4600 Cullen Apt. 311 • Houston, Texas 77004 • (409) 222-0339 • gusforward@hotmail.com

Gus J. Forward

Marketing • Public Relations • Project Management • Video Producing

Resourceful Communications specialist recognized for motivation, vision, commitment, and the ability to utilize a rich combination of resources and modern ideas to successful completion of any project undertaken.

Organizational / Leadership Experience

Special University of Houston Projects Producer • November 2007 to present

Fund raised over $30,000 for the Student Video Network via producing videos for the university;

Produced videos for UH President Renu Khator’s 100 Days Campaign (http://www.uh.edu/svn/);

Currently producing a mini-movie, “The Cougar Experience” for Student Orientation and UH Enrollment

Student Video Network President • July 2005 to August 2006

Managed and oversaw all daily SVN activities and productions;

Established a budget of $70,000 for the TV station;

Mediated in facilitating overall communication among SVN members regarding all SVN policies, and vision;

Responsible for constructing a new SVN constitution and organizational structure;

Coordinated with several Houston businesses and media production companies to enhance the SVN experience for

current and future SVN members

Producer / Host of “Cougar Chat” • July 2005 to December 2006

Produced/Hosted a student-run TV talk show, interviewing prominent UH alumni and public figure, faculty, staff,

and student leaders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?y=EL79qAC6bmc);

Fund raised over $5,000 in gift donations from local Houston businesses (Gallery Furniture, Home Depot, Warehouse

Pool Supply) to enhance the aesthetic quality of the production;

Interviewed special guests, such as Robert Wuhl, Kinky Friedman, and Kevin Kolb

SVN PR Director • May 2005 to December 2006

Devised and implemented public relations/marketing strategies that enhanced SVN’s image with the university;

Recruited over 70 new members, including all SVN executive positions;

Fund raised over $10,000 in gift donations;

Wrote press releases, made presentations, and networked with all aspects of the university

Class #1 Senator (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences) • October 2006 to April 2008

Wrote Student Government Association legislation, advocating for better conditions concerning college tuition,

financial aid, and student life on campus;

Chair of the SGA Scholarship and Student Life committees;

Member of the Student Publications, Homecoming, and Undergraduate Council committees

Excel Mentor / Recruiter • September 2007 to present

Mentored 4 incoming freshmen to help guide them through their initial college experience;

Recruited more than 40 student leaders to become Excel mentors for over 80 freshmen students

Communications Intern, UH Marketing • May 2007 to July 2007

Performed market research for UH new domain web site (www.uh.edu)

Organized and mediated communication for UH’s ‘07 Homecoming

Bauer Communications Intern, C.T. Bauer College of Business • May 2007 to July 2007 / January 2008 to present

Project media intern for various Bauer projects; video producer of various Bauer projects; in-house photographer for events

Private Video Contractor: C.T. Bauer College of Business • March 2007 to present

Contracted a $20,000 account to produce videos for the business school:

“That Bauer Girl” and “Bauer Graduation Tribute” (http://bauer.uh.edu/Media.bpvideo/UHBauerGrad.htm)

Honors

2008 Campus Activities Outstanding Leader • 2008 Student Video Network Producer of the Year

2007 Student Video Network Member of the Year • 2006 Student Government Association Member of the Year

Portfolio and references upon request.