Management, Marketing and Advocacy in Film and Photo
Bangor, Maine Area
- Current
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- Production Office Manager at Compass Light Productions
- Locations Manager at Rufus Rex
- Owner at Mish Morgenstern Photography (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Locations and Talent Coordinator at Maine Media Workshops
- Sales Person, Kayak Department at MaineSport Outfitters
- Film Assistant at Leighton Images
- Program Director at Chewonki Foundation
- Owner, Trip Leader at Ecokayak Expeditions
- Program Director at Merribrook Development Training
- Education
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- University of Maine
- Maine College of Art
- Maine Media Workshops
- The University of Western Australia
- John Curtin School of Performing Arts
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Mish Morgenstern’s Summary
Experience:
Management of small to medium businesses. Business startup, marketing and development for photography, film and international travel companies. Program Development, Training and Management for Development Training and environmental education programs. Freelance Corporate Trainer, Outdoor Recreation Leader, Film Maker and Photographer.
Future Goals:
1) more film-making and marketing professional opportunities;
2) awareness of water issues and advocacy for oceanic policy through photography and media.
Mish Morgenstern’s Specialties:
Conceptualizing marketing strategies for targeted market groups. Graphic design.
Database management and design. Project Management.
Facilitation of small-group think tanks, facilitation of large-group experiences.
Training adult and corporate groups. Devising goal-oriented, inspiring programs.
Interior Design, Customer Service, Landscape Photography.
Outdoor and International Travel.
Mish Morgenstern’s Experience
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Production Office Manager
Compass Light Productions
(Media Production industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
Compass Light has a commitment to science and history non-fiction content revealing the wonder of our natural world. Our programs often focus on the discoveries of people in intellectually-challenging and value-forming situations, primarily outdoors. We’ve developed a new format of television, called EXPERIENTIAL TV, which is a radically observational and carefully crafted aesthetic.
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Locations Manager
Rufus Rex
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
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Owner
Mish Morgenstern Photography (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Fine Art industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
Mish Morgenstern Photography produces fine art photography printed onto canvas and Gallery-Wrapped.
Mish also produces custom installations for public spaces such as offices, libraries and event centers and large-scale photographic pieces to grace homes.
Mish Morgenstern's photographs are often confused for paintings because of their artistic composition, textural quality and perspective.
Mish proudly donates a percentage of her profits as well as her time to organizations that support the health of oceans and watery places. -
Locations and Talent Coordinator
Maine Media Workshops
(Media Production industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Recruiting and Coordinating both Locations and Talent for the Film and Photography Departments at MMW. Involved creating and maintaining databases to be used by Administration, Instructors and Teaching Assistants. Negotiation of Legal Releases for Talent, Locations and Documentary subjects.
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Sales Person, Kayak Department
MaineSport Outfitters
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)
June 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 5 months)
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Film Assistant
Leighton Images
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
February 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted Film maker with all on-site aspects of commercial film, commercial and video production: sound, light, motion, setup, logistics.
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Program Director
Chewonki Foundation
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
September 2001 — March 2006 (4 years 7 months)
Managed environmental education program for 4000 students per year. Trained 20-30 staff each year in education and trip-leading techniques and content. Leave No Trace Master Trainer. Marketing, program design, staff management, trip leading as well as on-the-road promotions.
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Owner, Trip Leader
Ecokayak Expeditions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 2001 — July 2004 (3 years 7 months)
Small, international travel company specializing in extended outdoor cultural expeditions for teenagers to Australia's east coast.
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Program Director
Merribrook Development Training
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
November 1996 — December 1998 (2 years 2 months)
Managed, conducted and trained staff for development training courses geared toward both corporate/ adult groups and school groups. Assisted in developing new program designed around storytelling as a means to make significant changes in the learning of outcomes. Outdoor-focused activities with indoor and classroom time to help integrate learning outcomes.
Mish Morgenstern’s Education
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University of Maine
Business, Film 2006 — 2007
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Maine College of Art
Documentary Film 2006 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- "Alehouse Jam" documentary film
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Maine Media Workshops
Screenwriting, Photography 2004 — 2006
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The University of Western Australia
B.Sc , Psychology, Human Movement (Physiology & Education) , 1989 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- President of Physical Education Students Association
Group Leader Outdoor Ed Trip
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John Curtin School of Performing Arts
1984 — 1988
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Mish Morgenstern’s Interests:
marketing, sales, design, management training, small business management, Training, photojournalism, nature photography, coastal photography, international and domestic travel, cultural diversity, art and cultural museums, anything Australian (I'm from there!) sailing, sea kayaking, backcountry skiing, hiking, art, playing guitar, playing with my kid and friends!
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