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I have a degree in journalism and English from Kansas State University. I have worked in both full-time journalism positions and also in freelance positions, written two published books and a play that is performed in Branson, MO. I have also taught English and journalism in high schools. See resume below: TODD FERTIG KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience working within, and reporting about, Kansas state government. Published creative writer with extensive freelance writing experience. Strong Spanish speaking and writing skills. Four years of experience in administration and leadership at private school. Journalism Sports Reporter Experience August 2011 to present – Topeka Capitol-Journal, Topeka, KS Covered local sports part-time in the Topeka area. Legislative Reporter Feb. 2011 to May 2011 – Wichita Eagle, Wichita KS Covered the events of the Kansas Statehouse from the Eagle’s Topeka capitol bureau during the legislative session. Reported on the lawmaking process, including covering committee hearings and meetings of the full House and Senate. Reporter May 1993 to Dec. 1993 - Manhattan Mercury, Manhattan, KS Covered police and courts beat, handled daily layout of the community legal news page and the weekly religion page, wrote various news and feature articles and editorials. Administrative Assistant to House Appropriations Committee Jan. 1996 to May 1996 - State Capitol, Topeka, KS Wrote press releases and constituent communication for the committee and members of the Kansas House of Representatives. Freelance Writer May 2010 to present Published articles and press releases in newspapers, magazines and on the internet, including weekly articles for I-70 Baseball.com and articles for Performance Media publications. For the archive of Todd’s articles on I-70 Baseball.com, go to www.i70baseball.com/author/tfertig Teaching Shelterwood School Principal Experience 2006 to 2010 - Doulos Ministries, Branson, MO Duties included overseeing all administrative responsibilities of private boarding school for at-risk teenagers, including records keeping, parent communication, facilities, curriculum, discipline, etc. Teacher at Shelterwood School 2004 to 2010 - Doulos Ministries, Branson, MO Taught U.S. History, World History, Government, Geography, P.E., Bible and various electives at Shelterwood. Teacher at Hope Street Academy 2002 to 2004 - Topeka Public Schools, Topeka, KS Taught Sophomore English, Newspaper and Yearbook at a senior high charter school. Awarded Topeka Public Schools New Secondary Teacher of the Year. Education BA in English and journalism (dual major) from Kansas State University (1993) BA in secondary education from Kansas State University (2002) Masters in school administration from Kansas State University (2003) Other Experience 2010 Ozark ****** Mysteries - Branson, MO Performed the roles of Bruce Montgomery and Richard Starkey in the professional stage production, ‘Til Death Do We Part. Co-authored Who Killed Mr. Scrooge? show currently performed in Branson. 2000 to 2002 Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS Coordinated educational programming, community building, and resident assistance at Jardine Apartments, a student housing complex. Related Experience Published Adolescent Fiction Book The Missionaries Daughter in 2010 (Tate Publishing) References Bill Ivie Editor, I-70 Baseball.com Springfield, MO 417-207-1284 J. Schafer News Director, KANU Public Radio Lawrence, KS 785-331-9199 Brad Stauffer Director of Communications, Colorado Association of School Boards Denver, Colorado 303-807-1978

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George Hilton III 11929 Venice Blvd #211 Los Angeles CA 90066 Phone: 301-512-6524 Email: artbygeorgehiltonIIi@gmail.com Portfolio: http://artbygeorgehiltoniii.wix.com/georgehiltoniii Experience Prime Focus World, Production Assistant 2013-Present FOX, Freelance Illustrator (Apparel and Licensing) 2015 -Manipulating apparel graphics for upcoming Simpsons collaboration with H&M -Editing trend boards for Sons of Anarchy merchandise Walt Disney Corporation, Freelance Illustrator (Apparel and Licensing) 2014 -Created hand drawn illustrations for graphic t-shirts Perry Ellis International, Freelance Design Assistant 2014 -Traditional hand drawn fashion illustrations for Laundry by Shelly Duval presentation Untouched Music Series, Freelance Graphic Designer 2014 -Promotional flyer design SelectNY, Freelance Graphic Designer 2014 -Created vector graphic design images for hair care line directions pamphlet Sherri Hill/ Johnny Wujek , Fashion Illustrator 2014 - Traditional hand drawn fashion illustrations for Johnny Wujek collaboration with Sherri Hill prom dress line Katy Perry/Johnny Wujek, Freelance Fashion Illustrator 2013-2014 -Traditional hand drawn fashion illustration for Prismatic Tour costume -Traditional hand drawn fashion illustrations for Katy Perry’s Grammy performance costume -Traditional hand drawn fashion illustrations for Katy Perry Roar jacket Tonight Show Matthew Nash/Erin Hughes, Assistant Stylist 2013 -Assisted in styling Justin Timberlake and his band -Responsible for pickups and drop offs along with steaming TOMS, Freelance illustrator 2013 -Created custom designed TOM shoes for clients TIME magazine, Freelance Illustrator 2013 -Traditional hand drawn illustrations for TIME magazine short film MASScanvas, Freelance Graphic Designer 2013 - Created graphic t-shirt for food allergy awareness Torrid + Hot Topic, Freelance Fashion Illustrator 2013 -Traditional hand drawn fashion illustrations for Torrid Spring summer 2015 Google Chrome, Freelance Graphic Designer 2013 -Created graphic to be featured on Google chrome windbreaker SelectNY, Freelance Illustrator 2013 -Created concept illustrations for Sebastian hair care photo shoot Don't Tell Productions, Freelance Album Cover Artist 2012 -Created hand drawn album cover art Alphus (TV show pilot), Freelance Background Designer 2012 -Created hand drawn comic book style background templates for TV show pilot The Elevator Group, Freelance Illustrator 2009-2010 -Children’s book illustrator (Mysteries at the museum) -Book cover art (Dining with the Dollar Diva) Skills -Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator -Graphic Design -Apparel Graphics -Fashion: Illustration (hand drawn and flat illustrations) -Trend Boards -Trend Research -Traditional Illustration (multi-medium) -Visual Development -Conceptual Art -Character Art and Design -Storyboarding Education Art Institute of Los Angeles 2006-2011 Media Arts and Animation References upon request