Multimedia Producer and Content Creator

MICHAEL VERDOSCIA

VIDEOGRAPHER PRODUCER CONTENT CREATOR

857-***-**** **********@*****.*** Photography Portfolio Video Portfolio Freelance videographer, video editor and content creator. Seeking a full-time opportunity in a fast-paced and creative environment.

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER March 2022-Present

I provide headshots for local performers, mostly comics, in the Chicago area. I also shoot events, engagement photos and comedy shows throughout the city. Photos taken are high resolution RAW photos that are edited by me via Lightroom or Photoshop

SALES ASSOCIATE WRIGLEYVILLE SPORTS July 2023-Jan 2024 Manage, pick and restock inventory. Greet customers and answer any relevant questions. Assist in opening and closing of the store. Bag and check out items. REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHER VHT STUDIOS July 2021- Present I photograph and upload high-quality RAW photos of various properties throughout the greater Chicago area. The properties vary immensely in size and style. I often color correct the photos as well, using both Photoshop and Lightroom interchangeably.

VIDEO EDITOR NBC SPORTS CHICAGO October 2021-July 2022 Part-time video editor for NBC Sports Chicago. I edit pre and post game press-conferences of local Chicago sports teams so they can be posted on the NBC Sports Chicago website and be paired with articles posted by staff writers.. VIDEO EDITOR THE COMEDY BAR May 2021-July 2021

I took entire comedic sets and edited them down based on individual jokes. Each clip that is made from a set is then intended to be posted on social media. SHOPPER AMAZON July 2020-April 2021

Shopped groceries for online customers at Whole Foods. RUNNER/BUSSER THE COMEDY BAR July 2020-July 2021

Work as a food runner and busser for one of the most prominent comedy clubs in the city.

INTERN THE COMEDY BAR June- Sept 2020

I helped set up tables and direct guest to their seats and perform various duties to assure that each comedy show runs as smoothly as possible. Every few weeks interns are required to perform stand up comedy or take a large role in producing a show.

VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR CHICAGO FILMMAKERS Oct 2019-March 2020 Recording and editing promotional video content for the local film school. VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR TELESCOPE FITNESS Sept 2019-Sept 2020 Recording and editing promotional video content for a startup fitness company that organized group fitness events across Chicago. I also record and edit events that were organized by Telescope Fitness.

PROGRAMMING INTERN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S’ MEDIA CENTER June-Aug 2019 I watched and reviewed over 200 films. I rated each one and organized them into different local film festivals. Also facilitated in several company projects which aimed to improve children’s interactions with screens in the modern age. International Children’s Media Center is a non-

profit organization.

VIDEO INTERN HOLLYWOOD CASTING AND FILM STUDIOS Aug. - Oct. 2018 Remote internship with classes on screenwriting and directing. Produced two short films that were featured on the company’s website. ASST. DIRECTOR/SCRIPT SUPERVISOR CATHARTIC FILMS Nov. 2017 -Jan. 2018 Worked on a short film (Book of Faces). Assisted the director with organizing the shooting schedule, slating, equipment set-up, and guided actors while shooting. Received IMDB credit.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1inMM PRODUCTIONS (LA)Aug. 2017 Assisted producer in various tasks. Social media manager. Created marketing and promotional materials for the company’s films. INTERN COVERT MEDIA (LA)May - Aug. 2017

Provided script coverage, daily newsletter of various news in the entertainment world. Assisted production executives with various tasks. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / ASST. GRIP RA VISIONS Sept. - Dec. 2016 Assisted on short film (Fireflies). Set up camera, lighting equipment, and managed props. Assistant Grip on short parody film (Make America Great). Set up lights, camera equipment, and slated for majority of filming. VIDEOGRAPHER TUFTS UNIVERSITY April - May 2016

Filmed coaches of a little league baseball team for a behavioral study. Shared director’s cut with the head of the research team. EDUCATION BOSTON UNIVERSITY B.S. FILM & TELEVISION, PSYCHOLOGY 2017 SECOND CITY IMPROVISATION A-E (Completed)2018

SKILLS Microsoft Office/Excel/, Windows, Google Suite, iOS, Linux Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, LightRoom Classic, Adobe After Effects.

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