Highly motivated and collaborative professional with a proven track record of bringing to each project a straightforward, analytical, logical, and flexible approach to solving problems. I have the ability to listen to and be empathic with clients and colleagues; consistency and quality; a good business sense; and an understanding of financial and technical mechanisms. Quality Control

Project Management

Content Delivery

Customer Service

Client and Vendor Relations

Clear Communication

Works Well Under Pressure

Quick Learner

Mentoring and Training Others

Media Toaster

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Director of Post-Production

Video Engineer

• Joined a start-up company to refine new workflows utilized for QC, worldwide distribution, and archiving

• Improved turnaround time and throughput by over 30% with new workflows that solidified client relations

• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/media-toaster-launches-an_b_8082974

• https://postperspective.com/media-toaster-creates-efficient-qc-post-workflow-film-tv/

• Simultaneously worked on five series with strict deadlines and never missed a delivery

• Set up weekly status meetings with Starz (continued through October 2023)

• Master QC and point-person for “Outlander” S1/Ep1 (continued relationship through Season 7)

• Cross-trained others for Master QC

BLU Digital Group / Central Post LA

Soundmasters Audio Video Engineering School Gigging Musician San Bernardino County Safe Food Handlers Card

Cruise Ship Stage Manager

Audio Video QC / Video Editor

Audio Engineer Certification Guitar/Bass player who currently performs as a soloist or with a trio in Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and Indio Expires Feb 2027

Ran lighting and sound; Passenger Interaction; Assisted Cruise Director with excursions and on-board activities

• QC on Starz Episodics in 12 languages watching for dubbing, timing, and subtitle errors

• Master QC on “Outlander” and “For All Mankind”; technical point of contact for the client

• Cross-trained a team of QC Operators for worldwide compliance, dubbing, and subtitles Oct 2018 - Oct 2023

May 2015 - Oct 2018

July 2010 - May 2015

QUALITY ASSURANCE / CLIENT SERVICE / INVENTORY MANAGEMENT 213-***-**** · ad4d4l@r.postjobfree.com · 221 Darfo Dr., Crestline, CA 92325 linkedin.com/in/michael-defusco-6335206/

Michael De Fusco

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

KEY SKILLS

Post Logic / Prime Focus

Director of DVD Production

• Hired to launch their DVD Division

• Finalized and delivered over 1,250 titles for Anchor Bay Entertainment without endangering a delivery date while at Crest Digital (prior employer) and Post Logic

• In-house post-supervisor for Universal Studios fire-recovery. Designed a flowchart with accompanying guide that was used company-wide

• Interacted with production companies, directors, producers, and outside vendors on a daily basis Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

California Alcoholic Beverage / RBS Certification

ID# 313448101 Expires Feb 2027

Napa Valley Wine Academy - WSET Courses

Enrolled in Level 1; Plan to continue through Level 3 Warehouse

Pulling orders, shipping, receiving, pallet jack

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