Susan Barta Email & Phone Number

Fishers, In.

Formerly: Toucan Words Inc; merged in Toucan Films Inc, Brainworks Trade Inc, 11/12/13Established book self-publishing company. Produced three titles. Established relationship with production freelancers, printers, and distribution companies. Titles on all major (eBook and print) retail locations. Marketing and author signings. Also entity for my creative freelance projects and own writing.Toucan Films: Producer for an unfinished documentary; hired crews; researched, screened, scheduled interviews with 13 thought leaders; raised start-up funds but not production funds, yet; created screening reels, produced fundraising reels. Handled corporate and business issues like insurance, rights, clearances, etc. 2005-2009 ToucanFilms.comBrainworks Trade: Designed and tested online bookselling site, ToucanPages.com. A little early for ebooks (standard and delivery not firm), investigated distribution with other publishers and suppliers. 2008-2009

White River Campgrounds, Cicero, In.

Answered phones, booked campsites, customer service rep., store clerk, activity assistant, and other duties as assigned for seasonal campground (Apr-Oct).

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Served as initial producer for half-hour radio program sponsored by a spiritual organization with Rev. Bettie Barta as main host. In this position I established the show formats through the years (comment, talk, call-in), researched topics and booked guests, handled relationship building with industry professionals and community, monitored audience numbers, established social media presence, and set up podcast feeds for iTunes, Stitcher, and from web site. I pitched the show to other stations, and sponsors.When necessary I served as recording engineer, using Audition, GarageBand, and edited program for time. Occasionally, I would be guest on show or fill-in host.Over the years this was a paid (80%) and volunteer (20%) position.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Write & design ads; convention exhibit; marketing plan, brand identityDesign, write and manage website; unity-north.org (HTML & WordPress), Facebook, TwitterOrganized Opening Mind Film Fest inaugural event, March 2012, held at Keystone Art Cinema, "The Living Matrix" with panel discussion.Technology officer for all audio/visual, communication and computer technology

Keystone Art Cinema And Indie Lounge

(PT) Ticket Taker / Box Office and Customer Service: sold tickets, providing film recommendations, resolving conflicts, welcoming new patrons.Wrote film opinion on DVDs in storeVery accurate on sales and cash checkouts

Indianapolis, Indiana Area & Washington, Dc

Freelancer video production, writer and crew for various clients including IPS Television (crew), NBC (PA). Day crew work and PA for video production companies in Washington DC area; teaching ass't American University.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Co-founded Unity North, part of the New Thought spiritual education and support centers of Unity. Handle Internet marketing, help vision future and handle special projects. I also write inspirational and promotional text for broadcast, print and web.Served on Board, as we set up non-profit corp., by-laws, secured meeting space.

Trainer, Installer, and Project leader for new installations of medical reporting system.

Infrastructure rebuild, expanded personal computer network, introduced digital video editing, conducted user training. Novell network connecting RISC 6000, VSAT to PBS National, 43 Window, 28 Mac, and 13 terminals. Introduced BBS (beginning of web site), connected buildings via fibre optics, added first Internet connection.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Wrote & distributed press releases; cultivated media for special interest storiesDesigned informational and promotional print materials, purchased printing, distribution; also wrote matching PSAPurchased advertising speciality items for Volunteer Recognition and promotionsSet up first Volunteer Recognition Dinners, 16 in 24 countiesDesigned and made Blood Drop logo mascot costume worn by volunteersHelped Director with strategy and emergency PR plans; execution when neededProduced programmed slide shows for meetings and exhibits; photographer on mostWrote and produced monthly newsletterIn room AV support for executives

M.A., Producing Film & Video

- Freelance Assoc. Producer WAMU, Kojo Namdi Show, Diane Vogel Producer. - Teaching Assistant, AU TV Studio Class, Tom Doogle Instructor.

B.A., Electronic Media Communications

- Member of self-contained touring theatre company presenting "Cinderella" to local schools; Fairy Godmother; Dorothy Webb, Director.