ROBERT G. NASTASI
STAMFORD, CT.
516-***-**** ad0lgl@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning producer with more than 35 years of leadership experience in film and video production. Expert at developing and leading dynamic production teams.
• Emmy award winner ABC News and Sports programming
• Telly award winner for Fortune 500 business productions
• EP over 100 broadcast episodes for Discovery and Pay-per-view
• Produced national and regional commercials
• Founder of national production company
SKILLS
• Staff training and development
• Pre- and Post-Production
• Operational Leadership
• Talent Management
• Process Streamlining
• Account Management and Client Relations
• Budget and Expense Control
• Domestic and International Experience
• Project Management
• Video Editing Supervision
• Program Development
• Team Management
WORK HISTORY
STRAY DAWG CREATIVE A VIDEO AGENCY/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER New York, NY Los Angeles, CA January 2021 – Present
• Contract Producer for Pro-ficiency – next generation e-learning engines for clinical trials, established production and post production processes for interactive role-play and animated learning tools. Designed and implemented new studio facility for internal and external production.
• Contract Producer for DMJ Studios – responsible for supervising production and post production, estimating and budgeting. Lead client facing pitches, presentations, and account management for healthcare, educational and fund raising clients.
• Contract Producer for Cortell Communications – responsible for producing mainstream advertising campaigns, social media campaigns (Tik Tok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook). Successfully negotiated vendor and facility resources for Cortell Communications client roster.
• Contract Producer for PositiveImage Video – Feature Producer for main broadcast clients in the MMA and Boxing category. Responsible for storytelling processes; including interviewing, location and studio productions.
TRAILBLAZER STUDIOS
SVP of Production Raleigh, NC November 2015 - November 2020
• Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
• EP/Show Runner for Discovery/DIY National Program “Salvage Dawgs”
• EP TLC National Program “Kate Plus”.
• EP Post Production Discovery/DIY “Salvage Dawgs”
• Consistently trained employees through planning and execution to minimize loss and increase sales
• Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business
• Prepared bids for new business and composed budgets Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and leading corporate partners, including Mercedes Benz national sponsor. CONNECT 7 PRODUCTIONS
Senior & Feature Producer New York, NY September 2007 - September 2015
• Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision
• Communicated effectively with all stakeholders and team players to ensure successful outcomes
• Worked with creative team to find perfect locations for creative projects
• Drafted production schedules for every department on production team
• Developed project budgets and managed production costs
• Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion
• Developed Executive Profile Videos for; JP Morgan Financial, Cap Trust, and Fortress Energy
• ABC Money Talks Feature Producer (Cortell Communications Live-to-Tape) POSITIVEIMAGE VIDEO, INC.
Senior & Feature Producer Los Angeles, CA June 2004 - June 2007 Senior Producer/Show Runner UFC “Wired” with Joe Rogan (Pay Per View) Senior Feature Producer UFC “Countdown” (Pay Per View)
• Presented concepts, ideas and determined creative scenarios for network pitches
• Maintained budgets, negotiated labor, equipment, and location venues for national and international productions
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Communications & Journalism)
Pace University 1978-1980
Pleasantville, NY