Gregory V. Manago
36 Barstow Road
Great Neck, New York 11021
C: (516) 319-3500
H: (516) 482-1901
GVMANAGO@AOL.COM

Summary of Qualifications

A television producer with experience working on more than forty productions. Successfully wrote and produced segments for cable network series, pilots, on-air commercials, and sales tapes. Conducted on and off camera interviews, wrote scripts, treatments, and promos. Interfaced directly with clients to make their notes on various segments and shows. Effectively managed the budget, financing, and profit for a production entity within Broadway Video Entertainment. Also booked crews, coordinated travel, created shoot schedules, and managed post-production processes for a number of productions. Highly organized, creative, and able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education & Honors:

New York University Tisch School of the Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Film and Television Production
Honors: Graduated With Honors May, 1998

Production Experience

VH1, New York, New York - May 2004 to Present

• Credits Include:
  • VH1 Goes Inside: Blind Date - Producer - 1 hour episode
  • VH1 Goes Inside: Live with Regis & Kelly - Producer - 1 hour episode
  • VH1's In Tune - Producer - series of specials

Broadway Video Entertainment, New York, New York - February 2000 to April 2004

• Credits Include:
  • VH1's True Spin - Senior Segment Producer - 10 episode series
  • Bravo Profiles: Nathan Lane - Co-Producer - a one-hour documentary
  • My Obsession VH1 Pilot - Supervising Producer
  • Nickelodeon Blue Talks on DVD & VHS Promo - Producer
  • Nickelodeon Dora's Super Silly Fiesta on DVD & VHS Promo - Producer
  • Nickelodeon Spongebob Contest Promos - Producer

• Credits Include:
  • Nickelodeon Games & Sports Rocket Power Games - Associate Producer
    
  • VH1's Name That Video - Associate Producer - Game Show - 50 Episodes
  • Bravo Profiles: Jackie Chan - Associate Producer
  • Microsoft XP Launch Video - Associate Producer
  • For All Kids Foundation Celebrity Profiles - Associate Producer
  • Proctor & Gamble Sales Tape - Associate Producer
  • CBS/Nickelodeon GAS Sideline Heroes of the NFL - Associate Producer

• Assisted Senior Vice President in the development and scheduling of productions as well as cost estimates and budgeting for production proposals and cost control for productions in progress. Worked on various shows as Production Manager, Production Coordinator, and Associate Producer.

The Walt Disney Studios - Jumbo Pictures, New York, New York - September '99 - February '00

• Assisted the studio manager at an animation studio within Disney.

Directed 16mm Short Film, Serenity - January '98 - August '99

• Wrote, produced, and directed a 30 minute romantic comedy about small town politics, love, and pizza. The film and production were featured on multiple television shows and in newspaper articles. The film was presented in the New York Independent Film Festival, the Westhampton Beach Film Festival, and the Long Island Independent Film Festival, among others.

DreamWorks SKG, New York, New York - July '97 - September '99

• Hired as a college intern, was then asked to stay on as part time employee while I completed the post-production work on my film, Serenity. While there, I was part of the team that planned Premieres, transported original prints of films, and represented the company at various events. Learned the process for marketing various feature films as well as becoming familiar with the workings of this start-up film studio.

References and Reel Available Upon Request