2007 Winner of the
Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters
Television News Website of the Year
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
1977-
* Owner/Operator of Albemarle Sound Ideas , a provider of consulting services in mass communications and event production. Since it's inception, A.S.I. has produced over fifty concerts featuring some of the top national acts in the fields of jazz, blues and R&B, provided consulting services to six political campaigns, and collaborated in management of more than twenty other special events. In addition, ASI has created several web sites, and produced dozens of specialty media products.
2005-
* Contributing Columnist, The Daily Press, Newport News, Va
2006-2008
* Internet Editor, WAVY.com (*2007 Winner, Best TV News Website, Va. Associated Press), and myfoxhamptonroads.com;
News Department, WAVY-TV 10/WVBT-TV 43
1999-2006
* Assignment Editor, News Department, WAVY-TV 10/WVBT-TV 43
(2002 Circle of Excellence [Employee of the Year] Winner).
1998-2002
* Communications Director, Virginians Against Handgun Violence (now the Virginia Center for Public Safetyy). Responsibilities included management of all external communications and media relations.
1994:
* Co-manager, Louisa Strayhorn for Virginia Beach City Council campaign. Responsibilities included strategic and tactical planning and execution, writing and/or editing of all campaign related copy, issuing press releases, and negotiating and conducting media buys.
1993-95:
* Host of Anarchy Overnight (The Mike Rau Show), a four to five-hour long nightly call-in talk show on WTAR-AM 790 radio in Norfolk, Va.
1992-93:
* Va. State Communications Director for Perot '92 Presidential Campaign. Besides being primary media spokesperson and liaison for the organization, responsibilities included copywriting and/or editing of all campaign related text, issuing press releases, and negotiating and conducting media buys. Participated in planning and executing all major special events for the organization in Virginia and D.C., and served as Mr. Perot's assistant press secretary during his visits to the state. Served on both the state and district steering committees of United We Stand, America.
1991-92:
* Host and Producer of Blues At Sunset, a radio program devoted to blues, heard on WLPM-AM 1450 in Suffolk, Va., Monday through Friday from 7-11 pm. Responsibilities included programming, production, copywriting, and voice-over performance for on-air commercial spots.
1991:
* Columnist for Upbeat Magazine, a monthly entertainment periodical.
* Media consultant for Brandt for House of Delegates campaign. Responsibilities included training in media relations for the candidate and staff, as well as writing, directing, and voice-over performance for a thirty-second television advertisement.
1990:
* Creator and producer of the critically acclaimed series of blues shows at Larkin's, in Virginia Beach, VA.
* Producer, Sixth Annual Elizabeth River Blues Festival for the Natchel' Blues Network.
* Founder, Friends of Progressive and Alternative Radio (F.O.P.A.R.), a non-profit organization advocating artistic consideration in radio programming.
1989:
* Producer, Fifth Annual Elizabeth River Blues Festival for the Natchel' Blues Network.
* Stage Manager, second annual Kid's Fair for the Jewish Community Center.
* Producer, The Bluzblasters album release party for A.S.P., and the Natchel' Blues Network.
1988:
* Producer, Fourth Annual Elizabeth River Blues Festival for the Natchel' Blues Network.
* Stage Manager, for first annual Kid's Fair, for the Jewish Community Center.
* Producer for two concerts for the Natchel' Blues Network featuring National blues acts.
* Organizer and producer, weekly Blues Jam for the Natchel' Blues Network.
* Stage manager, Night on the Town, for Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation.
1987:
* Associate producer (Vice-chair, Land Events Committee) for entertainment, Harborfest, 1987.
* Stage Manager, Night on the Town, for Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation.
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate studies at McGill University, Montreal, P.Q., Canada. Course major in architecture, minor in computer science. 1976-1978
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
* Continuing education in wildlife rescue, handling, and rehabilitation, 1993-present
* Emergency Medical Technician Certification Course, 1983.
* Certificate in Rape Crisis Counseling, 1981.
* CETA on-the-job training program, Portland, Maine 1978 for historic building restoration
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
* Harborfest Committee (1982-1985)
* Harborfest Executive Committee (1986-1987)
* Southeast Virginia Artists' Association, Afr'Am Fest Committee (1985, 1987, 1989)
* Cultural Experiences Unlimited, Puppetfest, (1985)
* Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation (now Downtown Norfolk Council), Night On The Town Committee (1984-1987)
* Jewish Community Center, Kid's Fair Committee (1988-1989)
* Virginia Marine Science Museum, Volunteer, Marine Stranding Team, (1991-1995)
* Natchel' Blues Network, Board of Directors (1989-1992); Production Coordinator, (1988-1994); Elizabeth River Blues Festival Committee (1985-1994)
* Coalition for the Protection of American Values, Board of Directors (1992-1996)
* Wildlife Response, Inc., Board of Directors (1992-93)
* United We Stand, America, State Board of Directors, District Board of Directors, State Communications Director, (1992-93)
* Virginians Against Handgun Violence, Inc., Board of Directors, (1996-2003)
Appropriate personal and professional references are available on request.
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