JON I. KATZ

Senior Writer/Producer/Director/Editor/Proofreader

abilid@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-****

Offering a writer's imagination, a producer's organization, a director's

dedication and a proofreader's concentration. Over 25,000 successful

assignments in Web content/SEO, Electronic Production (commercials and long-

form), Live Business Shows, Speech Writing, Interactive Distance Learning,

and an extraordinarily wide range of Print, from ads and annual reports to

brochures and full-length books.

LinkedIn Profile Page: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katzcreative (See Page 3

for a sampling of Recommendations from LinkedIn Profile)

Work Portfolio:

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RECENT STATUS:

5/95 to Present KATZ CREATIVE, INC. ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

Owner/President

Clients include:

GMAC Ford Motor Company General Motors CBS TV Marketing

Kmart Procter & Gamble Weight Watchers Australian Bdcsting. Co.

EDS Ascension Health Am. Red Cross

Guardian Compuware Molly Maid Intl. Natl. Assn. Investors

Takata Anheuser-Busch Masco Amerisure Insurance

Crohn's/Colitis

Foundation

I HAVE AUTHORED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING BOOKS/PERIODICALS:

Passing the Bucks: Protecting Your Wealth from One Generation to the Next

by Norman A. Pappas. Pub. 1999 by BookCrafters, Chelsea, MI (Ghost

Writer)

Investing for Life: The NAIC Mutual Fund Handbook (2000) and Investment

Club Operations Handbook (2004) published by the National Association of

Investors Corp., Madison Hts., MI

Greater Detroit: The First City of the Midwest Pub. 2000 by Heritage Media

Corp., Carlsbad, CA

The Legend of Guardian Industries Pub. 2002 by Write Stuff Enterprises, Ft.

Lauderdale, FL

Also: Observer & Eccentric Newspapers: Theatre & Movie Writer/Critic

Paw Street Journal (National Newsletter): Writer

/Editor/Proofreader

Shoot Magazine (National Trade): Profiles Writer

Michigan Vue Magazine (Regional Trade): Writer

General Motors Connection (National Newsletter): Writer

6/09 to 11/09: J-B WHOLESALE, NEW JERSEY

Senior Writer/Editor/Proofreader

Implemented over 1,000 upgrades to existing catalog (1.8 million shipped

monthly).

Supervised upgrade of existing Web site, implementing SEO and Meta-tagging.

8/06 to 12/08: MAESTRO TURGEON GROUP, MADISON HTS., MI

Senior Writer/Project Manager/Editor/Proofreader

Supervised multiple high-profile publications for Chrysler Corporation and

The Chrysler Foundation, including copywriting, interviewing, editing to AP

and client's style guide, and final proofing.

Clients also included:

Univ. of Michigan Comerica Bank Chrysler Financial

Faurecia Automotive Recording for the Blind and Main Street Bank

Dyslexic Detroit Science Center

Inalfa Roof Systems Mendelson/Kornblum Orthopedics

SMZ ADVERTISING TROY, MI

Vice President/A-V Production Supervisor/Account Supervisor/Senior Writer

Supervised all electronic production including broadcast commercials and

corporate sales/training videos. Responsibilities included copywriting,

producing, directing, casting, budgeting, hiring vendors, editorial

supervision and broadcast business negotiation.

Clients included:

Fisher Theatre Big Boy Restaurants Birmingham Theatre Electrolux

Cadillac Dlrs. Hiram Walker MI Opera Theatre Shoney's Restaurants

Perry Drugs Metro 25 Tire Centers AAA Michigan Goodfellows

Jacobson's Wayne State University Shifrin Jewelers WXON-TV

Builders Show Am. Speedy Printing Boblo Amusement Park

Ziebart Mt. Clemens Gen. Hosp. NuVision

Ladbroke DRC

Fisher Wallpaper &

Paint

BYER AND BOWMAN ADVERTISING COLUMBUS, OHIO

Retail Division: Senior Writer/Producer/Director and Voiceover Artist

Spearheaded creative production of over 10,000 broadcast commercials

for some of the nation's leading department stores including Famous-Barr,

Hecht's, L.S. Ayres, Lazarus, Sibley's, Robinson's and Donaldson's.

ALSO:

VARIOUS ON- AND OFF-AIR POSITIONS AT RADIO STATIONS IN MA, FL AND OH

AWARDS (Representative Sample):

Emmy Awards International TV Assn. U.S. Industrial Film

Festival

Telly Awards NY Intl. Film/TV Intl. Assn. Bus.

Festival Communicators

Addy Awards Am. Red Cross "Hero" Admissions Magazine Award

Radio Ad Bureau Retail Advt. Council Jewish Fed. PR

Conference Award

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

. Media Communications Association International, Detroit Chapter (Board of

Governors)

. Michigan Media Professionals

. Screen Actors Guild

. American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Speech/Journalism granted from Bowling Green State

University,

Bowling Green, Ohio.

Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and Film/Public Relations granted from

Boston University's College of Communications.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

"Jon is an excellent communicator who thinks strategically and executes

well tactically. I offer the highest recommendation."

- Kevin L. McCormick, Former Manager, Diversity Comm., Chrysler Corp.

"Jon is one of the most creative people I've worked with, and would inspire

any group or company blessed enough to be able to tap into his imagination.

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- Dennis G. Upshur, Owner/President, 100 Proof Copy Editing

"Jon executes assignments superbly, bringing to life dry and technical

subjects. His writing is crisp, clean and well structured ... my highest

recommendation."

- Mike McBride, Editor, Chrysler Times

"Jon brought creative insight to the tasks and his writing was high

quality. Jon is very reliable and a pleasure to work with."

- Sarah Elliott, Assistant Vice President, The Chrysler Foundation

"Jon is a complete professional. He quickly grasps the essence of an

assignment and discerns the direction that best serves the client."

- Mary Anderson, Anderson and Anderson Design and Illustration

"Jon always brings considerable value and expertise to the project. He is

diligent, creative, detail-oriented and well prepared."

. Jay Kargula, Former CEO, Smith-Winchester Advertising

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