Freelance person... a musician turned radio talk show host turned writer producer and still spinning. I was on What's My Line, can you guess what I did? (Except Gene)
Areas of Expertise
Writing, producing, interviewing, voice-overs, script writing, Internet radio, consulting, media training, etc.
WATERS AROUND THE BAY is a full service production company that surrounds you with all the support you need from audio to video to marketing and consulting. We do it all and collaborate with other experts at professional recording and production studios to provide you with the highest quality work possible. Make a splash with your next project and let us know what you need, from your written material to a special event.
Copywriting/Marketing, Independent Contractor
Marketing, copywriting, content writing, online video production, script writing, press releases, etc.
• Copywriting for variety of companies including Netclearly, Cord Blood Registry, MP3Chefs, Sharper Image, Lapis Luna Wines, etc.
• Independent Contractor at ad agency, Nimblefish.com. Copywriting and writing video scripts for clients including AT&T, Sears, Club Med, GM, the Navy, etc. Work with creative team, develop concepts, attend meetings, interface with clients, offer input, write banner ad, and storyboard scripts.
• Write and produce video script for Joint Juice and launch of Joint Juice Fitness. Write press kit.
• Content strategy, delivery for launch of job auction website, WALDAQ.com.
• Interviews for familymattersuniversity.com
• Write web content for Alex Mandossian (earlytorise.com).
• Develop content and write press releases for clients (technology, restaurants, artists, authors, etc.)
• Write and record voice-overs for websites including egems.com, cbr.com, keepherup.com, etc.
• Write, record and edit interviews for websites (animal trainers, sport coaches, etc.)
• Initiate story ideas, write press releases, and pitch media.
• Successfully place clients on Today Show, Fox News, KCBS, Roseanne, etc.
• Event consultant for the first Los Angeles International Film Festival.
• Media training for authors prior to media tours.
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Writer/Reporter/Columnist /Editor
• San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, article
• Marin Independent Journal, columnist, editor, reporter (wrote headlines)
• Pacific Sun, reporter, editor
• PSA magazine, article
• FamilyWorks, columnist
• Mill Valley Film Festival Program, editor, writer
Ursa Minor Arts and Media, San Raphael, CA, 1/06 – 4/06, Contractor
Marketing/Development
• Ursaminor.com, marketing and website services. Business development.
• Content management, wrote content for website and hired writers. Clients included acutouch.com, Schilling Chiropractic, etc.
Schulberg MediaWorks, Corte Madera, CA, 2000
Director of Marketing/Communications
• Marketing, branding, project management, for national award winning short and long form advertising company. Clients included Tony Robbins, TimeLife, Sony, QVC, etc.
• Managed client relations, client presentations and assisted in all stages of creative concept and production, interviews and logistics.
• Managed public relations including targeting conferences and collateral for sales brochures. Organized scheduling, location, budget and project timelines.
New Media Magazine Invision Awards, San Francisco, CA, 1999, Contractor
Director of Marketing/Communications
• Work with in-house PR and ad agencies, handle all collateral and work with art directors. Review and assist with copywriting and planning of event.
America Online Digital Cities, Redwood City, CA, Contractor
• Conceived, and developed, online website “Waters Around the Bay”. Hosted online chats with celebrities and personalities. Wrote content including reviews and original material.
Tamarin Productions, San Rafael, CA, 1990
• Met with clients, wrote jingles. Hired talent. Clients included Bank of America, Lotus Earrings, Sound Advice, etc.
MuST, Event Manager, San Francisco, CA, 2/07 – 4/07, Contractor
• Managed fundraising events for Music in the Schools Today.
• Wrote copy and assisted with website content.
Talking House Productions, San Francisco, CA, 5/06 – 10/06, Contractor
Event Producer
• Coordinated auction at The Warfield Theatre. Contacted world-renowned musicians and obtained donations valued over $200,000. Write collateral, set up exhibit, signage, etc.
Interactive Exhibit Mill Valley Film Festival, Mill Valley , CA, 1996-1999, Contractor
Event Executive Producer
• Developed concept and produced first interactive event at any film festival.
• Planned and managed entire event, coordinated several seminars, opening night reception, and exhibits.
• Managed all collateral and communications with PR agency and media.
• Wrote all copy and articles for program, website.
News Travel Network, San Francisco, CA
Director of Public Relations/Communications
• Media relations and internal communications for broadcast syndication company.
• Handled all press relations, wrote and pitched stories (Jack Hannah, Dean Edell, etc.)
Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley, CA
Director of Public Relations/Communications
• Handled all media relations, press releases, brochures, and listings.
• Developed promotion for theatre.
Television/Radio, San Francisco, CA
Writer/Producer
• Writer/producer for various television and radio stations including: NPR, KQED-FM, KGO-FM, KKSF, KKGN, KGO-TV, TechTV, The Food Network, etc.
Awards & Boards
Peninsula Press Club, Best Specialty Show, Peninsula Press Club, Best Feature
San Francisco State Hospitality Management Advisory Board, North Bay Children’s Center, Marin FamilyWorks
Academic Institution
University of Miami
What Services Can You Offer Adgabber Members?
Whatever you want, I got it.
What Services Are You Looking For From AdGabber Members?
Networking and working.
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and I was going to say..."That's because you don't"
You honestly do look like that delicious actress Sele Ward though. If you EVER want some anniversary images for the hubby...look me up. We'll make him eat the living room carpet with anticipation.
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We love analyze advertising made by and for women, because women are the main target of more and more products and they are growing in advertising sector as creatives.
So we (girls and boys) have created a blog to talk about that. We would like to share views from all the areas of the world to know the different situations. Also, we would like to know ads made by or for women around this multi-cultural planet.
We would like to inspire you with some ideas and also be inspired by your ideas. Inspire and be inspired. That's wonderful!
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