Riccardo Valsecchi

• Orchestrated formation and management of a team of in-house video editors and motion graphic designers, overseeing creative process and optimizing workflow efficiency resulting in 200% decrease in project turnaround time.
• Lead pre-production, production and post-production of video and podcast content, increasing overall quality and facilitating acquisition of new clients.
• Create storyboards and introduce innovative narratives based on clients' requests.
• Craft visionary art directions and style guidelines with marketing team.
• Plan and budget video production for events including rent equipment, shooting schedules and assets management.
• Developed and implemented ‘best practices' guidelines to optimize internal production and social media efficiency and visibility.
• Integrated AI software (ChatGPT, MidJourney, Stable Diffusion and Runway) in video workflow.

• Streamlined post-production workflows for efficiency and cost savings reducing cost by 50%.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and art directors to define project scope and timelines.
• Managed recruitment of creative professionals and build valuable connections with vendors.
• Optimized resource allocation and project assignments, resulting in 50% increase in on-time project delivery and 100% reduction in overtime expenses.
• Delivered visually captivating content that enhanced brand identity and increased customer engagement across traditional advertising, streaming service, in-store displays, websites, social media, and live events.

• Orchestrated end-to-end content creation for advertising campaigns, including planning, budgeting, execution, and editing.
• Operated camera and light equipment on set and studio; managed production studio.
• Implemented 3D modeling and color grading, increasing video operational capabilities and reducing production costs by 60%.
• Developed 2D/3D Motion Graphic designed for online advertising and social media.
• Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.

• Produced visually stunning videos as main cinematographer, drone operator, video editor, colorist, and motion graphic design.
• Served as post production supervisor, production and post-production specialist.
• Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
• Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.

• Edited and finalized digital media assets for PVH brands such as Calvin Klein, Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger and Speedo.
• Performed color correction and grading for 2016 Speedo Olympic campaign.
• Generated Motion Graphics including titles, lower thirds, animations, and visual FX.
• Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
• Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes

• Created, executed, and delivered immersive healthcare-focused video and 2D/3D animation, driving 50% increase in clients' acquisition.
• Maintained high attention to detail to find and correct problems before hitting air.

• Spearheaded video editing, motion graphics design, color grading, and sound mixing projects for high-profile clients including Hallmark, Hudson Duty Free, United Airlines, and MacMillan.

Post-production supervisor, editor and colorist for the documentary films:

- Harry & Meghan: A Modern Royal Romance PART I & II

- Ronaldo vs Messi: Who is the Greatest."

• Collaborated with directors, executive producers and production team to provide ongoing management support and leadership to achieve creative vision.
• Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and Da Vinci Resolve to edit films and video, insert dialogue, add music and sound effects and arrange films into sequences.
• Devised solutions for technical concerns, needs, budgets and processes to meet deadlines and budgets without compromising quality of project.
• Created and distributed daily and weekly schedules to identify tasks with key deadlines.

Directed and produced 3 award-winning documentary films exploring social justice issues. The films premiered at prestigious film festivals worldwide, garnering critical acclaim and reaching global distribution:

• The Nazi Hustle (2016)
• Schwarzkopf-BRD: Martin Luther King in Berlin (2015)
• ID-WithoutColors: Institutionalized Racism in Berlin (2013).

• Wrote articles on press freedom in former Soviet countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Middle East conflicts, EU migration and racial profiling, and US politics.
• Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
• Wrote, edited and produced stories for Print, Internet and digital channels.

Senior Colorist for SHOWTIME sport-TV series: "Bob Hurley: Legacy."

• Worked with directors and cinematographers to design film's color scheme, tone and mood.
• Responsible for color grading and color correction.

• Pre Editor and video editor for 3 short documentary films:

- Running the Mediterranean's Trauma Ward

- Keeping the Lights On for Migrants in Rome.

- Finding Answers in a Ship Full of Migrants' Bodies.

• Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
• Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
• Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
• Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.