Joseph Sorrentino
183 Central Ave, Needham MA, 02494
781-856-3206 joesrrntn@yahoo.com www.joesavd.com
Career Profile:
A creative, motivated, producer, editor and videographer, specialized in areas of graphics & animations, voice over recording and scriptwriting, with over ten years experience. An experienced user of, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing programs. A multi-skilled graphic and web designer, who is detail oriented, using programs, Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design and additionally, an experienced sales specialist, team leader, trainer & musician.
Technical Skills:
Video Editing Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Live Type:
- Pro Tools, Izotope, Digital Performer, Reason, Audition, Sound Track Pro
- Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Animate CC/Flash, Dreamweaver/Html/CSS/Java, Weebly
Professional Experience:
Charter TV3, Worcester MA
2015 - Present
Producer / Videographer / Editor
The Needham Channel, Needham MA
2008-2014
Producer / Videographer / Editor
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
2015 - Present
Producer / Videographer / Editor
- Produce eye catching advertising spots, which excite customers and grow paid clientele
- Continuously master latest video editing software to create compelling audio visual elements, voice overs, scripts and lower 3rd graphics for paid client TV show productions
- Meticulously edit raw content to 30 minute programs for air under tight deadlines
- Re-designed CharterTV3.com website and saved company $11,000 per year
- Trained production staff to update website through the creation of online video tutorials
- Developed rapport with anchors & guests through daily set up and operation of video cameras
- Ensure the playback of productions, ads & recording of live events in Master Control department, twice a week, operating switchers, DDR decks, AQ & Tightrope servers
The Needham Channel, Needham MA
2008-2014
Producer / Videographer / Editor
- Raised community awareness of municipal programming, through weekly produced and recorded school committee, board of selectmen, zoning board and town meetings
- Increased monthly community show programming, as host, editor, producer of my own music television show, The Local Music Scene
- Engineered sound boards and video graphics consoles for live TV production broadcasts
- Edited raw municipal and community video content, created graphics, recorded voice overs, and wrote stories for weekly Needham Channel News productions
- Developed rapport with anchors & guests through weekly set up and operation of sound boards, television props, teleprompter, lights and cameras
Bose Corporation, Westborough, MA
2005-2008
Outbound / Inbound Sales Specialist / Special Projects / Transition Coach
- Videotaped, edited and produced videos for corporate sales 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 University,
Framingham, MA
1995-2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Business
