K. SALZER
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k-salzer.squarespace.com
An aspiring polymath gifted with a quasi-mystical knack for narration and artistic adaptation, my career path has enabled me to contribute to virtually any creative undertaking that I face. Although writing is my primary craft, I am a shapeable piece of the professional puzzle who utilizes all of my ever-expanding library of skills and creativity to get the job done right.
COPYWRITING
WEB MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA
BRANDING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY
03/2011 to 06/2016
Multimedia Manager
SML - Space Maintainers Laboratories Chatsworth, CA
Originally hired as a social media consultant, job expanded as I identified and fulfilled multimedia gaps in company's Marketing department.
• Contributed to and polished internal and outgoing materials through copywriting and graphic design.
• Extensively involved in company's rebranding initiative, including updating old material and the design of the new logo now used worldwide.
• Managed content for Drupal and Wordpress websites and online stores.
• One-man studio for all of company's photography and videos.
01/2009 to 12/2012
Partner & Chief Editor
Create-If Designs & Solutions Big Bear Lake, CA
Multimedia advertising company started with lifelong friends in our hometown.
• Responsible for copy and textual content of all creative projects, plus sponsorship requests, formal letters and legal notices.
• Assisted in photography, filming, event coordination, and other tasks demanded by this multipurpose company.
• Clients included local restaurants, foundations, government, and an annual international film festival.
02/2009 to Current
Sole-Proprietor
Bandar-Log Studios Woodland Hills, CA
Business name used for freelance and consultation projects in the fields of writing, photography, videography, and web management.
• Design and manage websites through iWeb, Squarespace, and Wix; and online stores, including eBay and Paypal platforms.
• Provide creative collaboration and writing workshops for projects of friends and peers, from concept to finish.
• Custom artwork and "ghost writing" by commission, trade, or request.
05/2012 to 06/2012
English Instructor (Volunteer)
Karuna Bali - Campuhan College (Ubud, Indonesia)
• Taught English students of elementary to college level during one-month stay in Ubud, Bali, and surrounding village schoolhouses.
• Required weekly lesson planning, handout and chart organization, and improvised criteria adjustments so that material was more relatable based on age group (e.g., younger students wanted to learn animal names and superhero catch phrases; older students were more interested in slang and song lyrics).
• Still counsel staff and a few students through Facebook and e-mail.
2009 Bachelor of Arts: English & Creative Writing (Cum Laude) @ Chapman University Orange, CA
2005 High School Diploma: Creative Writing @ Idyllwild Arts Academy Idyllwild, CA