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James Anthony Fiorentino

Nashville,TN

Summary

A multi-disciplinary creative professional focused on getting quick and substantial results. An expert at thinking out the box and finding unique solutions without sacrificing quality or standards.

In music pedagogy, my philosophy is to personalize programs in order to maximize students' progress. I firmly believe that there is nobody beyond help.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Signed Artist, Session Musician and Arranger

Dutchie Music
Miami, FL
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Dutchie Music is one of the leading names in the genre of deep house and Latin house.
  • Got the label caught up with new releases with quick turnarounds while maintaining the highest quality artistic standards.

Senior Professor

EMMAT School of Music
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2009 - Current
  • Company Overview: EMMAT is proudly the newest member of the international network of the famous Berklee School of Music in the United States.
  • My duties there include teaching classes and curriculum development.
  • I have also authored independently a comprehensive book on piano technique, which is in the process of being licensed to them and possibly others.
  • I am considered an integral part of the faculty because of my involvement with the curriculum
  • The highly successful gospel choir's performances often served as a banner and a marketing device for the school.

Freelance keyboard player/singer

Canada/USA/UK/Colombia
01.1988 - Current

Voice-Over Artist

Audioenlace, iSound Studios, Delta Records, and others
01.2007 - Current
  • I perform professional voice-over work in various languages for branches of local, regional, and national governments in Colombia as well as educational institutions, multinationals etc.
  • I provide a range of styles of native English almost otherwise unavailable in Colombia.
  • My experience as a translator has also allowed me to improve scripts on the spot.

Freelance translator

06.2014 - Current
  • My current main client is Medellín Expat Services, where I translate between English and Spanish, both for potential expats applying for migratory status in Colombia and Colombians and Venezuelans looking to obtain visas abroad.
  • I have also worked extensively for Regulatory Advisors, a law firm, and Final Word, an agency, both based in Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Quick and high-quality turnarounds of urgent jobs.
  • My main area of translation expertise is English/Spanish/English but I'm also capable of Portuguese, French or Italian into English or Spanish.
  • On February 9th, 2016, I was certified as an Official Translator of the Republic of Colombia. This is a blanket certification that covers English/Spanish and Spanish/English in both written translation and interpreting.

Sensor Operator/Team Manager

Globe Hawk LLC
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for the operation and ongoing maintenance of NW Geo's SPL LiDAR sensor.
  • Responsible for the management of crew on the ground.
  • Our teams routinely out-performed others in the field by 100 percent or more.

Director of IR/Marketing

Lancaster Capital SAS
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • I headed two teams, specializing in organic digital marketing over social media and compliance and IR by phone.
  • SEO-based auditing of online content, content creation (written, video).

Journalist/Content Creator

Kenlik Media
12.2015 - 04.2020
  • I was responsible for creating primarily SEO-geared content on a wide range of themes and for a wide range of potential audiences.
  • My duties include performing general research and investigative journalism on many current topics relevant to the different blogs’ niches.
  • This particular job has deepened my understanding and command of the English language.

Managing Director

Kenlik Media
12.2017 - 04.2020
  • I was fully responsible for the day to day operations of the company, including team management and negotiating with clients.

Musical director

NYC and Toronto Areas
01.1994 - 12.2008
  • Duties included coordinating musicians and chorists, transcribing learning, arranging and teaching material, conducting, and playing piano and organ.
  • I have worked in styles from Gregorian chant all the way up to gospel music.
  • Because of this I have often served as a bridge between different styles and denominations and allowed them to expand their horizons.

Music Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic School
Bronx, NY
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • I was responsible for teaching grades Pre-K through 8.
  • The curriculum included body percussion and choir principally.
  • We also performed frequent concerts and presentations before the public.
  • I liaised regularly with teachers, school administration, and the local musical/choral community.

Education

Diploma - Music (Piano)

Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto ON
05.1989

Certification, Official Translator - Translation

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
02.2016

Skills

  • Piano, voice and theory instruction, with unique and effective approaches, individualized if necessary
  • Leading ensembles, including instrumental and choral
  • Coordinating with other professors in the same department
  • Designing curricula

Timeline

Sensor Operator/Team Manager

Globe Hawk LLC
06.2022 - 03.2024

Director of IR/Marketing

Lancaster Capital SAS
01.2021 - 11.2021

Signed Artist, Session Musician and Arranger

Dutchie Music
02.2020 - Current

Managing Director

Kenlik Media
12.2017 - 04.2020

Journalist/Content Creator

Kenlik Media
12.2015 - 04.2020

Freelance translator

06.2014 - Current

Senior Professor

EMMAT School of Music
01.2009 - Current

Voice-Over Artist

Audioenlace, iSound Studios, Delta Records, and others
01.2007 - Current

Music Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic School
01.2000 - 12.2005

Musical director

01.1994 - 12.2008

Freelance keyboard player/singer

01.1988 - Current

Diploma - Music (Piano)

Royal Conservatory of Music

Certification, Official Translator - Translation

Universidad Nacional De Colombia