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A freelance company that furnishes a highly personalized approach to advertising and a unique skill set in production. Specialized market knowledge and the strategic alliances to successfully complete writing, production and direction jobs of every size.The expertise to get the job done without built-in costs. Offering a wide range of script and copy writing in every style and format (broadcast, print, editorial, web, event, performance, etc); broadcast production services (Radio, TV, Web); Voice-Overs; talent casting and direction; broadcast and theatrical direction; event scripts. Clients served: Cramertivity, Editech, Inc., producktions, Aksarben, Heartland Workforce Solutions, Metro Community College.

SNAP! Productions is a 55 seat theatre located at 3225 California St. in Omaha, NE. Formerly a gypsy company, SNAP! shares a permanent space with the Shelterbelt Theatre, a group dedicated to original works. Each year, SNAP! chooses a season that meets the guidelines of the mission statement--championing diversity and increasing understanding and acceptance. SNAP!'s is a working board and as such we all wear many hats. I have been a member since 1995, and the Associate Artistic Director since the spring of 2006. I have been directing shows for the organization since it began. SNAP! enjoys a loyal following and has garnered an astounding number of awards for outstanding productions. More information can be obtained at the SNAP! website: www.snapproductions.com.

206 S. 44Th

Talent Works, LLC is a Casting Service offering premier voice over and on camera the film, commercial and marketing industries.

Worked successfully with all members of the creative department, and in close cooperation with account services, to strategize brand initiatives, generate effective campaigns in every media, create cost effective advertising solutions. As sole writer/producer, I was in charge of print, collateral and broadcast projects for the following clients: Tree Top Fruit Ingredients, Methodist Hospital, Green Plains Renewable Fuels, Lindsay Manufacturing, Con-Agra Food Ingredients, Gavilon, Naturipe Fruit Ingredients, Godfather’s Pizza, First National Investment Banking, 21st Century Grain.

Strategized brand initiatives, created fully realized ad campaigns, including all of the collateral and broadcast for use by Valentino's Pizza's franchisees. Helped enhance the web presence of Bellevue University and The Amazing Pizza Machine. Wrote copy (radio, television, web, brochure and other collateral) and/or provided broadcast production services (directing, editing, casting) for the following clients: Bellevue University, Central States Group, Great Western Bank, Beardmore Chevrolet-Subaru, Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Nobbies, The Amazing Pizza Machine, Valentino’s Pizza, Holiday Bright Lights.

Facilitated the development and execution of radio branding and broadcast production. Partnered with Merchant Specialists, Marketing Specialists and Creatives to ensure the integrity of the Marshall Fields' brand. Served as a copywriter and oversaw execution of radio--talent casting, union billing, setting up studio production.

Served as the liaison for the Director of Visual Merchandising. Responsible for Partner Business and Visual Initiatives, as well as all corporate and departmental communications.

Served as an account executive for new business. Concepted and developed scripts for industrial videos, broadcast and non-brodcast projects for the following clients: Iowa Western Community College, N.P. Dodge Real Estate, Silverstone Group, Regional Jiffy Lube, Omaha World Herald, Harvey’s/Ameristar/Bluffs Run, Jefferson-Pilot Insurance, Bettendorf Banks, Fremont National Banks, Creative Hair Design.

Oversee the creative output of my writing colleagues. Write/produce/direct broadcast TV, radio, industrial and web.

Bachelor Of Arts/Dramatic Arts, Theatre/English Literature

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi OmegaFull load of classes each semester (18 credit hours), worked several part-time jobs.

University Of Nebraska At Omaha, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General