VERONICA VENTURI
Assistant Engineer/Creative
Bellmore,New York
Summary
Versatile team player offering top-notch technical knowledge and creative ability with an expertise in video production and graphic design. Highly organized and agile in handling day-to-day operations and emergencies. Enthusiastic self starter with a strong work ethic and advanced problem solving skills. Offering 14+ years of hands-on experience combined with well-rounded knowledge in all things surrounding the field. Flexible worker with a wide range of skills that were cultivated to be an asset to any company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Broadcast Engineer
New York Racing Association, NYRA
Elmont, New York
02.2019 - Current
- Trained and assisted operators by troubleshooting all issues that occur in a timely manner.
- Set up camera, lighting, audio and any set dressing for on-site and on-location filming, recorded footage and resolved technical issues for network shows on FOX Sports, NBC, MSG, SNY & NYRA Network.
- Daily interaction with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent missing equipment and established inventory protocol for the department.
- Traveled to other track locations outside of New York as engineer and operator. Set up communications between locations. Act as ENG camera & audio operator while monitoring signal flow.
Creative Director
E-Volve Inc. / Pop Stop, ShopPopStop.com
Plainview, New York
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Part of a team of three that created the convention touring division.
- Provided all creatives for start up of sub-division "Pop Stop" including graphics, website, logos, product photography and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and social media posts through the use of the Adobe Suite
- Assisted in the design of a successful, neat and flowing convention booth that displayed our products in a easily admired fashion that translated to sales.
- Travel to various pop-culture conventions, hire temporary employees, train customer service, build and break down booth.
Virtual Placement Operator & Audio Technician
New York Racing Association, NYRA
Elmont, New York
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Established a standard protocol for creating and placing virtual graphics within live video.
- Mixed live audio from television production truck feeding NYRA racing cable channel.
Assistant Operations Manager
Four Village Studio
Floral Park, NY
01.2008 - 04.2015
- Supported across-the-board operations of government access television studio.
- Proved myself to be an essential member of the team and advanced to paid Assistant Manager from Volunteer status due to my advanced knowledge in editing, visual effects and camera skills.
- Assisted with all aspects of in-studio and field productions including editing, camera op, technical director, Chyron graphics op, audio mixer, videotape op, master control and all still photography.
- Scheduled volunteer staff shifts and training sessions for high school and college level students.
- Designed and maintained studio website.
- Assisted with 2012 analog to digital infrastructure upgrade.
Education
BFA - Film & Video, Editing & Sound specialization
09.2009 - 05.2013
GPA: 3.7
High School Diploma -
09.2003 - 06.2009
Career and Technical Program: Corporate Communications and Digital Imaging
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Retouching and Color Correction
Canon DSLR Rebel Series
Costume and Prop Building
Videographer
Video/Photo Editor
Troubleshooting
Computer Skills (PC/MAC)
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
File Management
Fundamental Engineering Concepts
Gimbal Operator
Web Design
501st Legion's Empire City Garrison
The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming non-profit organization operated by all volunteers and recognized by Disney and LucasArts. The group is involved with a large variety of fundraising, charity work, and also participates in official Star Wars media. To gain membership to this, I had built a movie accurate replica of Star Wars: A New Hope Stormtroopers in 2013.
Timeline
Assistant Broadcast Engineer - New York Racing Association, NYRA
02.2019 - Current
Creative Director - E-Volve Inc. / Pop Stop, ShopPopStop.com
05.2017 - 02.2019
Virtual Placement Operator & Audio Technician - New York Racing Association, NYRA
03.2014 - 01.2017
School of Visual Arts - BFA, Film & Video, Editing & Sound specialization
09.2009 - 05.2013
Assistant Operations Manager - Four Village Studio
01.2008 - 04.2015
Sewanhaka High School - High School Diploma,
09.2003 - 06.2009