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BACKGROUND
EXPERIENCE
Since
2000 The Graphic Works has produced Video, DVD, CD, TV
commercials and other multimedia projects for a wide variety
of clients. In addition, we created, shot and produced an
outdoor adventure series for a worldwide cable network which
took us to locales such as, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and South
Dakota, and Alberta and Ontario Canada. We also produce still
photography, executive portraits, legal documentation,
aerials, and ad layout photography.
Prior
to 2000
Producer/Video
Editor: Employed by a major east-coast utility company
(Penelec/GPU) specialized in training videos for power
generation, lineman and business office employees, customer
relations, stockholder productions, employee communications,
annual reports and TV commercials. In addition, produced
articles and photography for several in-house publications,
electric utility trade magazines and also wrote scripts for
video programs and slide presentations. (15 years)
Staff
Photographer/Graphic Artist: Employed by a Fortune 500
Architectural/Engineering firm doing projects nationwide.
Specialized in architectural photography, architectural
renderings, presentation preparation, ad layouts and trade
show booth design. (5 years)
Staff
Photographer/Graphic Artist: Employed by a Philadelphia, PA
based creative Ad agency doing photography and graphics for
clients including department stores, malls, fashion designers,
political campaigns and slide presentations. (2 years)
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ASSOCIATIONS:
International
Association of Business Communicators (IABC) 15 year corporate
member
Outdoor
Writers Association of America (OWAA) 21 year active member
Pennsylvania
Outdoor Writers Association (POWA) 22 year active member
AWARDS:
* IABC "The Communicator Award" for Video
Producer/Director of video program on coal fired electric generation
* IABC "Feature Writing Award" for article on Erie's
Bayfront, "A Gemstone of Economic Growth"
* IABC Award of Excellence for environmental articles on fishing in the
Susquehanna River, PA
* IABC "Feature Writing Award" for environmental
topic, Shad restoration efforts on lower Susquehanna River
* OWAA Photo Awards include: Wildlife Category, Best of Show, First, Second,
Third and Honorable Mentions
* POWA Photo Awards include two Wildlife Category "Photo of the Year"
Awards
* PA State Fish & Boat Commission Award, "Writer of
the Year" for articles promoting family fishing and
boating
* POWA's "Best Magazine Feature" Writing Award
* DAIWA Award for "Best Article Series" on environmental
topics, concerning quality of Lake Mead, Nevada estuary
HONORS:
* POWA Service and Dedication to the Organization, nine years
as a Board Member
* Erie, PA Chamber of Commerce Award, Mayor's Award and
"Key to the City" for newspaper and magazine
articles, photos and other publications detailing the outdoor
opportunities that abound in the Lake Erie Region
* "The Gunter Group" Appointed to and graduate of
this liaison
committee of corporate and civic leaders
in Cambria/Somerset County Region. The Gunter Group graduates
are tasked with spearheading efforts to promote
business
growth,
retain and create local jobs in western PA area.
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