Project Manager In-House

Michael Cumella

House in Toms River, NJ / NYC apartment 646-***-**** **@**************.***

Creative, dynamic, and resourceful video specialist with high learning velocity and over two decades of actionable experience in corporate video and television. Utilizes vast experience to apply classic concepts to new challenges. Proficient as a Producer, Editor, Videographer, Drone Pilot, Virtual Event Manager, Project Manager, and more. Able to excel either as an individual contributor or leading a team. Comfortable freelancing or in a full-time capacity. Skillfully able to be a top performer while wearing many hats. Calm in high stress environments and demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills.

Professional Experience

JP Morgan Chase New York / Remote Video Producer

Aug 2021 – August 2022

● Provide guidance and planning to in-house clients for video projects to meet and exceed goals.

● Helping clients find a balance between budgeting, creative wants and project needs.

● Booking and securing of all project details from in-house and external resources.

● Produce and direct video shoots and working with editing team to execute client vision.

● Mindful and professional interfacing with stakeholders at high levels of the organization from

management to end-users.

● Oversee delivery of finished project to end-user and provide follow-up to address any concerns or issues

after delivery to ensure highest possible level of customer satisfaction and client retention.

● Provide a gentle force in helping to formulate and discover creative solutions to path challenges.

OWNER AURAVISION, Inc. New York, NY Video Expert/Producer/Shooter/Director/Project Coordinator/Drone Operator January 2000 – Present

●Act as video expert providing wide array of services for clients in multiple fields including broadcast television, corporate, and internet clientele providing solid expertise and professional results

●Engage in all aspects of Project Management from formulation to qualification, from production to follow-up at close guaranteeing positive results, excellent feedback, and return business

●Provide expertise in all aspects of production including producing, writing, directing, shooting, graphical

design, and final editing on project to produce a clean product that meets and exceeds client demands

●Leverage extensive network of resources and contracts to provide services and additional knowledge in all aspects of production to deliver finished project within parameters, on-time, and under budget

●Utilize stellar communication skills in interactions with stakeholders at all levels including ownership, management, team members, and end-users to create a positive and welcoming experience for all

Merck Pharmaceutical Kenilworth, NJ Video Production/Post Production Specialist October 2015 – Present

●Provide expertise to in-house clients in all aspects of video production leveraging decades of experience to advise them in best practices to meet and exceed goals

●Consult with clients on budgeting, helping them to understand the complex nature of multimedia work and accurately price efforts to meet the targeted goals and expectations while being cost-effective

●Produce and direct video shoots, compiling raw footage and editing into a cohesive package complete with required effects and music

●Interface with stakeholders at all levels of organization from management to end-users in an intelligent and professional manner providing expertise and positivity to garner excellent feedback upon close

●Oversee delivery of finished project to end-user and provide follow-up to address any concerns or issues after delivery to ensure highest possible level of customer satisfaction and client retention

GatheringUs Brooklyn, NY Zoom Production Specialist May 2020 – Present

●Interface with clientele to provide subject-matter expertise and plan virtual events which will be impactful and dynamic ensuring that events will reach maximum potential

●Act as the host for events, carrying out the plan and delivering a high-quality experience for both client and attendees, ensuring that event goes as planned and on schedule

●Integrate customized graphics, pre-recorded video, and multiple camera angles into the event creating a polished and professional presentation for client that meets and exceeds original expectations

●Interface with stakeholders at all levels including ownership, management, and attendees with a high degree of professionalism creating a welcoming and positive environment for all involved

●Utilize excellent communication skills in all interactions to positively represent customer brand and

garner high degree of client satisfaction and retention through leveraging solid customer service skills

Time New York, NY Editor May 2016 – August 2016

●Leveraged extensive subject-matter knowledge and expertise to create attractive and dynamic content for People Entertainment Network within project parameters meeting and exceeding expectations

●Utilized excellent communication skills to clearly define and develop projects from start to finish and bring any and all creative endeavors to a satisfactory close for all parties involved

●Engage with management at end of project to garner feedback and offer additional insight on future projects in similar vein while using compassion and empathy to address concerns

The Meredith Viera Show New York, NY Editor June 2015 – September 2015

●Utilized expertise to craft creative content for daily syndicated broadcast talk show leveraging high degree of subject-matter expertise to drive excellence in all aspects of the endeavor

●Assisted with design and production tasks and edited video packages once filming was complete to provide a polished and clean final product that was both attractive and engaging for viewing audience

●Consulted with directors and producers to adequately translate their vision into the final product meeting and exceeding expectations while delivering a quality result for all stakeholders involved

Atlas Media Corp New York, NY Producer/Editor January 2015 – May 2015

●Provided creative services for reality-based programming leveraging high-degree of subject-matter knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the production from beginning to end

●Assisted with talent development tasks engaging with talent and coaching them in areas of needed improvement while providing feedback in an empathic and compassionate manner to increase buy-in

●Utilized excellent communication skills in all stakeholder interactions throughout project from start to close to create a warm and inviting environment predicated on teamwork and mutual respect for all

Superfine Films New York, NY Producer / Writer January 2014 – December 2014

●Fulfilled hybrid duties as both Producer and Editor on the reality-show Hillbilly Blood leveraging expertise to craft a full story arc from disparate pieces of previously shot footage

●Wrote script and dialogue for multiple aspects of production from voice overs to teases, recaps, and cold opens providing compelling material for voice actors and narration

●Scored segments producing compelling musical accompaniment for footage while proactively working in notes from executive producer and network executives to complete their vision for the show

The Dr. Oz Show New York, NY Video Editor/Graphic Artist February 2013 – September 2014

●Leveraged high degree of subject-matter knowledge and expertise in creating enticing and attractive graphical elements and other broadcast elements for a nationally syndicated talk show

●Consulted with executive producers and directors to garner feedback on vision for design and collaborate with production team to execute and deliver highest possible quality product at close

●Engaged with stakeholders at all levels of project in a professional and positive manner to create a positive and welcoming work environment for all parties involved and increase client satisfaction

Anderson LIVE New York, NY Producer / Editor / Writer March 2012 – September 2013

●Acted as expert in performing as hybrid Producer and Editor for a nationally syndicated daytime talk show hosted by CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper

●Created teases and graphical elements to be utilized within episodes to draw viewers to the programming and retain viewers upon coming back from commercial breaks

ABC Television New York, NY Video Editor/Graphic Artist January 2010 – December 2012

●Acted as editor for The Chew, a daily cooking-themed talk show, creating packages, teasers and other broadcast elements

●Created and Produced promos for ABC Daytime Programming including The Chew, The View, and other key programs on the network to draw in viewers.

●Utilized excellent communication skills to interface with stakeholders at all levels to solidify expectations and integrate notes on segments from executive producers and network executives when given

Sony Pictures Entertainment New York, NY Producer / Editor / Graphic Artist January 2001 – December 2008

●Fulfilled hybrid duties as both producer and editor for several nationally-syndicated broadcast programs including Ricky Lake, Life and Style, and Judge Hatchett.

●Created graphical elements such as bumpers, promos, and cold opens to tie together shot footage and entice viewers to sample the shows through promotional advertising.

●Contributed creatively as a writer when needed, crafting insightful dialogue and content for voice-overs delivering messages clearly and attractively to make the most pleasing impact possible on the viewer

Core Competencies

Video Production, Video Producing, Videography, Editing, Project Coordination, Adobe Creative Suite, Post-

Production, Licensed Video Drone Pilot

Education/Certifications

College Coursework in Media and Music, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Drone Pilot - FAA part 107 Certification

Music History Expert

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