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STEVE COSCARELLA

Vancouver,BC

Summary

A dedicated creative professional with a passion for sharing stories and conveying authenticity. Over 15 years of content production for film, gaming, and music in various capacities. Project management and coordination for complex and large-scale productions, with the demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead teams of videographers, photographers, sound recordists, event organizers, and client stakeholders. Ideated and developed concepts, stories, scripts, and branding campaigns. Directed over 600 unique video projects for television, film, and online content. Advanced video editing capabilities for film and online content. Expert audio engineering for live sound and post-production.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director and Sr. Video Editor

Citrus Pie Media Group
09.2012 - Current
  • Conceptualized themes and stories for all creative project.
  • Focused on innovative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for clients.
  • Oversaw production cycles for over 500 videos and several feature length documentaries.
  • Edited videos for television, film, and online.
  • Implemented sound design, mixing and mastering.
  • Developed and managed scope and budget for projects.
  • Meaningfully contributed to client acquisition activities (outside sales, client relationship development and management).

Audio Artist

Electronic Arts
03.2009 - 08.2012

SSX (Audio Artist I)
• Created environmental sound design for each level.
• Designed speech and integration for 3D environments.
• Implemented dynamic music using proprietary tools to enhance user experience.
• Generated audio assets for non-interactive video sequences.
• Recorded, customized, and indexed foley sound effects.

EA Sports Active 2 (Audio Artist I)
• Created environmental sound design for each level.

• Tested speech assets before game integration.

• Implemented dynamic music using proprietary tools to enhance user experience.

• Generated audio assets for non-interactive video sequences.

• Contributed to final audio mix.


EA Sports Active More Workouts (Audio Artist)
• Created environmental sound design for each level.
• Tested speech assets before game integration.

• Contributed to the final audio mix.

Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance)

Electronic Arts
06.2007 - 02.2009
  • Managed and coordinated a cross-functional team of 20 testers.
  • Developed test plans (including detailed scripts) for several functions including front end, audio, user interface, and game play.
  • Liaised with multiple development teams to create focused test plans, escalate issues for resolution and remediation.
  • Monitored and investigated post-release customer complaints for resolution.
  • Games included: Dragon Age 2, Family Game Night, Fight Night Round 4, Need for Speed Undercover, Need for Speed Pro Street, and 3 on 3 NHL.

Education

Audio Engineering & Post-Production Diploma - Audio Engineering & Production

Trebas Institute
Toronto, ON
09.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04.2003

Skills

  • Project management and productivity (MS Project, Slack)
  • Video editing and post-production (Adobe Creative Cloud)
  • Digital Audio Workstation (ProTools, Audition, Reaper, Logic)
  • Game Engines (Wwise, Unreal, Harmony, Frostbite)
  • DSLR Knowledge (Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic)
  • Production equipment (camera rigs, lighting, and live sound)
  • Content and story development (Final Draft, Celtx)

Accomplishments

    Winner for best documentary - Jukebox International Film Festival 2017

Timeline

Creative Director and Sr. Video Editor

Citrus Pie Media Group
09.2012 - Current

Audio Artist

Electronic Arts
03.2009 - 08.2012

Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance)

Electronic Arts
06.2007 - 02.2009

Audio Engineering & Post-Production Diploma - Audio Engineering & Production

Trebas Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Carleton University
STEVE COSCARELLA