VisualCV

I'm Adam, a proud recent graduate of the Jack Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston. During my years spent delivering auto industry analysis and commentary, I've most enjoyed connecting impassioned car enthusiasts with the brands they love.

I've helped GM connect with fans via live video during the Camaro launch, webcast and live-Tweeted a cross-country drive in the Ford Fiesta, and even microblogged my experience drifting a pre-production Mustang in Japan. My #firstshots campaign aims to bring -- and succeeds in bringing -- the first live photos of vehicles revealed at auto shows. At the New York International Auto Show, RebelIndustries noticed my unprompted interaction with Mazda fans and subsequently invited me to run Mazda's Twitter feed for the brief hours before my outbound flight.

Reaching car buyers via newsprint, digital ink and broadcast television has always been a rush, but I recognize that I'm most exhilarated -- and effective -- when acting as a brand ambassador. I'm moving to Detroit to pursue a full-time career in automotive public relations. If you can help me achieve that dream, get in touch using the methods above. Let's save car culture!

1st Place - Excellence in Video

Awarded by Texas Auto Writers Association, 14 November 2008

Independent judges bestowed top honors upon my coverage of the New York International Auto Show.

Editor's Pick

Awarded by ExpoTV on 12 November 2007 and 7 May 2008

"An excellent and comprehensive review of this compact car, inside and out."

These reviews were prominently featured as a "showcase review" on ExpoTV's homepage.

2006 Solo II Season Champion - C Street Prepared

Awarded by South Texas Border Region Sports Car Club of America, January 2007

Autowriters.com Spotlight

Profiled in Autowriters.com newsletter, July 2006

This industry publication asked to print a biography detailing my burgeoning career.

• Strong relationships with colleagues, production personnel, and most auto manufacturers’ PR teams. References available.
• Proficient in, and comfortable with, the video production process. Shooting, editing, scripting, and production using the Adobe suite and PC tools.
• Optimistic disposition. Unique awareness of manufacturers’ obligations and buyers’ expectations.
• Eager to adopt emerging media platforms to reach as many audiences as possible.

Behind Domed Doors: At GM, R&D means “Research and Design”. Speedsportlife.com, 13 August 2009. Teaser coverage intended to augment social media coverage of this event.

2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: Before the Hillside Shifts. Speedsportlife.com, 29 July 2009. Event coverage enriched with historical context and cultural commentary.

Mustang Drifts Japan: America’s performance mainstay is an ambassador abroad. Speedsportlife.com, 13 March 2009. Vehicle preview and photography on-location in Japan.

2007 North American International Auto Show: Ford Airstream. Speedsportlife.com, 7 January 2007. Critical analysis of concept vehicle's powertrain and design elements.

These Go-Karts Aren't for Kids. University of Houston Daily Cougar, 12 April 2006. Biographical profile detailing student's amateur racing career.

Someday, I hope to link owners with shoppers via live online teleconferences. So far, experiments have been successful -- I can't wait to see how technology evolves to help me reach this goal.

I've always been captivated by Ford's New-Edge design theory from the early and mid-1990s. One day, I'll write a book about the brave people that envisioned those sharp lines.

I've raced with the South Texas Border Region Sports Car Club of America since 2003. Laguna Seca is my dream track. I already know what I'll do when I get there...