Ghia Gabriela Szwed-Truesdale
CV and References
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Experience
Producer/Writer, Boston
2007-Present
G.G. Garth Productions, GG Garth Music Publishing
. Created full service "experience marketing" event-marketing/multi-
media creative boutique, with a strong emphasis on music and multi-
media. See portfolio: www.GGGarthProductions.com
. Collaborate with award-winning artists, producing concept-
distribution, co-writing music and co-producing music videos.
. Produce "cause-driven" multi-media campaigns to promote products and
services deploying multi-media tools that cost-effectively capture
expensive live events and tradeshows, e.g., anti-bullying music video
"Britslap"- featured nationally in multiple television news shows,
newspapers and online; e.g., Wellspring Pharmaceutical's Emetrol
campaign to national key-market radio and in-store pharma chain radio.
. Create and produce marketing strategies deploying print and wire
supported branded documentaries, music, music videos and jingles for
consumer product branding, promotion and events.
. Created and produced "LIFT: Humantarian Relief SongS Initiative",
which won Best Documentary at the 2010 Programming Awards in Boston.
Founder, Boston
2001-2007
Cell Mark Global, Inc.
. Founded organization, setting the goal to deliver educational
materials to citizens in Afghanistan for the purpose of strengthening
the middle class.
. Purchased sub-rights for broadcast in Afghanistan of PBS' "Rx for
Survival- A Global Health Challenge" and worked closely with its
Producer Larry Klein.
. Networked a team in Afghanistan and built the advisory board team.
. Sought funding for organization through integrated resources.
. Wrote all related support materials.
Author and Playwright New York City + Boston
1980's-1990's
. Represented by the William Morris Agency
. Conceived and authored four educational teen adventure novels
published by Bantam Doubelday Dell Publishing- under the pseudonym
G.G. Garth.
. Maintained aggressive book promo schedule- consisting of book signing
and speaking engagements.
. Conducted teen writing workshops at bookstores, schools and libraries.
. Conceived, wrote and produced stage play "The Millennium Only a Mother
Could Save", about challenges faced by a working mother.
U.S. Director of Education Services, New York City
Headquarters 1989-1992
Clinique Laboratories (owned by Estee Lauder Corporation)
. Managed 35 National Regional Directors, with a $5million budget.
. Wrote educational materials to promote products and services.
. Interfaced with corporation owners, media and selected high-end public
at promotional events and benefits for product launches.
Owner/Manager/Founder, Boston
1987-1989
Innovation New England, Inc.
. Created multi-media marketing organization, promoting creative
services to small businesses with a socially-responsible bent.
. Utilized skills as a creative writer, product marketer and social
networker to promote business and services.
Marshall Endowment Grant Recipient Bonn, Germany
1987
. Created a special project on education with funds provided by the
German Parliament U.S. Relations Committee via the Marshall Endowment
Grant.
. Researched, compiled, wrote and presented final analysis to U.S.
Relations Committee and Heads of State in Bonn, Germany.
. Results incorporated in long-term planning of U.S. Relations
Committee.
. Reported to Senator Norbert Wieczorek, Head of the U.S. Relations
Committee
Public Relations Assistant, New York City
1986-1987
Murdoch Magazines
. Facilitated publicity for fifteen trade publications and seven
consumer magazines.
. Wrote copy, processed office work and organized parties for
corporation owners in order to launch and promote the publications to
influential NYC business circles.
Public Relations Coordinator, New York City
1984-1986
Clinique Labs
. Coordinated International and National Publicity efforts, print
material, benefits and high-end society promotional events.
. Interfaced with print and wire media and corporation owners.
Education
Wells College, Aurora, NY
1980-1984
B.A. in German and Spanish Literature
Languages
Fluent in English, and reasonably competent in German and Spanish.
Boards: Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation (Duxbury), The Cloud Foundation,
The English-Speaking Union (VP Emeritus), Rhythm of the Universe Berklee
College of Music; Special Interests: Music in Medicine The Massachusetts
General Hospital, Duelling Steinways, Neuro-Marketing
Ghia Gabriela Szwed-Truesdale
References
182 Highland Street, Holliston, MA 01746
Cell: 617-***-**** Home: 508-***-****
jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com gggarthproductions.com
Professional References:
1. Todd Truesdale, Owner/Founder Recycled Paper Printing and Marketing,
Boston, collaborator of 25 years email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
2. Friedrich Loehr, German Consul General of Boston, and Claudia Scheutt
Vice Consul General, known one year, collaborator on various live,
high-end events email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
3. Dr. Felix Phillip Lutz, Neuro-Marketing Specialist, my collaborator of
one year email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
4. Mirek Vana, Berklee College of Music Director of New Projects and
Philanthropy, worked together one year on various multi-media
entertainment projects email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
5. Brendan Murphy and Vivian Handis, Steinway/M.Steinert&Sons, Boston,
worked together 10 months on various multi-media entertainment
projects email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
6. Ayhan Sahin, Young Pals Records, NYC, for over 5 years we co-produced
films and music/records/cds/dvds, multimedia email
jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
7. Dr. Peter L. Slavin, President, MGH, and Tyrone Latin, Director of
Development MGH, collaborated on recent live event to benefit MGH
email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com snailmail Dr. Peter L. Slavin, President,
MGH, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114
8. Sean Griffin, Director of Marketing, Wellspring Pharmaceutical,
produced his jingle and materials for Emetrol nationwide radio
campaign on major market Clear Channel stations and major pharmacy
chain in-store radio email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
Character references:
1. Christophe Guilhou, French Consul General, Boston, known about 3 years
email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
2. Bill Clifford, President, World Affairs Council/World Boston, known 40
years and collaborated on live multi-media events email
jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
3. Ben Colarossi, advertising guru, NYC, my mentor of many years email
jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
4. Sharon Wulf, Vice President, The English-Speaking Union, Boston,
replaced me as Vice President, collaborated on many live events email
jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
5. Pamela Street, a former boss at headquarters of Estee Lauder and
Clinique Laboratories, known since 1985 email jsm71o@r.postjobfree.com
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