Resume

Jamey Cicalese

Creative Technologist + Product Designer

Creative technologist and product designer with 20+ years of experience across digital products, UX/UI, web and mobile experiences, WordPress, branding, video, live production, and technical operations. Founder of Jamcono, leading product strategy, interface design, prototyping, implementation, QA, release preparation, and ongoing iteration.

Core Skills

Creative Technology • Product Design • UX/UI • Web Design & Development • WordPress • Mobile App Prototyping • AI-Assisted Development • Product Strategy • Creative Direction • Branding & Visual Systems • Visual Storytelling • Project Management • QA & Release Preparation • Adobe Creative Cloud • Video Production • Live Broadcast & AV • Technical Troubleshooting • Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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)
Middle Georgia State University — 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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