Michael Lee Simpson

Ocala, FL ***** 913-***-**** adndk2@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

- Written Communication

- Verbal Communication

- Content Writing

- Marketing

- Technical Proficiency

- Excellent Collaborator

- Skilled Presenter

- Relationship Building

• Award-winning individual possessing a powerful combination of creative and journalistic skill sets. History of recognition as a top performer and reputation as a natural leader. Extensive technical ability with ability to learn new processes and environments very quickly.

• Charismatic personality with the proven skills for fast-paced content writing and visual storytelling while possessing a strong rapport and cultivate working relationships. Consistently manages to recruit big names in the entertainment industry to contribute to articles, from Oscar winners to living legends. Excellent presenter, communicator and critical thinker with confidence in approaching stakeholders at all levels. Able to identify key decision makers and earn trust quickly. Able to write copy for newsletters, brochures, emails and Web content. Demonstrated propensity to develop others and replicate skill sets. Well-versed in Adobe InDesign. Willing to work nights, weekends and some holidays. Professional Background

Copywriting, Proofreading, Editing, Journalism, Publishing, Social Media, Video & Technical Engineering

Assembled dynamic and award-winning career spanning multiple facets of film and media, with many accomplishments in writing, production, video engineering and more. Executed internships and acquired as a paid resource to contribute skill sets towards various projects and marketing initiatives. Well-versed in Adobe software and recognized as a highly talented and creative team member, able to add value in many diverse capacities.

Key Accomplishments:

• Awarded Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

• Achieved first place award in Austin Film Festival and Houston WorldFest for best original screenplay.

• Awarded best short film in KAN Film Festival and Student Television Network Nationals.

• Recognized by Fox 4 News with the Reaching for Excellence Award for outstanding achievement.

• Served as video engineer for large-scale IMAX project, WE THE PEOPLE.

• Featured in Creative Screenwriting Magazine.

Additional Employment Experience

Contributing Writer, The Drill, 2021—Present.

Contributing Writer, Script Magazine, 2020—Present. Contributing Writer, Creative Screenwriting Magazine, 2019—Present. Contributing Writer, Nostos Screenwriting Retreat, 2019—Present. Copywriter, Neighborhoodeals, Ocala, FL, 2019.

Ghostwriter, Freelancer, 2012—Present.

Script Consultant, Freelancer, 2009—Present

Central Transport Volunteer, AdventHealth, Ocala, FL, 2019—Present. Volunteer, Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL, 2018—19. Author, "Lost on the Yellow Brick Road," Troika Publishing Group, released on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Graphic Artist/Founder, Sparkshow Design, Ocala, FL, 2017—Present. Contributing Writer, Ocala Magazine, Ocala, FL, 2015—2017. Film Critic/Panelist, The Kansas City Star, NightlifeKC, Walt Bodine Show, Kansas City, KS, 2006—10. Production Manager, Real Media, LLC., Overland Park, KS, 2008. Video Engineer, Arnold Imaging, Kansas City, MO, 2008. Photographer, Freelancer, Worldwide, Spain, 2004—Present. Education & Professional Certification

B.G.S in Film & Media with Minor in English, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Research Experience Certification (REP)

Technical Skills

MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Viper HD Filmstream Camera with Ultimatte (Live Compositing), Canon XL2 Digital & Sony HD Cameras, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, Curious Labs Poser, Cinema 4D, Google SketchUp, MAC & PC

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