Writer/Producer
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Partner/Producer at Steorra Entertainment, LLC
- Owner at Duffin Creative
- Freelance Writer/Producer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Operations and Marketing Consultant at In House Media, Inc.
- Adjunct Instructor in History at Los Angeles Valley College
- Squadron Commander, 452d Maintenance Squadron at U.S. Air Force Reserve, March Air Reserve Base
- Adjunct Instructor in History at Pasadena City College
- Squadron Commander, 752d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at U.S. Air Force Reserve, March Air Reserve Base, CA
- Squadron Commander, 321st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at U.S. Air Force, Southwest Asia
- Producer, Writer, Co-Producer at Digital Ranch LLC
- Producer, Writer, Associate Producer at Andrew Solt Productions
- Coordinating Producer, Writer, Associate Segment Producer at Jaffe Productions
- Flight Commander, 352d Special Operations Group at U.S. Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- Staff Protocol Officer, Aeronautical Systems Center at U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- Software Developmental Engineer, Aeronautical Systems Center at U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- Staff Employee at The MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA
- Editorial Assistant at The New England Quarterly, Boston, MA
- Education
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- Wright State University
- Northeastern University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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- Websites
Allan Duffin’s Summary
Allan Duffin is a freelance writer and television producer. He has over 45 magazine and newspaper articles to his credit and is currently featured in Air&Space/Smithsonian, DramaBiz, Restaurant, Flight Journal, AirForces Monthly, American Veteran, and Military Heritage, among others. Allan is a regular contributor to Towing and Recovery Footnotes, the monthly journal of the towing industry. Allan is also the co-author of the nonfiction history book The "12 O'Clock High" Logbook, published by BearManor Media.
For television he has produced, written, co-produced and developed more than 20 projects for The History Channel and Discovery Networks. He recently assisted in the production of DVD special features for 20th Century Fox and co-wrote and co-produced a TV travel pilot, "The Perfect Day," which is represented by Abrams Artists Agency.
Allan founded Duffin Creative, a company that provides television production and print/web design services. Allan is also a partner in Steorra Entertainment, LLC, a television production company. He consulted on operations and marketing efforts for In House Media, Inc., a multimedia production facility and acting studio for young performers.
A military veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star medal in 2003 for outstanding leadership in a combat zone, Allan served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force — five on active duty and six in the reserves — in the areas of research & development, protocol, special operations, and aircraft maintenance.
Allan has experience in project management, software engineering, and conference and special event planning. As an adjunct college instructor Allan has taught courses in American history at Los Angeles Valley College and Pasadena City College.
Allan holds an M.A. in History from Northeastern University and a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering & history from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Allan Duffin’s Specialties:
Writing, television production, project management, print design, web design
Allan Duffin’s Experience
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Partner/Producer
Steorra Entertainment, LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Film and television production company. Co-created, co-wrote and co-produced TV reality pilot. Multiple projects in development.
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Owner
Duffin Creative
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
June 2005 — Present (3 years 6 months)
Television production, print/web design for individuals and businesses.
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Freelance Writer/Producer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
December 2003 — Present (5 years)
Over 20 credits on History Channel and Discovery Networks shows. Recently co-produced and co-wrote a 30-min TV pilot. Publications include Air&Space/Smithsonian, Restaurant, Military Heritage, Discover Hollywood, DramaBiz, AirForces Monthly, American Veteran, Leatherneck Magazine, Flight Journal, and Towing & Recovery Footnotes. One book in print (nonfiction history). Various topics including contemporary issues, history, Hollywood, theatre, medical, aviation, towing, acting, military, technology, government, fitness, pets.
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Operations and Marketing Consultant
In House Media, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
June 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Operations/Marketing Consultant for acting studio and multimedia production facility in Sherman Oaks, CA. Responsible for marketing, advertising, nationwide workshop program, consulting and logistics.
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Adjunct Instructor in History
Los Angeles Valley College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2004 — February 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Taught 1-2 college courses per semester in American history.
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Squadron Commander, 452d Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Air Force Reserve, March Air Reserve Base
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Military industry)
August 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Led 250 management, administrative and maintenance personnel responsible for the C-17A Globemaster III cargo/transport aircraft and KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft.
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Adjunct Instructor in History
Pasadena City College
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 2006 — July 2006 (7 months)
Taught college and high school courses in American history (Colonial and 1865-present).
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Squadron Commander, 752d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Air Force Reserve, March Air Reserve Base, CA
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)
May 2002 — August 2005 (3 years 4 months)
Led 150 management, administrative and maintenance personnel responsible for the KC-135R Stratotanker air refueling aircraft.
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Squadron Commander, 321st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Air Force, Southwest Asia
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)
February 2003 — June 2003 (5 months)
Deployed as unit commander to Middle East for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Recipient of Bronze Star medal for outstanding leadership in a combat zone.
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Producer, Writer, Co-Producer
Digital Ranch LLC
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
November 2000 — September 2002 (1 year 11 months)
As full-time and freelance staff, wrote and produced segments for History Channel series "This Week in History." Wrote and produced one-hour production for History Channel series "Dangerous Missions." Content producer for audio compact disc series of WWII stories, "In Their Own Words." Co-produced one-hour and two-hour programs for History Channel series "Dangerous Missions."
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Producer, Writer, Associate Producer
Andrew Solt Productions
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
October 1999 — November 2000 (1 year 2 months)
Wrote and produced 20-spot series of interstitial commercial segments for Discovery Networks. Associate produced 6-episode documentary series on phobias for Discovery Networks.
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Coordinating Producer, Writer, Associate Segment Producer
Jaffe Productions
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
October 1998 — November 1999 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinating producer and segment writer for History Channel series pilot "Secret Passages." Associate segment producer for History Channel series "Top Secret Missions of the CIA."
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Flight Commander, 352d Special Operations Group
U.S. Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)
February 1997 — May 1998 (1 year 4 months)
Led 160 personnel in seven units on maintenance for special operations aircraft including MC-130 Combat Talon aircraft and MH-53J Pave Low helicopter. Responsible for radar systems, inspection, repair, engines, munitions, hydraulics, and other systems.
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Staff Protocol Officer, Aeronautical Systems Center
U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Military industry)
July 1995 — November 1996 (1 year 5 months)
Planned and executed special events and conferences for three-star general, staff and 50 subordinate units. Responsible for scripts, advertising materials, logistics, communications.
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Software Developmental Engineer, Aeronautical Systems Center
U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Military industry)
July 1993 — July 1995 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw software development and coding for EF-111A aircraft systems upgrade and computer-based mission planning system.
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Staff Employee
The MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
June 1990 — June 1993 (3 years 1 month)
Assisted with exhibit preparation, conservation efforts, light carpentry, special events. Retail clerk in the museum gift shop.
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Editorial Assistant
The New England Quarterly, Boston, MA
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
July 1991 — June 1993 (2 years)
Responsible for computer, logistics, mailings, office management and other administrative duties for scholarly historical journal.
Allan Duffin’s Education
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Wright State University
Marketing, Economics, Accounting 1994 — 1994
Graduate-level courses in marketing, economics and accounting.
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Northeastern University
M.A., History, 1991 — 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Alpha Theta, international honor society in history
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering & History, 1987 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Air Force ROTC
Additional Information
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Allan Duffin’s Interests:
Writing, television production, management, leadership, consulting, print and web design, softball and baseball.
Allan Duffin’s Groups:
Northeastern University Alumni Association
Phi Alpha Theta, international honor society in history
Reserve Officers Association
Military Writers Society of America
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Film TV Professionals
Allan Duffin’s Honors:
Bronze Star Medal for outstanding leadership in a combat zone, U.S. Air Force, 2003
Commendation, Los Angeles County Sheriff, multimedia production, 2002
Multiple military honors for outstanding service
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