Manager High School

John Duel 818-***-****

**** ***** **** ***, ***** Clara, CA 95051 ******@*****.***

Professional Profile

Communications expert who collaborates cross functionally to achieve strategic messaging. Produces

corporate videos, including filming and film editing. Wrote and edited scripts, press releases,

executive and mayoral speeches, brochures, media guides, annual reports, technical user manuals,

instructions, policies and procedures, training guides, architectural walkthroughs, and other

materials. Consults companies on use of best practices and best tactics to ensure that their message

lands with targeted audience and that their branding is consistent. Strategic thinker with strong

communication skills, clear vision, and ability to produce results.

Core Competencies

Excellent communication skills Brand management and corporate

identity skills

Filmmaking and video editing

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Strong computer skills with competency in

multiple software programs including Final Problem solving

Cut, CS InDesign, PhotoShop, Excel, Takes initiative

PowerPoint and others

Professional Accomplishments

Video Highlights

Internal United Way Campaign aimed at increasing sales force contributions, achieving

goal of 82% participation

Produced and edited three videos shown at corporate home office meeting, where more

than 300 employees viewed them; then posted on company s intranet, increasing

viewership by more than 3000.

Video on WISER, a boarding school for girls in Kenya, that helped generate contributions

Writing and Editing Highlights

Media guide for the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, distributed to

more than 5000 journalists and media personnel covering event

Architectural walkthrough for proposed casinos and a theme park

Annual reports for the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, and local high school

Technical writing for 238-page Help File of a Diabetes Management software used by

more than 7000 health care professionals

Coordinated translation efforts of that Help File to get software launched internationally,

with an immediate positive fiscal impact of $11.9 million

Oral Presentation Highlights

Ran weekly Writers Workshop through the Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Los

Angeles to mentor authors, playwrights and screenwriters (1999-2003), where one

participant got her novel published

Official spokesperson for City of Los Angeles during electricity crisis

Taught AP English and had over 98% of students pass and provide result 15% higher

than the national average

Directed plays and script readings in North Hollywood (NoHo) theatre district

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Work History

Creative Consultant Aug 2007 to present and

Overview: Ran own business; worked with 1990-1996

clients on diverse projects

English Department Bishop Alemany High School, Aug. 2002-Aug. 2007

Chair Mission Hills, CA

Overview: Taught A.P. English, ran

Journalism program

Media Relations Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Nov. 1999-Aug. 2002

Manager Bureau, Los Angeles, CA

Overview: Promoted Los Angeles through

media events, familiarization tours and

promotions

Communications Universal Studios Hollywood, June 1996-Nov. 1999

Manager Universal City, CA

Overview: Produced weekly newsletter

and events calendar

Gallery Manager Warner Bros. Studio Store, Montclair, May 1993-June 1995

CA

Gallery Manager & Hang-Ups Auctions, Anaheim, CA Sept. 1986-Dec. 1990

Auctioneer Overview: Sold art for both of the above

two positions, bringing in more than a

million annually for each company

Education

BA Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA English with a writing

emphasis

MFA (May 2011) Hollins University, Roanoke, VA Screenwriting and

Filmmaking

References

References are available upon request.

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