1. ROMANO V. BARNETT
rbarnettent@gmail.com
1371 Virginia Ave. Apt. 5E, Bronx, New York 10462
(347) 228-3377
OBJECTIVE
Obtaining a position where my in-depth experience, great eye for detail, and excellent people skills can
contribute to your production’s success!
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned professional with over nine years of experience in Television, Film and Radio Production; the
gamut of my experience includes Studio Operator, Camera Assistant, Show DJ & Music Coordinator,
Production & Post Production Assistant and Assistant Audience & Production Coordinator. Highly
organized problem solver with the ability to see beyond the parameters; able to work under extreme
pressure. Ability to relate to colleagues and clients at all levels; self-motivated and energetic with a
proven record of identifying potential problems and devising quick workable solutions, polished
professional with a "Rolodex" of contacts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S OPEN (CBS SPORTS) New York, NY
Camera Utility 8/14 – 9/14
Assist with Camera equipment on the Armstrong Court. Assisted with cable runs and positioning on Cameras on
other courts. Checked Lenses for dirt and scratches. Prepared Camera for every match. Also assisted with
Audio on Prorab duty.
The Celebrity Apprentice (Reilly Worldwide) NBC, New York, NY
Camera Assistant /Camera Operator 9/05- 5/14
Assist with camera equipment including SONY XD HD cameras, tripods, and tape stock; responsible for
logging and organizing footage. Cleared special guest celebrities and pedestrians that were on camera
and in scenes being used. Worked on Seasons 4 – 14.
Vh1’s Best Week Ever (Showbizz Productions)
Freelance Audio Operator/ Media Manager/ AC
Provided the Audio for the Interviews with Comedians and Actors. Mic up the talent and run the field Mixer.
Equipment includes, Sound Devices Mixer 442, 302 and 788t, and Lectrosonic and Seinnheiser Mics and
transmitters. Also transferred footage from SxS format footage from cards to harddrives and logging information.
Mac, XDcam Browers, and Adobe Premiere for Compressing footage. Prepare Sony EX-1 and EX-3 Cameras
for use.
NFL Networks New York, NY
Freelance Audio Operator/Camera Operator 7/11-10/12
Provided sound for Interviews with the players and executives. Set up the Audio for the ENG Camera Operators
with a 302 Sound Designs Mixer and Boom Microphones. Also set up audio for post game interviews.

2. Envision Inc.(Jr. NYLC and NYLP)
Operations Team/Scholar Relations
Assisted with the daily operations of the Jr. NYLC conference. Responsible for the maintenance and
distribution of materials for the Faculty Advisors. Also working with locations and their staff to make sure
the students attending the conference are safe and accounted for. Assisted with with vehicles for
transporting students for necessities they may need.
Running Russell Simmons (Picture This! Productions) Oxygen Production
New York, NY 6/10-9/10
Assistant/Assistant Camera
Assisted production with running equipment, made sure that it was set up and on time to various
locations. Driven celebrities and celebrity guest of the show to set and back. Also assisted with the Set
up of Arri light kit, Panasonic BTL-LH900 on board monitor, and a Panasonic SDX-900 Camera.
U.S. Census Bureau New York,NY
Enumerator/Crew Leader Assistant 3/10-10/10
Assisted Crew leader with many task, managed enumerators, made sure the proper paperwork was
distributed and timesheets were correct. Corrected paperwork that had discrepancies and took surveys
house to house for the ones that were not completed.
Kings County Cinema Company New York,NY
Camera Operator/Director 5/09-Presently
Set Up and maintenance of of Canon 5D/Red Cam/HVX-200 Panasonic HD cameras. Set lights in there
proper positions. Filmed B-Roll for various episodes. Made sure that the producers have the right tapes
of footage. Also assisted with the set up and breakdown of all production equipment. Credits include:
“The Deal” BET/Viacom and “Bklyn Rain”.
Plus 8 Digital/Panavision, New York, NY
Prep Technician 5/06-12/08
Assist with the set up and distribution of HD camera packages and equipment. Making sure equipment
returns in good condition and is logged in inventory correctly. Knowledge of 4:4:4 resolution cameras
and Decks such as the Viper and the SRW-1 Decks. Also certified in Microsoft Office applications.
SharpTalk with Rev. Al Sharpton (House Inc.) TV1, New York, NY
Camera Assistant/Camera Operator 8/05-9/05
Operated Panasonic DVX-100a (24p) Cameras, handled Mini DV tape stock, also logged and managed
footage. Slated scenes requested by Director, and keep Time Code reports for producer
Martha Stewart’s The Apprentice (CJ Worldwide) NBC. New York, NY
Camera Assistant 5/05-7/05
Handled talent release forms, assisted with camera equipment including digibeta cameras, tripods, and
tape stock. Additional responsible included logging and organizing footage.
Chapelle Show(Comedy Central) Marobu Inc. New York, NY
Assistant Audience Coordinator 5/03-2/04
Assisted in booking for live tapings of the “Chapelle Show,” organized seating arrangements for VIP and
regular audience members. Managed controlling large audiences during tapings and promotional shoots
while keeping the audience and crew safe in the studio setting.
Russell Simmon’s Def Poetry Jam UK(Broadway Show) Edinburgh, Scotland
Show DJ/Music Coordinator 7/03-9/03
Performed at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; arranged and pre-recorded music for the show.
Worked with Director to schedule rehearsals. Operated Technics 1200’s and 360 Systems.

3. Transact Business Solutions New York, NY
Scanning Project Operator 5/03-10/03
Organized and prepped files for scanning. Prepared files for Internet access and scanned all materials
needed for clients. Supervised office transport, and assisted coordination of new office location.
Broadway Video ( Peabody Award Winning“HBO’s Def Poetry”) New York, NY
Talent Production Assistant/ Post Production Assistant 10/01-2/04
Set-up and arranged the production office for the season and assisted the director with tape distribution.
Assisted with pre-production and Talent Coordinating. Assisted with Audience coordinating, provided
vendors and staff with schedules for production
ROMANO V. BARNETT
rbarnettENT@gmail.com (347) 228-3377
Resume Continued
Valleycrest Productions (“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”) New York, NY
Production Assistant/ Post Production Assistant 4/02 – 12/02
Set-up and arranged the production office for the season. Lent a hand with pre-production and talent for
the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” syndicated version. Assisted Show Producers, Production
Manager, and Associate Producers with all studio productions. Logged and organized studio footage for
the tape library. Provided support to the Post Production Supervisor to ensure completion of all
administrative duties when needed managed Video Tape Library using File Maker Pro.
Music Television (MTV) New York, NY
Production Coordinator 4/00 - 5/13
Schedule studio space, crews, and equipment for “Wanna Be a VJ” and “TRL” at Spencer, North
Carolina. Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies for production of fashion show, “Fashionably
Loud”; “Black
History and Icon Awards” promotions (New York); Super Bowl “TRL and Rock n’ Jock” shows (aired on
CBS) (Tampa, Florida) and “Spring Break ‘01” (Cancun, Mexico); “TRL @ Your House” (West Harrison,
Indiana);
“Pootietang” promotions (New York);” MTV 20th Anniversary show”(New York); “Video Music Awards
2001” (New York).”Total Britney Live” (New York); “MTV’s New Years Eve 2002” (New York) 50 Cents
Birthday Party 2005(Conn.) Mr. Rooney’s Barbershop (New York, 2005)
FOX Television Channel 8 High Point, NC
Studio Operator 3/99 – 8/00
Aided in the production of breaking news segments and daily morning news show. Maintained day-of-
air responsibilities, which included: script formatting, operating studio camera equipment and audio
console, floor directing, and assisted with news promotions.
WFMY Television Channel 2 Greensboro, NC
Studio Operator 5/97 – 3/99
Assisted with the daily morning newscasts; duties included: operate studio camera, run teleprompter,
handle scripts, basic operation of Chyron and Infinit, AVID NEWS, and basic operation of Sony Betacam
SX editing.

4. RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Premium Rush P.A.(2010), Man on a Ledge Camera P.A.(2010), ESPN’s Dream Job; Audience P.A.
(Oct 2004) A&E’s Live by Request: John Fogerty; Audience P.A.(2004) VH1’s Motormouth; P.A.(2004)
Bad Boys of Comedy; Audience P.A.( (June 2004);Graham Norton Effect(Comedy Central); Audience
P.A.(2004) Chapelle Show; Audience PA (2003-2004) A&E’s Live By Request: Elvis Costello; Audience
P.A.(Sept. 2003) Showtime at the Apollo; Production P.A. (Jan 2003) Ali G. (HBO); Audience P.A.(Dec
2002)Dave Chapelle Show; Audience P.A.(Nov.2002)”Dear God” Music Video;
A.D. (Sept 2001); Goldman Sach meeting; Audience P.A. (Sept2001) NFL Films” America the
Beautiful”; General P.A.(Sept.2001); Iyanla show; P.A.(Aug. 2001-02)Martha Stewart Christmas Special;
P.A.(Oct.2001)Teen People Awards Show; P.A.(Nov,.2001)Comedy Central’s “Dog Zone” Pilot; P.A.
(Jan, 2002)
EDUCATION
Shaw University, Raleigh, NC
B.A., Mass Communications, June 1996
Certications
Local 600 & 1212 Union, Microsoft Office training certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
WebPage Development, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Corel Draw, File Maker Pro and
ProTools
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST