Leonardo Suarez
About Leonardo Suarez
Leonardo Suarez is a Creative Lead at Next Pathway Inc. and Co-Founder & Creative Director at Vistop Media, both based in Toronto, Canada. He has a diverse background in video editing and production, with experience in various roles across multiple companies in Venezuela and Canada.
Work at Next Pathway
Leonardo Suarez has served as Creative Lead at Next Pathway Inc. since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to various creative projects and initiatives, leveraging his expertise in television production and post-production. His work is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he has been instrumental in driving the creative vision of the company.
Work at Vistop Media
Since 2017, Leonardo Suarez has held the position of Co-Founder and Creative Director at Vistop Media. His responsibilities include overseeing creative direction and project management. His experience in the media industry supports the company's goals and enhances its creative output in the Toronto, Canada area.
Previous Experience in Venezuela
Leonardo Suarez has a diverse background in video editing and production in Venezuela. He worked at Venevision as a Video Editor and Post-Production Director from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at RCTV, including Video-Tape Operator, Off-Line Video Editor, and On-Line Video Editor from 2001 to 2006. He also gained experience at HBO Latin America as a Video Editor in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Suarez studied Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Sheridan College, achieving an Advanced Television and Film qualification from 2015 to 2016. He also attended IUTIRLA, where he focused on Audiovisual Science and Photography from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he studied languages at Cégep du Vieux Montréal from 2011 to 2012. His education complements his extensive experience in television production and post-production.
Skills and Proficiencies
Leonardo Suarez possesses a strong command of various video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut. He is also proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Photoshop. His technical skills are enhanced by his experience with image quality control equipment. He is multilingual, fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and demonstrates strong stress management skills.