John Van Tassel
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Experience
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Live XYZ
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Manager
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2019
Greater New York City Area -Managed and curated content for a map-based event finding platform encompassing over 500,000 locations across more than 20 US cities. - Developed and streamlined the original processes used for content management, allowing for 80-90% reduction in staffing needs. - Conducted quality assurance testing for custom cross-platform content management system to identify bugs in regular system updates. - Enhanced user experience by processing and implementing feedback from platform users… Show more -Managed and curated content for a map-based event finding platform encompassing over 500,000 locations across more than 20 US cities. - Developed and streamlined the original processes used for content management, allowing for 80-90% reduction in staffing needs. - Conducted quality assurance testing for custom cross-platform content management system to identify bugs in regular system updates. - Enhanced user experience by processing and implementing feedback from platform users including requests, ideas, bug reports and more. - Coordinated across several departments to complete data cleaning and matching projects covering entire regions or cities within days or hours to facilitate company partnerships. - Collaborated with chief data scientist to further slash costs by automating content ingestion through APIs. - Crafted descriptive original content for thousands of unique places of interest and events. - Performed large-scale entry and quality control for content received through multiple sources - Trained and supervised remotely located staff. Show less
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Restaurant Manager
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2010 - 2015
Poughkeepsie, New York - Staffed, trained, and supervised a team of 15-20 people, ensuring a high quality of customer service. - Organized and coordinated staff scheduling, product deliveries, and vendor meetings to optimize workflow and resource allocation. - Managed social media marketing on Facebook and Instagram, increasing restaurant’s social visibility and consumer outreach. - Collaborated with the restaurant owner on marketing and advertising strategy, including organizing events and planning… Show more - Staffed, trained, and supervised a team of 15-20 people, ensuring a high quality of customer service. - Organized and coordinated staff scheduling, product deliveries, and vendor meetings to optimize workflow and resource allocation. - Managed social media marketing on Facebook and Instagram, increasing restaurant’s social visibility and consumer outreach. - Collaborated with the restaurant owner on marketing and advertising strategy, including organizing events and planning promotions, which saw a 25% increase in customers over a 3-month span. - Maintained cash drawers, made bank deposits, tracked inventory, and placed orders with vendors to maintain restaurant operations within budget. - Responded to customer needs and complaints to maintain high customer satisfaction. Show less
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Key grip and Lighting Assistant
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May 2011 - Jul 2011
Greater Nashville Area, TN - Monitor the operation and maintenance of all production equipment used in filming Orca Park. - Demonstrated competencies in preparing the set, rigging, laying the dolly tracks, and keeping the equipment. - Closely collaborated with director of photography and director of lighting schemes in executing camera set-up. - Ensured the safety of all personnel on the set at all times.
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Videographer
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May 2010 - Jul 2010
Kingston, New York - Provided keen oversight in shooting the entire material for all Internet-related news program. - Delivered direct assistance to the owner and producer. - Assumed full accountability in logging tapes as well as organizing footage. - Edited footage for online distribution.
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Education
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State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies -
Dutchess Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Communication and Media Studies