Rich Ciancimino
CCO / Executive Producer / Consultant
Rockville Centre,NY
Summary
Driven and resourceful media professional with over a decade of experience assisting in a fast paced, 24 hour breaking news cycle, supporting both top executives and on-air talent. 11-Time Emmy Award Winner
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Anderson Cooper / CNN
New York, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Daily support for all of Anderson Cooper's personal, professional and entrepreneurial needs
- Gatekeeper for any and all appearance requests ranging from talent bookings, charity asks, etc. in both professional and personal environments.
- Handle all logistics and coordination for CNN and CBS
- Book all travel and process expenses
- Available and on call 24/7
Executive Assistant
EVP, CNN Digital
New York, NY
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed and maintained executive's frequently fluid schedule
- Created expense reports, arranged on site and off site meetings and booked all travel
- Liaised with internal and external executive level employees and clients
- Managed Town Halls, Leadership Meetings and Departmental Gatherings
- Attended weekly meetings with top executives
Production Coordinator
MLB Network
Secaucus, NJ
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinated all logistics for on-air talent including travel, scheduling, wardrobe, and office space
- Managed and distributed schedules for the Production Department
- Worked with Finance monthly to reconcile the budget
- Maintained weekly production personnel for payroll
- Tracked and approved PTO requests and schedule changes
- Allocated and approved expense reports for all of production
- Recruited and hired freelancers and staff
HR Assistant
MLB Network
Secaucus, NJ
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Assisted with on-boarding, audits and performance reviews
- Worked solely with the Director of HR to create and implement the Wellness Program
- Attended weekly meetings with payroll and accounting
Operations Assistant/Log Supervisor/Game Logger
MLB Network
Secaucus, NJ
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Started as Game Logger in June 2009
- Promoted to Log Supervisor in October 2009
- Hired as Operations Assistant in April 2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05.2008
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Anderson Cooper / CNN
06.2019 - Current
Executive Assistant
EVP, CNN Digital
05.2016 - 06.2019
Production Coordinator
MLB Network
06.2012 - 05.2016
HR Assistant
MLB Network
10.2010 - 06.2012
Operations Assistant/Log Supervisor/Game Logger
MLB Network
06.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The College of Saint Rose