KEVIN TADDEI

(610) 308-5723 ! Kevin.G.Taddei@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS
Successfully managed a staff of 20+, completing set-ups and working tech for some of the largest events at
Rutgers in one of the most heavily populated buildings on campus.
Consistently recognized for leadership, providing troubleshooting skills, and resolving challenging issues.
Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and
proficient in a range of computer software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and various video editing
programs like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Extensive experience with social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, WordPress, Tumblr
extensive following on Twitter with @DidTheSixersWin with over 6000 followers featured on ESPN & LA Times.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Bachelor of Arts - School of Arts and Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ May 2014
Major: Communications / Minor: Digital Communication, Information & Media
EXPERIENCE
Production Assistant, Optomen Television, New York City May 2014 to Present
Directly assist the Director and Production Coordinator. Set up light and cameras rigs, go on runs to pick up
equipment, work long hours as needed, give signals from the director to on-air talent.
Video Promotion Intern, Atlantic Records, New York City January 2014 to May 2014
Assist the Video Promotion Department in coordinating network appearances for various Atlantic artists, make
network music video edits through Final Cut Pro, gather video promotion weekly priorities and create innovative
concepts for Atlantic artists appearances on networks like MTV, VH1 and BET.
Senior Manager: Event Staff Area Coordinator, Rutgers Student Center March 2013 to May 2014
Serve as a facilities manager for the entire student center, handle money depositing and invoices, serve as the main
supervisor in the building once the professional staff has left for the day as well as oversee a staff of 20+ students
and serve as their primary manager, holding bi-weekly meetings and various training sessions.
Intern, Optomen Television, New York City May 2013 to August 2013
Assist production coordination and research, transcribe footage, cast extras for large shoots, document master tape
list, go on equipment runs throughout NYC and the surrounding areas, assist on shoots, summarize research
documents for various TV shows airing on Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MTV, and more.
Event Staff Manager, Rutgers Student Center March 2012 to March 2013
Manage a staff of 20+ students; conduct and lead bi-weekly meetings, discipline poor performance and reward
outstanding job performance with Employee of the Month program, create the work schedule, provide training of new
staff members; member of Student Life: Student Leadership Team.
Event Staff, Rutgers Student Center August 2010 to March 2012
Assist in set-ups for events; coordinated with the Facility Manager to fulfill any requests; work with various
Audio/Video technologies on a daily basis.
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Student Management Team - Rutgers Student Lifes Student Management Team. This group consists of student
leaders from Rutgers 6 Student Centers, who all participate in team building, problem solving and leadership qualities.
Rutgers SAS Deans List
Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in PC and MAC platforms, Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 8) Microsoft Office, EMS, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
Pro, Scratch, iMovie, Garageband, DMDS, Mediabase, Encore. Adept in various social media and blog outlets including
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, WordPress, Weebly and Tumblr. Experience with Canon EOS DSLR cameras,
Digital Photo Professional, Flickr, iPhoto, Vimeo and Gimp.