| QUALIFICATIONS:
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Imaginative, entrepreneurial,
self-starting, goal-oriented, organized, excellent communication
and computer skills. |
| EDUCATION: |
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| 1990 - 1994 |
University of Mississippi
B. A. Journalism
Major:
Minor: |
GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
Cum Laude
Broadcast Journalism
Southern History |
| 1986 -1990 |
Murphy High School
AP Diploma with Honors |
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
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| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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| 2007 |
Melinda Mercer Photography
2005 & 2006 PPMA and GCPPA- Award Winning Photographer
Melinda Mercer Photography we focus on traditional, classic and
photojournalistic photography to capture your special moments with
creative elegance. Melinda specializes in wedding and portrait photography
with an artistic flair.
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| 1988 - Present |
Wind River Productions Inc., President
Design, develop and maintain corporate websites Software programs
include Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft
Frontpage.
Example site: wilkinsonphotography.com,jackwallaceinc.com,
jrssmokehouse.com
Produced over 50 , 30-minute tv shows, the ART IS…series;
Created, wrote, shot, edited, hosted, and marketed ART IS…; Produced
ART IS… Versailles, ART IS… Slovakia, and ART IS… Versace documentaries;
Produced video-streamed Milan spring fashion show on fashionfury.com;
Produced corporate training, educational, and music videos; Developed
extensive client and show sponsor base.
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| Sept 24, 2001 - March 2003 |
WBPG TV - WB 55, Promotions Manager
Plan and coordinate sales promotions, annual marketing plan, special
events, community calendar, sweeps contests; Design, create and
maintain station web site; Produce all in-house graphic designs
including show one sheets and sales one-sheets; Coordinate shooting
of station and event sponsorship promos and Write press releases
and distribute to the media. |
| 2000 - Sept 2001 |
Reid Land Productions, Inc., Associate Producer
Organize the logistics, write scripts, direct edit sessions and
coordinate crews on location for features on Professsional Bull
Riding airing
on Sunday nights at 8 P.M. |
| June 1994 - March 1996 |
The Salvation Army, Public Relations Director
Publicized and coordinated all community activities; Managed over
500 volunteers; Created annual report and newsletters; Produced
promotional and educational videos. |
| August 1994 |
ABC Teen Spirit, Producer
Shot and edited video Mission Fest portion of 60-minute national
television special aired October 16, 1994. |
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