Cellular: (201) 232-4061


E-mail: moonstarodyssey@aol.com






PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY


A seasoned and enthusiastic media professional with hands-on experience comprehensive visual arts creation, management & administration.  Highly-respected, bilingual communicator with demonstrated ability to provide leadership and adapt to increasing levels of responsibility while maintaining the highest level of quality and work ethic.  Broad-based competencies include, but not limited to:


Administration & Workflow Management

Advanced Media Industry Insight

Apple OS & MS Windows Platforms

Archiving & Archival Management

Cinema Studies Education

Creative Writing & Screenwriting

Database Administration & Data Entry

Editorial & Proofreading

Film & Video Production/Editing/Formats

Film Reviewing & Criticism

Graphic & Marketing Design

Media Copywriting & Copy Editing

Media Programming/Scheduling/Research

Publicity/Marketing/Advertising

Secretarial/Assistant Skills

Social Media Blogging, Publishing & Writing

Spanish Language Skills

Visual & Aural Arts Management

Web Design & Publishing





CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS





Cliffside Park, NJ


(2014)

Creative Designer & Webmaster


  1. •Created, designed & launched the comprehensive and interactive marketing website for the Flamenco epic The Legacy Of Passion screenplay.







Cliffside Park, NJ


(2014)

Creative Designer & Webmaster


  1. •Created, designed & launched a new comprehensive and interactive portfolio website.  Projects nestled in the original MFO website are being transported to this new web entity.






Cliffside Park, NJ


(2013)

Creative Designer & Webmaster


  1. •Created, designed & launched the comprehensive and interactive marketing website for the horror epic Oasis Of The Dead screenplay.








www.moonstarfilmodyssey.com


Cliffside Park, NJ


(2013 – Present)

Creative Director, Motion Pictures


  1. •Currently developing the nascent MFO brands (MoonStar Film Odyssey & MoonStar Film Reviews) for worldwide exposure--as well as developing the in-house screenwriting properties for eventual production & distribution. This includes marketing the properties via websites & blogs to spur interest, capital & execution.  Relaunching the website in 2014 with new logo and business model.








moonstarfilmreviews.wordpress.com


Cliffside Park, NJ


(2013 – Present)

Blogmaster & Principal Movie Critic


  1. •Created, designed, & launched this companion blog movie review website while overhauling the MFR website for relaunch in 2014.  Afterwards, the blog will become the harbinger of YK review announcements.







Cliffside Park, NJ


(2009)

Screenwriter


  1. •Wrote epic horror screenplay for MFA thesis at Academy Of Art University      ; currently developing the material for pre-production as well as the live marketing website (www.oasisofthedead.com).







New York, NY


(2008)

Freelance Video Editor/Translator/Transcriber


  1. •Edited (via FCP) Microsoft corporate training project from South America and transcribed Spanish dialogue into English subtitles for web distribution.  Performed audio clean-up & color-correction duties as well.







Cliffside Park, NJ


(2008)

Screenwriter


  1. •Wrote epic Flamenco screenplay for MFA thesis at Academy Of Art University      ; currently developing the material for pre-production as well as the live marketing website (www.thelegacyofpassion.com).







Valley Cottage, NY


(2006 – 2007)

Multimedia Video Editor/QC Technician


  1. •Edited software training packages (Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Expression Web, etc.) using Apple’s Final Cut Pro; also performed routine QC checks on finished projects for technical purposes.








www.sparcinc.org


Yorktown Heights, NY


(2006 – 2007)


Video Instructor/Specialist


  1. •Duties included teaching motion pictures principles to special-needs students, implementing their training in the creation of video productions and personally writing, co-producing, directing & editing projects.








www.moonstarfilmreviews.com


Cliffside Park, NJ


(2006 – Present)

Webmaster & Principal Movie Critic


  1. •Created, designed, & launched this comprehensive WYSIWYG movie review website (via Apple’s iWeb); currently overhauling the entire MFR website for relaunch in 2014.










www.moonstarfilmodyssey.com


Cliffside Park, NJ


(2005 – 2013)


Principal & Multimedia Producer


  1. •Developed and produced multimedia projects (music videos, industrial/corporate videos, commercials, demo reels, martial arts projects, etc.).                                    Projects will also be available at this website’s


  1. •Responsibilities included: publicity, sales & marketing, budgeting, product development, client satisfaction and employee relations.


  1. •Product execution involved writing, directing, lensing, editing, and outputting finished products onto hard media (e.g. DVD or VHS) or internet outlets.                                               page.


  1. •Created, designed & launched the comprehensive and interactive website in 2006.








New York, NY


(1994 – 2004)


Film Programmer/Evaluator/Scheduler  (Department Of Film Evaluation)


  1. •Reviewed/evaluated movies for acquisition for HBO & CINEMAX and all worldwide multiplex channels; provided detailed marketing & publicity concepts to be incorporated with the inevitable advertisement campaigns.


  1. •Performed QC (quality control) duties on physical media to ensure proper video, audio, aspect ratio, subtitling, etc.


  1. •Analyzed scripts for potential development, production purposes and talent search.


  1. •Worked in tandem with Research, Acquisitions, Programming/Scheduling & Publicity Departments for the exhibition of movies on HBO & CINEMAX (and their worldwide multiplex channels).


  1. •Assisted department head in conceptualizing & programming the Bryant Park Film Festival.


  1. •Cultivated relationships with studio publicity departments; attended press screenings, premieres & film festivals.


  1. •Spearheaded an initiative to track all marketing and specific demographic trends, such as box office grosses, studio and indie productions, etc. in order to maximize channel programming.


  1. •Managed all departmental administrative operations—including employee relations and intern programs.


  1. •Responsible for editorial on MOVIEWEEK, the monthly corporate movie-review digest written by the Director of the Film Evaluation department.


  1. •Continuously authored the “movie trivia” pieces for interstitial on-air programming on CINEMAX.


  1. •Database management using proprietary software similar to ORACLE.


  1. •Managed archiving project involving the scanning & digital management of 50,000+ film files.


  1. •Mentored & educated dozens of interns throughout tenure.








Secaucus, NJ


(1987 – 1990)


Projection & Managerial Assistant


  1. •Performed standard duties befitting concession & usher positions while providing a high level of satisfactory service and maintained strong work ethic through corporate transition phases.


Concession Crew Member & Usher


  1. •Assisted the projectionists and managers when required, to assure quality control across the board.





FREELANCE & PRODUCTION PROJECTS    [1994 – Current]



  1. •Film/DVD Critic for websites including The Cinema Source, Movie Mania (defunct) & DVD Talk.


  1. •Screenwriter: Currently writing screenplays in various genres as well as developing their marketing websites.


  1. •Researcher for Halloween Unmasked 2000 – a 1999 documentary on the famous horror film that was showcased on several home video releases.


  1. •Filmmaker of Guns & Roses (1998), Blade Runner: The Renegade Version (1998), Once Upon A Time In Jersey (1995).  Capacities in each project included writing, directing, producing, lensing & editing.


  1. •Associate Producer, The Mike & Tony Show (1994): Performed showrunner duties on this brief-but-popular New Jersey cable-access variety show.





COMPUTER SKILLS



APPLE:                   OSX; Compressor / Final Cut Pro / DVD Studio Pro / GarageBand / iWeb / iPhoto / Livetype / Quicktime / Soundtrack Pro; currently learning Final Cut Pro X 


ADOBE:                  Acrobat / After Effects / Audition / Flash / Photoshop / Premiere Pro


AVID:                      Media Composer


BROWSERS:         Chrome / Firefox / Safari


CLEANERS:           Cocktail / MacScan


FTPs:                      Box / Dropbox / Fetch / Google Drive


MIRAIZON:             Cinematize Pro


MICROSOFT:         Windows; OFFICE (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)


MOVIE MAGIC:      Screenwriter


ROXIO:                   Toast Titanium


SQUARED 5:         MPEG Streamclip





MOTION PICTURE TECHNICAL SKILLS



Video/audio hardware & products including: cameras (Arriflex/Bolex/DV/MiniDV/3 CCD/HD); microphones; 16mm & 35mm film; analog video/DV/HD formats; lighting kits; studio & location shooting; post-production workflow and other facets of production and technology—past, current, progressive & future.





EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS


            Academy Of Art University, San Francisco, CA; M.F.A. [Motion Pictures & TV]


            New York University SCPS, New York, NY; Avid Media Composer Editing Certificate [Film/Video Prod. Curriculum]


            New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ; B.A., Media Arts [Cinema Studies/Motion Picture Production]