Richard A. Ostella
139 Kelling Drive, Box 2582 ~ Lyons, CO 80540
* Email: RichardOstella@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/b88/464

Current project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvpbz1aNDcg

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PROFILE:

Self-motivated management professional and results-oriented media professional with expertise in logistical project creation, implementation and coordination seeks employment in progressive and stable environment. I excel in fast and slower paced environments and maintain strong attention to detail, ethical problem solving skills, and enthusiastic due diligence.

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE:

FREELANCE PRODUCER, Los Angeles, CA November 2003 – Present
Freelance logistical producer/editor

• Create, distribute and implement budgets.
• Hire staff, crew and talent. Secure insurance, equipment, permits and locations.
• Manage all phases of pre-production, production and post-production.

Clients include but are not limited to Voices of a People’s History, Hosted By Howard Zinn, Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, MTV, VH1, Revolution, First Tuesday Media, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MANAGER, MCM GROUP, Los Angeles, CA March 2001 – October 2003
Office Manager/Project Coordinator

• Anchor office employee responsible for schedules, supplies and equipment.
• Head of Market Research and Analytical Reports.

COORDINATOR, PANAVISION, Chicago, IL October 1995 – January 2001
Coordinator of equipment Rentals

• In charge of rental equipment, industry scheduling and field requests.

Night Bellhop, CHICAGO HILTON & TOWERS, Chicago, IL April 1992 - February 1995

• Customer service representative.

SUPPORT SPECIALIST, UNITED STATES ARMY, Worldwide February 1988 – January 1992
Artillery Support Specialist

• Logistical artillery specialist in charge of 6 concurrent to tactical advising of infantry commanders.
• DD-214 available upon request.

EDUCATION

Columbia College, Communications, Chicago, IL. August 1994 – November 1996

Bijan Air, Helicopter Flight School, Ann Arbor, Mi. February 1992 – January 1993

Business References:

Lisa Smith, Line Producer
lsmith867@aol.com

Julia Perry, Producer/Coordinator
juliaperry26@gmail.com

Billy Abramson, Producer/Editor
billyswrld@yahoo.com

Personal References:

Jon Mc Donald, Producer
neocultie@yahoo.com

Brian Ceponis, Actor
ceponis@sbcglobal.net

Eric Flenner, Actor
flenners@arenala.com