Pomona, California, United States
A native of Utica, New York, Al moved to California in 1985 to pursue a career as a comedian and comedy actor. Al has raised three children. Oldest is daughter Tara, who is a California high school teacher, coach and trainer. He coached his son Torrey, who went on to become an NHL pro hockey player with Buffalo, Anaheim and Columbus. Torrey is also Al’s partner and co-founder of DMG. Youngest is daughter Tesia, also a teacher in Southern California. Both daughters received their Masters Degrees from Cal State colleges. Al resides in the downtown Pomona Art Colony with his fiancé, Jennifer, also his business partner with his newest creation, DIROSnackFilms.com. An artist driven TV and Film studio born in the spirit of Charlie Chaplin’s United Artists.
Education
AS - Electrical Technology – NYU
BT - Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Mechanical Technology - NYU
AA - Multimedia Design - Cal State Chaffey College
Certificate – DV Filmmaking - HFI Hollywood Film Institute CA
Comedy Writing & Acting - Second City Theater - CA
Master Professional Coach - USA Hockey - CA
Experience
TECHNICAL
Electrical Appliance Technician - Airflow Refrigeration 1985-2000
Sound & Vibration Test Engineer - Carrier Corporation 1978-1985

SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
President, Cofounder & Filmmaker – DIRO Snack Film Studios - 2007
VP, Cofounder & Executive Producer – DMG Digital Marketing Group – 2005-2007
Sales Executive – John Elway’s Crown Toyota 2005
GM General Manager - Wayne Gretzky Roller Hockey Center – 2003
Editor Publisher / Founder - California Sports Magazine Surfside Hockey News 1998 -2003
President & Executive Producer - Digital Film Studio Surfside Productions 2000 - 2005
Coach/GM - Pro Roller Hockey CIHL Victorville Rattlers 1995
Head Coach & Co Creator - AAA Hockey Program Los Angeles Jr. Kings 1986-92
President - Non-profit Amateur Hockey Corporation New York- GUYH 1980 -1985
Sport Marketing Consultant – NHL Anaheim Ducks, LA Kings, WCHL, LB, San Diego 1998-2003
Writer Story Consultant - Feature Films Mighty Ducks 1990s
Comedian - toured Comedy Clubs, college circuit throughout U.S. 1979-2005
Worked with Jeff Foxworthy, Paul Reiser, Sponge Bob Tom Kinny, Sam Kinison. Bill Hicks
Ice & Roller Hockey Player –Jerry Bruckheimers Hollywood Celebrity Team 1997-2000
Actor - ABC-TV: NYPD Blue 2003, Less Than Perfect 2002, Playboy’s Private Party Jokes, Shorts.
Comedy Club Manager & Producer - Lily Langtry’s Comedy Shop, NY 1980-82

Special Note: Sport Marketing Consultant & Creator Special Hire by Michael Eisner, CEO Disney –Startup of NHL Mighty Ducks & Anaheim Jr. Ducks AAA Hockey Program 1993-96. Credited with developing California ice & roller hockey players for NHL Draft (7, including son Torrey, 1st NHL drafted California roller hockey player) and college (50+). Took California hockey players in 1986 from the worst rated in America, to the best rated in America in 2007. The California AAA 17 year olds won the USA Ice Hockey Nationals in 2003.
Special Skills: Comedy writing, directing, acting, editing. Digital Cinematography Filmmaking using Canon XL-2 and HDV in studio, green screen or on location. Non-linear editing experience with Premiere, Final Cut Pro, AfterFX, Photoshop, Soundtrack, Live Type, DVD Pro, Mac/PC.

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