Paul Riedner Email & Phone Number

Excelsior, Mn, Us

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Apple Valley, Mn, Us

CallSign51 is a veteran-owned and operated media production company. CallSign51 has extensive experience producing visual and digital content and experiences for small to medium businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies at the state and local level. Past clients include: the City of Minneapolis, Bunker Labs, The Nature Conservancy Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Saint Paul Natural Resources, Save the Boundary Waters, and the University of Minnesota Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics to name a few. CallSign51 has a license from the FAA for drone piloting and is MNDOT registered. www.callsign51.com

Warsaw, Pl

My mission is to help business leaders to solve difficult problems. I’m dedicated to the principles of human centered design and innovation by first seeking to understand my client and the business problem they're facing. Using a straightforward consultative process to help define potential solution pathways, I help them develop plans and actions to transform an obstacle into a winning strategy, using automation, systems design, and the right technology for their needs.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

VRP was a startup community based project with exceptional pilot project results treating PTSD in Minnesota Veterans when I was recruited for their initial Board of Directors. + Accelerated the development of innovative non-profit offering EMDR trauma therapy to any Minnesota veterans + Developed VRP's branding, messaging, website, social media, podcast, and newsletter with consistent style & voice + Created a strategic communications campaign to inform the public, the media, legislators, veterans, partners, and supporters about the VA's refusal to provide veterans access to EMDR+ Generated earned media from top military veteran journalist that influenced a national VA policy reversal + Raised $11,000 with online crowdfunding to pay for development costs+ Raised $25,000 from Penny George Family Foundation for authentic leadership in holistic healing with veterans + Raised $25,000 from Yontz Valor Foundation+ Facilitated workshops that brought officials, veterans, VSOs, social workers, thought leaders, and community activists together to engage, connect, and spend time learning about the disconnections in the provider/support network

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

ResilienceMN is a 13 episode mini-series that I designed for the Veteran Resilience Project as one piece of a larger community outreach, marketing communications strategy. The problem hindering VRP from getting funding, had a lot to do with the public's deference to the VA. This restricted VRP because of the VA reluctance to use EMDR therapy, thus causing funding sources to back away from VRP after getting the VA's opinion on EMDR. The podcast documented the incredible journeys of veteran clients from near death in many cases to overcoming PTS. It also told the story of who VRP is and what EMDR is, a powerful trauma therapy that is often attacked by practitioners of CPT and Exposure Therapy. This audio series/podcast provides a behind the scenes look into the heart of the veteran experience. VRP Executive Director, Army veteran, Paul Riedner spends time with veterans from across Minnesota, to hear their story and share it with the community. Going to war is a collective, community decision. The lessons from war should not stay locked inside individual veterans.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Recruited to join board of directors based on my track record of using art and storytelling to bridge the veteran/civilian divide.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

FamDoo was a mobile app startup designed to link family chores and character development exercises with the family's conventional allowance system. I was hired to research and develop educational content. I designed the user interface and in-app experience that leveraged best in class research on how to cultivate social and emotional growth in children. I had to translate this vision to the development team and manage quality assurance feedback from user tests.I created effective and original content for internal, external, blog and website communication vehicles.I also contributed to marketing efforts, strategy, and strove to integrate each part of the organization with a user-centered focus.

MN-ASAP is a 501c3 nonprofit. My involvement in public policy was directly related to my article, “Among Iraq war’s many losses: Trust” published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in December of 2011. The problem facing Jack Nelson Pallmeyer, founder of MN-ASAP was the pressure that lawmakers were under to not be seen as ‘anti-military’ or ‘not supporting the troops’. I produced a documentary film to educate policy makers, elected officials, and constituents about how the marketing phrase “Support the Troops” was designed to deflect the public’s attention away from the real issue at hand, the true costs and consequences of war. The film was screened across the Midwest in independent film festivals. It helped transform a threat into an opportunity.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As an Army Diver, I was part of an extraordinary brotherhood. My team journeyed anywhere from the darkest depths of the world’s oceans to the fast moving rivers of the Middle East. Accomplishing a number of tasks only few can perform. All with the focus to achieve.- Performed a variety of diving salvage operations and special diving duties worldwide- Played a vital role in construction and demolition projects- Executed search and rescue missions- Supported Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command to locate and rescue the over 45,000 servicemen and women still unaccounted for around the world from past wars- Supported military and civilian law enforcement agencies- Provided security, communications and other logistics duringExpeditionary Warfare missions- Carried out ship maintenance, including restoration and repair

Proprietary market maker in the soybean options market. Responsible for spreading market risk and volatility across multiple option positions. Used the future’s market as a hedge against options risk.

Taught English and western culture in two middle schools in China. My hometown of Red Wing, Minnesota has a sister city relationship with the city of Quzhou, Zhejiang, China. The teacher exchange is one of our most significant programs. Awarded the title of Outstanding Teacher and the provincial Westlake Friendship Award given to the foreign expert with the most outstanding work in their field.

Mba, Business Anthropology & Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics

Associate In Applied Science In Media Arts, Audio Production & Engineering

British Economics And Multinational Corporations

Education record