CARMINE J. TORCHETTI JR.
BRONX, N.Y. 10462
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a professional position in communications, where I can utilize
the skills and abilities that I have obtained as a student of the industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
> Strong knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination
techniques, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via
written, oral, and visual media.
> Excellent knowledge of the use of English language.
> Exceptional ability to combine pieces of information to form general
rules or conclusions
> Ability to establish relationships with the public in various ways.
> Excellent ability to synthesize data and find trends with the use of
any media.
> Excellent passion for news and knowledge of current events.
> Excellent ability to work independently and manage projects.
> Remarkable team approach and diplomatic responsiveness.
> Audio editing experience.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
INTERN, 77 WABC, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2008-DECEMBER 2008
> Worked with Mr. Curtis Sliwa as well as show producers on daily show
operations.
> Provided research for show topics to be discussed with internet and
computer programs.
> Organized audio logs for the entire WABC studios.
> Attended and Participated in all meetings before and after every on-
air show.
> Assisted in the recording and editing of audio clips for the show with
Adobe Audition.
EDUCATION:
IONA COLLEGE, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, JULY 2010-PRESENT
> Currently enrolled as a full-time student in the Mass Communications
Department
> Accepted with meritorious scholarship based upon academic achievements
> Transferred from Westchester Community College with a 3.85 Cumulative
GPA
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VALHALLA, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER
2009- MAY 2010
> Enrolled as a full-time student in the Communications/Media Arts
Program.
> Exposed to Mass Media with participation in Communications courses
> Enrolled in the Honors Program of Westchester Community College
> Accepted in Phi Theta Kappa, a National Honors Society for Community
Colleges
> Recognized by the college for academic achievement with a place on the
President's List
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING, WESTBURY, NEW YORK, JULY
2008
> Skilled in the operation of Television Master Control equipment
including the use of the Nokia 710 C PC, Panasonic DVC Pro D23OH and
D250, Videonics MX Pro Digital Video Mixer, Videonoics ACK 500 and
Mackie 160-VLZ Pro.
> Trained in the use of the Panasonic DVX 100 video camera for
positioning with live broadcasts as well as pre-recorded segments,
camera angles, and the use of optical zoom.
> Received extensive training in on-air television performance in news
broadcasting, field reporting, weather reporting, and sports
reporting.
> Educated in proper oral communication, including tone, diction, and
language usage.
> Proficient in daily on- air radio operations, including switch board
control, computer programs used for pre-recorded segments, and the
use of different medias
> Skilled in Cool Edit Pro and Adobe Audition for the creation of radio
imaging pieces
> Mastered use of Media Touch for the use of creating on-air logs for
any radio format
> Obtained instruction and skill in the use of 360 ShortCut for On-Air
usage.
> Skilled in AVID, for the use of digital video editing of for any pre-
recorded segment.
> Received an award for best Television Performance.
> Received an award for best use in Cool Edit Pro for audio editing.
SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, SAYVILLE, NEW YORK, JUNE 2005
> Obtained a Regents High School Diploma with Honors
> Earned Honor Role status for entire High School Career
> Graduated high school in three years with an average of 97.5
WORK EXPERIENCE:
CVS/PHARMACY, SAYVILLE, NEW YORK/PELHAM MANOR, NEW YORK,
NOVEMBER 2006-MAY 2009
> Photo Technician required to process images from digital devices and
tangible film.
> Qualified in processing 35MM film as well as APS film
> Trained in Chemical and Paper Maintenance and Management.
> Obtained significant experience as a team member and working with
others.
> Trained in the use of Digital Imaging Kiosks, for use of developing
digital images.
> Assisted customers on a daily basis, as well as answered phones for
multiple departments
> Performed tasks necessary for different departments within the store
COMPUTER SKILLS
> Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
> Skilled in Microsoft Word
> Familiar with Microsoft Excel
> Familiar with Notepad for Computer Programming
> Conversant in Internet Explorer and internet based programs
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST