Professional/Personal Overview
MY LIFE'S WORK | I tell stories for a living. All kinds of stories. EXPERT WORDSMITH | I help you find your voice, then put it into words, with a unique ability to see your big picture. IDOL MAKER | I use language that brings your story to life. That engages your audience, peaks interest, action, even admiration. ÜBER PRODUCER | I organize the details and work with all sorts of creative partners to pair your words seamlessly with pictures or graphics, or both. RULE BREAKER | I’ve produced hundreds of entertainment program promotion packages, sales presentations and brand campaigns, established creative departments and developed projects, blogged on diverse subjects, orchestrated press coverage and managed media campaigns for a number of top tier clients and small businesses. I play by the rules, and know when to break them. MY SECRET | Choose a job you love, never work another day.
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
8 Years
Copywriter
34 Years
Creative Services Promotion Producer
34 Years
Specialty
Fashion
7 Years
Health
5 Years
Entertainment promotion packages
34 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
34 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
ChildrensRetailToday.com (11+), the new hudsons (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
BargainChildrensClothing.com (11+), Maya Whole Health Studio (11+), The Boardroom San Diego (1-2), D.U.S.E. Media (1-2)
Other Work History
FREELANCE CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, Sageland Creative CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, Q13 FOX, Seattle WA CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, FOX5, San Diego CA SUPERVISING PRODUCER/SENIOR WRITER PRODUCER, Tribune Creative Services Group, Atlanta GA PROMOTION DIRECTOR, WPIX-TV, New York NY WRITER PRODUCER, ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, Turner Broadcasting, Atlanta GA PROMOTION MANAGER/GRAPHIC ARTIST, WXXA-TV, Albany NY TYPOGRAPHY/VISUALS SPECIALIST, Johnson’s Visual Arts, Schenectady NY ART/BROADCAST/MEDIA ASSISTANT, Van de Car, De Porte & Johnson Advertising & Public Relations, Albany NY
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Wordpress, Joomla, Facebook
Technical Skills
Paint, digital photography
Equipment
laptop, digital camera, audio recorder
References
Please visit http://sagelandcreative.com/about/
Awards
NATIONAL TELLY AWARD (5), Video/Film NATIONAL TELLY AWARD, Computer Animation NATIONAL PROMAX GOLD MEDALLION, Large Market Episodic TV Announcement SAN DIEGO EMMY (3), Best Achievement, Writing, Promotional Announcement NEW YORK EMMY, Best Achievement, Computer Animation NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS AWARD, Outstanding Promotional Announcement Advertising Age CREATIVITY AWARD, Computer Animation SAN DIEGO EMMY FINALIST (7), News Promotion, Public Service Announcement, Writing, Promotional Announcement, Music Composition NATIONAL PROMAX SILVER CERTIFICATE, Sales Presentation, Videotape or Film NATIONAL PROMAX CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, Large Market Radio Announcement NATIONAL PROMAX CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, Large Market In-House Episodic TV Announcement INTERNATIONAL MONITOR AWARD FINALIST, Best Achievement, Promotions NATIONAL PROMAX NOMINATION (2), Large Market Promotional Announcement
Other
Media Bistro online classes: Writing & Editing for the Web Writing Scripts for Online Video Blogging: Advanced Social Media 101 Social Media Marketing Boot Camp
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Seattle-Tacoma, WA. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
(The Boardroom San Diego )
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(Maya Whole Health Studio )
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