Zach Tijerina

ZachTijerina

Lubbock, TX

Zach Tijerina is a director and photographer based in West Texas. He brings experience in all aspects of multimedia including video production, photography, podcasting, design and social networking. He has worked in both team oriented and individual driven atmospheres and has excelled in both. While in college, Zach had the opportunity to begin writing for the local newspaper where he not only honed his writing, but expanded to page design and layout.

Experience

  • Media Coordinator
    Lubbock, TX
    Aug 2009 - Present
    Texas Tech University

    My duties include managing and producing all aspects of multimedia. I produce commercial and instructional video, podcasts and photography. I write for the library magazine and manage all social media outlets.

  • Reporter
    Lubbock, TX
    Jan 2007 - Present
    Lubbock-Avalanche Journal

    I cover Frenship High School sports and report for www.FrenshipToday.com and FrenshipToday print edition. I also take photos for FrenshipToday and have designed several copies of the FrenshipToday print edition.

Education

  • Electronic Media and Communications
    Lubbock, TX
    Jan 2006 - May 2009
    Texas Tech University

Skills Knowledge in following software


  • • AVID editing studio, 1 year experience
    • Final Cut editing studio, 4 years experience
    • Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere and After Effects, 2 years
    • Adobe InDesign news press studio, 3 year experience
    • Adobe Photoshop, 5 year experience
    • Microsoft office, 11 year experience
    • Garage Band audio software, 4 year experience

Activities and Honors


  • • Lubbock ADDY Award for photography, CASE award for video series
    • Executive board member in Omega Delta Phi multicultural fraternity 2006-2009
    • National Hispanic Institute photographer and public relations 2006-2007