Ricardo Ochoa

Dynamic communicator, sound and video technician, editor, with extensive experience at Global News, Corus Creative, and multiple media and entertainment companies. Expert in Pro Tools Ultimate, Adobe Creative and adept at troubleshooting technical issues. Proven ability to deliver high-quality video editing, sound design and music composition under tight deadlines, while providing exceptional talent direction and support during production.

Senior Sound and Video Technician at Global News & Corus Creative (2019-02 – 2025-10)

• Edited and mixed audio and video for commercials, news, and long-format shows across broadcasts, online streams, radio, and stadiums.
• Music composer and arranger.
• Directed and supported voice-over talent.
• Managed, imported and exported different types of video and audio formats for broadcast, film, radio, online/web, stadium screens and coorporate presentations.
• Produced music jingles for commercial use.
• Designed soundscapes and composed original scores.
• Managed all audio processes, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Recorded and mixed location sound on set.
• Co-produced commercial and long-format shows.
• Operated sound equipment for live events and studio recordings.
• Troubleshot technical issues quickly in fast-paced environments.

Sound and Video Technician at Reel Grande Post (2016-05 – Present)

Freelancing for NFB (National Film Board of Canada, Creek Water Media, Hyphen Communications, Red Letter Films and more)

• Camera operation, DME re-recording mixer for Film, Documentaries, Animations and Online short and long format shows, commercials and corporate videos.
• Video recording, processing and editing.
• Sound designer, music composer and sound editor.
• Music composer.
• Location sound technician, on-set recordist / mixer.
• Talent direction and support during filming.
• Operated multiple cameras and sound mixing equipment for commercials, documentaries, films and live events and recordings.
• Troubleshot technical issues during Production and Postproduction.

Production and Postproduction Technical Manager at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra school of music (2015-05 – 2020-08)

• Video and Sound technician, audio engineer and music mixer for multiple VSO recordings.
• Senior production and postproduction technician for events and music recordings.
• Senior videographer; use of multiple cameras and microphones.
• Audio set-up and teardowns for live music events.
• Talent direction and support during video and studio recordings.

Communications and Marketing Supervisor at Danone de Mexico SA de CV. (2000-01 – 2002-12)

• In charge of internal and minor external motivational, safety and sales advertising campaigns.
• Industrial plant signage assessment and implementation.
• Manage Production and postproduction of audiovisual campaigns and presentations.
• Worked closely with IT to successfully launch web campaigns and ads.
• Software programming and troubleshooting.

Supervisor, Barista at Waves Coffee House (2015-01 – 2016-08)

• Opening and/or closing the shop on certain shifts.
• Preparation of barista drinks and other beverages.
• Ordering and management of inventory supplies.
• Managing assisting staff and barista training.
• Representing the brand by providing excellent customer service and knowledge of coffee.

Supervisor, Barista at Take Five Café (Pacific Centre) (2011-08 – 2013-12)

• Opening and/or closing the shop on certain shifts.
• Preparation of barista drinks and other beverages.
• Ordering and management of inventory supplies.
• Managing assisting staff and barista training.
• Representing the brand by providing excellent customer service and knowledge of coffee.

AV, network and digital devices (computer (Mac & PC), tablets, smartphones) consultant at Best Buy Vancouver BC, Canada (2015-03 – 2015-09)

• Mac and PC consultant and seller.
• Face to face sales.
• Helped costumers selecting the optimum AV system for their needs and guided them through basic setup.

Barista at Caffe Artigiano (2008-03 – 2008-12)

• Responsible of preparation of barista drinks, other beverages and food.
• Representing the brand by providing excellent customer service and knowledge of coffee.

Diploma in Sound design for visual media – Vancouver Film School (2014-07)

Certificate in Video production and editing – British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) (2009-11)

Certificate in Music composing – Veerkamp music school (2008-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing and Media production – Universidad del Valle de México (2002-01)