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The Media Pro

Jill Hammergren, dba

The Media Pro 4613

Hunters Creek Ln.

Raleigh, NC 27606

(919) 805-1061

[email protected]

DUNS: 602079399

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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Corporate Background and Experience


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The Media Prois a woman-owned, full-service media, marketing and communications agency that

usesintegrity, passion, innovation and collaboration to spark creativity, foster goodwill, develop lasting

relationships, connect audiences through visual storytelling and deliver measureable results for our

customers. We do this through active listening, resourcefulness, compassion, playfulness, budget

maximization, and the ability to tell a good story through great visuals and relatable content.

The Media Pro is a WBENC certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and a certified HUB firm

with the North Carolina Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC). Our team is also 508 Universecompliant.

We are a team of award- winning creative, visual storytellers & media/marketing experts. We havemore than 25 yearsexperience working with dozens of businesses, non-profit organizations,state and

federal agenciesand individuals. Owner, Jill Hammergren has also spent the past 25 years providing

media expertise and consultation to Special Olympics staff, volunteers, athletes, media, sponsors, and

spectators at International World Games. As part of a team of communications experts, we facilitate

international media coverage, crisis communications, celebrity interaction, sponsorship support and

enhancement in an effort to promote, educate and create awareness of acceptance, inclusion and

tolerance through Special Olympics.

The Media Pro has produced a series of videos and educational tools that help people commmunicate

more effectively with people who have disabilities and with people of all cultures, ethnicities and

backgrounds. Our focused, creative writing, engaging approaches and our ability to visualize key

messages resonate with, educate, entertain and inspire audiences for videos, major network and cable TV

programs and films, commercials, PSAs, e-learning and training curriculum, graphics and animation, rich

media content, scripts, print and online collateral, branding initiatives, advertising, PR and awareness

campaigns. We produce intriguing projects for education, social awareness, marketing, business,

entertainment, health, environment, science, & technology. We create and develop messages that

educate audiences; engage viewers through emotion; and compel actions through awareness and

understanding. We have extensive experience at working on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Wecreate meaningful engagements, enduring relationships & lasting connections by telling innovative

stories.

Were experienced at developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers. We do

that by listening to their needs, providing solutions to problems or challenges and anticipating future

opportunities. We dont look at working with a customer just once, but rather how we can be a partner

for multiple needs across diverse organizations.Weare uniquely positioned to provide you with the

branding, visual storytelling and marketing& educationservicesyour company needs.

The Media Pro would providetremendous value to your organizationbecause our people are our

greatest asset. The comprehensive knowledge base that weve accumulated, combined with our

individualized experiences, a creative vision and the attention we pay to each project would giveyour

company a skillfully matched team with unrivaled successes.

Lets get started!

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The Media Pro Areas of Expertise

Film, Video, TV & Multimedia Production & Content DevelopmentCommercials, Documentaries, E-Learning, Training, Entertainment & EducationScript Development & Visual StorytellingCreative Writing & Rich Media Content Development

Location/Talent Scouting & ResourcingImage Graphics, Motion Graphics & AnimationPrint Management

Promotions & Marketing

Event Planning, Public Relations, Team-BuildingCampaign ManagementMarket Research, ForecastingBrand & Market Imaging

Sports MarketingTravel Writing

Advertising

Targeted Media Planning/PlacementCustomized Market ResearchMediaTracking & Data Analysis

Project Leadership & Strategic Planning

Social Media Strategy, Implementation & Management

Budget Management & Maximization


Facilities Design, Support & Managment

AV Consultation & DesignFunctional Support & Management

Communications and Media Consulting

Media RelationsPublic Relations

Crisis Communications

Diversity & Inclusion Education & AwarenessPeople-Focused Messaging


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Key Personnel


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Jill Branson Hammergren - Owner + Writer, Producer, Visual Storyteller, Media ConsultantDynamic Business & Marketing Leader with 25+ years of diverse media relations experience. Unprecedented successproducing, planning, and directing people, projects, events, sponsorships, and fundraisers in varied communicationsplatforms. Expert in clarifying brand vision and translating it into tactical plans that move projects forward, improve clienrelations, create public awareness, and enhance corporate images. Alliance builder successful at managingrelationships and partnerships within and across government agencies, public and private sector organizations. Excels ivideo, film and animation productions, television, radio, news, print, online, outdoor, out-of-home media relations andsocial media strategy & implementation.

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Founder - Media / Marketing Consultant Certified Social Media Strategist 1987 to Present Created, wrote, produced, and managed a comprehensive video-

based e-learning curriculum for the NC Department of PublicInstruction, Child Nutrition Services program.

Created, produced and managed a comprehensive e-learningcurriculum called Voice Interoperability Plan for EmergencyResponders (VIPER) for the NC Office of Emergency MedicalServices.

Created, produced and managed a comprehensive multimediacurriculum for the NC Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hardof Hearing to help middle and high school students learn how toeffectively communicate with people who are deaf, hard of hearing

and speech-impaired. Produced an award-winning training video to teach law enforcementofficers how to recognize and prevent human trafficking.

Wrote, produced and managed the development of videos, websitedesign, content and marketing materials for a non-profitorganization calledSwingPals that uses golf and adult mentors toteach and encourage middle school children so they can perform andgrow to their potential.

Wrote, produced and managed the development of a video-basedwebsiteThinkWorkPlay to help professional golfers manage theirmental and emotional, so they can play and perform to theirpotential.

Created, planned, implemented and managed hundreds of successfumedia awareness campaigns, multimedia services

support, videoproductions and events planning for the University of North CarolinaSystem, including UNC, NCSU, NCCU and the NC Community CollegeSystem, in programs like Motorsports, Oenology & Viticulture, Boat-Making and BioNetwork.

Created, planned, implemented and managed hundreds of successfulmedia awareness campaigns and video productions for the NC StateParks, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Departments ofPublic Instruction, Agriculture & Consumer Services,Administration, Revenue, Environment and NaturalResources, Health and Human Services, Commerce, CulturalResources, the Division of Public Health, the Division of Air Quality,the Division of Water Quality, and various county and city agencies.

Produced and managed the film production for the full-lengthfeature movie, The Harrow, a psychological thriller filmed in North

Special Olympics, Inc. Carolina.Media Consultant- SOS Team 1991 to Present

Media Consultant to Special Olympics, Inc. staff, volunteers, athletes, media, sponsors, celebrities, and

spectators at International World Games events. Facilitates international media coverage, coordinates

satellite feeds, facilitates broadcast, video and social media interactions, media relations, media

operations, crisis communications, celebrity interaction, sponsorship support and enhancement through

Olympic world competitions involving up to 10,000 athletes from 180+ countries, 20,000 coaches and

family members, 40,000+ volunteers and thousands of international spectators and fans, and family in

an effort to promote, educate and create awareness of acceptance, inclusion and tolerance.


University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri

Bachelor ofJournalism | BJMinor: PoliticalScience

Instant E-Training

Certified Social

Media Strategist

Wake TechnicalCommunity CollegeRaleigh, NC

Hollywood FilmInstitute Film School

Hollywood, CA
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North Carolina Agency for Public Telecommunications

Creative Services Manager

2003 to 2012

Conducted research, planning, purchase and distribution of multi-million dollar statewide mediacampaigns for governmental organizations.

Supervised award-winning team of professionals who provided state-of-the-art video andmultimedia production services, research, scriptwriting, and TV, video and film production.

Promoted and marketed agencys services throughout the state of North Carolina. Streamlinedstate government procedures, procedures, developed strategic partnerships, maximized budgetsand delivered measurable results.

Oversaw a $7M department with multiple client projects involving the education, outreach andawareness through production, advertising, public and community relations. Provided strategicplanning, creative analysis, and long-term forecasting within state government and to public

entities to determine appropriate use of funds, content development, information dissemination,and resource allocation.

1999 Special Olympics Summer Games

Director of Media Operations & Main Press Center 1999 Organized all media operations for 19 competition and five noncompetition venues in six months

for an international event that hosted International event hosted 7,000 athletes from 150countries, 35,000 volunteers, and 400,000 spectators.

Directed a $400K operating budget to increase coverage of 1,500+ media professionals fromaround the worldand strengthened news coverage of hundreds of television stations worldwide byoverseeing distribution of video news reports for a daily satellite feed.

Recruited, trained, and supervised 32 media managers. Enhanced, strengthened, and maintained corporate sponsorships by enhancing their visibility to

the media.

Visualized, researched, and guided the editing and production of an hour long commemorativevideo showcasing the triumphs, achievements, and successes of athletes involved in OlympicGames.

Researched, organized, wrote and designed the first-ever 180-page media guide for theSpecial Olympics World Games.

WTVD-TV, NEWS CHANNEL 11 ABC

News Producer / Field Producer

1996 to 1999

Oversaw all aspects of video production including research, writing, video photography/ editing,

and broadcast transmissions. Created, wrote, and produced daily newscasts and graphic

representations, while meeting a variety of deadlines.

Influenced 830,000 potential viewers each day through the coordination and production of live,remote, multi-camera television news, special projects, and sporting events such as Final Fours

and Super Bowls.

Supervised 10+ reporters each day in a fast-paced environment and encouraged communication

throughout the organizations different departments.

Boosted advertising sales by writing and producing special news coverage that earned the

stations the Associated Pressrecognition as Best Newscastin North Carolina in 1997


Jill Branson Hammergren, continuedOwner + Writer, Producer, Visual Storyteller, Media Consultant

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WRAL-TV, CBS Affiliate

News Producer/Field Producer

1994 to 1996

Pioneered and assumed all responsibility for 30 Minutes, a weekly issues news program. Through efficient

research, writing, and production efforts, able to inform hundreds of thousands of viewers about natural

disasters, sporting events, elections, and other newsworthy events through use of live, remote multi-camera production.

Facilitated interdepartmental interaction in order to encourage team work and better communication.Operated under multiple deadlines with excellent time management skills. Supervised reportersandanchorsstories each day to confirm accuracy and ensure public interest.

Earned an Emmy for Public Affairs Programming, which effectively increased viewers, ratings, and

advertising sales.

Additional Roles/Experience

News& Sports Producer/Investigative Researcher - KSTP

Reporter, Anchor, Photographer - KOMU-TVReporter,Anchor, Producer - KBIA Radio

Professional Memberships & Associations

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)North Carolina Association of Government Information Officers (NCAGIO)Professional Writers Association (PWA)International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)International Travel Writers & Photography Alliance (ITWPA)North Carolina Writers Network

Mystery Writers of America (MWA)Southeast Mystery Writers of American (SEMWA)Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE)National Golf Foundation (NGF)Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA)Raleigh Chamber of CommerceMissouri Alumni AssociationMizzou Triangle Tigers Alumni Chapter


Jill Branson Hammergren, continuedOwner + Writer, Producer, Visual Storyteller, Media Consultant

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K. James (Kenneth) PetersonCreative Director + Video & Audio Direction

K. James Peterson embodies more than 25 years of practical

experience providing award-winning, professional media production

services to a wide-range of international clients.

Mr. Peterson began his career as a Scientific Photographer at theUniversity of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. In addition togeneral scientific photography and cinematography, he helped todevelop intra-ocular cinematography and other techniques used inphoto- documentation of research projects.

Mr. Peterson then moved into commercials, corporate

communications, marketing campaigns, live event satellite

broadcast, web-casts, educational and training programs, and media

production for major television networks.

His creative direction and visual design for such varied commercialclients as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Jetcraft International, The

DeBartolo Corporation, the San Francisco 49ers, Proctor and

Gamble, Ecuadorian Airlines, Tudal Winery, Clarkston Consulting,

and others have consistently won industry awards.

He has been involved in media production for network televisionsince his early years as cinematographer on groundbreakingtelevision series such as Miami Vice and Unsolved Mysteries. He hasnumerous show credits from Discovery, A&E, Lifetime, NBC, and has

won a Primetime EMMMY Award commendation for hisCinematography.

As Supervising Producer / Director and Production Manager, K. James

Peterson managed media production for a $1.5 million training and e-

learning contract at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mr.

Peterson has produced and managed projects for the US Army and

the North Carolina Departments of Health and Human Services,

Commerce, and Public Instruction.

His ability to organize projects, manage media production schedules

for print, web and video, coordinate technical crews, communicatewith performers, liaise with scientists and policy makers, and resolve

last minute details and problems, has earned Mr. Peterson multiple

industry awards including the Outstanding Customer Service Award

from the US EPA/C2 Technologies, the Media Communications

Association International Silver Reel Award and a number of National

Association of Government Communicators Gold Screen Awards.


While on contract tothe USEPA, Kenneth

managed an audio andvideo productionstudio,which hedesigned andhelpeddevelop.

The studio is used for

live satellite and web-cast productions and

various audio and video

taped sessions. Hisknowledge of ongoingpractices and emergingtrends in the industryhas kept him at thefront of his field.

Fluent in Spanish, Mr.Peterson has workedand taught productionin the Latin American

countries of Mexico,

Dominican Republic,Honduras, Guatemala,and Ecuador.


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K. James (Kenneth) Peterson, continued

Creative Director + Video & Audio Direction

The Media Pro 2012 - presentRaleigh, North CarolinaCreative Director Creative direction and design for network television, commercials and corporate communications

Editor and post supervisor

North Carolina Agency for Public Telecommunications 2011- 2012Raleigh, North CarolinaProducer / Director Managed and coordinated all logistical aspects of scheduling, budget, etc.), production foreducational and training videos, as well as PSAs. Editor and post-production supervisor

C2 Technologies, Inc. United States Environmental Protection Agency 2004-2009RTP, North Carolina

Senior Producer / Director and Production Manager Supervised all aspects of media production for training, educational

and outreach projects. These projects have been presented as videos, live satellite broadcasts, web-casts, and interactiveCDs orDVDs for various U.S. EPA Offices, inclu ding the Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards, Office of Research

and Development, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Environmental Information and the Office of Grants

andDebarment.

SilverLight Production 1994-2004Miami, Fla and Chapel Hill, NC

Director / Cameraman Creative design and visual direction for all commercials, corporate communications and documentaries.

Editor and post-production supervisor

Film and Video Production Credits

TheUnited States Environmental Protection Agency

Satellite Broadcasts- series of educational and informational satellite broadcasts on new federal rules and regulations, regionaprojects of interest, Clean Air Act Updates, SIP Training.

Webcasts- series of training and instructional web-casts, including the first live web-cast from OAQPS,RTP, North Carolina.

Collision Repair Campaign-as part of an award winning community outreach and awarenessfeaturing the

legendary NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. The video explains the new US EPA rule for Paint Stripping and

Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources to reduce negative environmental and public health

impacts on workers and community residents by reducing emissions of hazards materials from collision repair

shops. Distributed to more than 50,000 shops across the US.

Grants Competitiona training video and on demand web-cast for EPAs Office of Grants andDebarment. A fictional program office must compete a new grant and the task is given to a newe m p l o y e e . The 1-hour video follows her and her co-workers experience with the process. For use in EPAProject Officer training programs.

Your Path to Professional Success-DVD video that promotes theEPAsInternship Program andhelps recruit new employees

Science in Action- A series of DVD video profiles on the various research programs andscientists within the Office of Research & Development. Shows include the Human HealthResearch Program, the National Center for Computational Toxicology, and the NationalHomeland Security Research Center. National Association of GovernmentCommunicators2008 Gold Screen Award.


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K. James (Kenneth) Peterson, continuedCreative Director + Video & Audio Direction

Breathing Clean by Building Green- DVD /Webcast video profiling the use of clean diesel

technology and practices at the New York Metro Transit Authoritys Lower Manhattan Fulton

Street Transit Center.National Association of Government Communicators 2008Gold Screen

Award.

Laboratory Hazards and SafetyA video production to be used by ORD/RTP Safety, Health andEnvironmental Management to train and inform new personnel regarding the various Chemical,Biological and Radiation hazard present at EPA/RTP and how to maintain safe work habits.Produced in both English and Spanish.National Association of Government Communicators2008 Gold Screen Award.

Documentary Credits Director/Cameraman

Hidden in Plain Sight- Training Guide to assist law enforcement in identifying and documenting

Human Trafficking in North Carolina for NC Department of Justice and NC Association of State

Attorneys

Fuel Up to Win the Race to the TopE-Learning courses for the NC Department of PublicInstruction Child Nutrition staff

Putting North Carolina Back to Work- Documentary for NC Department of Commerce

on the effects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in North Carolina.

Amor Amargo- Educational video on HIV/AIDS for farmworkers. Spanish language production fo

the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources. USARMY 6thADA-Training videos on air defense artillery; deployed on iPhones.

Clarkston ConsultingLive, Multi-Came ra Webcasts of quarterly business meetings.

Children in Distress- Describes the plight of addicted and emotional disturbed youth in government healt

programs.

A Matter of Degrees-A museum diorama comes to life and its characters narrate the colorful history of

survey and mapping (produced for the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping).

Seasons in the Swamp-A long look at the fragile environment of Florida swamplands and the attempt

to preserve it.

Paths of Thunder-Dramatic case histories from Florida East Coast Railway safety files. More than 10,000

copies were distributed to school systems, libraries and service organizations.

The KingdomA comprehensive view of Saudi Arabia, its breathtaking geography and its position inthe

global economy.

Jobs with JusticeHistory/advocacy program on workersrights and the efforts of the AFL-CIO

Amnesty InternationalExamines the persecution and human right violations suffered by leaders of the

Union of Trabajadores in the Dominican Republic.


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Television Credits - Director/Cameraman

Fairer Than the Heavens

Discovery ID

Discovery ID*Southland of the Heart

Coming Home

National Geographic*

More

Mr Moonlight

House in Los Osos

Speaking of Womens Health

Mommy

USC Medical

Criminal Mind*

Secret Lives*Women in Japan

Wages Slaves*

Unsolved History

Americas Most Wanted*

Nuestra Comunidad

The 7th Cavalry

Trash Day

Confirmation

Face Off

The FBI Files*

The New Detectives*Search For Justice

Howd They Do That*

Science

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea*

Dark Side of the Moon

Abductees, The UFO Chronicles

Lost Civilizations, La Maya

Final Appeal

Unsolved Mysteries*

Under Fire

KO & Kellogg

Dramatic Narrative Short

Series, season openers, 3 episodes

Director, 5 episodesFeature Film

Lifetime

Documentary, Behavior of Dolphins

Short, Best Cine Award 2005

Dramatic Short

Dramatic Short

Lifetime Series

Dramatic Short

Discovery Series

Pilot, FX Channel

Lifetime SeriesFeature Documentary

A&E Television

Discovery, Worldfest Gold Medal

Series episodes

Feature Documentary

History Channel

Comedy Short

NBC Television Movie

NBC Television Pilot

Discovery Series

Discovery SeriesNBC Television Pilot

WB Television Series

BBC Series

Game, CGI/Live Action

Game, CGI/Live Action

NBC Television Movie

NBC, Emmy Award Commendation

CBS Television Series

NBC/CBS/Lifetime Television Series

CBS Television Movie Special

NBC Television Pilot


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Martin BrownDirector/Cameraman/Editor

Martin Brown received his BA in Radio Television and Motion Picture

Production from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has

attended both the International Film & Television Workshops and the Film Director'sWorkshop. Beginning his television career in 1981, he has

worked in all facets of commercial and broadcast television production.

In 1990, Martin founded Treehouse Productions where is he the principle

partner. At Treehouse, Martins work has focused on documentary,

instructional and educational programs on topics concerning natural

history, education, science, medicine, and social/cultural issues.

Martin and The Media Pro Team have worked together for more than 13 years on a

variety of projects for the NC Community College System, the NC Departments of

Health and Human Services, Duke University, NCCU and NSCU. He has also worked

with ABC, CBS, Discovery, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the FordFoundation, Fox, Health Volunteers Overseas and numerous corporate and

educational clients. Asylum Entertainment, BB&T, Bank of America, Carmax, the

Department of Veterans, GMMB, IBM, and Suntrust Bank.

Recent Director Credits

Martin directed the Emmy-nominated documentaryAthletes:

Back in the Gamefor Discovery Health.

Other recent broadcast documentary credits include: Beyond the

Glorya sports documentary series for the Fox February 1st- The Story of the Greensboro Four which aired on

PBS'sIndependent Lens.

Recent producing credits:

We Are Women Veterans Department of Veterans Affairs Durham

EERC(2005 Telly winner)

The Glass Slipper Still Fits- The story of the Cardiac Pack

Time to make a Difference- NC-BCSP

Helping Hands, Healing Hearts- UNC Hospitals' Carolina ParentNetwork.

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Martin won the 2012Telly Award forExcellence inVideography

In 2001, he won theMCA-InternationalGolden Reel for

Excellence inVideography

Other awards include

Gold Addys, Gold Tellysand MCA-I Silver Reels.


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Jeff J.P.PyattSound Mixer/Cameraman/Producer

JP Pyatt has spent the past 15 years working as a professional in the music and

television and video production industries. He is a goal-oriented, team leader

with excellent verbal and written communications skills. He has a great ear for

sound design and regularly works The Media Pro on a variety of projects.Credits for Camera and Sound:Fuel up to Win the Race to the Top NC Department of Public Instruction

Coast Guard North WestAl Roker Productions

The ShedMandt Bros Productions

Going YardHGTV

Million Dollar ListingBravo

Selling LAHGTV

Hook, Line, and SistersSFP

Niecy Nash Wedding SpecialTLCLike Mother Like DaughterStyle Network

Dude What Would HappenPing PongTop Rank BoxingTop Rank

Private Chefs of Beverly HillsFood Network

Get Out WayOutARP

Americas Most Wanted20th Century Fox

Smart Homes Below The Radar Entertainment

Ruby Gay Rosenthal Productions

Deals On The BusARP

Mario Van Peebles Green House One Hour

Behind the Scenes: Greys AnatomyPlayground Entertainment

Imploders Discovery Studios

Behind the Scenes: ScrubsPlayground Entertainment

Nightly News, TodayNBCInside Edition, CBS

Al Jazeera, Fox Sports, ESPN

Safe Crackers American Chainsaw Entertainment

Dukes Of HaggleMAK Pictures

Greenovate ARP

Flip That House, Flip That Restaurant ARP

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. DrewIrwin Entertainment

Slumber Party GirlsGeffen Records

Living With EdBCI

Fine Tuned Below The Radar Entertainment

Cash & Treasures Indigo FilmsIts The Shoes ESPN Original Entertainment

OverhaulinBCII

Kids Are In Charge: Family Vacation EBSCO Prod

Hope For Your HomeARP

Strange But Law(pilot) Below The Radar Entertainment

Code Red Salvage National Geographic

Billy B Project TLC

Half Pint Brawlers Lumberjack Crew

Billy The Exterminator September Films

Behind the Scenes: Desperate Housewives Playground Entertainment


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Additional Skills:

Final cut, Satellite truckoperation, Neve, SSL,

Euphonix, Pro-tools

Music Industry Credits:

- Assistant Engineer, Sunset

Marquis Studios

-Assistant Engineer, Sunset

Sound Recorders

-Recording Engineer,

Diversified American Music

EPK Interviews:

Ice Age, Ice Age 2,Yours Mine & Ours,

The Guardian,

Mr. Brooks, Rush Hour 3,

Robots, What Happens In

Vegas, Bride Wars, Date

Night, Rio

Award Shows, Sporting &

Special Events:

Live at the Grammys,

Liveat the Emmys, Live at

the Academy Awards,

ET Canada & E!, NCAA,

NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA and

NASCAR Remote

Telecasts and Top Rank

Boxing Events


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Ben TurneyAudio/Sound Recordist

Ben Turney has more than ten years experience

recording audio for film, video, ENG, documentary, and reality TV

productions.

The Campaign(working title reality show about Clay Aikens

Congressional race), Esquire: B-Team audio, Lightbox Media

Mayday Episode 2/122, Canadian TV Program

Shark Tank, ABC

ReebokONE: ZAP Fitness and Behind the Bear

Designing Spaces: The Preiss Company: Learn About Student

Housing, Lifetime TV

June 2014 Timbersports,Yahoo Music

Scorned Ep. 404 portions,

Investigation DiscoveryMothers Day MurdersUnusual Suspects

Lynwood Lewis for VA Senate: At Home

Wormhole episodes 409, 505, 510, Science Channel

Relocating the Homeless,Religion and Ethics Newsweekly

Cool Spaces: J. B. Hunt Library in Raleigh, NC,PBS

Bar Rescue, Spike TV

Forensics on Trial,Nova

The Road to Punkin Chunkin,Science Channel

Walter Dalton for Governor spots, Hole, Talk

Chef Hunter B audio mixer on Villa Antonio, Food NetworkLudo Bites, B audio mixer on Its All About the Pig,

Sundance Channel

Dr. Phil backstory videofor Fairplay and Deighton on Reality

TV Stars Real Life Drama episode

Capturing Life Through Better Photography, Ballard/Lackey

Productions

Weatherman Chris Hohmann promotional spots, WTVD

Dwarf Adoption Story, Discovery Health

ACC PSA Coaches, and others

Southland of the Heartindependent feature, Tinkham TownProductions

Jon & Kate Plus 8 NC Outer Banks vacation episode, TLC

The CW: Beauty and the Geek casting

Moving Midwaydocumentary, Godfrey Cheshire


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Education:

Duke, BS Physics


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Steven M. MsarsaProducer, Graphic Artist, Animator, Marketing Design Consultant, Musician

Steve Msarsa has been active in the world of advertising, marketing, videoproduction and graphic design for more than 30 years. He brings a wealth ofhands-on experience to every project, with a vast knowledge of both print and

digital media.

Has directed and developed successful print and digital campaigns using acombination of media and marketing strategies. Hes involved with the NorthCarolina Education system and actively works with young designers to developskills and an understanding of the modern, digital workplace.

Produced various graphics and animated content for The Media Pro

for videos, documentaries, e-learning and training initiatives,

advertising, marketing, promotions and events Produced and directed animated and graphics content for numerous

Quintiles Transnational informational and marketing programs.

Produced and directed animated and print content for a variety of

Cisco internal and external marketing, sales and training programs.

Produced and directed animated and graphics content for numerous

Quintiles Transnational informational and marketing programs.

Produced and directed video content as well as graphics and

animation for Buehler-Aeroglide food processing equipment

marketing, sales and training programs.

Produced, directed and executed print and video collateral for

German-based company- Tipper Tie to be used by sales, marketing

and technical support teams.

Developed graphics and animation content for Volvo Trucks

International sales and marketing departments.

Developed, produced and designed numerous marketing sales and

training materials for Container Graphics Corporation.

Created graphics and animated segments for University of North

Carolina media productions including the subjects of Mental Health,

Social Work and the Institute for Public Health.

Developed, directed and produced marketing and design collateral

for RaleighMusic.com Active in the North Carolina music scene, working with numerous

events and venues to develop local, original bands and artists.

Performs and provides marketing support and design services to

bands, artists, events and venues.


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Additional Skills

Software:

Adobe Creative Suiteincluding Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe

Illustrator, and Adobe

InDesign; Adobe After

Effects, Sorenson

Squeeze, Microsoft

Word, Excel, Open Office

and various freeware

programs and utilities.

Working knowledge of

Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Premiere and MS

PowerPoint.

Conventional Art:

Cartoon illustration,

storyboards, graphic,

prop-building, light

construction, traditional

graphic design paste-up

and mechanical skills;

knowledge of printmechanical lithography;

stat camera operation.


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Franklin Academy (2014-2015)Wake Forest, NC

Instructor, Graphic Design and Multimedia Instructs students in the basic and intermediary levels of

graphic design and multimedia; Includes the development of planning and design skills; allows studentto work under real-world conditions of production and teamwork within a group structure; focuses on a

variety of software and traditional techniques to achieve the desired design results of each project.

Grandview Creative (2012-2015)Raleigh, NC

Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Specialist, Producer/Director Created, designed,

scripted, produced and directed live-action video and graphics-oriented content for television promos,

sales and marketing, training, animated segments, architectural and mechanical demonstrations on

web-standard and high definition digital formats. Designed and executed print and broadcast

marketing collateral plus storyboards for TV commercials, animated sequences, corporate sales,marketing, instructional and music videos.

Take One Productions (1996-2012)Morrisville, NC

Graphic Designer, Computer Animator, Producer, Production CoordinatorCreated, designed, scripted,

produced and directed graphics-oriented content for television promos, animated segments,

architectural and mechanical demonstrations on web, standard and high definition video. Designed

and executed print and broadcast marketing collateral plus storyboards for TV commercials, animated

sequences, corporate, instructional and music videos.

Container Graphics Corporation (1994-1996)Cary, NC

Graphic Designer, Technical Illustrator, Computer Animator Directed, designed and created marketing

and technical collateral displaying proprietary production processes for use by sales and engineering

departments.

School of Communication Arts (1994-1996)Cary, NC

Advanced Animation and Computer Graphics Instructor Taught computer animation and graphics classe

that included understanding and use of software, production principals and planning, storytelling and

self-promotion.

JBQ Printing (1988-1993)Millburn, NJ

Print Production Supervisor, Graphic Designer Supervised and managed day-to-day operations of mid-

size offset printing facility, including scheduling of print production, managing quality control, and

output of finished projects.Designed and executed finished mechanical artwork including photo-static

imaging, typography and graphic design concepts to meet client guidelines and expectations.

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Steven M. Msarsa continuedProducer, Graphic Artist, Animator, Marketing Design Consultant, Musician

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ProTeam


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Steven M. Msarsa continuedProducer, Graphic Artist, Animator, Marketing Design Consultant, Musician

Steven M. Msarsa continued

Producer, Graphic Artist, Animator, Marketing Design Consultant, Musician

D.D. Products Corporation (1983-1988)

Knoxville, TN and Indianapolis, INMarketing Associate, Graphic Designer Developed and executed test market programs for new

products and designed promotional print items and packaging for new product lines.

Ford-Brooks Advertising (1981-1983)Knoxville, TN

Graphic Designer Designed logos, labels, packaging, POP displays, billboards, brochures, magazineand newspaper advertisements. Assisted senior copywriter with editing, writing and proofreading.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Communications (Advertising)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Certificate, Web Graphics and Animation

N.C. State University, Raleigh, NC

Certificate, Adobe After Effects Training

Future Media Concepts, New York, NY

Certificate, Advanced Computer Art and AnimationSchool of Communication Arts, Raleigh, NC

Certificate, Advanced Computer Graphics Studies

School for Computer Audio-Visual Arts, Glen Rock, NJ


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Charlie Breakiron

2D 3D Graphics + Animator

BREAKIRON Animation & Design StudioRaleigh, North Carolina

Founder / Animator | 2001 to present

Charlie Breakiron is manager, artist, professional animator, artinstructor and pioneer of high-tech graphics. His high-quality work,outstanding creativity, advanced skill set and leadership capabilitiesprovide more than 25 years of industry experience.

Quiet Man Studios

Raleigh, North Carolina & New York, New York

3D Lead Animator/ FX Artist | 2004 to 2007

3D department lead for a high-end graphics housespecializing in 2D and 3D animation and visual effects.

Animated 3D visual effects for the Feature FilmBarn Yard - Omation Studios, San Clemente,CA.

Serious RobotsRaleigh, North Carolina

3D Lead Animator | 2003 to 2004

3D department lead for a high-end graphics housespecializing in 2D and 3D animation and visual effects.

Animated 3D visuals for local / national tv spots andcorporate promotion.

Moon Crescent StudiosEl Segundo, California

VFX Tech. Director / 3D Digital Storyboard Artist | 2000 to 2001

Responsible for development and documentation ofvolumetric cloud/nebulae effects using Softimage3X, XSI

and Mental Ray. Development includes color/lighting andfinal render.

3D Digital Storyboard Artist working closely with theDirector and Editor blocking out the movie PC and theWeb in pre-viz development stage using XSI proxymodels and motion capture data.

In-house 3D technical support for Softimage and MentalRay problems.

Art InstructionSchoolFundamentals ofCommercial Art

Ivy League of Art

Degree - Art Direction/Illustration

OVERVIEW:

Conceptual Design,Storyboarding,Illustrating andCommunicating, 3DModeling, CharacterSetup, Animation,Lighting and Ren-dering.

26 years experiencewith Softimage 3D

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FOX Animation StudiosPhoenix, Arizona

3D Lead Animator | 1999 to 2000

Responsible for several scenes in Titan A.E. includingRough Animation, Color/Lighting and Final Render

In-house 3D technical support for Softimage andMental Ray problems

Spokesperson for television and magazine interviewsincluding, the International Press Junket promo - TitanA.E.

Art Institute of PhoenixPhoenix, Arizona

Media Animation Instructor | 1999 tp 2000

Instructor of Adv. Animation (Bachelor Degree Program)

Instruct students in use of Softimage 3|D Extreme & Toonz

SoftImage Studio LA + SoftImage 3|D GmbH

Koblenz, GermanySanta Monica, California +

Animator / Demo Artist | 1996 to 1999

School of Communication ArtsMinneapolis, Minnesota

Instructor | 1995 to 1996

Pixel FarmMinneapolis, Minnesota

Animator / Designer | 1995 to 1996

He has served leading graphics houses such as Omation Studios(feature film Barnyard), Fox Animation Studios (feature film

Titan A.E.), Quiet Man in New York (AT&T, Disney),Janimation in Dallas (new Barney show, KMart), MetropolitanAudioVisual(Diamondback World Series logo effects) and more. PixelLiberation Front (PLF) hired him for a cinematic promoting the 3Daction/adventure game Medal of Honor.

Additional Projects

ARK 3D Sci-Fi Animation

Direct to DVD Bizzarro Films, AZ04/15/03-05/15/03Animated opening credits and Titlefor the movie.

AMC Monster Fest 2000 Strong,CA 10/3/01-10/17/01Animated background plates forAMC Monster Fest a Halloweenshow with Carmen Electra andClive Barker.

KMART Janimation, TX8/24/01-8/29/01

3D Character Animation of dancingBlue Light for Get Down Tonight30 second commercial.

DISNEY Quiet Man, NY8/15/01-10/9/01Particle Animation of magic dustMickey / Magic Kingdom30 second commercial.

Demo Artist / Siggraph 2001 IBMCorporation, CA8/14/01-8/16/01

Demonstrated XSI 1.5 on the showfloor of Siggraph in Los Angeles.

Medal Of HonorPixel Liberation Front, CA5/6/01-5/19/01Lighting and Pre-Render FinalAssembly of several scenes for a3+ minute trailer promotion

Dragon`s Lair GameDon Bluth Productions, AZ3/22/01-3/26/01Character Modeling and AnimationSetup for Dirk The Daringcharacter.Presenter at Siggraph 2000Softimage, LA7/15/00-7/25/00Demonstrated various techniquesused while creating the AnimatedFeature Film Titan A.E.


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The Media Pro Equipment & Software List

Cameras

Sony F3 HD camera. Lens include: 35, 50, 85 T1.4 primes, Digioptical 18-50 zoom, Zeiss 22-135

zoom. PIX 240 recorder or Sony SxS recording. Chroziel matte box 4 x 5.65, follow focus,

Cineroid EVF.

Sony PMW-350 HD camera with Canon 4.7 x 12 zoom lens with 2x extender. Records to Sony

SxS cards. Vocas matte box and selection of 4x4 filters.

Canon 5D Mark III. Lens : 16-35mm Zoom; 50mm, 85mm, 100mm Macro, 70-200mm Zoom; on

board NINJA2 422 HD recorder; on board Small HD monitor,

Camera Support:

Losmandy Porta-Jib with tripod and under-slung attachment.

Dana dolly

American Doorway dolly

Teleprompter:

Lightweight but large 15 LCD teleprompter sets up quickly.

Audio:

1-Sound Devices 402 mixer

1-Shure 4 Channel Mixer

1-Sennheiser ME-60 shotgun microphone.

1-AKG Shotgun microphone

2 Lectrosonics 190 UHF wireless microphones.

2 Lectrosonics 210 UHF tunable diversity wireless microphones.

1 wireless IFB

1-Tascam DR60 Digital Audio Recorder

Monitors:

Panasonic BT-LH 1700W -This is a HD/SD LCD production monitor for critical viewing. The old

standby, a battery operated Sony 8044 color field monitor switchable 4:3 or 16:9 with

Portabrace case. For fast moving shoots I have wireless video monitoring to a handheld LCD TV

monitor.

Lighting Package:1 LTM 575 HMI, with Speed ring and Chimera

1 Kino Flo 2' 4 Bank 5600 and 3200 bulbs

2 Kino Flo 2' 2 Bank - 5600 and 3200 bulbs

4 - Arri 650 watt frensels with speed ring and Chimera

1 - Arri 150 watt frensel

2- 500 watt Lowell V light with Chimera

2 - Lowell 250 watt Pro lights.1-

2-6x6 Frame with Silk, Net, Green Screen, or Solid Black

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Assorted Stands including 6 C+ -stands

Nets & flags, 8 shot bags, lots of cable, duvateen & first aid kit.

Assorted gels

DimmersMiscellaneous rigging

White, Grey and Chestnut Seamless paper backdrops

Grey muslin backdrop

Foam core and hard reflectors 4x4

Software:

Microsoft Office

Adobe CS

Final Draft Scriptwriting Software

Digital Video / Still Workstations:

Adobe Creative Suite 7, including Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, Audition

Adobe Creative Cloud 2014, including Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Audition

Apple Final Cut Pro v7

Apple Motion

Apple Compressor

Handbrake

Pluraleyes 3

DVD Studio Pro

Digital Audio Workstation:

Apple Logic 8

Soundtrack Pro



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Portfolio of Related Work


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Screen Captures + Links to Video Examples of The Media Pros Work

Previous Work Samples

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The Media Pro Video Examples

ThinkWorkPlay-The Media Pro works with Doug Hodges, PGA Professional, Performance Coach and Mental/Emotional Game Mentor. We've

developed comprehensive media and communications strategies for a business designed to help tour players and other golfers develop trust,

creativity, and focus to gain greater access to their potential,to experience hope, confidence and greater imagination for improved

performance on and off the golf course. The Media Pro also produced all the video clips found on the website thinkworkplay.org.

ThinkWorkPlay Philosophy https://vimeo.com/78692891

North Carolina Central University - The Media Pro has worked with a variety of diverse clients and we have an on-going relationship with

one of the nation's top 20 Historically Black University and Colleges (HBCU), North Carolina Central University. The Media Pro has produced

many programs and videos for NCCU. These have been used for recruiting students, showcasing the universitys legacy and leadership,

advertising, marketing and fundraising.NCCU Recruitment Video: Legacy of Leadership http://vimeo.com/78099137

NCCU Recruitment Commercial, We Are NCCUhttp://vimeo.com/78099138

NCCU Recruitment, Adults http://vimeo.com/78099136

Putting NC Back to WorkNC Division of Workforce Solutions, NC Department of Commerce - The Media Pro worked with the NC Division

of Workforce Solutions under the NC Department of Commerce to develop a comprehensive video demonstrating what North Carolinadid

with its funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to train displaced workers for new jobs. This video won an

International Telly Award.

Putting North Carolina Back to Work http://vimeo.com/66590974The Media Pro Lifestyle Demo & Capabilities Demo These demo videos showcase the variety of work that weve done for government

agencies, private businesses, non-profits and commercial TV.

The Media Pro Lifestyle Demohttp://vimeo.com/89430151

The Media Pro Capabilities Demo http://vimeo.com/88949643

Hidden in Plain Sight, Investigating Human Trafficking - The Media Pro produced three video segments for the NC Conference of District

Attorneys to train law enforcement on how to recognize and prevent human trafficking. The video won an International Telly Award for

Excellence in Training. This video production involved creating true-to-life scenarios involving various victims of human trafficking. The Media

Pro hired actors to portray those scenarios. The video is being used to train law enforcement officers across the state. This project was done

in a two-to-three month time period from concept to completion.

Hidden in Plain Sight, Investigating Human Trafficking - Part 1: Defining the Crimehttp://vimeo.com/81188994

Fuel Up to Win the Race to the Top, Ensuring Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids in NC, A Public Schools of NC Child Nutrition E-LearningCourse The Media Pro was contracted by the Cabarrus County Schools and the NC Department of Public Instruction to produce a

comprehensive e-learning course for child nutrition workers across the state. Over the course of 18 months, we developed this video-based

training course involving 30+ videos and developed the user interface for this project. Child Nutrition workers across the state must use it to

get continuing education credit.

Fuel Up to Win the Race to the Top, Ensuring Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids in NC, A Public

Schools of NC Child Nutrition E-Learning Coursehttp://ncsnel.org/ (To view, sign in with Jill Hammergr

[email protected])


SAS Executive Briefing CenterThis project involved the branding and promotion of the SAS Executive Center in Cary, NC. This is the

one of two videos produced for this facility to attract world-class businesses and organizations.

SAS Executive Briefing Center http://vimeo.com/117419594

SwingPals-

The Media Pro works with Doug Hodges, PGA Professional, Performance Coach and Mental/Emotional Game Mentor on his non-profit organization, SwingPals. This organization is designed to give North Carolina children who face adversity the opportunity to fully realize

their potential and to lead confident, productive, and enriched lives. SwingPals events foster trust, self-esteem, and confidence. It also

introduces adults to the mentoring process by engaging them in golf events with children who are eager to learn the game, thrive with adultinteraction and encouragement, and seek long-lasting friendships through golf. The Media Pro developed all content and design for the

SwingPals website swingpals.org and produced marketing materials and videos that tell the SwingPals story.

SwingPals Lasting Friendships http://vimeo.com/80378799SwingPals Koziaire's Storyhttp://vimeo.com/81688575

SwingPals Jordan's Story http://vimeo.com/77995603
http://thinkworkplay.com/http://thinkworkplay.com/http://thinkworkplay.com/http://thinkworkplay.com/http://thinkworkplay.com/https://vimeo.com/78692891https://vimeo.com/78692891http://vimeo.com/78099137http://vimeo.com/78099138http://vimeo.com/78099136http://vimeo.com/66590974http://vimeo.com/66590974http://vimeo.com/89430151http://vimeo.com/89430151http://vimeo.com/89430151http://vimeo.com/88949643http://vimeo.com/88949643http://vimeo.com/81188994http://vimeo.com/81188994http://ncsnel.org/http://ncsnel.org/http://ncsnel.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://vimeo.com/117419594http://swingpals.org/http://swingpals.org/http://www.swingpals.org/http://vimeo.com/80378799http://vimeo.com/81688575http://vimeo.com/77995603http://www.swingpals.org/http://vimeo.com/78099136http://vimeo.com/78099138http://vimeo.com/78099137http://vimeo.com/77995603http://vimeo.com/81688575http://vimeo.com/80378799http://swingpals.org/http://thinkworkplay.com/https://vimeo.com/78692891http://thinkworkplay.com/http://vimeo.com/117419594mailto:[email protected]://ncsnel.org/http://vimeo.com/81188994http://vimeo.com/88949643http://vimeo.com/89430151http://vimeo.com/66590974


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This letter recommends the professional media expertise and related services offered

by K. James Peterson.

I am well familiar with Mr. Petersonspersonal and professional reputationvia his work under contract as an U.S. EPA Media Production/Project Manager.

We worked together to devise the most cost saving and time saving approach to pro-

duce innovative Science in Action Video Productions for the U.S. EPA.

The videos we produced took top honors of Gold Screen Awards in the

Government Communicator competitionsthe first for the U.S. EPA.

Mr. Peterson is amicable, easy to work with, and asks intelligent questions.

He led difficult projects under conditions of short deadlines and chronic

stress, yet cheerfully got the job done every time without complaint orconflict. Imconfident that given the tools and the time necessary he will

always deliver beyond expectations. In fact, wedbe happy to employ

his services again when budgets permit.

Dan Coberly

Senior Advisor, ORD National Communications;

NHEERL Senior National Communication Advisor,

Office of Research and Development

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

Ph: 919.541.5158 c: inactivated/cost saving action

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To Whom This May Concern:


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Natalee Nimmo

New Media Consultant with YP - Southeast Region

Jill is very meticulous, detailed and thorough. I am so very impressed with her skills andabilities. I intend on using her for marketing of my own company which I am startingin the near future. Considering that I am in the business of marketing, this should beconsidered a HUGE compliment and testimony of her abilities & skills. She is also verypersonable & professional; I really enjoy working with her. November 2, 2012, Nataleewas a consultant or contractor to Jill at The Media Pro

Lyn JacksonCommunications Consultant

Jill Hammergren is hard working, tenacious, creative, and principled. She is highlyskilled and extremely well regarded as a media professional and project manager. Jillalways goes the extra mile for her clients, frequently producing award-winning work,always delivering more than she promises. Ivehad the pleasure of working with Jillsince 2006, on a variety of multi-faceted projects. While always focused and profession-al about her projects, Jill also has the important ability to make work fun for colleaguesand clients alike. I highly recommend Jill Hammergren and her company, The Media ProJune 28, 2012, Lyn was with another company when working with Jill at The Media Pro

NC Agency for Public TelecommunicationsIvy HoffmanAdvocate for a North Carolina State Public Affairs Network

Jill has always exhibited a level of energy and creativity that knows no bounds. APTclients showed their appreciation of her ability to develop project concepts that not onlyreached the intended audience with the right message, but were also conceived in anoriginal and imaginative way by returning to APT for additional service. Jillsknowledgeof video and audio production techniques, along with an innate creativity, has resultedin award-winning productions year after year. Jills sales and marketing efforts, alongwith her extraordinary capacity to produce results for clients, were key factors in APTssuccess. She has a wonderful way with clients, listening to their needs and then shapinga production proposal guaranteed to exceed their expectations. Among Jillsmanystrengths is the fact that she is a strategic thinker, as well as a highly creative, talentedindividual. She looks for ways to push the envelope with new creative concepts andtechniques; she is also a collaborator who seeks opportunities to break the mold. Jill isdedicated and determined. These qualities made her a successful APT employee for all

these years and will serve her well in her next position. March 13, 2012, Ivy managed Jillat NC Agency for Public Telecommunications



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Carrolle Carter MillerClient Services Specialist- Etix

Jill gives A+ customer service and is a team player. Jill consistently delivers high qualityproducts for clients. Jill meets or exceeds deadlines, and assists her co-workers at everyopportunity. She is a talented manager with excellent communication skills. She is de-tail-oriented and has a firm grasp on marketing and advertising strategies. I am amazedat how easy it is for Jill to balance multiple tasks without getting overwhelmed. She canbe counted on not to just work hard but to represent the company in a positive way. Ithas been a joy working with Jill for 10 years. She would most definitely be an asset toan organization. February 19, 2012, Carrolle worked directly with Jill at NC Agency forPublic Telecommunications

Scott Blum Account ExecutiveABC/Disney WTVD-TV

I have known and worked with Jill for over ten years both here in Raleigh and also inCharlotte at WBTV-TV. Jill is a complete professional who knows her craft and is a strong advocate for her clients. She is as knowledgeable as anyone I know in thecommunication business and is a fair but firm negotiator. I would stronglyrecommend Jill for any position in the Communication/Marketing arena. February 15,2012, Scott worked with Jill at NC Agency for Public Telecommunications.

Angie KirbyOwner at Lime Tiger

No one can manage multiple creative projects fraught with detail and deadlines theway Jill can. She has contracted with me for design services on several different piecesfor print, broadcast, and the web, and in all cases Ivecome away utterly impressed withher ability to juggle so much at once. Wevealways been as on time and on budget asit was humanly possible to be, no matter how many last-minute things pop up. I cantimagine a project -- or an organization -- that wouldnt benefit from hercomprehensive skill set and unerring sense of how to get things done. She is truly anasset to thecreative process -- efficient, effective, and marvelously unsinkable.February 14, 2012, Angie was with another company when working with Jill at NCAgency for Public Telecommunications

Sheree VodickaExecutive Director at NC Alliance of YMCAs

Jill is great to work with. She has been most helpful to us in purchasing targeted mediafor our audiences within our budget - which is no easy task. She negotiates the best forus as clients and delivers excellent service. I highly recommend Jill as a knowledgeable professional. December 7, 2009, Sheree was Jillsclient



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MaryAnn BalboDirector of Marketing and Digital at ABC11 Eyewitness News - WTVD

Jill and I have worked together in many different situations. And, she has been consistently aprofessional with goals in the forefront and the aptitude to achieve them. I have enjoyedworking with Jill and always look forward to partnering with her. She is a gem in the business-tough to find! July 26, 2009, Maryann worked with Jill at NC Agency for PublicTelecommunications and at The Media Pro

Tammy MartinCommunications Specialist at NC Department of Public Safety

Jill is a great co-worker with great talent and dedication to creating a professional product.She is one you always want on your side. As a manager or supporting team member, you candepend on Jill. July 7, 2008, Tammy worked directly with Jill at NC Agency for PublicTelecommunications

Alice GarlandExecutive Director NC Education Lottery

Jill has completed multiple projects for the NC Education Lottery. I find her extremely easy towork with and am always pleased with the final product. May 29, 2008, Alice was Jillsclient

Debbie CraneCommunications Director at The Nature Conservancy-North Carolina Chapter

Jill really knows her stuff. She pulls together great work for her clients. She is energetic,

creative and straightforward. Any agency that works with her will get a great product. May 29,

2008, Debbie was Jillsclient.

Special Olympics, Inc.Andrea Cahn Senior Director Of Project UNIFY at Special Olympics, Inc.

If Jill is as good at everything she does in communications as she is as a professionalcommunications volunteer for Special Olympics, then anyone she works with is very fortunate!June 13, 2012, Andrea worked directly with Jill at Special Olympics, Inc.

Ryan EadesSenior Manager, Social Media at Special Olympics

Jill has provided terrific support for many years at our Special Olympics World Games as a

volunteer on our communications team. She brings tons of energy and professionalism to ourteam and a willingness to figure out how to get things done. November 9, 2011, Ryan workeddirectly with Jill at Special Olympics, Inc.



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Nance Larsen

APR VP, Communications & Marketing Programs

Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jill Hammergren is a communication visionary who is able to creatively connect theglobal marketing dots. A keen understanding of the relationship between publicrelations and marketing mark her outstanding work. Her commitment to excellenceshows in every project and one of her greatest strengths is her ability to quickly assesssituations and provide excellent short and long-term strategic direction. June 12, 2008,Nance was with another company when working with Jill at Special Olympics, Inc.

Kirsten Suto SecklerVice President, Global Branding and Communications

Jill is a phenomenal team player and amazing at handling the pressure of events. Fornearly 10 years, Jill has volunteered on a media task force that assists Special Olympicsin handling hundreds of media requests during World Games. She is always responsiveand helpful and finds solutions. I highly recommend Jill as she would be an asset for anyteam. June 2, 2008, Kirsten managed Jill at Special Olympics, Inc.

1999 Special Olympics World Summer GamesJoe FreddosoPresident and CEO, MCNC

Jill has a knack for developing strategic and compelling messaging and putting pro-grams in place to activate those message. She is a skilled PR operations talent who

understands the needs of traditional and emerging media and manages to alwaysexceed expectations for service delivery. I recommend her highly. March 25, 2011, Joemanaged Jill indirectly at 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Donna GregoryOwner, Donna Gregory Communications

Jill is that rare combination of smart, savvy...and sweet. She is a detail-oriented achieverwho manages people with respect and clear vision. She has excellent strategic skills,and her execution is solid and strong. Beyond her business acumen, Jill is honest,trustworthy and clear-headed under pressure. She also knows when to keep it light ina high-stress environment. Jill is a pleasure to work with, and a delight to know. March

25, 2011, Donna worked directly with Jill at WRAL-TV



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Additional References for The Media Pro

Contact Name Contact Title Telephone

Number

Email Address Type of

Services

Provided

Project Start

&

Completion

DateLynn Harvey Chief, School

Nutrition Services

Safe and Healthy

Schools Support

Division

NC Department of

Public Instruction

919-807-3506 [email protected] Video-based

e-learning

course

development,

video

production

services

Fuel Up to Win

the Race to the

Top 2012-2014,

Video Interview

& editing Fall

2014 Multiple

projects 2003

Present

Susan Thompson Lead Consultant

Continuing

Education and

Resource

Development

North Carolina

Department of

Public Instruction

Safe and Healthy

Schools Support

Division

School Nutrition

Services Section

919-218-4090 [email protected] Video-based

e-learning

course

development

Fuel Up to Win

the Race to the

Top 2012-2014

Mical McFarland Quality

ImprovementManager NC

Department of

Commerce Division

of Workforce

Solutions

919-814-0307 [email protected] Video

ProductionServices,

print design

and

marketing

services

Putting NC Back

to Work 2011 &2012; Multiple

projects for

Division of

Workforce and

Commerce 2003

2012

Wendy Walker-

Fox

National Aviation

Consortium, Project

Manager

336-334-4822 ext.

50207

[email protected] Video

Production

Services

Putting NC Back

to Work 2011 &

2012;

Amber Lueken

Barwick

Violence Against

Women Resource

Prosecutor

NC Conference of

District Attorneys

919-890-1500 [email protected] Video

Production

Services

Produced

Hidden in Plain

Sight-

Investigating

Human

Trafficking

Video in March-

May 2013.

Worked on

many other

projects for the

NC Conference

of District

Attorneys from

2003-2012.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS2012-2013VIP Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional WomenInternational Telly Awards for Excellence in Video Communications

2014 - Telly Award for "Hidden in Plain Sight- Investigating & Preventing Human

Trafficking" 2013 - Telly Award for Putting NC Back toWork

2012 - Telly Award for NC Parks: NaturallyWonderful

2012 - Telly Award for NC Department ofAgriculture: Touching Lives

Everyday 2011 - Telly Award for Gorilla, anAnimated Music Video for

Airiel Down

2010 - Telly Award for Relay,Yes You Can, Interactive CD-

ROM 2010 - Telly Award for Relay,Yes You Can, Deaf CultureVideo 2010 - Telly Award for Relay,Yes You Can, a Day in the

Life Video

2010 - Telly Award for Fort MaconState Park: Standing Through the Tides of

History 2010 - Telly Award for NCState Parks Commitment to Conservation

Innovation

2009 - Telly Award for Otto PartsSeries

2009 - Telly Award for ESMMSuccessful

Students 2009 - Telly Award for WhyAPT?2008 - Telly Award for New RiverState Park: A Long and Winding

Journey 2008 - Telly Award for South MountainsState Park: At Natures

Crossroads

2007 - Telly Award for CommunicationSmarts: Connecting With People With

Disabilities 2007 - Telly Award for The MirrorCracked: How to Recognize Exploitation,

Abuse & Neglect 2007 - Telly Award for GorgesState Park: A Jewel of Natural Diversity

2005 - Telly Award for The Real Face of RapeVideo

2007 - PresidentsGold Volunteer Service Award from Presidentson Civil

Participation 2006 - NCAGIO First Place Awards, Broadcast Audiovisual: "Gorges

State Park" & "State

Highway Patrol DWI PSA"

2005 - NCAGIO First Place Award, Broadcast Audiovisual Category: Division ofAir

Quality PSAs

2005 - Silver Reel Award for NCCU:A Legacy of LeadershipVideo, MCAI

2005 - Finalist Recognition for NCCU Student Recruitment Video, MCAI

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