Experience Level
Expert
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Content Creator at Strottner Designs, LLC
January 1, 2015 - PresentCreate content for concierge clients, including blog posts, inbound marketing content, social media videos and graphics, websites and advertisements. Provide design services (websites, print pieces, HTML emails, etc.). Clients include medical practices, electricians, auto body shops and landscaping services.
Owner at Gardner Marketing Solutions
January 1, 2008 - PresentProvide content creation, web and print design, social media management and PPC for a variety of businesses, including electrical, automotive, pest control, construction, film post-production, publishing and tourism.
Owner at ArtScene SA
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide coverage of San Antonio’s theater, music and film scenes for my entertainment website.
Reviewer at Blogcritics and ArtsBeatLA
January 1, 2011 - PresentReviewer and interviewer for live theater, music and film in San Antonio, Los Angeles and internationally. Events covered include the Hollywood Fringe Fest, SXSW and the San Antonio Film Festival.
Creative Services Director at Weider History Group
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015Provided creative and sales support for a national advertising sales team representing a group of eleven history publications. Wrote all copy and designed presentations, HTML email communications, research, online advertising, media kits, advertorials and promotional Web sites.
Director of Marketing and Communications at Promax|BDA
January 1, 2008 - PresentContract position in an international broadcast design trade organization. Fulfilled all corporate communication duties, including Web site updating, email communications, barter for ads in trade publications and the launch of the organization’s magazine, brief.
Marketing Director at TelevisionWeek (Crain Communications)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2014Oversaw all marketing and sales support for weekly television trade publication. Wrote all copy and PR and oversaw creative development of media kits, promotional items, advertorials and online content and event signage. Managed and marketed several professional events per year. Currently provide creative services and digital advertising for the publication’s online-only presence.
Associate Director of Creative Services/Copywriter at Weider Publications, LLC
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Co-directed promotional efforts in support of four consumer publications. Wrote all copy and oversaw creative development of advertisements, collateral, presentations, advertorials and event signage. Supervised a staff of four designers.
Education
Film History and Journalism at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Qualifications
Best Corporate Newsletter, League of American Communication Professionals
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Weider Group Publisher’s Award for Writing Excellence
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Indiana Collegiate Press Association Award for Film Reviewing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Council of Teachers of English Award
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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