MARTA GARCIA
Chicago, IL 60634 | +1 (773) 814.1556 | marta.garcia405@gmail.com|www.mgeditorials.net
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST | EDUCATOR | POST-PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Innovative post-production bilingual professional with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, AI-assisted content creation, and visual storytelling. Proven track record in digital media education, creative direction, and production workflows. Adept at integrating AI-driven solutions into content pipelines to enhance efficiency and elevate brand storytelling.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Post-Production Specialist & Photographer
Chicago, IL | 2004 – Present
High-Volume Content Creation: Manage post-production for marketing campaigns, brand content, and social media ads, ensuring polished, high-impact visuals.
AI & Digital Innovation: Experiment with AI-driven tools for image enhancement, color correction, automated keying, and asset generation.
Brand Consistency: Maintain creative alignment with brand guidelines, refining AI-generated content for professional, on-brand results.
Client Collaboration: Work closely with media agencies, brands, and production teams to conceptualize and execute compelling digital campaigns.
Chicago Public Schools – Digital Media Teacher
Carl Schurz High School | August 2023 – Present
Post-Production Leadership: Teach Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, guiding students in professional-grade post-production workflows.
AI-Assisted Content Creation: Introduce students to AI-based tools for image/video enhancement, generative art, and automated editing workflows.
Production & Editing: Oversee student-led productions, including the Schurz Morning Show, Humans of My School, and The Little Lamp Podcast, ensuring high-quality, brand-aligned deliverables.
Storytelling & Motion Graphics: Collaborate with students on visual storytelling, animation, and motion graphics projects, integrating cutting-edge AI tools to streamline production.
After School Matters – Teaching Artist
Chicago, IL | August 2012 – Present
Technical & Creative Training: Teach digital filmmaking, animation, post-production, and photography to high school students.
AI & Motion Graphics: Incorporate AI-powered animation and visual effects tools to introduce students to emerging industry trends.
Project-Based Learning: Guide students in developing portfolios featuring branded content, short films, and promotional visuals.
Marwen – Teaching Artist
Chicago, IL | September 2010 – July 2019
AI-Assisted Design & Post-Production: Integrated AI tools into photography and design projects, enhancing efficiency and creativity.
Motion Graphics & Video Editing: Taught students After Effects motion graphics, AI-powered animation tools, and Premiere Pro editing techniques.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Developed interactive multimedia storytelling workshops, blending spoken word, photography, and digital design.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
✅ Post-Production & Editing: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
✅ AI-Assisted Content Creation: SOra, RunwayML,DALL·E,Stable Diffusion, Teachable Machines
✅ Motion Graphics & VFX: After Effects, AI-powered animation tools
✅ Color Grading & Visual Enhancement: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Lightroom
✅ AI Image & Video Generation: Training models for product imagery & automated enhancements
✅ Photography & Cinematography: Digital & analog workflows, studio lighting
EDUCATION
🎓 Master of Arts in Education – North Park University, Chicago, IL
🎓 Bachelor of Arts in Photography – Columbia College, Chicago, IL
🎓 Bachelor of Arts in Theater – New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
🏆 3Arts Grant (2014) – Recognized for contributions to digital media & photography
🏆 Awesome Foundation Grant (2014) – Awarded for innovation in visual storytelling