Ben Talarico Email & Phone Number

Serving others has been a lifelong experience. I have a sibling with autism, and growing up in the 80s, quickly understood my parents weren't given much information or resources; I watched them learn, struggle, and eventually succeed in helping my sister become independent. Outreach is my specialty. I've written/published/edited product descriptions, poetry, books on film and tons of grant proposals! With over 5 years of news production under my belt - in roles ranging from photojournalist, technical director, master control operator, news producer and even news director - I'm no stranger to a newsroom! Outside television, I was the Media and Grant Coordinator at Bay Cliff Health Camp, a health and wellness center for individuals with disabilities. I managed a donor database of thousands of names representing an annual budget of $2M, raised funds through marketing campaigns, served on a committee, created engaging digital and physical materials (including our most financially successful newsletter), and networked with other area professionals. During the summers, I led teams of college age counselors as we strived to help children achieve their individual therapy goals in a unique, outdoor, camp setting alongside licensed, registered therapists, and was instrumental in the development of programming as well as a valuable team player in this leadership role.My diverse background also includes working as a teacher's aide in a first grade classroom, as well as a sixth grade ELA instructor for a semester at a public school.My nonprofit experience includes both employment and volunteering, as I have helped shape programs benefiting children and adults living with disabilities. I'm the type of person who believes one is what one does, and therefore only wish to pursue a career of service toward others. My goals include more responsibilities and leadership opportunities, as I want to be a genuine mentor who helps identify, recruit, develop, and eventually promote like-minded individuals along their own career paths toward success and fulfillment.Education: AS Film Production, Full Sail University; BS English, Northern Michigan University; MFA Creative Writing, Creighton University.

Listed skills include Writing, Editing, Social Media, Research, and 6 others.