Experience & Resume

Jamey Cicalese

Video Design Web Creative Technology

Creative professional with more than 20 years of experience across television news, video production, graphic design, web design, live production, and creative technology. Experienced in visual storytelling, deadline-driven production, creative direction, client communication, and solving problems when the work has to perform in the real world.

Core Skills

  • Video Production
  • Photojournalism
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design & Development
  • WordPress
  • Creative Direction
  • Visual Storytelling
  • UX/UI
  • Product Design
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Live Broadcast & AV
  • Project Management
  • Client Communication
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Creative Technology

Experience

Founder & Creative Technologist

Jamcono Jan 2026 – Present

Founded and expanded a creative technology company spanning digital products, mobile apps, web platforms, WordPress, branding, and creative services. Lead product strategy, UX/UI, implementation, QA, release preparation, and ongoing iteration.

News Photographer

WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay Aug 2024 – Sep 2026

Shot and edited daily news packages and other stories for broadcast and digital platforms under tight deadlines. Used satellite, microwave, TVU, and helicopter aerial photography workflows for live and field coverage.

Creative Manager

Freelance / Self-Employed Mar 2015 – Sep 2025

Delivered creative services across web development, WordPress, graphic design, video production, social media, and digital content. Introduced SaaS tools into client workflows and trained teams on adoption.

Technical Supervisor

Encore – Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Sep 2019 – Aug 2023

Supervised technical teams supporting audio, video, lighting, networking, and large-scale event production. Managed scheduling, equipment needs, client service, and project execution for high-value live events.

Technical Lead / Audio Visual Technician

Encore Oct 2017 – Sep 2019

Progressed from Audio Visual Technician to Technical Lead before promotion to Technical Supervisor. Set up, operated, and struck audio, video, lighting, projection, and related technical systems.

News Photographer

Central Florida News 13 Aug 2011 – Dec 2015

Shot and edited broadcast and web video on deadline while collaborating with reporters, assignment desk editors, and master control. Operated LiveU, TVU, and ENG/SNG newsgathering workflows.

Education

  • Middle Georgia State University
    Bachelor’s degree, Communication and Media Studies (2002–2004)
  • Art Institute of Atlanta
    Associate of Arts (AA), Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (2000–2002)
  • Encore University
    Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

Recognition

  • Emmy Nominated (2x)
  • AP Finalist (2x)
  • Delivering World Class Service Award (34x)
  • Value People - Core Values Award (2x)
  • Drive Results - Core Values Award

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