Josh Filipowski
Life Sciences Communication graduate from University of Wisconsin-Madison. 6 years of production experience, now at Like 2 Laugh Productions.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Living The Dream |
| Website: | http://www.LIKE2LAUGH.com |
| Industries: | Entertainment, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Travel |
| Skills: | English, HTML / CSS, Languages, Software Engineering, Spanish, Web Development |
| Location: | Woodside, NY |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding hot stories, Finding team mates, Getting press, Internships, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting, Recruiting for my startup, Sharing my projects, Trading services |
| Tags: | actor, comedian, director, feature, headliner, host, impresario, mc, performer, producer, promoter, writer |
| Schools: | University of Wisconsin System - Madison |
FEATURED STARTUP
Like 2 Laugh Productions
Like 2 Laugh Productions
Dedicated to comedy, Like2Laugh presents talented NYC comedians at local venues, major comedy clubs, colleges, corporate events & more, coupling comedy shows with party atmospheres since 2003. + Provides hilarious video production & gorilla promo.
- Startup type: Company
- Status: Active
- Stage: Growth
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | MSG-NY / Carolines on Broadway |
| Position: | Co-Producer “March Comedy Madness” |
| Time period: | March 2007 - Present |
| Description: | -Booked 64 Comedians in NCAA Tournament Style Competition Comedy Event
-Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed and Edited Promo Video -Promoted via press releases, internet postings, street teams, email & text campaigns -Co-Hosted/Officiated each show with Bryan Kennedy -Appeared as special guest on MSG-NY |
| Employer: | Like 2 Laugh Productions |
| Position: | Comedian, Impresario |
| Time period: | March 2003 - Present |
| Description: | - Produce and host stand-up comedy shows in and around NYC
- Book over 100 comedians seasonally - Promote shows via press releases, internet postings, street teams, email & text campaigns - Maintain and administrate company website - Write, direct, film and edit online videos and parodies |
| Employer: | Other shows |
| Position: | Producer |
| Description: | Drive By Comedy - Like 2 Laugh Productions - NYC Streets
A Second Chance - Habitat For Humanity Benefit - Laugh Lounge Big 10 Friends Comedy Show - Improv & Stand-Up NY Big East Friends Comedy Show - NY Comedy Club & Broadway Comedy Club Ivy League Friends Uncensored Comedy Show- Medical Research Benefit - Broadway Comedy Club NYC Underground Comedy Festival – Sarris Productions - Soiree & Luau Shows |
| Employer: | NYC Parks |
| Position: | Producer “Up n Broke Comedy Tour” |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | -Acquired sound & event permits
-Booked talent -Performed free shows in 3 NYC parks |
| Employer: | Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson, LLC |
| Position: | Executive Assistant |
| Time period: | February 2006 - August 2007 |
| Description: | - Assisted 3 Managing Partners in maintaining their client bases
- Created asset allocation & tracking charts for client correspondence - Strategic alliance development through accountant and attorney contact |
| Employer: | David Lerner Associates, Inc |
| Position: | Senior Vice President Production Assistant |
| Time period: | November 2004 - February 2006 |
| Description: | - Assisted 2 Senior Vice Presidents in maintaining their client bases
- Processed buy/sell orders of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, REITs & Art Funds - Suitably met client requests and specific needs |
| Employer: | First Investors Corporation |
| Position: | Registered Financial Services Representative |
| Time period: | November 2002 - November 2004 |
| Description: | - Developed sound financial investment plans to meet client goals
- Acquired new business through strategic marketing |
| Employer: | Jelly Bean Theatre Company |
| Position: | Executive Producer/Director's Assistant |
| Time period: | June 2002 - August 2002 |
| Description: | - Composed grants and funding letters to government officials
- Handled bookings, arrangements, and public relations |
| Employer: | Francis L. Filipowski, Attorney at Law |
| Position: | Legal Assistant |
| Time period: | January 1998 - December 2004 |
| Description: | - Composed legal documents, handled court filing and correspondence
- Participated in research and organization of trial cases |
| Employer: | NBC Universal |
| Position: | Producer “Comedy Rejects: Bad Comedy Theatre” |
| Time period: | September 2005 |
| Description: | -Developed show idea and strategies to execute show production
-Booked 20 of NYC’s worst comedians -Secured filming location at Laugh Lounge NYC |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Wisconsin System - Madison |
| Time period: | 2001 |
| Degree: | Life Sciences Communication , BSc |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Triathlon Training - Competed in 2007 Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon |
| Hobbies: | Westchester Chordsmen - Sang Tenor in 70 man Barbershop Harmony Society chorus |
| Memberships: | Sigma Phi Epsilon, WI Beta
- Directed Humorology Show 2000; Cast Member 98’-01’ - Chaired Tour De Touchdown Philanthropy 1999; Participant 97’-01’ |
| Awards: | Toastmasters International - Earned CTM Award - Competent Toastmaster Certificate |
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Like 2 Laugh Productions
Dedicated to comedy, Like2Laugh presents talented NYC comedians at local venues, major comedy clubs, colleges, corporate events & more, coupling comedy shows with party atmospheres since 2003. + Provides hilarious video production & gorilla promo.
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