Reparata Mazzola
Los Angeles, CA *****
Professional Summary
Strong educational preparation with practical applications in business, media, and entertainment.
Extensive computer skills, accomplished writer and editor.
Can create, organize and present complex projects with vision and clarity.
In executive capacity, gives insight and perception to multiple tasks as evidenced by success in business and entertainment fields.
Self-motivated, self-directed with proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Maintains team perspective and helps foster positive working relationships, open communication and sustain harmony.
Education
Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts Modern Languages - French/ Italian
Television Production Brooklyn College , NY
Master of Fine Arts
Accomplishments
Two Screenplays currently in development with major stars at established production company Author of best-selling biography, Mafia Kingpin published by Grosset & Dunlap.
Save the Males: A Kitchen Survival Guide Back From Revere: My Life after Loss ??.
Ghost writer/editor for widow???s memoir Contributing Editor & Celebrity Feature Writer- Poker Pro Magazine Editorial team: WriteGirl Publications- 4 editions Web content writer: www.writegirl.org, www.Growupvertical.com, gentlybornathome.com Creator, editor and major contributor for "Psychic Dimensions Magazine." TELEVISION & FILM Emmy Nomination for Producer/Writer of an informational series CBS-TV, NY Co-produced, wrote and starred in feature film "Dark Before Dawn" (PSM Releasing/Viacom Video) Producer of television magazine shows at ABC-TV and CBS-TV, New York.
Wrote and produced pieces from inception to air.
Worked in the field with and without on-air talent.
Knowledge of editing with Avid & Final Cut Pro.
Extensive interviewing experience: celebrities, diverse authors, sports figures, high profile news subjects and others.
Unit Producer for ABC Network Special Events coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
Owner of small independent film company working in the U.S.
and Mexico PUBLIC RELATIONS / MARKETING Event Planner-product marketing, openings, launch parties and production: Aah???Yum Catering Conceived, wrote and produced marketing campaigns, promotional material and all video presentations for self-owned business.
Author of 7 screenplays, one produced and released.
Designed and wrote brochures for promotion of self-owned business.