"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one."
I bet we all feel that way on this site...
That is why I'm here. I hope to forge new partnerships with eclectic dedicated visionaries and find meaningful work that will improve the world and in so doing bring joy to myself.
I want to work with you, not for you.
My most common role of late has been collaborating with speakers and other influencers to polish their messaging and infuse it with humor and make a lasting impression.
Much of that work has come through Fiverr, but I long to break free of those restraints and work directly with clients that need my skills...
Skills that are beyond "writing jokes" Skills that are hard to sum up in an intro or resume. But luckily, we now have Polywork.
I have a design background rooted in Landscape Architecture and I recently completed trainings in User Experience Design, which is where I have my sights set at the moment.
A little known fact among those outside of LArch, is that we know just as much fancy design as any other design profession, but we also have engineering and environmental chops too.
As such, I am adept with countless design tools and practices too numerous to try to list without seeming absurd. And I am skilled at wearing many hats, shifting focus, learning new processes and coordinating the overall direction of a project.
If you've read this far, then I trust you may be interested in reading my laundry list of skills and achievements.
Rock Operas
performed on stage
assisted backstage
built sets and props
wrote and produced an original show
managed volunteers, casting calls and work sessions
Comedy
10 years as a comedian and improviser
Regular cast member of a monthly show at the People's Improv Theatre
Performed at multiple festivals throughout mid-atlantic and mid-west
Cast in a 3 episode web pilot with Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs)
Produced multiple monthly shows for stand-up
Wrote and produced a staged reading series of augmented classic "Very Special Episodes" of TV shows in Baltimore, MD
Hosted and Produced a monthly variety show in Queens
Assisted in a streaming pilot as a video tech and live editor in Brooklyn
BTW I knew nothing about that role til I was asked to fill it.
Held my own in my slot on the lineup after being bumped unexpectedly by Jerry Seinfeld
Marketing, Social Media
Created flyers and graphics for my original shows and projects mentioned above
Built marketing campaigns
Managed Social media accounts
Maintained a "Dial A Joke" phone line for 4 years
Fiverr
Consulted with Influencers to write content for their brands used on:
Twitter
TikTok
YouTube
Instagram
Wrote Punch-Up for nationally recognized speakers
Sometimes just adding material
other times restructuring and molding their message from their notes.
Distilled a 250 page manuscript into a 20 minute speech
also consulted with same client on 3 other projects
Wrote material and copy for a gag giftbox brand as part of an extended partnership
Diorama Artist
Group Exhibitions in NYC and Pittsburgh
Maintained Etsy store
Operated booth at markets
I think I've listed enough at the point.
Suffice to say... I'm talented and skilled, and eliebve it or not, I'm pretty humble and don't like to talk about my skills and accomplishments.
But no one else is going to do it for me, and to be totally blunt, I'm tired of seeing incompetent people faking their way to the top. I am Real I am Talented I am Ready to change the world.
