Joseph Manio
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I'm an energetic, enthusiastic and outgoing Jack-of-all-Trades kind of a person. I can work through any situation, I'm an effective communicator and always find new and innovative ways to get the job done. I specialize in entertainment have a passion for working with crowds of people.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosplayer
FatboyCosplay
06.2016 - Current
- Created entire looks, including garments, suits and specific props
- Sourced props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
- Organized and maintained accessories and clothing of over 70+ Pop Culture Characters.
- Made Guest Appearances as well as attended Conventions.
- Built reputation of credibility and responsiveness with vendors and Celebrities.
- Collaborated closely with various photographers to produce and finish photo shoots.
- Planned, produced and edited video projects to maximize engagement.
- Utilized editing and photography tools to enhance storytelling.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Maintained knowledge of digital technology and social media trends, media requirements, and best practices.
- Produced content assets to activate strategies across web and social marketing channels.
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
- Used Photoshop to create content.
Event Staff Member
ATN Event Staffing
09.2021 - Current
- Met incoming customers pleasantly and offered support and service.
- Processed payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Responded to customer queries and complaints to promote overall satisfaction.
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets and directed to facility locations.
- Sought guidance from team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate issues for escalation.
- Examined tickets or passes to verify authenticity for entrance to event.
- Set up and tore down equipment for large scale events, conferences and graduations.
- Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
- Managed inventory and sale of merchandise.
Guitar Teacher
Lotus Music Academy
Fremont, CA
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Taught Students from ages 5 to 55
- Taught Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Guitar
- Managed my own hours and Work Schedule
- Played guitar for students to demonstrate appropriate tone and finger positions.
- Encouraged passion for music in students by presenting various genres.
- Encouraged students to practice daily to improve technique.
- Demonstrated scales and chords to students with focus on technique.
- Planned lessons according to student skill level and learning modality.
- Facilitated group and individual guitar lessons to students from beginners to advanced.
- Maintained inventory of strings, picks, instruction books and sheet music.
- Built trusting rapport with students and facilitated communication with family members when needed.
- Encouraged active listening through group jam sessions.
Freelance Screenwriter
Amazon Studios
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Sent screenplays into production companies for review.
- Wrote screenplays for the company to look at and review.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite scripts.
- Consulted with business owners to clarify content needs when creating final draft documents.
Guitar Sales Associate
Guitar Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist Customers on their needs in the Guitars Department
- Tag and Restock Items on to the floor
- Kept up an average amount of merchandise sold
- Sold Insurance to Merchandise
- Convince Customers to purchase Product of Interest
- Restrung Guitars
- Assist Customers with Online Orders
- Assist Customers through the phone
Lab Aide
City College of San Francisco
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained and organized the Labs
- Carried around Big Lights weighing from 15-50 pounds plus other equipment
- Worked with Cameras, Lights, Sound Recorders, Microphones, Cables and all their other accessories
- Maintained and update Inventory
- Assisted other Students in the Labs
- Worked on set in numerous Short Films both Student and Professional
Guitar Teacher
ViBO Music School
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Taught beginner, intermediate and advanced Rock Guitar both privately and workshop
- Taught kids, teenagers and adults.
Sales and Support Associate
Macy’s
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Checked out Customer’s items at the cash register, closed registers at the end of the day
- Restocked and organized items and displays
- Assisted Customers to their desired destination in the store, also helped Customers with finding and choosing specific products.
Volunteer Teacher Assistant
Oceana High School
Pacifica, CA
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted teacher in daily lesson plans
- Worked with over 100 students from varying degrees of skill
- Assisted with learning of chords and chord progress, scales, and learning to reproduce songs.
Customer Service Representative
Manor Music
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted Customer in locating items and counseled them on purchases
- Tuned and repaired Guitars from customers
- Performed janitorial duties such as cleaning up all garbage in the store, vacuumed/swept the store and offices, maintained general cleanliness
- Restocked items onto shelves and also had assisted customers with carrying and loading musical equipment that had been purchased.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Film
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Film and Video Production
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Oceana High School
01.2014
Skills
- Expressive
- Avid software
- Props experience
- Screenwriting
- Creative
- Concept development
- Superb writer
- Quality shot making
- Professional photo shoot experience
- Pop culture knowledge
- Adobe PhotoShop Skills
- Thrives under pressure
- Film editing
- Wigs knowledge
- Ticket processing
- Guest relations expertise
- Inventory tracking
- Customer service management
- Practices various forms of Martial Arts
- Team building
- Computer and Smartphone Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Lesson scheduling
- Public and private education knowledge
- Guitar maintenance & repair
- Student skills evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Individual lessons
- Technique basics
- Student rapport building
- Small group lessons
- Music theory knowledge
- Tuning guitars
- Coordinating shows
Timeline
Event Staff Member
ATN Event Staffing
09.2021 - Current
Guitar Teacher
Lotus Music Academy
09.2019 - 04.2022
Guitar Sales Associate
Guitar Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Cosplayer
FatboyCosplay
06.2016 - Current
Lab Aide
City College of San Francisco
01.2016 - 01.2017
Guitar Teacher
ViBO Music School
01.2016 - 01.2016
Freelance Screenwriter
Amazon Studios
05.2015 - 03.2019
Sales and Support Associate
Macy’s
01.2015 - 01.2016
Customer Service Representative
Manor Music
01.2013 - 01.2014
Volunteer Teacher Assistant
Oceana High School
01.2011 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Film
College of San Mateo
Some College (No Degree) - Film and Video Production
City College of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Oceana High School