STACY SHAPIRO MELLO
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Cell: 917-***-****
*****.*****@*****.***
WORK HISTORY
Sr. Manager, Head of Production; Music Choice, NYC
(11/04 - 09/09)
. Launched production department from ground up, implementing processes,
budgets,
content plans, and resource allocations; hired and managed
staff and crew.
. Executive produced as many as 18 shows simultaneously, reviewed and
approved scripts
and show edits while maintaining accuracy, budget, and
delivery deadlines.
. Conceived and executed multi-platform show strategies, integrating new
media technologies and social networking opportunities for TV, VOD,
broadband and mobile platforms.
. Executive produced annual tent pole event; The Music Choice Video On
Demand Awards.
Producer; The History Channel, NYC
(09/03 - 11/04)
. Produce long format documentary show History vs. Hollywood and a
variety of specials
. Book guests, supervise edit sessions, field produce, travel to junkets
and interview talent
Producer; Where Are They Now?: Ford Supermodels; VH1, NYC
(07/03 - 08/03)
. Produced, wrote and edited packages for one hour show
. Interviewed former supermodels and shot DV camera in the field
Producer; Will Smith Movie Special: Bad Boys II; VH1, NYC
(06/03 - 07/03)
. Produced half hour show which included writing, editing, and managed
small staff
. Handled show budget and worked closely with R&C department
Segment Producer; 50 Greatest Funny Moments in Music; VH1, NYC
(04/03 - 06/03)
. Produced sixteen packages for a long format show that included writing
and editing.
Segment Producer; Top 40 of 2002; VH1 Series and Specials, NYC
(10/02 - 12/02)
. Produced, wrote and edited segments for a two hour year ender show.
Episode Producer; Becoming Presents Wannabe; MTV, NYC
(08/02 - 09/02)
. Produced and edited makeover segments in its entirety.
. Scouted, setup locations, field produced and shot DV camera in field.
Segment Producer; VH1 News, NYC (09/01 -
08/02)
. Produced packages for one-hour show, "All Access: Hip Hop and Hot Sex"
. Interviewed top artists including, Ozzy Osbourne, Britney Spears,
Lenny Kravitz,
The Goo Goo Dolls and Elvis Costello.
Entertainment Producer; WCBS Channel 2 News, NYC
(09/00 - 09/01)
. Produced daily segments for the station's lead entertainment reporter.
. Field produced at film premieres, Broadway openings, award shows and
press junkets.
Segment Producer; Fox News Channel, NYC (09/96 -
09/00)
. Produced live segments and booked both newsmakers and celebrity guests
. Gathered elements for national live show, edited packages and
coordinated live remotes.
Production Associate; Fox 5, WNYW, & A Current Affair, NYC
(12/95 - 09/96)
. Worked closely with News Director acting as liaison with assignment
desk and reporters
. Archived daily television news shows and researched video for
producers and affiliates
EDUCATION
BA in Mass Communications, Towson State University, Towson, MD
(05/95)