I am a highly accomplished and dedicated Production Manager with 20+ years of deep experience overseeing and scaling complex live digital video operations. I have proven expertise in leading, mentoring, and managing high-volume production teams, especially in the demanding webinar and virtual events space. I excel at optimizing technical workflows, ensuring flawless real-time delivery, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, high-quality A/V content on time and within budget.

James Fiorella

I am a highly accomplished and dedicated Production Manager with 20+ years of deep experience overseeing and scaling complex live digital video operations. I have proven expertise in leading, mentoring, and managing high-volume production teams, especially in the demanding webinar and virtual events space. I excel at optimizing technical workflows, ensuring flawless real-time delivery, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, high-quality A/V content on time and within budget.

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I am a highly accomplished and dedicated Production Manager with 20+ years of deep experience overseeing and scaling complex live digital video operations.

I have proven expertise in leading, mentoring, and managing high-volume production teams, especially in the demanding webinar and virtual events space. I excel at optimizing technical workflows, ensuring flawless real-time delivery, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, high-quality A/V content on time and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Webinars (Full-Time) / Manager of Media Editing / Media Editor at Digitell, Inc.
October 1, 2001 - January 1, 2022
Directed the full scope of the company's digital media production workflow, including final production, quality control, and publishing of high-volume client content spanning video and audio. Managed and mentored a team of 4-6 Media Editors and Technicians, providing coaching and performance reviews to ensure deadlines and specifications. Helped pioneer the company's transition from physical media to digital and web-based delivery platforms, contributing to new revenue streams and increased client retention. Oversaw adoption and integration of editing software and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, increasing editor efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
Director of Webinars at Conexiant
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Directed the full scope of the company’s digital media production workflow for high-volume content across video, audio, and large-scale conference recordings. Led and mentored a team of 4-6 Media Editors and Technicians, delivering training and performance reviews to meet strict client deadlines and project specifications. Drove the company’s early transition to digital/web delivery platforms, creating a new revenue stream and increasing client retention. Oversaw the adoption and integration of critical editing software and DAM systems, improving editor efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
Digital Recording Instructor (Part-Time) at Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, Inc.
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2019
Instructed groups of students aged 12-18 in digital audio recording, mixing, and studio production techniques using industry-standard software and hardware. Designed and updated a curriculum focused on digital audio recording, microphone placement, signal flow, and post-production editing. Managed and maintained all recording studio equipment, ensuring 100% operational readiness for classes and workshops.

Education

Coursework in Computer Science at Jamestown Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Regents Diploma at Jamestown High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician
January 1, 2001 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other