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Andrew A. Romano 61 Stirling Drive. N. Scituate, Rhode Island 02857
Mobile: (401)741-8021 - [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Atom Media Group, Providence Rhode Island, June 2014 – Current Director of Cinematography
Key Highlights • Lead cinematographer & Lead editor for all video production. • Direct a team of 3 cinematographers on all video production and video editing • Meet with all clients to discuss video projects in detail. • Direct & coach talent on site for all video production. • Direct my team on what, where, and how to film on all productions. • In charge of video lighting on all shoots. • Capture quality audio on all productions. • Hire outside specialists if needed on shoots. EX, Boom/audio operator or in house editors. • Manage gear needed for all video productions. Lighting, camera gear, Audio gear outside talent. • Shoot long events such as The Jeffrey Osborn Celebrity Classic 3 day event to be edited as a full length
video covering all 3 days and 7 events. • Shoot everything from fashion, product, lifestyle video to corporate, long form event video for all of our Clients as needed. • Consistently meet time sensitive deadlines while managing my team. • Proficient in Adobe premiere pro, after effects and Final Cut Pro
Seven Swords Media INC 500, An enHty of Alex and Ani, Providence Rhode Island, April 2013 - November 2013
Head of wedding and events video produc8on
Key Highlights Video Production:
• Worked in a team of 2 as the lead cinematographer for all weddings and events • Managed time while traveling to multiple locations throughout daily productions • Directed second videographer with regard to placement • Preparation of creative cinematography while capturing one time moments and events • Filming and collaborating with clients Giovanni Feroce (CEO of Alex & Ani) and Carolyn Rafaelian (Founder of Alex & Ani)
on events and corporate video shoots • Lead cinematographer for corporate video shoots at The Paper Store, Alliance Home Security & Alex & Ani’s Belcourt
mansion • Third videographer for Alex & Ani’s new product commercials.
Audio Production: • Set up lavaliere and overhead microphones at wedding events and Alex & Ani corporate video shoots • Monitored audio levels to ensure excellent audio, required to film and monitor audio levels at the same time • Operation of boom pole microphone at Alex & Ani Corporate events
Video Editing: • Used Adobe Premiere to edit all video productions
Video & Audio Production Professional / Video Director
Innovative and creative leader/director with fourteen years of combined experience providing video production and TV advertisements. I have directed and produced video for high profile clients such as Benjamin Moore Paint Co, Alex and Ani, The Jeffrey Osborn Celebrity Classic, Imperial Pearl, Lex Diamond, BENRUS and many more.
• Edited long form productions up to 2 hours in length in its completion • Edited short form productions to highlight events required to be fast paced, creative and fun. 2 to 3 minutes in length • Long form and short form edits of all weddings and events • Short form edits of Giovanni Feroce at Alex & Ani events and The Paper Store.
Anthony Gemma For US Congress, Pawtucket Rhode Island, April 2012 - September 2012 Anthony Gemma for Congress multimedia department. Specializing in photography/video production
Key Highlights: Video Production • Filmed directed and edited all video productions • Produced very specific video and audio content requested by candidate • Strict deadlines on all video productions
Anthony Gemma’s personal photographer • Photographed Anthony at events such as 2012 Democratic debates against David Cicilline, 4
th of July
parades, festivals and senior centers. • Produced specific photo content at all events • Very fast paced, high-pressure working environment
CLM Media, Worcester Massachusetts, October 2011 - June 2012 CLM Media multimedia department. Head of video and audio production
Post Production: • Video & audio editing with Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro • Creating intro and outro graphics as well as lower third using Photoshop • Producing tv advertisements, promotional videos and highlight videos for all 6 clients
Pre Production: • Production lighting & audio setup • Writing script and storyboarding for video shoots • Frequently discussing production with clients & traveling to clients business location
Directing: • Extensive coaching and directing prior to and during video shooting
ADP Dealer Services,
Fortune 500 Social Media Marketing Department specializing in social media marketing and digital advertising.
Key Highlights: • Part of the team that launched ADP’s Social Media Reputation Management product suite • Developed and managed 300+ online communities created with Ning.com, Wordpress.com and Blogger.com • Monitored and reported client advertising statistics such as click-through-rate, ad spend and keyword
performance using Google Ad-words and Double Click • Grew client online reputation with creation and management of Face-Book, YouTube, Twitter and Slide-share
pages/profiles. • Monitored page views on social networks using Google Analytics & Google Webmaster tools • Managed automated updates to social networks using Hootsuite.com, Hellotext.com and Ping.fm • Excellent working knowledge/execution of content based SEO “Best Practices” • Managed client profiles on 3
rd party review sites such as Yelp.com & Google Place Pages (LBC)
Accessorize Your Space Furniture Store, Warwick Rhode Island, April 2009 - January 2011
Specializing in Video/Audio Production & Social Media Marketing.
Post Production Includes: • Video & audio editing with Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro
• Created and added intro/outro graphics as well as lower third using Photoshop • Worked quickly while multitasking in order to meet strict deadlines • Produced a very detail oriented product video • Uploaded finished product video to Face-Book and YouTube
Pre Production includes: • Visualized the finished product and creating a storyboard for each shoot • Wrote script for production • Store lighting setup
Directing Includes: • Encouraged, coached, motivated and directed team and talent during video shoot
Additional Work: • Extensive Promotion of Accessorize Your Space Product videos on Face-Book and YouTube
New Life Worship Center, Smithfield Rhode Island, December 2007 - Present (non profit) NLWC Production Department, providing social media, video and music production
Key Highlights: • Creation and promotion of youth oriented videos, • Development of Face-Book fan page: • Leading/directing 2 music teams, one of 7 members and one of 6 members. • Playing guitar, singing and leading for a congregation of 900+ people on a weekly basis.
Kingdom Sound School of Fine Arts, Music Director, December 2007 - January 2009 Kingdom Sound instructor, teacher, and director
Key Highlights: • Directed an extensive and in depth music course for children and adults • Issued weekly grade point averages to students and parents • Provided course material and set weekly goals for students
EDUCATION Video and Audio production New England Institute of Technology