JAMES DEL CONTE

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MEDIA DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven creative media professional with a background and record of success in producing and managing electronic media including broadcast, web, video, print, streaming media and interactive media. Extensive hands on experience in the media production cycle from pre-production through post-production. Unique ability to engage audiences through developing specific compelling presentation content and maximizing reach while delivering a clear and concise message. Provide extensive creative leadership & advising to clients on planning, creation and delivery to drive market awareness and revenues. Lead and develop a team of creative professionals who produce compelling and innovative media and create assets in alignment with clients’ goals and objectives. Adaptable to diverse operating environments with the ability to quickly understand proper messaging format, and presentation to generate sustained interest. Strategic thinker who leverages strong organizational and planning skills to manage projects from inception through timely and successful completion. Lead by example and serve as a proactive and positive manager, resulting in delivering programs on time and within predetermined budgetary parameters. Core skills include:

Field & Studio Video Production Expertise

Post-Production Management

Personnel & Project Management

Creative Development Planning

Resource Planning & Scheduling

Online Media Asset Development & Delivery

Interpersonal Communication

Budgetary Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Berks Career & Technology Center 2009-Present

Instructor, Communication Media Technology

Deliver instruction in media production, focusing on all phases and facets of media production including; creative development, scriptwriting, video production, television production, photography, media ethics and online communications to high school and adult students. Responsible for developing lessons in line with core curriculum.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

In first year of program, had two students qualify to compete at the National SkillsUSA competition.

Established working relationship with government agencies in Berks County to produce media projects.

Designed and assisted with the installation of a state-of-the-art high definition television studio, to be used by students in the program.

Unisys Corporation 2006-2009

Manager, Media Development

Manage the day-to-day demands of a broad and aggressive Creative Services environment. Working cooperatively and closely with corporate stakeholders on planning and refining messages, devising creative concepts, and integrating key messaging across platforms. Manage creative vision and technical execution of all electronic media assets which include; video, broadcast, interactive media, content for web sites, streaming media, webcasts, and interactive assets while leading production and project management teams. Supervise state of the art production facility, as well as schedule and program internal broadcast network. Manage all projects by conducting client needs assessment, planning & executing full project life cycle. Work closely with staff to expand their skill set and to procure modern technology to enable the department to react to requests more quickly while providing innovative technology. Additionally responsible for the business development of Unisys Studios, the department’s external revenue venture. JAMES DEL CONTE – PAGE TWO

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CONTINUED

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

Increased the number of communication projects 30% by working closely with senior management to identify opportunities for department to play a critical role in marketing Unisys products & services.

Worked with senior management to establish and institute webcasting as a delivery channel for media projects.

Schedule and traffic an estimated 225-250 projects annually and coordinate all activities of the project team and ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.

Responsible for all vendor relationships and procurement of new equipment and software.

Involved in the design, layout and technical requirements for production facility construction.

Developed revenue stream by marketing services to external customers through Unisys Studios. Responsible for the marketing and business development efforts which has resulted in revenue between $125-$150,000 per year.

Cultivated and developed annual customer facing broadcast, in conjunction with a company partner, which has been instrumental in winning $30 million worth of business over 7 years. Unisys Corporation 1999-2006

Senior Media Producer

Produced & directed videos, television programs (broadcast via in-house network), and streaming media assets such as interactive webcasting, social media communications, website development, media rich email and PowerPoint presentations. Managed multiple projects while meeting strict time frames & resolute deadlines. Responsible for the creative development, production and execution of 35-45 broadcast, interactive, multimedia and video projects annually. Responsible for the entire project lifecycle; developing creative concept, scripting, set design/lighting, videography, audio & video post-production editing to final delivery. Collaborated with team members and internal/external production resources; created proposals and creative treatments. Shot, directed & produced on-location & studio video shoots & broadcasts, cast professional talent, oversaw video and audio post-production efforts.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:

Designed created and produced videos, interactive and new media assets for projects ranging from

$20,000 to $500,000.

Most requested producer on staff by clients, for 5 consecutive years.

Responsible for the department internship program with local universities and high schools. Supervised and mentored students in the production of video and media projects for credit.

Produced and directed live television broadcasts and video shoots globally. EDUCATION

WILKES UNIVERSITY- Master's of Science in Classroom Technology 2018 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY – Vocational Teaching Certification 2013 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media- 1998 ADOBE – Adobe Certified Associate Premiere

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