Experienced creative professional with in-depth knowledge of marketing/advertising, integrated media, writing and corporate visual communications.
Skilled in copywriting, content creation, film/video production, broadcast, overall creative direction and implementation of various media and marketing materials. Developed advertising campaigns, print collateral, TV/Radio commercials, corporate videos and films for retail and non-retail businesses, educational and non-profit organizations.
Dedicated team player with positive attitude, using energy and innovation to help clients/organizations enhance image and improve market position.
SPECIAL HONORS/RECOGNITION: Received top Grand Remi Award-WorldFest 2013 International Film Festival for independent documentary film Naomi Warren: A Story of Hope and Renewal. Written/Produced/Directed by Leslie Meimoun.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SquareOne Communications - Houston, TX 2008 Current Principal Independent creative services for multiple industries including retail, medical, legal, non-profit and general business; Creative direction, script/copywriting, web/blog content, corporate film/video production, client service. Currently co-own, produce and publish EnjoyHouston, an established advertising-based visitor publication geared toward the entertainment/hospitality market; Guide is distributed to top hotels as well as large corporate/business events.
Gotham Image Works - Houston, TX Aug. 2007 Nov. 2008 Senior Producer/Account Executive Marketing, new business and creative development for multi-media production company specializing in high-impact corporate visual communications including film/video, web video, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation. Generated leads; New business presentations; Wrote/produced videos and creative content for clients across all industries.
Team Baby Entertainment - Houston, TX Jan. Aug. 2007 Production Manager Freelance production manager for award-winning video entertainment company, premier producers of interactive and educational sports-themed DVD series for young children. Officially licensed by professional sports leagues; Acquired by Michael Eisners Tornante Company.
Texas Home & Living Magazine - Houston, TX 2006 2007 Marketing/Business Development Consultative business development for regional publication targeted to upscale demographic; Helped spearhead entry into Houston media market.
Sachnowitz & Co. Marketing and Advertising - Houston, TX 1990 2005 Associate Creative DirectorAccount ManagerSr. Copywriter Worked in management capacity for award-winning, full-service marketing and advertising agency. Responsible for copywriting, creative development and client service. Created broadcast, print and multichannel campaigns for local and regional accounts, partial list includes: Star Furniture, Greater Houston Imaging, Memorial Hermann, Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Tietronix, Oshmans SuperSports, HISD, Houston Grand Opera, Rice Epicurean Markets, Southside Bank and more. Wrote and produced TV/Radio commercials and corporate marketing videos for numerous profit and non-profit organizations.
MISC. MARKETING/CREATIVE: Sales/Marketing Representative for established art gallery in Austin, Texas. Production Associate for various freelance projects including motion pictures, television and animated series.
EDUCATION: University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, School of Communications: Radio-Television-Film. Graduated 1987. University of Southern California, Los Angeles Concentrated studies in Media Communications/Fine Arts/Film 1983-1985. Proficient with PC/Mac platforms and programs; Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, etc., plus blog and web content creation. Languages: Working knowledge of French, Hebrew.
ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS: Past Board Member of: Marketing Committee-JCC Houston; Robert M. Beren Academy. Past Member of: Women in Film/Television; Hadassah Women