David Duncan

David P. Duncan

**** ******** ** *** # *** Indianapolis, Indiana

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Reel: http://www.visualcv.com/davidduncan

Writer – Producer – Editor

PROFILE

• David Duncan is an Emmy-nominated photographer with national scale writing, editing, and directing experience.

• Has worked with a range of Commercial and Non-Profit clients forming and presenting business solution sales strategies.

• National Commercial clients include Dupont, STIHL-USA, Bedding Mart, Sunbrella, and many others.

• Working from the first pitch to implementation, has overseen and produced many long reaching commercial strategies including ten, 1 minute prime-time spots for Colonial Wine and Spirits out of Little Rock, Arkansas and ten, one minute promotional spots for Garvan Woodland Gardens and the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

• Has helped create brands and form commercial identities for clients like Underground Pub and Bare Bones BBQ.

• Syndicated television experience includes his work on the HD PBS show, P. Allen Smith’s Garden home. Plus work with clients like ESPN, CNN, NBC, and others.

Work History

P. Allen Smith and Associates July 2006 to Feb 2009

Hortus Ltd.

Co-writer, Producer, offline video editor

Worked on two syndicated gardening shows: the High Definition P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home for American Public Television, and From the Garden with P. Allen Smith which reaches over 120 news stations. As an editor, co-writer and producer helped continue the brand and carry the identity of an established 15-year franchise. Helped move that identity into High Definition and pushed strategies for implementation over new media, like the internet. Has consistently produced over 75 shows for syndication. Also produced, and edited commercials spots for clients like Dupont, Stihl, Sunbrella, and Ferry Morse. David has honed his commercial production and storytelling skills, while also continuing to work directly with clients.

• Edited over 39 shows for American Public Television while helping our team to hold a market saturation of 85%.

• Edited over 36 syndicated shows that air in multiple markets.

• Worked together with a larger team responsible fro branding over multiple media formats: print, television, and internet.

• Producing and writing long-format and commercial scripts on a national level.

KARK 4, NBC Affiliate Channel 4 Feb 2005 to July 2006

NEXSTAR Broadcasting Group Little Rock, AR

Commercial Producer

Pitched, wrote, shot, and edited nearly 80 commercials in just over one year. Gained valuable experience working with a number of clients and agencies, on a national and local level. Worked to steal top regional clients like Bedding Mart from competitors while growing a large list of more local clients in all corners of the state. Mastered pitching and writing in a variety of styles to suit the varied needs of a large client base. Responsible for selling original ideas to clients, then overseeing implementation to final product. Comfortable working one on one with clients in the editing suite and in the boardroom.

• Pitched, wrote, shot, and edited a variety of commercial spots.

• Generated new revenue for the station by bringing in new clients.

KARK 4, NBC Affiliate Channel 4 March 2003- Feb. 2005

NEXSTAR Broadcasting Group Little Rock, AR

News Photographer

Starting on weekends, David worked his way up to weekdays and Special Projects. Learned the basics and advanced storytelling techniques that lead to his Emmy nomination Sweeps week package, ‘Lost in the Shuffle’. Became an invaluable member of a larger team, working on live shots, pitching story and location ideas, and helping to lead an efficient and exciting news team.

• Conducted Interviews from leading state politicians to prominent sports figures.

• Nominated for an Emmy.

• Sent to Los Angeles to cover national sports.

• Learned basic and advanced storytelling techniques.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and implementing live television microwave transmissions from field to studio.

JM and Assoc., Little Rock, AR May ‘05-Current

Freelance Photographer

Field shooting for ESPN2, BASSMASTER, BASSMASTER Classic, BASSMASTER Elite, Women’s BASSMASTER, etc.

• Sports Photography for one of the largest sports networks in the world.

• Also assist with Live Television Productions for ESPN.com and the ESPN2 network.

EDUCATION: Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR 1996-2001

B.A. Degree, Mass Media-Television/Film focus and a minor in Communication.

PERSONAL: David is married to Kristine Duncan, who works at ANGEL Learning, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. He also has a bright, three year-old daughter named Zoe.

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