Experience Summary
I have been a professional print/broadcast journalist for roughly 15 years. I am a perpetual student and am currently finishing my bachelors in communications online at the University of Tampa and have been accepted in their Master of Fine Arts program for Film Studies. An MFA is a terminal degree, so I will be qualified to teach on a collegiate level upon graduation. As reality often transcends policy, I currently take interns from a local SUNY institution and mentor young broadcasters, so as technology evolves, I will as well. My main body of work is primarily broadcast, but I regularly produce print articles for both online and print publications. From developing concepts for solid stories to completed final products, I am adept at producing both broadcast and print work.
Other Comments
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Award |
1st Place |
2005 |
Thomas Jefferson Award/News Feature |
The Department of Defense |
| Award |
1st Place |
2006 |
Thomas Jefferson/News Informatio... |
The Department of Defense |
| Award |
1st Place |
2007 |
Thomas Jefferson/Television News... |
The Department of Defense |
| Certification |
Military/Professional |
2004 |
Broadcast journalist |
The Defense Information School |
| Certification |
Military/Professional |
2003 |
Print journalist |
The Defense Information School |
| Other |
Certificates of Commendation |
2007 |
various recognitions |
United States Marine Corps |
| Other |
Distinguished Honors |
2009 |
Meritorious Service Medal |
US Army/Operation Enduring Freed... |
| Advertising |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I produce Television Public Service Announcements (TV commercials), and radio spots (radio commercials) for the military regularly. I am simply given some command information. I then take artistic control until its completion. |
| Communications |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| By definition, a Public Affairs operator in the military is by definition a "professional communicator." Pursuit on excellence is expected on all multi-media mediums. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have had multiple stories featured in various publications |
| Drama |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| SAG member. I have worked on large productions, i.e. The Thin Red Line, E.R., as an actor, but my roots lie in theater before my conscience history began. My parents were both entertainers. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Teach it, read it, write it, speak it. It is the through seam of education in my life. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| My wife was the editor of a news paper. I've done more copy-editing than I care to talk about. One must be able to control the English vernacular in order to articulate. |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Broadcast is my medium of choice. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I've studied countless volumes of literature. Mostly Western. Hemingway, Thoreau, Bukowski, McCarthy, etc... |
| Public Relations |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I have been interfacing with the civilian world as a PR representative for the military since 2003. Public speaking, speech writing, fielding issues and communicating with local communities around military bases, etc... |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| I have taught people to read from the illiterate adult to the toddler. I spend a great deal of my time reading. As one must read, if they intend to write. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I personally adhere to a few different methods of retention in regard to reading comprehension. To draw from the well of experience, the well must be able to retain the spirit of your readings. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
|
| As much a part of writing, as the brain is to the body. |
| Typing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| 61 wpm |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| This is how I make my living. As a correspondent in the military, I have to write on a daily basis. It is a difficult discipline, but there's only one way to get to Carnegie Hall. Practice. |
| Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Straight news, research, leads, broadcast scripting, screen writing, personality features, memoir, posterity journaling, expository writing |