A. Film & Traditional Animation
Work Experience
Bank of America, New York, NY
Motion Graphic Designer & Video Editor, September 2024 – Current
- Generate motion graphics for on-going web-series on investing and financial terminology to help Bank of America connect with its base.
- Develop short form videos to showcase Bank of America’s new initiatives.
- Edit social videos to build interest in corporate events.
- Update and vectorize graphics used in presentations.
Self Employed, New York, NY
Freelance Video Producer and Content Creator, September 2023 – August 2024
- Coordinated social media campaigns for Autel to generate buzz for their products, lectures, and trade show appearances.
- Filmed and edited instructional videos for automotive diagnostic tools and software.
- Produced sales videos for B2B businesses shown at conferences.
- Design YouTube thumbnail images for People, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, Martha Stewart, and All Recipes.
CBS Sports, New York, NY
YouTube Producer & Social Video Editor, August 2017 – August 2023
- Led and managed the CBS Sports’ YouTube team and increased subscribers by over 900% by implementing SEO best practices.
- Pioneered AI technology to curate highlight reels for Champions League and SEC Football that garnered millions of views on YouTube, Facebook, and X (formally Twitter).
- Produced weekly live podcasts covering fantasy football lines and NFL news to boost awareness of CBS Sports fantasy sports offerings.
- Filmed and edited social videos with on-air talent and athletes to promote CBS Sports properties.
- Animated viral videos that increased social engagement and raised brand awareness.
- Created repeatable video templates for brand integration used to bring in revenue from sponsored partnerships.
- Published breaking sports news on YouTube and optimized it for maximum reach.
- Compiled and reported analytics from CBS Sports’ YouTube channels to shareholders and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Broadway Video, New York, NY
Lead Video Editor & Motion Graphics Artist, April 2016 – July 2017
- Edited original content and Series for The Kicker and Above Average Productions
- Generated motion graphics for a variety of videos
- Created promotional videos for social platforms
Rethink Autism, New York, NY
Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist & Animation Consultant, July 2015 – Current (Freelance)
- Created a series of instruction videos
- Managed entire production pipeline
- Generated all graphics and kinetic typography
Pearson Education, New York, NY
Animator & Video Editor, December 2015 – January 2016 (Freelance)
- Created Promotional video for conference meeting
- Animated educational short to be used as a visual companion for science classes
- Designed and Illustrated original elements for all content
Merkley & Partners, New York, NY
Animator & Motion Graphics Artist, May & November 2015 (Freelance)
- Provided animation for Ferrero Rocher product video
- Created Promos for All laundry Detergent
- Animated elements for Nutella’s Holiday campaign
Climate Nexus, New York, NY
Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist & Animation Consultant, June 2015 (Freelance)
- Created PSA video on the dangers of climate change to human health
- Edited and color corrected selected footage
- Generated all graphics and kinetic typography
Disney Theater Productions, New York, NY
Video Compositor & Motion Graphics Artist, April 2015 (Freelance)
- Created Promos for Disney’s Broadway production of ‘The Lion King’
- Composited and color corrected green screen footage of cast
- Fabricated backgrounds and edited video loops for social media campaign
Interaktika Studios, New York, NY
Editor & Motion Graphics Artist, October 2014 & February 2015 (Freelance)
- Edited a promotional videos for a medical conference
- Generated original effects in After Effects
- Created content for choreographed multi-screen presentations
MasterComp Studios, New York, NY
After Effects Compositor & Junior Colorist, October 2014- November 2014 (Freelance)
- Composited green screen footage for ‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’
- Augmented and stabilized all footage of Paula Zahn
- Maintained a consistent color correction across all footage
Propeller Communications, New York, NY
Editor & Motion Graphics Artist, August 2014 – September 2014 (Freelance)
- Edited promotional videos in Final Cut Pro.
- Generated visuals in Photoshop and After Effects.
- Animated graphics and titles using After Effects.
Whiteboard Animation, New York, NY
Lead Animator, Compositor, Storyboard Artist & Producer, March 2012 – August 2014
- Conceptualized storyboards for clients on commissioned videos.
- Generated visuals in a variety of styles.
- Animated and Composited characters and graphics using the After Effects, Flash and Photoshop
- Edited and modified audio using Audition.
EPM Intelligence, New York, NY
Illustrator, June 2014
- Illustrated a comic strip incorporated in presentations at inter-office conferences.
“Gouge” – Short Film, New York, NY
Lead Visual Effects Artist & Post Production Supervisor, May 2013 – December 2013
- Fabricated all of the animated segments.
- Conceived, designed and produced all post production visual effects.
- Organized and filmed stop-motion scenes
Sandbox Studios Inc., New York, NY
Founder, C.O.O. and Lead Animator, May 2009 – June 2011
- Formed a digital media firm from the ground up with partners.
- Oversaw daily operations of digital media firm.
- Led all production related projects.
Bunko Studios, New York, NY
Junior After Effects Animator, May 2010 – September 2010
- Composited elements for scenes in the ‘MAD’ cartoon series on Cartoon Network.
- Animated scenes in the ‘MAD’ cartoon series on Cartoon Network.
- Maintained project folders and work flow.
London Squared Productions, New York, NY
Production Assistant, September 2008 – December 2008
- Filmed stop motion footage of New York for a short film shown at the MOMA.
- Conducted and recorded the street interviews for voice over.
- Utilized After Effects to composite and rig inanimate objects on stop motion footage.
- Assembled animatics for animated shorts.
Other Interest & Skills
- Honorary member of The Berndt Toast Gang, Long Island, N.Y. Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society, October 2004.
- Well versed in After Effect, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere, In Design, Final Cut, Toon Boom, Maya, Blender and Avid.
- Regular Participant and ‘shavee’ at St.Baldrick’s fundraising events since 2009
- Attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, & Performing Arts
- Guitarist and Bass player, 15+ years.
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