Anthony Rotolo

Current

Courseware Production Manager at Defense Acquisition University
Host, Content Producer at Design Guy Show (Podcast)
Owner, Designer, Commercial Writer at Anthony Rotolo Design

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Past

Manager, Creative Director, Graphic Design & Media Services at MountainTop Technologies, Inc.
Documentary—"Army Nurses of WWI" (Producer/Director) at US Army Heritage Center
Director of Design at Calvary Press Publishing

Financial Consultant at Dreyfus/Mellon Corp

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Education

New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury

Recommended

13 people have recommended Anthony

Connections

115 connections

Industry

Media Production

Websites

Anthony Rotolo’s Summary

I'm an enthusiastic, forward-thinking designer, creative services manager, and commercial writer serving the publishing and education industries. I partner with clients in a highly collaborative way to uncover the themes that drive great projects. An experienced mentor to creative staff, I know how to allocate the right mix of talent and align them to a shared vision.

Recent Highlights:

Built diverse in-house creative department for e-learning firm, and a portfolio of interactive learning products that generated continuous, large follow-on contracts. The success of any organization lies in its people--the true "capital investment." As department head, I developed and retained the best talent, fostering high organizational stability and quality.

Produced, directed, co-wrote the documentary, Army Nurses of World War I, for the U.S. Army Heritage Center, now airing on PBS stations, and companion book, available at http://www.armynursesmovie.com/trailer.html.

Produced the print and audio release of "Who Goes There?" (the story that became THE THING films), e-commerce blog and outreach media for RocketRideBooks.com. The new edition features an Introduction and never-before-published Screen Treatment by William F. Nolan (Logan's Run).

Host of the popular podcast, Design Guy, available in iTunes. An editorial pick by Apple, it was featured in their "Design Culture" showcase at the iTunes Store. The program has garnered excellent reviews from its user community and enjoys a growing subscriber base.

Anthony Rotolo’s Specialties:

Leadership, management, design (experience, usability, interaction), book design and packaging, small press publishing, commercial writing, new media, flash animation, branding and identity, marketing, sales..

Anthony Rotolo’s Experience

Courseware Production Manager

Defense Acquisition University

(Government Agency; Defense & Space industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Host, Content Producer

Design Guy Show (Podcast)

(Online Media industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

Design Guy - "Timeless Principles, Simply Explained."

Featured editorial selection by Apple ("Design Culture" picks).

Excellent. * * * * * (5 Stars)
"Exceptionally well-refined and thought through. The delivery and time constraint should be a model for other podcasts."

Fantastic Podcast! * * * * * (5 Stars)
"Interesting and accessible. Very well-spoken and pleasant to listen to. His discussions about design are applicable to creativity and art in general."

Subscribe in iTunes or visit designguyshow.blogspot.com
Owner, Designer, Commercial Writer

Anthony Rotolo Design

(Graphic Design industry)

June 1999 — Present (10 years 6 months)

I help publishers strengthen their brands by rewarding readers with rich, memorable, even life-changing experiences. From books to integrated media packages, I help my clients uncover the themes that resonate with their audience and succeed in the marketplace.

As a contract copywriter, I cultivate conversations with customers via ads, direct mail, magalogs, product copy, press releases, presentations, exhibition displays, and social media.
Manager, Creative Director, Graphic Design & Media Services

MountainTop Technologies, Inc.

(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)

March 2001 — January 2009 (7 years 11 months)

Built in-house creative department for e-learning firm, and developed portfolio of educational products that generated continuous, large follow-on contracts. As supervising department head, I led a staff of 12-15 graphic designers, illustrators, programmers, audio engineers, 3-D modelers, and flash animators, allocating them as budgeted resources across a matrix of projects. These included the $6.5 million Virtual Mission Preparation e-learning project (preparing soldiers for in-theater combat operations). Maintained corporate identity, including branded print, exhibition display, and web collaterals.
Documentary—"Army Nurses of WWI" (Producer/Director)

US Army Heritage Center

(Media Production industry)

September 2006 — March 2007 (7 months)

Produced and directed the U.S. Army Heritage Center's documentary, "Army Nurses of WWI." This film chronicles the experience of the 10,000 women of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps deployed overseas during WWI, as told through their personal letters and writings. Project included development of a 300-page, pictorial companion book and Documentary film, presently airing on numerous PBS stations.
Related Website: http://www.armynursesmovie.com/trailer.html

"A great piece of filmmaking. Vividly captures the experiences of the brave women who were both soldiers and nurses facing the horrors of the first modern war."
Steve Burg, Associate History Professor, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Director of Design

Calvary Press Publishing

(Publishing industry)

March 1998 — February 2001 (3 years )

Produced titles and related advertising for book publishing company. I conceived of and developed Calvary Magazine, our core marketing asset, contributing articles and interviews with leading authors. The hybrid magazine-catalog employed compelling content to extend its life-cycle. The strategy worked, doubling sales. Created a search-optimized e-commerce site that offered streaming content and served as a point of purchase.
Financial Consultant

Dreyfus/Mellon Corp

(Public Company; MEL; Financial Services industry)

January 1992 — March 1998 (6 years 3 months)

Responsible for face to face sales/service of new and existing clients in Dreyfus' downtown Boston and New York financial center branches. As a registered rep (Series 7, 6, 63), I sold and serviced mutual fund, brokerage (CMAs), and variable annuity accounts of high net-worth clients in a quota-driven environment. Received numerous sales and service excellence awards during my career.

Anthony Rotolo’s Education

New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury

Bachelor of Science , General Studies , 1991

Activities and Societies:

Reporter & Media Critic, Campus Slate Newspaper