THOMAS D. COSTANZO
**** ** **** ****** . **** *31 . Pompano Beach, FL 33062 . 954-***-**** .
******@***.***
PROFILE
. I bring significant expertise in all aspects of television program
production and operations.
. I have several years experience in executing programming
assignments with efficient and creative solutions that produced
positive bottom-line results.
. I have extensive organizational skills with attention to detail,
follow-up and problem solving.
. I can prioritize tasks under tight deadlines and possess
exceptional communication and presentation skills.
. I have successfully managed working in fast paced studio
environments under intense pressure to ensure timely broadcast of
scheduled programming.
EXPERIENCE
Ascent Media Group/A&E TV
Stamford, CT
Ingest Operator & Record Technician
9/18/06 - 4/12/09
. Ingest A&E Network Programs, Promos & Commercials into the server using
Mediaflex program
. Monitor time codes, audio levels, vector and waveform scope, check
tape data pertaining to title, closed captioned, isci codes and job
number
. Mark and check in and out points of the slate and segments, QC tape
and server output for over all video/audio quality
. Responsible for writing reports regarding any program discrepancies
. Received and recorded live feeds for pre-live closed captioned, air-
checks & dubs, using VITC & LTC timecodes on beta SP, digital
beta, DVD & HD for CSTV, NHL, LPGA, NFL & A&E Networks
News 12 Connecticut
Norwalk, CT
Control Room
9/19/05 - 8/10/06
. Routed live shots via satellite on microwave and operated the robotic
cameras during newscasts
. Assisted with color correction of video signals
. Worked as a floor manager with guests and hosts on "What's Cooking" &
"Education Notebook", as well as other political debates
. Responsible for wiring talent, controlling the teleprompter and
arranging the set
News Room
. Performed tape-to-tape editing of vo, sot, packages, and teases
. Worked in the satellite room operation tuning in eng satellites,
recording pathfire clips
. Broadcasted logging of scripts, dubbing of vhs, dvd, beta and dvc
pro
. Able to match the script while editing and working well under
pressure
Mark Anthony Video
Stamford, CT
Post Production, Camera Operator
8/7/99 - 9/1/05
. Assisted clients in selecting video packages, scripts and
musical selection
. Assisted on ENG projects with shooting, lighting, wiring talent
and set-up and break down
of equipment
. Logging video footage to be edited, dubbing on dvd & vhs and
maintenance of all equipment
. Responsible for archiving all projects and video library
EDUCATION
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science, Communication & Minor, Music
Future Media Concepts
Manhattan, NY
Attended classes in Avid
2009
Software
MS Word, Excel, Internet, Sound Forge, Avid Media Composer, Mediaflex
Operating Systems
Window XP
Accomplishments
Wrote and received a copyright for a travel and entertainment video titled
Travel Trax.