Dave MARESCA
Summary
Creative and award-winning Producer offering 20+ years' experience creating impactful, fresh and innovative content. Offers talent for storytelling, excellent communication skills and capacity to handle both technical and creative editing, business operations and team leadership requirements. Recognized for creating an energetic and enthusiastic environment while successful at taking concepts and producing exceptional products with good understanding of messaging, logistics, and design. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills and contribute to the success of executive-level corporate events and media productions. Open to travel and relocation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Video Producer
Hollow9ine Network, Inc.
Hillsdale, NJ
12.2015 - Current
- Conceptualized and produced various video and multimedia projects (corporate and commercial), including keynote think-pieces, promotional videos, music videos, podcasts, and documentary/interview filming
- Developed and produced successful video podcast series and educational content for corporate clients - increasing revenue, brand recognition/value and web traffic
- Led creative teams and managed all elements of production, resulting in a successful expansion of original podcast network and video production capabilities/offerings
- Collaborated with clients to develop video concepts and storyboards.
- Edited raw video footage into finished products for client review.
- Developed motion graphics animations for use in video projects.
- Leveraged trends in entertainment industry to shape solutions and approaches.
- Managed logistical aspects from conception to delivery.
- Launched and expanded original podcast network from a single feed in 2015 to over 30 RSS feeds and 5 million downloads by 2019.
Producer/Video Director (Staff)
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)
New York, NY
08.2003 - 01.2020
- Produced award-winning video/multimedia projects, ranging from educational videos, professional profiles and think-pieces to live webcasts and recruitment campaigns
- Managed end-to-end studio operations, including scripting, storyboarding, casting, directing, shooting, non-linear editing, graphic design, and animation
- Facilitated hundreds of live broadcasts and video tapings annually in studios and on-location at conferences and events
- Oversaw daily operations on set including scheduling, problem solving, budget tracking and creative decisions.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout entire production cycle providing updates on progress as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Coached and inspired on-air talent to be exciting and engaging.
- Developed advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, reducing spending on freelance animators.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements related to production processes.
Education
B.A. Media Studies (Independent Major) - Communications / Creative Writing
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05.2002
Skills
- Video Production (Pre/Post, Studio, Location)
- Video/Audio Editing
- Sound Design
- Interviewing - On/Off Camera
- Studio Management
- Motion Graphics/Animation
- Voice-Over/Narration
- Podcasting
- Storytelling
- Screenwriting
- Talent/Technical Direction
- Videography
- Camera Operation (various models: Studio, Remote, HDR, DSLR)
- Social Media
- Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, AYer Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Animate
- Final Cut Pro
Additional Information
Compendium of Awards, Highlighted Video Works and Podcast Portfolios available upon request.
Recent Video Works
- Center for Accounting Transformation - "Agents of Transformation" (Promo)(2023)
- AccountNet (Microsoft Partner) - "Financial Reporting Shoot-Out" (2023)
- Center For Accounting Transformation - "Introducing the Center For Accounting Transformation" (2023)
- Allinial Global - "We Are Members…of Allinial Global" (2021)
- KazMac / KBV Productions - "#YourVoiceMatters" (Music Video) (2020)
Awards
- 2017 Telly Award - Platinum Award - Accounting in Extraordinary Times, Producer/Editor
- 2017 Telly Award - Bronze Award - Accounting in Extraordinary Times, Creative Direction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Video Producer
Hollow9ine Network, Inc.
12.2015 - Current
Producer/Video Director (Staff)
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)
08.2003 - 01.2020
B.A. Media Studies (Independent Major) - Communications / Creative Writing
Washington College