NICK QUARTAPELLA
Glenside,PA
Summary
Led media production initiatives with a focus on video editing, motion graphics, animation, and audio production. Oversaw postproduction workflows to optimize project outcomes. Cultivated an environment for professional growth and continuous learning among team members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Motion Graphic Designer
Stream Companies
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Directed the creation of diverse automotive advertising and dealership marketing materials for television, web, and radio platforms. Leveraged expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, Audition, Premiere, and Photoshop, to enhance brand visibility and client engagement.
- Executed voiceover synchronization, video editing, and final encoding of advertising spots for timely distribution.
- Led project teams to achieve turnaround times averaging several hours to a full workday, consistently meeting expectations for timely delivery. Cultivated a high-pressure work environment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to uphold standards of client media and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Motion Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Freelance/Contracted Media Production Clientele
01.2011 - 2025
- Achieved successful media production project outcomes for Philadelphia Flyers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and Reading Royals both independently and through team collaboration. Delivered impactful sports media content at WFMZ-69 TV, significantly strengthening viewer engagement for local athletics in Reading/Allentown, PA. Presented company marketing initiatives through multiple motion graphic intensive projects at SEI Financial and First Generation Marketing, enhancing presence in Collegeville and Allentown, PA. Produced several product promotion videos, all motion graphically intensive for MTF Biologics and MASH Motors, specifically adhering to brand aesthetic guidelines throughout. Early experiences creating the company-wide opening animation, used to capture attention and introduce presentations made by the marketing department at Greene Tweed Engineering in Harleysville PA, notably at the age of 19. Elevated academic standards at Kutztown University, enriching the Department of Cinema, TV Production, and Electronic Media. Created and oversaw the department’s first and only extracurricular studio production opportunity, allowing students opportunities to be freely creative without constraints of an academic practicum. Executive producer and club president for 3.5 years.
Education
BA Fine Arts - Cinema, Television, and Media Production
Kutztown University
Skills
- Video editing
- Motion Graphic Design
- Animation
- Sound design
- Adobe photoshop
- Adobe after effects
- Adobe illustrator
- Motion tracking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Software Versatility
- Experience working in High Pressure Environments
- Ability to adapt in situations with changing circumstances
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES RECOGNITION | EMMYS, 2013 NATAS Mid-Atlantic Emmy, Category: Excellence in Audio Production - Live Event, 2015 NATAS Mid-Atlantic Emmy, Category: Excellence in Video Editing – Longwood Gardens Featurette
QUALIFICATIONS
- ≈ 11 Years - Video Editing, Animation, and Motion Graphic Design experience
- Adobe Premiere & After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Cinema 4D, Final Cut X
- ≈ 9 Years - Audio Mixing, Editing, and Recording
- Avid ProTools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition
Accomplishments
2011 - NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES “EMMY” AWARD : Excellence in Video Editing - Promotional Package on the beauty and history of Pennsylvania’s Longwood Gardens.
Timeline
Motion Graphic Designer
Stream Companies
09.2022 - 08.2025
Motion Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Freelance/Contracted Media Production Clientele
01.2011 - 2025
BA Fine Arts - Cinema, Television, and Media Production
Kutztown University