Freelance Sports Photographers : Pennsylvania

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WESLEY KURT GUNTER wesleygunter@hotmail.com Mobile: 9 679 8574 EDUCATION QUALIFICATION DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS SIM UNIVERSITY February 2005 to December 2008 DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC June 2000 to June 2003 Majors: Specialist Project (Programme Director of Radio Heatwave), Advanced Advertising, Advanced Radio Production, TV Journalism, Photo Journalism GCE ‘O’ LEVELS ST PATRICKS SECONDARY 1993 to 1996 WORK EXPERIENCE MEDIA MARKETING MANAGER BUZZCITY PTE LTD May 2010 to Present ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Public Relations ? Main liaison for international PR agencies in terms of company branding and message direction ? Overseeing media interviews and providing strategic counsel for company spokespersons ? Developing possible media angles and pursuing potential media stories Social Media Marketing ? Developing appropriate messages for BuzzCity’s mobile media properties over Twitter, Facebook and mobile social community site myGamma. Branding and collaterals ? Preparing messages for company’s overall collaterals and print materials (factsheets, briefing materials, programmes, website and blog) Writing Articles ? Writing mobile industry related articles for international media publications and websites (e.g. Mobile Marketer, New Media Age, Smart Gorillas, Mobile Marketing Magazine) Event Management ? Overseeing direction, messaging, PR activities and collaterals for overseas events (e.g. Pesta Blogger 2010 in Jakarta) Budgeting ? Overseeing the budgets for consumer marketing materials, events, advertising and public relations activities PUBLIC RELATIONS & EVENTS ACCOUNT MANAGER FLAME COMMUNICATIONS May 2009 to May 2010 PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FLAME COMMUNICATIONS May 2008 to April 2009 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Media Relations ? Developed possible media angles, and pursued potential media stories for clients ? Prepared and disseminated press releases and advisories to major dailies / entertainment publications / broadcast networks ? Liaised with various media to pitch and follow-up for possible stories to profile clients and their corporate activities ? Main liaison for overseas media during high profile events Client Relations ? Provided strategic counsel for clients by suggesting ideas outside of the PR areas (e.g. marketing and branding strategies, etc) ? Wrote speeches on behalf of clients ? Compeered for company and client events New Business ? Presented company pitches to secure new clientele Writing Articles ? Wrote articles for client’s internal newsletters Concept Creation and Development Conceptualised ideas and themes for various events including these which were accepted and used by clients: ? MEDIA COFEE EVENT – A PR Newswire event Apart from coming up with the theme for this event “Taking the Bait: Getting the Media Hooked on Your Story” I proposed which speakers from the media would be suitable and also prepared the speaking topics. The event was facilitated and hosted by me. PR Value of Coverage Achieved ? The Singapore Sun Festival 2008 & 2009 = S$8,500,000 Events included: Opening Gala Dinner, Wine Auction Dinner, Dining events and concerts with with well known celebrities S, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Sergio Mendez, New York Philharmonic and more. Media coverage: Foreign publications (Financial Times, Bangkok Post, Jakarta Post) Local Dailies, Weeklies, Magazine Publications, Television and Radio. ? ARTSingapore 2008 & 2009 = S$1,500,000 Events included: Media conference event with world renowned artists such as Jogen Chowdhury, ART Talks and Seminars Media coverage: Foreign publications (Financial Times, Asian Wall Street Journal) Local & Foreign ART publications, Local Dailies, Weeklies, Magazine Publications, Television and Radio. Clients Serviced Medical/Healthcare Baxter Asia Pacific, Dräger Medical, HospitalBuildAsia, Education The Australian High Commission (Study in Australia Singapore), Cognitive Development Learning Centre, SIM University & SAP Fashion & Retail Ocean & Earth, Lacoste Art ARTSingapore F&B Casa do Churrasco Brazil Restaurant Luxury Lifestyle Millionaire Asia, IMG Artists Technology SAP, Passlogix, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER KELLY SERVICES SINGAPORE September 2007 to March 2008 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Public Relations ? Overseeing media interviews and providing strategic counsel for company spokespersons ? Developing possible media angles and pursuing potential media stories Branding and collaterals ? Preparing messages for company’s overall collaterals and print materials (factsheets, briefing materials, programmes) Writing Articles ? Writing human resource related articles local media publications and websites PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT COMMUNICATIONS DNA September 2006 to September 2007 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Media Relations ? Developed possible media angles, and pursued potential media stories for clients ? Prepared and disseminated press releases and advisories to major dailies / entertainment publications / broadcast networks ? Liaised with various media to pitch and follow-up for possible stories to profile clients and their corporate activities Client Relations ? Provided strategic counsel for clients by suggesting ideas outside of the PR areas (e.g. marketing and branding strategies, etc) ? Wrote speeches on behalf of clients Public Affairs ? Liaised with ministries, government and statutory boards as well as various profit and non-profit organisations ? Compered for company and clients’ events Writing Articles ? Wrote articles for client’s internal newsletters PR Value of Coverage Achieved ? Voilah! Singapore French Festival 2007 = S$2,500,000 Events included: Voilah! Media Conference, Hi-tech & Innovation French Symposium, The Wine Aroma Cellar, French Electro Nights. Media coverage: Dailies, Weeklies, Magazine Publications, Television and Radio. Clients Serviced Education MindChamps Sports Lifestyle Motor Image (SUBARU) Fashion & Retail Ocean & Earth, Gamut (FCUK/Versace) Art The National Museum Motoring SM Motors (Volvo), Motor Image (SUBARU), Robert Bosch Luxury Lifestyle The Riche Monde Group, The French Chamber of Commmerce, PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE/CONSULTANT BANG PUBLIC RELATIONS September 2005 to August 2006 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Media Relations ? Developed possible media angles, and pursued potential media stories for clients ? Prepared and disseminated press releases and advisories to major dailies / entertainment publications / broadcast networks ? Liaised with various media to pitch and follow-up for possible stories to profile clients and their corporate activities Client Relations ? Provided strategic counsel for clients by suggesting ideas outside of the PR areas (e.g. marketing and branding strategies, etc) ? Wrote speeches on behalf of clients ? Compered for company and clients’ events Public Affairs ? Liaised with ministries, government and statutory boards as well as various profit and non-profit organisations Writing Articles ? Wrote articles for client’s internal newsletters PR Value of Coverage Achieved ? The Riche Monde Group = S$2,000,000 (Dom Perignon, Mo?t & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy, Grand Marnier, Belvedere Vodka, Glenmorangie Whisky) Events included: Hennessy Discover Music Sessions, Mo?t & Chandon’s La Promenade event, Dom Perignon’s Launch of the new Vintage 1998, Veuve Clicquot’s Launch of its new Rosé Champagne. Media coverage: All Dailies, Weeklies, Major Magazine Publications and Broadcast. Clients Serviced Aviation Air New Zealand Sports Lifestyle Singapore Sports Council, Motor Image (SUBARU) Fashion & Retail FJ Benjamin Art The National Museum, ARTSingapore F&B Whitebait & Kale Motoring Motor Image (SUBARU), Robert Bosch Luxury Lifestyle The Riche Monde Group PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT STOP PRESS PUBLIC RELATIONS / VIBES COMMUNICATIONS October 2003 to June 2005 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Media Relations ? Developed possible media angles, and pursued potential media stories for clients ? Prepared and disseminated press releases and advisories to major dailies / entertainment publications / broadcast networks ? Liaised with various media to pitch and follow-up for possible stories to profile clients and their corporate activities ? Main liaison for overseas media during high profile events Client Relations ? Wrote speeches on behalf of clients ? Compered for company and clients’ events Concept Creation and Development Conceptualised ideas and themes for various events including these which were accepted and used by clients: ? BREAKING THE RED TAPE - an FCUK fashion show My main idea for this show was to have models perform the catwalk with two pieces of red tape marked in an “X” across their mouths, in line with the main theme of controversy. These they removed in the last catwalk segment to symbolize breaking free from restriction and norms. ? SHANGHAI NIGHTS - KDK’s 95th Anniversary gala dinner event Here the idea was to decorate the ballroom, where the event was held, with a 1930’s oriental theme. The talent models were dressed in cheongsams and there was casino style interactive “gambling” ? CANON NEWS NETWORK – an annual Canon business-to-business exhibition In this event the ballroom where the event was held was done up to appear like a newsroom with a roving reporter and news caster “airing” the news about Canon and its products, at regular intervals during the exhibition. Clients Serviced Medical/Healthcare Home Nursing Foundation, Fashion & Retail Gamut (FCUK/Versace) F&B CP Foods Luxury Lifestyle The Hourglass, Yafriro Boutique Others Canon, KDK COMPUTER PROFICIENCY Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photo Editor, Photo Manager CHARACTER BRIEF PERSONAL TRAITS Effective communicator Articulate Creative Diligent Meticulous A fast learner A team player Excellent media contacts ________________________________ WESLEY KURT GUNTER

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Over 10 years of illustration, graphic design and web design experience. Hard working and will diligently get work done, FAST. I work to make the client as happy as possible, and if you are interested, send me a message or email me at alexanthem at gmail dot com. Thank you for checking this page out.

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I currently work out of Germany at the moment. But I can work from any where. My main set up is in my home at Falcon, CO (outside of Colorado Springs). I use Pro Tools and Logic. I perform all instruments and have a variety of vocalist at my disposal. I can cover any Genre or create any thing you might be interested in. I have a fast turn around depending on the size of the project. Creating music for Solo Artists. Pitching music to Labels. Working with and producing bands. Working with Music Publishers. Helping Singer - Song writers take their Composition to the next level. My team @ Insanity Sounds & Publishing can and will create any Genre: RnB, Hip Hop, Dance, Pop, Metal, Country, Hard Rock, Alternative, Blues, Jingles