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Greater Boston Area
- Past
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- Media Production Professional at B.G. Lewandowski Photography & Writing
- Editor/ Writer/ Interface Designer/ Web Producer – Project Management at Various
- Contract Promo Writer at Various
- Web Producer and Site Designer at Various (see list) (Self-employed)
- Neighborhood Editor at Not for Tourists
- Author (Self-employed)
- Contract Web Producer/Interface Designer/Writer at Inteq
- Course Developer/Applications Training Specialist at MCI-Worldcom
- Contract Writer/HTML Specialist/Web Designer at Hewlett Packard
- Contract Technical Writer at USWeb
- Southeastern Regional Field Resource Coordinator (Project Management) at Bay Networks
- Television Master Control Tech/ On-Air Production / Editor / Trainer at Various (see list)
- Education
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- State University of New York College at Cortland
- Syracuse University
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Brian Lewandowski’s Summary
Currently I am seeking work that utilizes my skills as a 20 Year Professional in Creative Development, Design, Broadcast, Digital Media & Writing.
In the role of a Senior Interactive Producer and Designer, I have completed prior work requiring knowledge of budgets, technical skills, design work and more for major corporations and design groups (NASCAR RacePoints, TripAdvisor, Genuity, GM, Nextel, Mullen, MCI-Worldcom). I am well-versed in audio, graphics, video production, writing and design. I have overseen Creative Direction on those projects (and additional ones) and advised staffs of up to 15 - 30 people.
I was also the Project Manager for all of the Southeast and Caribbean for Bay Networks (Nortel). I've written technical documentation, marketing documentation and more. I spent years in television production with the likes of AMC, IFC, Bravo and ESPN.
I have performed as a freelance Writer and Editor for the likes of Mullen, OLN and others, many elements and past experiences that make up my background are being used to drive home those two key elements.
In addition to my daily musings at bglewandowski.wordpress.com, I have served as a Neighborhood Editor for the Not For Tourists Guide to Boston and just released my first book (Slop and Swill from a Festering Mind ISBN: 1-4116-0357-5). This daily humor site and related interview site (www.fiveforthefamous.com) receive multitudes of visitors.
And... as a professional photographer in the Boston areaI have built a gallery worthy portfoloio of some very unique work. It all can be see at www.bglewandowski.com
Oh, and there was that wee bit of stand-up comedy in my background.
Brian Lewandowski’s Specialties:
20 Year Professional in Creative Development, Design, Broadcast, Digital Media & Writing
Brian Lewandowski’s Experience
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Media Production Professional
B.G. Lewandowski Photography & Writing
(Photography industry)
2001 — 2009 (8 years)
MAJOR SKILL SETS:
Interactive Media Usage: Experience in all facets of online marketing strategy, solutions, and tactics
Social Media: Growing expertise in leveraging unpaid media and the social web to drive results
Website Design: Insights on web usability, user experience, standards, and best practices
Website Development: Hands on knowledge of the web development lifecycle and technologies
Information & Broadcast Technology: Understanding of underlying web infrastructure -- boundaries & constraints
COMPLIMENTARY SKILL SETS: PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, MS Office, MS Project, digital photographer, more -
Editor/ Writer/ Interface Designer/ Web Producer – Project Management
Various
(Internet industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
- Overseeing and redesigning the various external and internal client web sites for graphic design firm.
- Involved in full proect management as well as all design challenges
- Key clients included H&R Block, Genuity , Genuity Extranet, NASCAR Racepoints, TripAdvisor and Cap Gemni, Ernst & Young. Mullen.
- Additional screen captures and site dev plans available upon request. -
Contract Promo Writer
Various
(Broadcast Media industry)
2001 — 2007 (6 years)
Independent Film Channel, New York NY
Bravo Networks, New York NY
Verus/Outdoor Life Network, Stamford, CT.
- prepares and creates all monthly "next on", "tonight" and "weekend menu" scripts for IFC.
- write various promos for Bravo including recent trivia campaign for Broadway on Bravo
- prepares and creates all monthly “Survivor” episodic scripts for OLN as well as various promo spots. -
Web Producer and Site Designer
Various (see list) (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Internet industry)
2000 — 2006 (6 years)
The Cape Cod Barn, Brewster, MA (capecodbarn.com)
Salem Cultural Council, Salem MA (salemculturalcouncil.org)
Partner Group, Boston MA, London UK (partnergroup.us)
Paul Brotchie, Folk Singer, Beverly, MA (paulbrotchie.com)
- site design, project management and hosting set-up for a wide variety of clients. -
Neighborhood Editor
Not for Tourists
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
Not for Tourists Boston (ISBN: 0974013145)
- scouting out and writing reviews of top local attractions, restaurants and more for guidebook aimed at local residents. -
Author
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year)
Slop and Swill from a Festering Mind (ISBN: 1411603575)
- collection of humorous essays and commentary -
Contract Web Producer/Interface Designer/Writer
Inteq
(Internet industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
- Overseeing, redesigning, and launching the InteQ Web Site (http://www.inteqnet.com).
- Involved in full project management as well as all design challenges -
Course Developer/Applications Training Specialist
MCI-Worldcom
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year)
MCI WorldCom University (networkMCI University), Atlanta, GA
- "Editor" of site with 20,000 viewers and 13,000 files.
- Creation of online product CBTs, their "look and feel", written objectives, body text, and course testing.
- Utilization of all web skills as well as audio and video conversion.
- Development of video for "streaming" and seminar courses.
- Utilization of all technical writing skills.
- Additional screen captures and site dev plans available upon request -
Contract Writer/HTML Specialist/Web Designer
Hewlett Packard
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer & Network Security industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year)
Hewlett Packard, Atlanta, GA
- Upkeep and design of internal web content at major customer service and operations center.
- Extensive utilization of HTML, CGI, JavaScript, and associated web technologies.
- Utilization of technical writing skills with work for Process and Design group including preparing Visio documents -
Contract Technical Writer
USWeb
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Internet industry)
1998 — 1998 (less than a year)
USWeb, Atlanta, GA
- Developed all technical writing, content writing, and various HTML page designs at this web technology consulting firm.
- Developed manuals for commerce engine and testing software as well as wrote entire content for a site on database synchronization.
- Redesigned corporate website and drafted all text.
- Utilization of all web skills and technical writing skills. -
Southeastern Regional Field Resource Coordinator (Project Management)
Bay Networks
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Networking industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years)
Bay Networks (now Nortel), Atlanta, GA
- Scheduling all technical consultants throughout Southeast and Caribbean, as well as various project
management at this major network hardware manufacturer.
- Writing of project scopes and design documents daily.
- Developed intensive knowledge of company product line and general knowledge of routers, hub, switches,
and networking.
- Utilization of all technical writing skills with brief forays into web design. -
Television Master Control Tech/ On-Air Production / Editor / Trainer
Various (see list)
(Broadcast Media industry)
1988 — 1995 (7 years)
Various Television/Cable (ESPN, American Movie Classics, Bravo), Boston, New York, Bristol, Atlanta
- Manage installation, set-up, hiring, and daily workflow for video duplication service.
- Writing of intensive documentation to assist in staff training and retention.
- Preparation of manuals for other department management provided to facilitate cross training.
- Working of Super Bowl XXVIII for ESPN International (in studio) as well as various events (including NHL
games and college basketball) for ESPN, ESPN PacRim, and ESPN 2.
- Weekly editing and distribution of over 300 commercial spots to Continental Cablevision's New England
markets.
- Performance in various spots with additional voicework.
- On-air origination of major cable networks (AMC, SportsChannel, Bravo, Synchronal, VISN) at this network origination center.
- Extensive use of all tape formats, automation systems, and signal processors.
- Trainer of new employees on equipment integration.
Brian Lewandowski’s Education
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State University of New York College at Cortland
BA , Film, Television, Radio , 1986 — 1988
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Syracuse University
Film, Art September 1984 — June 1986
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Brian Lewandowski’s Interests:
Environment, Design, NonProfits
