Tom Ramont
2183 California St.
Redding, CA 96001
e: ultramont@gmail.com
Education
M.A. San Francisco State University
Creativity and Interdisciplinary Arts Education
B.A. San Francisco State University
Cinema Studies
Experience
SECO Manufacturing, Redding CA (February 2006-Present) Multimedia Producer
At SECO Manufacturing (a division of Trimble Navigation) my primary responsibilities center on the creation of cross-platform marketing materials. From institutional and training videos, to studio and location product photography, copywriting, print collateral and project coordinating, my work ranges from independent completion of projects to collaborations with other designers, departments and organizations.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work independently to produce, throughout all phases, over 70 technical videos for end-users and our international network of vendors
• Collaborate with our web and print designers in the development of multimedia marketing materials
• Organize and maintain inventory of over 2,000 product photographs
• Coordinate video/photo shoots and schedule/direct on-camera talent
• Maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
• Participate as a team member, independent producer, and leader
Recent Projects
Redesign of 3 Spectra Precision Laser retail cartons
Graphic Design and Photography
2 videos for the Pacific Crest ADL Vantage radio
Producer
Sign-A-Rama, Redding, CA (February 2005-February 2006)
Graphic Designer responsible for working with customers in the design of signage
Macy’s, Colonie, NY (Fall 2003 & Fall 2004)
Visual Merchandising Associate responsible for retail display
Featured Projects:
“Production – A Cascade Christmas” (In Progress) A short documentary examining the process of staging a small town holiday spectacular
Producer
A News Café – www.anewscafe.com (Fall 2009) 5 behind-the-scenes shorts leading to the premier of The Dance Project Redding’s annual “A Cascade Christmas”
Producer
Graphic Design Tutor (Summer 2009) Instructed a high school student in print design using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
California State Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Section (January 2008) 30-Second Tobacco Education Commercial (finalist)
Director and Editor
Shasta County Tobacco Education Coalition (July 2007) Bus Shelter Poster (concept and design)
Graphic Designer
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Foundation (April 2007) Custom designed cycling jersey for a team representing the foundation
Graphic Designer
American Heart Association, Northern California Chapter (December 2005)
Designed the print advertisements for the Shasta County 2006 Go Red for Women campaign
Graphic Designer
New York State Department of Health (July 2004) Instructed Office of Tobacco Control staff in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Graphic Design Consultant
New York State Department of Health (June 2004) Commissioned to design 4 two-color window clings for the Smokefree, New York campaign
Graphic Designer
Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishing (2003) Commissioned to illustrate two biological cell diagrams for Fundamental Nursing Care
Graphic Designer
Technical Skills
I have an in-depth understanding of the entire Adobe Production Suite, including Premiere and After Effects as well as Final Cut Pro.
Portfolio
http://tomramont.blogspot.com/
