VisualCV

  If I had a magic wand and could compose an ideal work scenario; my occupation would continue to be one that is exciting, enjoyable and completely fulfilling. I would invest my time, talent, energy, zeal and spirit in a cause that is meaningful, inspiring and impactful at the end of the day. My dream job has always been traveling around the world as a correspondent for National Geographic or more perfectly, hosting a television/radio program liken to its mission. I’m very committed to wildlife preservation, environmental conservation and cultural diverse exploration. I love it when I learn something new on a daily basis! Or even better, when I’ve been instrumental in helping someone else be more aware. I am evolving as a human being and am eager for my career to follow suit. I’m open to any possibility that will allow me to illustrate my desire to enlighten, entertain, enrich and influence humanity in a positive way; the prospect of relocating in order to nurture the seed of my calling is welcomed.  Monetary imbursement has never been the driving factor in my pursuit of happiness; to me, it’s not how well I make a living, rather the earnest effort of creating a purpose while I live it…Although a competitive salary is always an added bonus in my vocation ~

A position wherein utilization of talent and abundant creativity can and will be coupled with the gained knowledge and acquired skills from the combination of broadcasting, journalism, public relations and a special events background; An opportunity to illustrate a desire to amuse, inform, and enhance our community and the lives therein, while striving for professional excellence. Preferably in the industry and/or fields of the following interests: Broadcasting/communications; public/media relations; marketing/promotions or conservation/ preservation efforts. Looking to grow and develop in an environment that will appreciate, reward and will equal a fervent work ethic.

BROADCASTING: Announcer for station breaks, commercials and/or public-service information; Introduce and close programs or music sets. Made ad-lib commentary on the air while presenting news, sports, the weather, the time, and commercials. Also interviewed guests and made promotional appearances and remotes (live broadcasts); As well as board operating, monitoring of transmitters and maintain logs of the station's daily programming. Produced and voice-talent for advertisements and other recorded material.

MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS: Established and continued a comprehensive contact database. Maintain files regarding various activities while fielding inquiries from the press and public. Organized and/or conducted press conferences and media events. Wrote press releases, speeches as well as prepared and delivered talking points as program spokesperson. Possessing the ability to communicate clearly and capable of applying creativity and initiative in writing, problem solving, decision making and research techniques.  

MARKETING/PROMOTIONS:  Numerous occasions to develop imaginative and inventive publicity endeavors. Use of design principles for print ads; verbal or image hooks for audio/visual commercials. Able to meet tight deadlines, productive with time management and resourceful under pressure. Successful in networking, endorsing and conveying concepts and ideas with team members, clients and stakeholders alike. Course work in advertising, business, communications in management, public speaking and visual merchandising. Completion of Assessment, Evaluations & Outcome Funding Training, in addition to Target Audience studies..

JOURNALISM:  Copy and script writing and editing; newsletter design; press releases, articles for newspapers and local journal; personal poetry, short stories and song lyrics.

Correspondent Reporter for:

 1.) Lynchburg Ledger from Nov. 2006 ~ June 2007.           

2.) Region 2000 Business Magazine from July ~ September 1999.

EVENTS:  Development of appropriate theme and concept for particular functions; served as sponsor liaison, show promoter, participant and vendor contact person, visual merchandiser, floor plan and site foreman. Coordinated media relations, advertising and publicity, public and community involvement. As well as, the solicitation of various attractions, entertainment, activities and concessions. History of organizing amusements extending from competitions and children’s carnivals to full-scale concerts and fairs.

ART: Sketching, painting, illustration, printmaking, airbrushing, silkscreen, photography, duplicate/plate burning for printing press. Type specifying and graphic design ranging from basic skills to principles of visual communications and desktop publishing. Employed as artisan of stained glass window also production assistant for displays, also have several years freelance instructing: teaching fine art techniques to various age groups.