Joseph Sorrentino
183 Central Ave, Needham MA, 02494
781-856-3206 joesrrntn@yahoo.com www.joesavd.com
Career Profile:
An extremely creative, motivated, producer, editor and videographer, with several years field experience, also specialized in set up, operation and breakdown of small to large-scale audiovisual systems. An expert in the areas of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing programs, as well as a talented script/story writer and voice over recording artist. A multi-skilled graphic and web designer, who is extremely detail oriented, using programs, Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design and additionally, an experienced sales specialist, trainer and team leader.
Technical Skills:
Video Editing Software:
- Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Live Type
- Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Reason, Audition, Sound Track Pro
- Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Animate CC/Flash, Dreamweaver/Html/CSS/Java
Professional Experience:
Charter TV3, Worcester MA 2014 - Present
Producer / Videographer
The Needham Channel, Needham MA 2008-2014
Municipal Producer / Host, Editor, Producer of my own TV show “The Local Music Scene"
Engineering of live sound, video & graphics for television productions
Bose Corporation, Westborough, MA 2005-2008
Outbound / Inbound Sales Specialist / Special Projects / Transition Coach
Kirkland Café, Somerville, MA 2004-2006
Live Sound Engineer
Framingham State University radio station, 91.3 WDJM, Framingham, MA l998-2000
General Manager
Sears, Natick MA 1996-2004
Sales Coordinator/Product Specialist
Producer / Videographer
- Produce promotional spots for Charter TV3 & paid clientele, maintain company website
- Create audio visual elements, voice overs, scripts, graphics, lower 3rd, for shows & promos
- Videotape sports games for Friday Night Football & Basketball Frenzy’s & Saturday games
- Master Control coverage once a week, operating Beta & DV Cam tape decks & computer
The Needham Channel, Needham MA 2008-2014
Municipal Producer / Host, Editor, Producer of my own TV show “The Local Music Scene"
Engineering of live sound, video & graphics for television productions
- Edit video content, create graphics, write stories, record voice over’s, program daily shows
- Control and set up sound boards, television props, teleprompter, cameras, lights
Bose Corporation, Westborough, MA 2005-2008
Outbound / Inbound Sales Specialist / Special Projects / Transition Coach
- Videotaped and produced corporate videos for international presentations
- Trained talent, presented sales topics to class, coached on sales floor
- Scheduled orders and deliveries for customers through inbound and outbound sales
Kirkland Café, Somerville, MA 2004-2006
Live Sound Engineer
- Set up and operated sound board mixing system, wired up snake cable, assisted bands
Framingham State University radio station, 91.3 WDJM, Framingham, MA l998-2000
General Manager
- Managed 30+ people, delegated duties, scheduled board meetings and produced agenda
- Lead, directed, assisted, supervised, trained and communicated with DJs
- Served as a liaison between WDJM, college center administration, faculty and staff
- Raised funds for retreats and performances, approved budget expenses
- Received Certificate of Achievement for managing college radio station
Sears, Natick MA 1996-2004
Sales Coordinator/Product Specialist
- Responded to customer concerns in the store and over the phone
- Promoted products & scheduled orders & deliveries for customers
Education:
New England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA 2008-2009
Certificate in Web Site Development
New England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA 2007-2008
Certificate in Graphic Design
New England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA 2002-2005
Associates of Science Degree in Audio Production
Bristol Studios, Boston, MA 2000-2001
Certificates in Engineering 1 and 2, Pro Tools 1 and 2
Framingham State College, Framingham, MA 1995-2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Business
