Chris Cavallari

Current

Retail Cashier at L.L.Bean
MultiMedia Production Specialist/Director of Photography at Filmosity Productions

Past

Video Podcast Producer at National Park Service - Ellis Island National Monument
Lead Studio Tech/Director of Photography at AT&T Tech Channel
Founder, President at New Jersey Podcasters Association

Freelance Videographer/Editor at Reel Moments Video, Inc.
Duplication Technician at ESPN
Videographer/Editor at Aztec Video Productions

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Education

Marist College
Sacred Heart High School

Recommended

11 people have recommended Chris

Connections

198 connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

Chris Cavallari Resume

Chris Cavallari’s Summary

MultiMedia Specialist and Director of Photography in Portland, ME with 15 years experience in the broadcast television, video, and new media fields. Client list includes YES Network, ESPN, Verizon, News12 New Jersey, RNN, and AT&T Tech Channel.

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in technology, outdoors, travel, corporate, and adventure videography; studio design and construction; studio and field production; and new media initiatives. Contributing writer to Student Filmmakers magazine and experienced blogger.

Social Media and New Media Specialist with proven networking, writing, and consultation skills. Ability to travel and work independently.

Chris Cavallari’s Specialties:

Television lighting, camera operation, cinematography, video editing, new media (podcasting, vidcasting, blogging), graphic design, photography, multimedia

Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Premiere Pro, Avid Express DV

Chris Cavallari’s Experience

Retail Cashier

L.L.Bean

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

2009 — Present (1 year )
MultiMedia Production Specialist/Director of Photography

Filmosity Productions

(Media Production industry)

June 2003 — Present (6 years 8 months)

• Producer of award winning technology, travel, web, documentary, and other video productions.
• Produce, record, and host video and audio podcasts and live streaming web events from preproduction to output and publishing.
• Create and maintain successful social media presences (Twitter, Facebook, Stumbleupon, etc).
• Write scripts, magazine articles, and blog posts for and about media production, travel, and adventure.
• Provide graphic design services, speaking engagements, media training, and consultation.
Video Podcast Producer

National Park Service - Ellis Island National Monument

(Government Relations industry)

October 2008 — September 2009 (1 year )

As a volunteer at Ellis Island, I perform informational and interpretive services in the museum. I am also developing a video podcast about the historical and cultural assets within and around the island, to be hosted and co-produced by National Park Service Rangers and Guides.
Lead Studio Tech/Director of Photography

AT&T Tech Channel

(Public Company; T; Telecommunications industry)

March 2005 — March 2008 (3 years 1 month)

Director of Photography for web based technology news programs & feature packages. Worked on location in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and London, England. Initiated and implemented $2million SD digital television production facility. Created studio and field production procedures, personnel and equipment scheduling systems, and inventory tracking system.
Founder, President

New Jersey Podcasters Association

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

June 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 6 months)

In June 2005, I founded the NJPA, a group that facilitates the learning, development, and promotion of podcasting to podcasters and podcast listeners in the New Jersey area. Originally started as a way for podcasters to meet face to face, the group now provides presenters to various organizations across the state. The group meets both online and in real life on a monthly basis.
Freelance Videographer/Editor

Reel Moments Video, Inc.

(Broadcast Media industry)

March 2004 — March 2005 (1 year 1 month)

Operated camera and edited video for high end Westchester County, New York based wedding and event video production company in northern New Jersey and Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York. Created on-the-fly on-location "theatrical wrap-up" videos on a tight deadline at weddings that were projected live to guests. Edited complete wedding video production packages, including photo montages and wrap-ups.
Duplication Technician

ESPN

(Public Company; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)

September 2001 — May 2003 (1 year 9 months)

Coordinated and recorded new copies of live feeds and existing ESPN program tapes for International and domestic clients, and all ESPN departments. Prioritized Live Air and dubbing orders to meet network and client needs. Operated 3/4’’, 1”, BetaSP and Digital Betacam decks and broadcast video standards converters.
Videographer/Editor

Aztec Video Productions

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

May 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 5 months)

I began my career at Aztec as an intern, editing and shooting corporate and event videos. Owner Scott Burbank was my mentor and teacher, showing me the ways of video production and editing. Shortly after I graduated college, Aztec hired me as a full-time editor and shooter.

Chris Cavallari’s Education

Marist College

Communications , Radio/TV/Film , 1997 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

Marist College Television, Student Activities Technician
Sacred Heart High School

1993 — 1997

Additional Information

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Chris Cavallari Resume

Chris Cavallari’s Interests:

Film, movie, filmmaking, photography, podcasting, production, video, television, travel, adventure, outdoors, hiking, camping, backpacking, nature video,