Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graduate/Adjunct Instructor at UNLV
August 1, 2008 - PresentTeach Freshman Composition, English 101 & 102, British & American Literature, Film.
President, Managing Editor at A More Perfect Union
May 1, 2006 - PresentCertified 501(c)3, multimedia property dedicated to explanation, exploration, understanding and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States for the layperson. Upon launch will comprise a full range of traditional and online media.
Instructor at Art Institute of Las Vegas
April 20, 2005 - April 1, 2006Taught Interactive Scriptwriting, Screenwriting, Conceptual Storytelling and Media Adaptation.
Copy Chief at MGM Mirage Graphic Arts
December 1, 2003 - May 1, 2005Concept development and writing of trans-disciplinary materials in all media for all MGM Mirage Properties, including: MGM Grand Bellagio The Mirage New York - New York
Freelance Writer at Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY
October 1, 2003 - PresentConcept and development of content for websites, banners, intermercials and other interactive promotions for national and international client base, provide materials for Y&R 2.1, Scient, others. Accounts include: Culinary Workers Health Fund Xerox Venetian Resort Greenspun Media Metropolitan Life Hallmark Long Realty My Virtual Life Open English (Scriptwriter, lesson designer for Latin-American ESL program).
Content Director, ACD at Kabel-US
May 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001Concept and development of content for websites, banners, intermercials and other interactive promotions for national and international client base. Led the creative team in development of online promotional campaigns for Showtime as well as website devoted to 2002 U.S. Launch event for BMW MINI. Client list included: Showtime USA Networks BMW (www.miniusa.com) Kabel-US Site Sony
Content Director, ACD; Young & Rubicam / Luminant at New York, NY
December 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000Concept and development of content for websites, banners, intermercials and other interactive promotions for national and international client base. Led creative team development of online promotional campaigns for Sony, Showtime, Paramount, and U.S. Army. Client list included: AT&T WorldNet U.S. Army Andersen Consulting Paramount Sony Pfizer Geocities Voice of Dance Star Alliance iVillage AT&T Traveler Delta Airlines AT&T Business Mentadent Citibank Marketing Division AT&T WorldNet
Writer / Producer at KKTV -11, Colorado Springs
March 1, 1993 - September 1, 1996Wrote, produced and directed television spots for local CBS Affiliate. Managed production teams and actors. Maintained client relationships; managed very tight production budgets and schedules.
Freelance Writer / Consultant at San Francisco / Los Angeles
September 1, 1988 - March 1, 1993Selected clients: Walt Disney Imagineering / Publications; McCann / Erickson Advertising; LucasArts Attractions, Broderbund Software. Project Highlights Walt Disney Imagineering: Led production team and scripted “Who Canceled Roger Rabbit?” stage attraction utilizing actors, animatronic and cable-actuated puppetry. Developed scripts and concepts for AnaComical Players show, Life & Health Pavilion, EPCOT; Comic sketches on health and medicine, “The March of Medicine,” comedy review surveying miles tones in medical history. Also, work on various attractions including Lincoln Exhibit, Fantasyland, Main Street, Euro Disneyland. Disney Publications: Conceived, plotted, drafted scenario for continuing adventure comic series, “ The Adventures of Jacob Singleton” as well as other scenarios in comic book format. McCann-Erickson: Conceived and wrote advertising campaigns and one-shot ads in all media for a diverse clientele, including: Fireman’s Fund Insurance Goodyear (Europe) Nat
Senior Writer at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, San Francisco
September 1, 1984 - September 1, 1988Conceived and wrote advertising campaigns and one-shot ads in all media. Client list included: Pacific Northwest Bell General Mills California Almond Growers Hewlett-Packard Sunset Magazine Signetics Microelectronics
Education
MFA at UNLV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022MA, English and American Literature at UNLV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Post-Graduate Study, Theater MA & Elementary Education at University of Arizona
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1979BFA at Eastern New Mexico University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1973Qualifications
Bridge TEFL IDELT Certification
July 1, 2013 - April 24, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality
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