OTTO COCA

1179 66th• Brooklyn, NY 11219 • (917) 280-5949  Otto@OttoCoca.com

 strategic communications professional experienced as

a writer and editor │ an event and video producer │ a public relations specialist

for select writing and video samples, please visit www.ottococa.com
Event Script Writer and Production (New York, NY)| 2007—Present

Recent Events

May  2010
Ellis Island Medal of Honor presented by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations.
  • Wrote Chairman’s speech, closing remarks and over 100 short medalists’ introductions.
  • Event was held on Ellis Island with WPIX newscaster Marvin Scott and comic Tom Dreesen as host.
April  2010
NY Yankees Homecoming Dinner benefiting the Yankee Foundation
  • Produced all aspects of stage event featuring the entire NY Yankee’s team; Wrote remarks for Yankee Back Office presenters;
  •  Produced and designed slide support; worked closely with independent video producer
  • Oversaw slide and element programming in WatchOut.
April  2010
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation American Family Heritage Award
  • Produced all aspects of stage event hosted by NBC Nightly News’ Brian Williams. Event honored Bruce Springsteen, Blackstone Group’s Peter G. Peterson and others;
  •  Event production coordinated live musical performances, video segments, and traditional presentations;
  • Wrote all video introductions and co-wrote all tribute videos based on extensive research;
  • Oversaw WatchOut programming.  The event drew international media coverage. 
  • Was personally requested back for the 2011 event.
April  2010
Partnership with Children Spring Fling at the Pierre Hotel, NYC
  •  Produced all aspects of stage event featuring ABC Correspondent Tanya Rivero. In attendance were Mayor Bloomberg, Oscar de la Renta, and many major names from the NYC society pages.   
  • Created and programmed PowerPoint presentation for presenter support.
Oct  2009
CEI-PEA Gala at the Pierre Hotel, NYC
  • Wrote script and edited speakers remarks; 
  • Wrote, produced and shot interviews in the field for a 6-minute video tribute to the evening’s honoree.
Jan  2010
Indian Head Injury Foundation – London Gala
  • Wrote script from provided medical research. It required complex medical jargon to be re-purposed for general interest attenddees.
  •  Event was hosted by Sigourney Weaver and Bollywood legend, Amir Bitchan.
Dec  2009
NYWA - New York Woman’s Association Star Breakfast honoring Jane Fonda
  •  Wrote the script and edited remarks for all speakers; Stage managed the event.
  • Wrote and designed all email blasts which were sent as part of the event.
Oct  2009
World Monument Fund  - 2009 Hadrian Gala at the Plaza Hotel
  • Wrote script wherein David Rockefeller Jr. was presented with the Hadrian Award;
  • Hosted by Neil Friedman, CEO of PBS. Mort Zuckerman was a featured presenter.
  •  Managed all talent which included a well-known string quartet, choir group and solo vocalists.
Oct  2009
Alzheimer’s Associations Rita Hayworth Gala at the Waldorf+Astoria
  • Was Lead Creative Producer for a major NYC social event.
  •  Produced all stage entertainment and coordinated all talent, including Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and the Pointer Sisters.
  • Wrote remarks for presenters David Hyde Pierce,  Alexandra Lebenthal, Muffy Potter Ashton;
  • Wrote all Auction Catalog copy including "luxury item' descriptions;
  •   Booked for October 2010 event