TITLE: Media Professional-25 years of advertising, journalism and broadcast experience.
Writer/ Producer/ Director/ Promotions/ Actor/ Voice Talent/ Public Relations/ Graphics
Winner of three prestigious national TELLY awards for television production excellence.
OBJECTIVE: Seeking freelance ad writing, graphic design, video or voice projects in the Savannah-Atlanta-Jacksonville markets.
Specializing in "brainstorming sessions" with your creative group or independent writing and ad consulting projects. Nationwide service available via the internet.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
COMPANY NAME:
COMPANY NAME: WMDT-TV Delmarva 47 News
COMPANY NAME: Purcell Enterprises
COMPANY NAME: WDSD/WDOV Radio
COMPANY NAME: WSUX Radio
COMPANY NAME: WKEN RADIO
COMPANY NAME: WGMD Radio
COMPANY NAME: WMDM Radio
COMPANY NAME: WLSW Radio
COMPANY NAME: WQQT Radio
COMPANY NAME: KQV NEWS and WDVE Radio
NAME:
NAME: Tony D'Agostino NAME:
NAME: Ralph Scott
NAME: Lee Turek
NAME: Ray Fantini
FIRST NAME: Gregory
LAST NAME: Purcell
HOME ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE: available upon email request
E-MAIL: gregpurcell@gregpurcell.comWORK EXPERIENCE:
COMPANY CITY/STATE Ellabell, GA (Savannah-Atlanta-Jacksonville market)
FORMAL TITLE: Freelance Copywriter/Graphic Designer
START/END DATE: March 2002-Present
WORK DESCRIPTION: Offering low cost alternative to "in house" creative ad departments.
Many businesses can benefit from an experienced freelance copywriter/graphics person without having to incur the costs associated with a full time employee.
I can also augment your creative team during busy periods. Excellent as an independent writer or as a creative team member.
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Salisbury, MD
FORMAL TITLE: Senior Creative Services Producer- Promotions
START/END DATE: April 1997-February 2002
WORK DESCRIPTION: Writing and producing cutting edge television commercials and programs. Deal directly with clients in developing innovative new ad concepts.
Editor of twice annual "Delmarva's Choice" Newspaper. Working with Photoshop to create quality graphics.
Increased station visibility by developing effective promotions and distributing timely press releases to local media.
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Felton,DE
FORMAL TITLE: owner
START/END DATE: January 1990-July 1997
WORK DESCRIPTION: Manage mail order sales operation.Write magazine and print ads. Deal directly with customers.
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Dover, DE
FORMAL TITLE: freelance reporter
START/END DATE: January 1990-December 1994
WORK DESCRIPTION: Write accurate, interesting news stories and do on-air broadcasts.
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Seaford, DE
FORMAL TITLE: News Director
START/END DATE: November 1987-January 1990
WORK DESCRIPTION: Create and manage small market radio news department. Cover local events. Worked with sales staff to develop promotions which increased station revenue.
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Dover, DE
FORMAL TITLE: Production Director
START/END DATE: August 1986-November 1987
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Rehoboth , DE
FORMAL TITLE: Production Director
START/END DATE: March 1984-August 1986
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Lexington Park, MD
FORMAL TITLE: Program Director
START/END DATE: January 1983-March 1984
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Connellsville, PA
FORMAL TITLE: Morning Personality
START/END DATE: December 1981-January 1983
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Savannah, GA
FORMAL TITLE: Program Director
START/END DATE: October 1979-August 1981
COMPANY CITY/STATE: Pittsburgh, PA
FORMAL TITLE: News intern/ board operator
START/END DATE: June 1978-October 1979PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
COMPANY: joesteffen.com
PHONE: 912-944-4430
COMPANY: Tony's Parts
PHONE: 302-398-0821
COMPANY: Delmarva Broadcasting
PHONE: 302-478-2700
COMPANY: Scott's Furniture
PHONE: 302-337-8274
COMPANY: First State Chevy Olds
PHONE: 302-856-2521
COMPANY: Salisbury University
NUMBER: 410-543-6231EDUCATION:
1978 Graduate: Institute of Broadcast Arts Pittsburgh, PASKILLS:
Familiar with Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and other word processing programs.
Experienced with digital still photography, Photoshop and graphics programs.
Basic understanding of HTML and web page construction.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Experienced in news gathering and news writing.
Excellent public speaker - impromptu or prepared presentation format.
Expert in public relations and client support.
Professional broadcast voice. Skills include commercial voiceovers, personality radio, character voices and dialects.
On camera TV experience.