The document provides a summary and experience for Steve Strangio, an award-winning creative professional with experience in film, television, events, podcasting, comedy, and journalism. Strangio has over 30 years of experience producing, directing, writing, and acting across various creative roles. He currently works as a crew member at Trader Joe's while continuing independent film and web series projects.
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1. STEVE
STRANGIO
stevestrangio@gmail.com
www.stevestrangioproductions.com
64A
Richfield
Court
Clifton,
NJ
07012
(973)
928-‐4732
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SUMMARY
Award-‐winning
and
detail-‐oriented
creative
with
experience
spanning
numerous
industries
including
independent
and
feature
film,
television
production,
event
promotions,
audio
and
video
podcasting,
stand-‐up
comedy,
and
multiplatform
journalism.
Excels
at
innovative
content
creation,
building
relationships,
working
efficiently
under
tight
deadlines,
and
executing
sound
judgment
calls
in
fast-‐paced
environments.
EXPERIENCE
Producer/Director/Writer/Actor,
Strangio
Productions
2000
-‐
present
Producer
of
10
short
films
for
national
film
festivals.
Creator
of
several
episodic
web
series
appearing
on
Roku,
Chromecast,
Amazon
Fire,
and
other
streaming
platforms.
Playwright/Producer
of
15
one-‐act
plays
staged
in
NY
and
LA.
Resident
Playwright
for
Endtimes
Productions
in
NYC.
Crew
Member,
Trader
Joe’s
2014
-‐
present
Combining
personal
passion
for
food
with
sense
of
humor
while
utilizing
extensive
knowledge
of
the
Trader
Joe’s
brand
in
order
to
create
a
uniquely
fun
and
memorable
shopping
experience
for
all
customers.
Preparing
food
for
product
demonstrations.
Training
new
hires.
Operating
register
transactions.
Assisting
in
all
departments
as
needed.
Producer/Writer,
NBC
Network
2009
-‐
2012
Produced
and
pitched
shows
for
NBC
NY
Nonstop.
Collaborated
with
producers
at
development
meetings.
Responsible
for
assembling
teams
and
overseeing
productions.
Delivered
finished
shows
for
consideration.
Production
Coordinator,
Babylon
Arts
Council
2008
-‐
2009
Developed
and
produced
play
festivals
for
local
arts
council
serving
the
greater
Babylon
area.
Managed
events
as
a
representative
of
the
council
within
the
arts
community.
Performed
administrative
support
duties.
Promotions
Coordinator,
Marriott
Hotel
&
Conference
Center
2001
-‐
2008
Self-‐created
position
at
Champions
Sports
Restaurant
located
within
the
hotel.
Developed
promotional
partnerships
with
major
liquor
companies
including
Bud
Light,
Jagermeister,
and
Samuel
Adams.
Produced
and
hosted
live
events
for
the
NY
Jets,
NY
Islanders,
NY
Lizards,
and
NY
Dragons.
Received
awards
for
producing
live
events
on
ESPN
Radio,
News
12
Long
Island,
and
WLNY
TV
55.
Live
Event
Producer/Host,
WWF
New
York
1999
-‐
2001
Produced
wrestling
events
at
entertainment
complex
in
Times
Square.
Coordinated
the
WWF
Superstars
for
interview
segments,
game
shows,
and
audience
interaction.
Hosted
shows
in
front
of
live
audiences.
Interactive
Film
Screenwriter,
Interfilm
1992
-‐
1993
Wrote
several
screenplays
released
in
theaters
nationwide.
Mentored
by
interactive
film
creator
Bob
Bejan.
Team
member
for
the
pitching
process
of
upcoming
interactive
films.
2. Staff
Writer,
Cracked
Magazine
1990
-‐
2005
Created
original
concepts
and
copy
for
nationally
published
humor
magazine.
Collaborated
with
editors
and
artists
to
write
comedy
articles.
Appeared
at
promotional
events
as
a
representative
of
the
magazine.
Stand-‐Up
and
Improvisational
Comedian,
Various
Locations
1983
-‐
2013
Performed
in
comedy
clubs
in
the
NY,
NJ,
CT,
and
PA
areas.
Wrote
and
improvised
all
original
comedic
material.
Received
awards
for
Best
Comedian,
Best
Writer,
and
Best
Performer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor
of
Arts,
Communications
Hofstra
University
• Received
awards
for
producing,
directing,
writing,
and
acting
in
two
episodic
television
shows
for
HTV
(Hofstra
Television).
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Screenwriter
for
several
top-‐rated
independent
films.
Writer
and
producer
of
several
successful
web
series
currently
seen
on
Roku,
and
many
other
platforms.
Host
and
creator
of
several
successful
audio
and
video
podcasts.
Extensive
experience
as
a
playwright,
feature
film
and
television
actor,
and
voiceover
artist.
Content
developer.
Talented
public
speaker.
Board
game
and
sport
inventor.
Highly
focused
with
strong
creative
vision.
Proficient
with
Microsoft
Word
and
Publisher,
iMovie,
and
GarageBand.