Experience

Axia Public Relations

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Account Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Oversee the creation of materials that elevate a company or client’s brand and image. These materials can range from press releases to social media campaigns to advertising. I might also handle a company’s communications and serve as a spokesperson to the media. Oversee the creation of materials that elevate a company or client’s brand and image. These materials can range from press releases to social media campaigns to advertising. I might also handle a company’s communications and serve as a spokesperson to the media.



The BS Dictionary

• Author

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Author of Amazon best-selling book, "The BS Dictionary: Uncovering the Origins and True Meanings of Business Speak." This book is a collection of about 300 commonly-used business terms with definitions and origin stories for each entry. More than a dictionary, it's a joke book and a history lesson at the same time. Great gift for any business school grad or office party. Author of Amazon best-selling book, "The BS Dictionary: Uncovering the Origins and True Meanings of Business Speak." This book is a collection of about 300 commonly-used business terms with definitions and origin stories for each entry. More than a dictionary, it's a joke book and a history lesson at the same time. Great gift for any business school grad or office party.



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Content Creator

  • Jul 1999 - Present

  I am the creative force behind multiple, high-profile content pieces. Depending on the project's needs, I have been a writer, producer, video editor, on-camera performer and/or videographer for all of these things. Here are just a few samples of my work: * The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Correspondent (2004-2005) * ATD's Bad Manager Online Videos - Writer/Performer (2017) * DEKRA Testimonials - Producer/Videographer/Interviewer/Video Editor (2017-2018) I am the creative force behind multiple, high-profile content pieces. Depending on the project's needs, I have been a writer, producer, video editor, on-camera performer and/or videographer for all of these things. Here are just a few samples of my work: * The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Correspondent (2004-2005) * ATD's Bad Manager Online Videos - Writer/Performer (2017) * DEKRA Testimonials - Producer/Videographer/Interviewer/Video Editor (2017-2018)



Freelance - Executive Consulting

• Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Presentation & Media Skills Consultant

  • May 1999 - Present

  I have 20 years of consulting experience working freelance for several companies (Communispond, Hurley Write, Impax Communications). My specialties include: * PRESENTATION SKILLS - how to own a room when you speak * MEDIA TRAINING - how to deliver your message for the media with impact * STORY-TELLING TECHNIQUES - how to make your message more memorable, readable and Tweet-able * USE OF IMPROV COMEDY PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS - how to build teams and trust * WRITING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA - how to make your message targeted and shareable Since the beginning of my consulting work in 1999, I have coached executives at several Fortune 500 companies including: * General Electric * Boeing * Charles Schwab * T-Mobile * Raytheon * Johnson & Johnson * Sony Pictures * Freeform (formerly ABC Family) Show less



Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra

• Nocatee, FL

• President, 2022-23

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  As president of my local Rotary club, I initiated a $200,000+ global grant from Rotary International for better drinking water facilities in some of the poorest regions of Cambodia. This work will occur over two years and be coordinated with fellow Rotarians in Cambodia. I also introduced and helped successfully negotiate the introduction of five new exercise stations in our area through the local developer. These stations will be branded with our club logo and fixtures in our community for years to come. Show less



Self-Employed - Actor/Writer/Improviser

• Actor

  • Mar 2002 - Aug 2019

  I generated and produced entertainment content that has been seen by tens of millions of people in social media, TV and film: * Introduced The World's Greatest Spokesperson in the World for Nationwide Insurance in national and radio TV ads * Awarded the Peabody Award as one of the on-air correspondents for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (2005) * Contributed high-profile roles on such shows as Modern Family, 30 Rock, Chappelle's Show & Jimmy Kimmel Live! I generated and produced entertainment content that has been seen by tens of millions of people in social media, TV and film: * Introduced The World's Greatest Spokesperson in the World for Nationwide Insurance in national and radio TV ads * Awarded the Peabody Award as one of the on-air correspondents for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (2005) * Contributed high-profile roles on such shows as Modern Family, 30 Rock, Chappelle's Show & Jimmy Kimmel Live!



DEKRA North America

• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Content Creator

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2019

  I was, basically, an in-house journalist for DEKRA North America. DEKRA is a large automotive inspection & safety consulting co. based in Germany. I produced video and written content for use on the company's website, social media outlets and trade magazines. This work entailed generating content ideas, producing the resources necessary to turn them and then putting it all together for the finished product. This role used my background in broadcast news journalism and the entertainment industry to help DEKRA separate itself from the competition and speak in powerful, new ways to its customers. Show less



Communispond

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Consultant

  • Jan 1999 - May 2016

  I taught business executives all over the world how to present more confidently in front of groups. Clients included General Electric, Charles Schwab and Sony Pictures. I taught business executives all over the world how to present more confidently in front of groups. Clients included General Electric, Charles Schwab and Sony Pictures.



Nationwide

• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• The World's Greatest Spokesperson in the World

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

  The face of the company appearing on TV, radio, internet and in-person events as the person representing Nationwide Insurance. The face of the company appearing on TV, radio, internet and in-person events as the person representing Nationwide Insurance.



The Daily Show

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Correspondent

  • 2004 - 2005

  I was an on-air correspondent contributing field pieces to the show on a regular basis. I appeared in-studio on Election Night 2004. The other correspondents at the show when I was there: Samantha Bee, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, and Ed Helms. I was an on-air correspondent contributing field pieces to the show on a regular basis. I appeared in-studio on Election Night 2004. The other correspondents at the show when I was there: Samantha Bee, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, and Ed Helms.



News 12 Long Island

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Anchor/Reporter

  • Apr 1998 - Mar 2002

  I was a weekend anchor and environmental beat reporter at News 12 Long Island in New York working under the on-air name of Bob Butler. I was a weekend anchor and environmental beat reporter at News 12 Long Island in New York working under the on-air name of Bob Butler.



KSNW-TV

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jan 1995 - Apr 1998

  I worked as a general assignment reporter at KSNW-TV (NBC affiliate) in Wichita, Kansas. I worked as a general assignment reporter at KSNW-TV (NBC affiliate) in Wichita, Kansas.



KPLC-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  I worked as a reporter at KPLC-TV (NBC affiliate) in Lake Charles, Louisiana under the name Bob Alan. I worked as a reporter at KPLC-TV (NBC affiliate) in Lake Charles, Louisiana under the name Bob Alan.