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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ENUF and CSFN - Working with government officials, the press, and the citrizens of SF to tame the SFMTA and reverse the anti-car movement. Metermadness tracks the media "BEAUX ARTS - TRUTH RUMORS AND FANTASIES" – I’m working on a book about Beaux Arts Gallery and Coffee House, one of the oldest establishments of counter-culture in Florida. The owner Tom Reese has been a mentor and an inspiration to hundreds of artists, musicians, and performers over the years. There has been a tremendous amount of publicity and an outpouring of help and support for the book and Tom Reese since we began the project two years ago. Tom passed away in 2006. HUNTER FLATBARS - We are generating press and excitement around Ken Hunter's latest product, ergonomic motorcycle grips with vibration damping, designed to reduce carpal tunnel symptoms and other stress-related hand injuries commonly experienced by motorcyclists. We are adding new products to the hand-relief line, including a grip for bicyclists who experience similar problems with their hands on long rides and rough terrain. See the site: http://www.hunterflatbars.com/ SF INDIECLUB and VINEYARD PRODUCTIONS - Our team won three awards for our entry, "Widow Maker", in the NFC 2004 competition. We won for Best Western, tied for best costumes, and won a 'Special Award' for "Best Shaving Incident". BLUE MOOSE FILMS "Liberty Bound" - Worldwide distribution rights have been sold to Take Off of France. See libertybound.com for information as it develops. Work on this project put me in touch with many liberal groups around the country and I continue to work with clients who have a need for this kind of media coverage. THE PARTICLES "Burst Show" at StudioZ- We were announced on KFOG, KPFA, and Alice. With the help from Howard Rosen Promotion, Inc,, "Inhumanity" aired on 60 radio stations. "Inhumanity" hit the number one mark on syndicated radio KAOS FM because of a request the second week it aired. MARKEL MOTOR, INC. US - Lead the team that launched the energy efficient Markel Motor design in the US, attracting funding and a development partner, resulting in a successful financial venture for our investors. UNAUTHRORIZED ROLLING STONES - Developed stories and sent out releases that resulted in guest appearances on two radio shows and two TV spots for this tribute band. Ours was the only band at the Bay To Breakers Press Conference, and we had a lot more print, including photos and a double page spread interview, than the headliners. We worked with Rita Borela Productions, and Cynthia Bowman PR to coordinate the events and appearances. TOMMY D NOW - Handled PR for band’s biggest show to date, opening for the Mermen at Great American Music Hall resulting in a large turnout of fans. KFOG - Received Honorable Mention Award in KFOG CD cover design contest. BURNING MAN - Shot footage for live web feed at Burning Man benefit show at the SOMAR Gallery. EYEFULL TOWER FILMS - Produced original concept visuals and backgrounds for film producer’s first big, longstanding corporate account. Created identity and promoted business with direct mail, web site and ad campaign. INFOWORLD - Established design formats for several product lines and service groups. Designed media kits and informative literature that went out to target buyers. Received an Employee-of-the-Month Award, an 11th Hour Award, and a Design Award from the Direct Market Department. MAGIC PARTS - Created an identity for the company, designed direct mail pieces, named the star product, Ruby Tubes, designed the packaging and worked on trade show exhibits that launched this very successful direct mail business. STORM TECHNOLOGY - Designed logos, graphics and packages for Storm Technology, as they were introducing JPEG technology to the computer industry. BERKELEY GRAPHICS - Developed and implemented a marketing plan and customer service program that increased business by 150% in six months. JAMISON & ASSOCIATES - Worked on successful client reviews, primarily for Ross Stores.