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, with several years’ field experience, also specialized in set up, operation and breakdown of small to large-scale audiovisual systems. An expert in 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, team leader & musician.
Technical Skills:
Video Editing Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite: 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, 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 promotional spots for Charter TV3 & paid clientele, maintain company website
- Create audio visual elements, voice overs, scripts, graphics, lower 3rd, for shows & promos
- Edit TV shows from raw content materials into 30 minute programs to air.
- Set up and operate video cameras for news talent, studio guests, sports games and events.
- Master Control coverage twice a week, operating DDR decks, AQ & Tightrope servers
The Needham Channel, Needham MA
2008-2014
Producer / Videographer / Editor
- 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 overs, program daily shows
- Control and set up sound consoles, 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 University,
Framingham, MA
1995-2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Business
