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Richard Chiarantona

Medford,NJ

Summary

Innovative Director and Producer with over a decade of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with expertise in taking an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce top quality video content. Dexterity in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects, asset management, and more. World traveler, having lived in six different countries throughout childhood.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motion Graphics Manager

Aramark
09.2018 - Current
    • Pioneered Motion Graphics Department that did not exist at Aramark before employment.
    • Directed, produced, filmed and edited projects involving video, animation, audio, and more.
    • Assisted with layout and design of brand new studio for video production as well as sound booth for audio recording.
    • Developed budget structure to keep detailed records of economic action in department.

Director/Producer

Carlton Street Productions
01.2016 - 09.2018
    • Owned and operated small business for video production based in Center City Philadelphia.
    • Crafted videos for clients ranging from local charities to universities.

Production Coordinator

History Making Productions
06.2015 - 12.2015
    • Handled variety of production office tasks for multiple Emmy winning series and documentaries.
    • Managed preparation, production and post-production for documentary about Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia.

Freelance Videographer

Freelance
04.2014 - 06.2015
    • Worked multiple roles on projects ranging from music videos to feature films.
    • Developed scripts and storyboards to guide production process.
    • Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.

Production Coordinator

Visual Innovations
03.2011 - 04.2014
    • Started as intern and gradually moved up to coordinator position, working on wide range of video production.
    • Learned and acquired full comprehension of all tasks involved in video production, including office work, videography, editing, client relations, and more.

Secretary

Philadelphia's Young Artists
06.2008 - 03.2011
    • Provided business support for 501(c)(3) guiding young entrepreneurs on their quest in local music industry.
    • Taught young students how to create and produce music in software ranging from Pro-Tools to Reason Studios to Logic Pro.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Entertainment Marketing

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2008

Skills

  • Adobe Systems Software including Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and more
  • Davinci Resolve Studio
  • Pro Tools Music Software - Avid
  • RED Cameras
  • Sony FS/FX Series Cameras
  • Canon EOS Cameras
  • Microsoft Office
  • Studio Production
  • Video Streaming
  • Script Writing

Certification

  • FAA licensed pilot for sUAS
  • Winner of the Silver Award in the IHAF 2023 Best of Show event

Timeline

Motion Graphics Manager

Aramark
09.2018 - Current

Director/Producer

Carlton Street Productions
01.2016 - 09.2018

Production Coordinator

History Making Productions
06.2015 - 12.2015

Freelance Videographer

Freelance
04.2014 - 06.2015

Production Coordinator

Visual Innovations
03.2011 - 04.2014

Secretary

Philadelphia's Young Artists
06.2008 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Entertainment Marketing

Saint Joseph's University

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