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Thank you for considering my application. For the past 20 years I have been a communications professional with broad experience spanning diverse platforms including commercial television, radio, web, print and new media. I am very interested in taking my career to the next level while elevating your organizations image.
After graduating with honors from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, I ran the news desk at Seattle's top-rated television station, NBC affiliate KING. I then moved to Tampa, Florida to help launch what was then a brand new ABC affiliate, WFTS, where I shifted my focus to writing, producing and editing promotional and marketing materials. Washington, DC's ABC affiliate, WJLA, subsequently recruited me to manage their branding efforts.
A few years later, I was invited to build a creative services team from scratch for the highly-specialized, military-oriented worldwide cable and satellite outlet, the Pentagon Channel, winning multiple Promax and Broadcast and Design Association awards for the organization in the process. During that tenure, I also frequently wrote feature stories for the Department of Defense news site, Defenselink. Finally, I was recruited by Chevron Corporation to write stories for their award-winning internal communications department.
I am looking for the perfect opportunity to flex my creative, editorial and marketing muscles to help a meaningful organization achieve greater visibility, effectiveness and overall success. I would love an opportunity to further discuss this with you.
Very respectfully,
David Mays
mayswriter[at]yahoo.com
813.362.7699
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David Mays
1305 Boulevard Way #301
Walnut Creek, California 94595
Wireless: 813.362.7699
Email: mayswriter[at]yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Fully deploy my extensive corporate, government and commercial copywriting and editorial experience to enhance the visibility, effectiveness and overall success of a top-tier organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Original copywriting - including articles and executive presentations - under tight daily deadlines
Scripting for diverse platforms including Web, print, video, audio, interactive and social media
Intuitive, empathetic interviewing skills from top-level leadership to front-line employees
Skilled managing editorial experience for commercial, corporate and federal government clients
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chevron Corporation
San Francisco, California
11/2007 05/2009
Policy, Government and Public Affairs Editorial Staff Writer
Research, write and edit feature-length stories for internal communication audiences across multiple platforms including Web, print and video. Arrange and conduct interviews with a broad range of global employees from senior executives to research scientists to field workers. Present highly complex and crucial topics such as to a broad spectrum of individuals through compelling, concise, thoroughly accurate storytelling. Partner with senior advisors to forge relationships with subject matter experts. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the integrated energy industry by visiting Chevron facilities, attending petroleum seminars, learning sessions and online training. Take high resolution digital photos. Work with graphic artists to create original animation and design concepts. Manage Chevron TV, the companys internal video production and provider service. Edit copy for final posting. Wrote extensively about the Chevrons industry leadership in enhanced oil recovery, deepwater exploration, and sour gas production. Covered the companys historic milestone of producing two billion barrels of oil from one of its oldest fields in Kern River, California. Selected to produce CEO presentation at Chevrons annual Worldwide Employee Teleconference and summarize event content for a global audience. Invited to interview chief legal counsel about Chevrons high stakes battle of a corrupt lawsuit in Ecuador.
Pentagon Channel
1/2005 11/2007
Creative Services Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Write, produce, direct, plan and supervise marketing and promotional campaigns for 24-hour news and information video outlet with a target audience of military members, their families, retired veterans and Department of Defense civilian employee. Advise senior Department of Defense leaders on public affairs and marketing campaigns. Prepare written, audio, video and web content for audiences including military, Congressional, senior Department of Defense leaders and members of the general public. Write feature length stories on a special basis for American Forces Press Service. Write speeches and plan presentations for senior Department of Defense leaders. Advise senior Department of Defense leadership on public affairs issues. Write, direct, edit and produce original video, audio and Web content. Supervise writers and graphic artists in development of original animation and marketing content including direct response. Winner 2007 Promax Silver Award.
WJLA ABC 7 Television
6/2002 - 12/2004
Washington, District of Columbia
Promotions Writer/Producer/Editor
Write, produce, plan, direct and edit promotional and marketing material for television, radio, web and print material. Arrange on and off-site shoots coordinating on-air talent, camera crew and outside participants. Plan, write, produce and edit extensive promotional video, audio, Web and print packages including direct mail. Supervise camera crew, graphic artists and editor. Develop partnerships with non-profit and fundraising organizations and provided custom public service messages for them. Actively participate in editorial meetings pitching story ideas appealing to a highly-targeted viewer demographic. Nominated for 2003 Emmy Award.
WFTS ABC 28 Television
9/1996 - 3/2002
Tampa, Florida
Promotions Writer/Producer/Editor
Write, produce, direct and edit promotional announcements, public service announcements, sales presentations and news material for television, radio, print and web. Direct on-air and voiceover talent. Plan and participate in community service events and off-site marketing initiatives. Staff station marketing booths at non-profit and fundraising events. Plan and staff special marketing contests. Supervise writers and graphic artists in development of original marketing kits.
KING 5 NBC Television
3/1990 - 1/1995
Seattle, Washington
Assignment Editor
Research, plan, supervise news coverage for daily television newscasts. Supervise multiple news crews including reporters, video photographers, satellite and microwave truck operators, helicopter pilots and field producers. Track breaking news via multiple live scanners, telephone beat calls to police, fire, military and other contacts. Make split second staffing decisions in response to developing news. Advise senior station leadership on news strategy, future planning and staffing issues. Field produced special news events such as elections night coverage. Oversaw special news coverage. Worked with marketing writers and graphic artists on station marketing initiatives. Team captain for station track and field team.
EDUCATION
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington
Bachelor's Degree - Communication Arts
GPA: 3.79 out of 4.0 Magna Cum Laude
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