John Mingione Phone: (631) 338-3947 Email: [email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a junior at The State University of New York at New Paltz. I chose television production as my major because television and filmmaking have been my passion ever since I can recollect. I am applying for your 2010 Summer Internship and will be available seven days a week May 20th -August 20th.

This semester I have been interning at The New Paltz Public Access TV station. While there, I have become adept at numerous jobs. These responsibilities consist of filming local news, on the fly editing for live broadcasts, producing a popular sketch comedy show and setting up and breaking down professional studio equipment.

I have been making short films, documentaries and sketch comedies for over ten years. I hold a high standard for myself and always strive to be friendly and professional. I have worked with a vast number of different people during productions and aspire to work in the industry. I am exceptionally familiar with professional television sets (both in studio and on location) and the production atmosphere in general. I am also talented with professional software such as Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools.

I am a strong leader, a skilled multi tasker and a confident loyal employee that thrives in a fast paced environment. I pride myself on my ability to be reliable. Teaming for results in high stress situations is one of my many strengths. I am confident that I will be able to exceed expectations for your internship and promise to deliver 100% every day that I am working.

Thank you for reviewing my application and I hope to be a part of your renowned company.

Sincerely,

John Mingione

John Mingione Phone: (631) 338-3947 Email: [email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Committed collaborator and group leader Adapts easily to new environments and follows directions precisely when given Trained in production atmospheres

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Internship with New Paltz Public Access TV Station, New Paltz, NY 2009-Present Broadcast live board meetings and Produce a popular sketch comedy show Audio Supervisor for Elle Magazine and BCBG commercial, NY, NY 2010 In charge of all audio including miking talent and operating boom mics Production Assistant on 120dB film Rocksteady, Kingston, NY 2009 Assisted the director, set up lights and camera equipment and directed traffic on set Videographer at Woodstock Film Festival, Woodstock, NY 2009 Filmed award winning directors during interviews Featured on MTV television shows, NY, NY 2008-2009 Contestant on MTV’s Silent Library and Videographer for MTV’s What The Flip Camera Operator for Emmy Award Winning Director Bruce S. Barry (In seminar), New Paltz, NY 2009 Assisted the director and learned the many facets of professional camerawork Directed ’s in satire music video sketch “Bluetooth=D-Bag,” , NY 2009 Original sketch to be aired on Vh1’s television show Undateable (2010) Hospitality Supervisor and MC for Talib Kweli and Reel Big Fish concert, New Paltz, NY 2008 In charge of supervising artist’s greenrooms and hosting concert

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MTV-U Top 25 “Best Filmmaker On Campus Award” 2008 For original short film Stockholm Syndrome SUNY New Paltz Student Senate 2008-2009 SUNY New Paltz Communication and Media Society 2008-Present SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List 2007-Present GPA of 3.4 Westhampton Film Festival Winner 2007 For original short film Stockholm Syndrome Special Olympics Volunteer 2007 Aided disabled children in Olympic events Senior Class President 2007 Ward Melville High School Junior Varsity Baseball Captain and Varsity Track Captain 2005-2007 Ward Melville High School

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE: Final Cut Pro Adobe Premiere Final Draft Sony DSR-200 Avid Media Composer Adobe Photoshop Celtx Sony DSR-250 Pro Tools BoinxTV Microsoft Office Canon HG-10

EDUCATION: SUNY New Paltz Graduation 2011 Bachelor of Arts in TV/Radio Production Ward Melville High School 2004-2007

INTERESTS AND GOALS: Writing, Directing, Editing and Acting for TV/Film Writing and Performing Music (Bass, Guitar, Cello, Drums, Voice) Creator of website “Johnisfunny.com” Showcases original sketch comedies, short films and music videos Aspire to work in the TV/Film industry