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Other than your current job, what other job in the entertainment industry do you dream of doing?

Would love to direct a dramatic series. Given my commercial production/director experience, coupled with my storytelling ability, I feel directing a dramatic series would take full advantage of my total skill set. I have a love for television. I tell a great story. I run a great crew. I understand the pressures from the financial, creative and senior management perspective.... read more

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Work history

Freelance Writer/Director September 1997 to April 2005
Writer Director

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How would you describe your time at Freelance Writer/Director?

Working with Los Angeles Production Companies I wrote and directed television commercials for a wide variety of clients. Throughly enjoyed the freedom and flexibility. Had to take time off due to a car accident. (had both hips replaced, one knee replaced and two surgeries on my neck) All is fine know--today's medicine is amazing.... read more
Runyon Saltzman Einhorn August 1993 to August 1997
Creative Director

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How would you describe your time at Runyon Saltzman Einhorn?

Challenging opportunity to take a large PR firm with a small advertising division. Grew the advertising group from $3.0 million to $30.0 million. Very active in the Social Marketing arena, creating campaigns for Anti-smoking, teen pregnancy, Literacy. Also created ad campaigns for the Sacramento Kings, Sacramento Monarchs, Java City and the Air Quality Management District.... read more
Posnick-Marden August 1987 to August 1992
President

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How would you describe your time at Posnick-Marden?

Started a small agency with my partner, Paul Posnick. Grew the agency from $1.0 million in billings year one to $27.0 after three years. Key clients were: Universal/LJN Toys, Cherubs, Misha Cologne, Golf World Magazine.
Griffin-Bacal August 1984 to August 1987
Senior Vice President

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How would you describe your time at Griffin-Bacal?

Great agency that specialized in the toy business. I ran the Playskool Brand, relaunching it in 1985--great success. Also allowed me much more involvement in the creative process, production and animated television development.
MCCANN ERICKSON ADVERTIISING July 1981 to August 1984
Sr. Account Supervisior

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How would you describe your time at MCCANN ERICKSON ADVERTIISING?

Another great opportunity to learn about advertising and senior account management. Was promoted to Vice President by age of 27. At that point the agency's youngest V.P. Very good environment to acquire senior account management skills. Great firm.
OGILVY& MATHER June 1977 to June 1981
Sr. Account Executive

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How would you describe your time at OGILVY& MATHER?

Great, great opportunity to learn about advertising from one of the masters--David Ogilvy. They taught me how think strategically--always searching for the "big idea." Fantastic experience.

Education

University of Chicago June 1983 to August 1983

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How would you describe your time at University of Chicago?

This was a Masters in Strategic Planning program sponsored my McCann Erickson. A crash M.A. program in strategic studies. McCann chose one person from each of their domestic and international offices. I was elected Senior Leader.
california state university, sacramento August 1971 to May 1974
Journalism, Communications, Photography

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How would you describe your time at california state university...?

Classic college experience. Graduated with a dual major in Journalism and Communications. Did some graduate work in communications.

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