Experience

Cutting Edge Productions

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer / Editor / Social Media Manager / Host

  • Apr 1997 - Present

  Anthony Martorina has been working in film for over 20 years. Anthony has been in front of the camera, behind the camera and a script writer. As an executive producer, Anthony handles all aspects of the production process, which includes casting, writing, directing, producing, editing and delivering the final film. Anthony has also worked as a spokesperson for major software and hardware companies over the last 20 years. Anthony has graced the stages for many companies such as Adobe, HP, Compaq, Grass Valley, Broadcast Pix, Pinnacle Systems and AVID to name a few. Anthony loves being able to share new technology in a fun and creative way. He has also supported these companies through training videos, webinars, roadshows, beta testing, marketing and product development. Anthony is also excited to be offering social media support to many of his clients. He noticed a change in which clients needed to have a fun and create a social presence for their own social sites. This new division of the company has allowed Anthony to bring his creative marketing to a whole new generation. Social media is growing and it is like making a commercial but it does not have to be on film. It just requires someone who cares enough to deliver a great customer experience. As social media has expanded, Anthony has won the prestigious Social Media Person of the Year in Chicago which is a huge honor. He also became on-air talent as a Top Contributor for Trip Advisor as well as a VIP host for their twitter chats. He is also excited to be an unofficial ambassador for Knob Creek and other brands. Anthony was even named Google City Expert of the week and has recorded 24 reviews of the day on Yelp for restaurants along with over 11,000 photos of food. Anthony lives by the motto..."Tweet First!"



Food Travelist

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Moderator

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Anthony Martorina is a moderator on the weekly twitter chat called #FoodTravelChat. Anthony helps keep the conversation going, while sharing his own experiences about dinning and travel. He also makes sure that those new to a twitter chat know what is going on by fielding inquires and by posting the questions on the weekly topic. Anthony enjoys this experience because it gives him an opportunity to share three things he loves: social media, traveling the world and eat amazing food. Anthony Martorina is a moderator on the weekly twitter chat called #FoodTravelChat. Anthony helps keep the conversation going, while sharing his own experiences about dinning and travel. He also makes sure that those new to a twitter chat know what is going on by fielding inquires and by posting the questions on the weekly topic. Anthony enjoys this experience because it gives him an opportunity to share three things he loves: social media, traveling the world and eat amazing food.



Broadcast Pix

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Anthony Martorina delivers informative and creative main stage presentations for the new Broadcast Pix production switchers. Anthony presents the ease of product use for broadcasters by demonstrating the switching control surface and also touch screen technology unique to BroadcastPix. He creates a buzz in the Broadcast Pix Booth to draw in new customers at various trade shows with the amazing BPix technology. Anthony Martorina delivers informative and creative main stage presentations for the new Broadcast Pix production switchers. Anthony presents the ease of product use for broadcasters by demonstrating the switching control surface and also touch screen technology unique to BroadcastPix. He creates a buzz in the Broadcast Pix Booth to draw in new customers at various trade shows with the amazing BPix technology.



Avid

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  Anthony Martorina supported both the Marketing and the Sales on the launch of new products including Press Launches, Roadshows, Media Interviews, Webinars and On-line Support. Anthony also produced, wrote, edited and hosted the successful on-line tutorials for Pinnacle STUDIO, which was the number one shipping software for video editing at the time. AVID has allowed Anthony to travel around the world demonstrating there amazing products for the film/video world. Anthony Martorina supported both the Marketing and the Sales on the launch of new products including Press Launches, Roadshows, Media Interviews, Webinars and On-line Support. Anthony also produced, wrote, edited and hosted the successful on-line tutorials for Pinnacle STUDIO, which was the number one shipping software for video editing at the time. AVID has allowed Anthony to travel around the world demonstrating there amazing products for the film/video world.



The Ogden International School of Chicago

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary Local School Council

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021

  As a long time involved parent of Ogden International, I was honored to join the local school council in 2019. I was also immediately elected to take over the duties of secretary and keep the minutes for all of our meetings. I truly enjoy working together as a school community for the benefit of our students through approving budgets and fundraisers. Our goal is to create global citizens. Ogden is a public K-12 school with a full Continuum International Baccalaureate World School with three unique campuses. The LSC also selected and hired a new principal in December of 2020 extending a four year contract. This will allow Ogden to have some much needed stability. It will also allow our school to grow into the future. Ogden International School engages a K-12 diverse student body with inquiry-based learning experiences fostering empathy, critical thinking and global mindedness for the world of tomorrow. Ogden International's globally recognized IB programmes provide concept-based, academic frameworks and student-centered learning by inquiry, grounded in global context and real life situations.



Culinary Fight Club

• United States

• Host / Original Cheferee / Judge

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2021

  Anthony Martorina is the host the cooking competition called Culinary Fight Club which takes place in 28 states. Anthony started as a culinary judge and quickly became the "Original" Cheferee. Anthony enjoys being able to wear many hats during the event. He helps promote the event through his social media posts. His responsibilities include getting to know the chefs and the judges and mingling with attendees during the event. Winners of the competitions qualify for Culinary Fight Club Fight Fest which brings the best chefs from around the United States tougher in a winner take all. Anthony still gets back to his roots of culinary judging. He has been invited to several competitions including the World Food Championships, Roscoe Village Burger Fest, Marriott Masters of the Craft and BaconFest to name a few. Culinary Fight Club consists of three chefs who are given 45 seconds to pick their ingredients and 60 minutes to cook. Anthony along with three judges must taste and critique the dishes prepared for them in front of a live audience, ultimately choosing one winner. Anthony is proud to be the host with his 12+ years of reviewing restaurants and his personal home chef experiences. He utilizes his knowledge and love of food in his decision making. He brings a fun humorous side to his critiques and is right at home on the culinary stage. He has also been known to unleash his Chef Ramsey side on occasions but has not called anyone a "Useless Donkey"!



Pinnacle Systems

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Jun 1997 - Jul 2014

  Anthony Martorina supported both the Marketing and the Sales on the launch of new products including Press Launches, Roadshows, Media Interviews, Webinars and On-line Support. Anthony also produced, wrote, edited and hosted the successful on-line tutorials for Pinnacle STUDIO, which was the number one shipping software for video editing at the time. AVID has allowed Anthony to travel around the world demonstrating there amazing products for the film/video world. Anthony Martorina supported both the Marketing and the Sales on the launch of new products including Press Launches, Roadshows, Media Interviews, Webinars and On-line Support. Anthony also produced, wrote, edited and hosted the successful on-line tutorials for Pinnacle STUDIO, which was the number one shipping software for video editing at the time. AVID has allowed Anthony to travel around the world demonstrating there amazing products for the film/video world.



NewTek - now Vizrt

• Norway
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  Anthony Martorina provides live demonstrations of the TriCaster 850 Extreme including the new control surface for live streaming productions at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention and various trade shows. Anthony also assists the sales team with potential new customers by collecting information or directing customers to the correct region for support or sales. Anthony Martorina provides live demonstrations of the TriCaster 850 Extreme including the new control surface for live streaming productions at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention and various trade shows. Anthony also assists the sales team with potential new customers by collecting information or directing customers to the correct region for support or sales.



Grass Valley

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2010

  Demostrating the Edius Software to potential customers at both NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) in Las Vegas, Nevada and IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam. Demostrating the Edius Software to potential customers at both NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) in Las Vegas, Nevada and IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam.



JVC

• Japan
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Apr 1992 - Sep 2004

  Anthony Martorina conducted Main Stage Presentations on various products for JVC Professional at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. Anthony presented and taught broadcasters about the JVC workflows for professional editors using Digital S, Timegate and JVC cameras.

• Consultant / Product Specialist

  • Apr 1993 - Apr 1997

  Anthony Martorina was the main stage presenter of film/video editing of JVC Digital S tape using the Pinnacle Alladin 601 and Video Media editing hardware.



CNBC

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Producer

  • Jun 1991 - Jun 1992

  Anthony Martorina assisted the executive producer and the reporters in the field on all breaking news stories. Anthony also became an excellent tape logger too. Anthony Martorina assisted the executive producer and the reporters in the field on all breaking news stories. Anthony also became an excellent tape logger too.