Vonesper Studios

KEVIN RANKIN

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New City, NY · (914) 522-2215 · vonesperstudios@gmail.com · vonesperstudios.com · linkedin.com/in/kevinrankin

Creative professional with over 17 years of varied experience in content production, social media, education, and A/V technology with a talent for capturing moments and telling stories through audio and visual media.    

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant,                    Clarkstown High School South, West Nyack, NY                              Sept. 2021 - Present

Assists in teaching students videography and editing lessons including the production of a Public Access news show.  Supervises TV and Radio clubs and projects.

Vonesper Studios, Astoria, NY                             Multimedia Content Producer                                                              01/2011-Present

Founder and sole operator of multimedia content production company offering audio, video and photo services.  Executes a variety of projects including PR coverage, branded and social media content, music videos, headshot photography, and audio production.  Responsible for all business operations, client relations, and web presence.

Client highlights: Atlantic Theater Co., Rush Philanthropic Arts Fdn., Broome Street Society, Original Sin Cider, VampireFreaks.Com.

 

Columbia University Event Mgmt. New York, NY  A/V Technician                                                                   02/2016-Present

Responsible for the A/V needs and operations of Columbia University events including client relations.

 

Harlem Children’s Zone, New York, NY                 Project Specialist                                                                                 05/2009-10/2016

Taught video production to students between 4th and 12th grade, developed curriculums, edited student work, maintained equipment and managed all aspects of video projects and event A/V technology.

 

Rock ‘n’ Reel Productions, New York, NY              Videographer/Editor                                                                           10/2006-12/2010

Co-operator of freelance video production company specializing in multi-angle event coverage, video press kits, DVD authoring and other multi-media services.  Responsible for all content creation, business operations and client relations. Created and produced NYC subcultural arts show "Twilight Vision TV."

Client highlights: LXTV (NBC), Culture Project, Peter Buffett, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Nova Ent., In A Can Prod.

 

YouCast Corporation, Brooklyn, NY                      Videographer/Editor                                                                             07/2007-06/2008

Accomplished video shoots, edits and maintenance of internal video content for music management and internet marketing firm for use in pioneering social media campaigns and client promotions for A-list entertainment. 

Client Highlights: ThisIs50.Com, HipHopIs.Us, Nonelouder.Com, Thrash Talk TV Show feat. ex-Fuse VJ, content for screen of rock tours.

 

PLUS Media, New York, NY                                    Production Assistant                                                                            09/2006-01/2007

Facilitated quality research and aided in the production of Satellite Media Tours, assisted segment producers on video shoots and edited video for news broadcasts and campaign sizzle reels.  Managed the intern hiring process.

 

Two Sheps That Pass..., New York, NY                    Intern                                                                                                  09/2006-12/2006 

Assisted in creating Internet presence for up-and-coming artists by conceiving and executing promotional marketing for boutique entertainment public relations and marketing firm. 

 

Purchase TV, Purchase, NY                                     Program Assistant                                                                              01/2006-06/2006

Collaborated in production of commercial segments and live events for broadcast on college campus TV station.

 

The Backdoor at The Nyack Center, Nyack NY      Student Volunteer                                                                              01/1998-06/2001

Aided in all aspects of organizing, promoting and running “a drug, smoke, and alcohol free zone providing an outlet for teens to share their talents in a safe and non-competitive environment” including set-up and operations of a/v equiptment, crowd control and artist relations.

EDUCATION

SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY       BA: Media, Society and the Arts                                                                                    05/2006

Five Towns College, Dix Hills, NY               AAS: Business Management, Concentration: Audio Recording Technology                   05/2004

Relevant Coursework Highlights: Audio Recording Techniques, Audio Recording Theory, Recording Studio Operations, TV Studio Foundations, Digital Media Studio, Music & Image Scoring.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite | Final Cut Pro | Logic Pro | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft PowerPoint | 

DSLR Cameras | Multi-Track Recording and Mixing | Social Media | Multi-Camera Filming and EditingCAREER HIGHLIGHTS                                                      

VIDEO CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

MUSIC VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

LIVE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

EVENT COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS

PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS

MUSIC PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS