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George Washington Rogers IV
• WashingtonIV@gmail.com • www.WashingtonIV.com • 865.363.2542 •
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Engaged, detail oriented, entrepreneur with experience, advanced computer skills and a will to win. Proven ability to learn independently and quickly, adapt to change seamlessly, and coach others to best practices. Talented leader with history of driving quality and efficiency while promoting unity and team spirit. Core achievements and competencies include:
*Exceptional communication skills, with a strong grasp of the English language and its uses in both verbal and written forms on a business level.
* Have shown consistent personal determination and resilience with an optimistic attitude and a strong sense of urgency in maintaining and exceeding goals and quotas.
* History identifying servicing gaps and implementing improvements to promote quality and increase productivity on a team, network and company level.
* Excellent computer skills, experience in applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Flash, Sony Vegas, Apple Final Cut Pro; operating systems including Windows, Apple, Linux and Unix, as well experience in mark-up languages including HTML and CSS
EDUCATION
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University of Tennessee – Knoxville/Martin, Tenn.; May 2006-December 2007
Master of Business Administration,
• Specialization: International Business
• Key Coursework: Organizational Theory, Emerging Enterprises,
Marketing Management
International Experience -
Studied abroad in Vietnam and Thailand
“Southeast Asian Politics and Economics,” Examined the emerging markets of Vietnam and
Thailand focusing on Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, and Phuket
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tenn.; August 2005-December 2007
Master of Science,
• Specialization: Converging Media
• Key Coursework: Business Intelligence, Information Technology,
Mass-Media Research
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tenn.; August 2000-2004
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies,
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, Minor in Cinema Studies
EXPERIENCE
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GX Media, Creative Director –
Knoxville, Tenn.; May 2002-Present
• Created, directed and produced films, commercials and training videos fulfilling requirements and specifications of clients including The History Channel, Jupiter Entertainment, PBS, The University of Tennessee and the Black Box Theatre. Designed and published media including photo imaging, DVD authoring and video box art design. Developed marketing strategies, website design and development, and branding through professional consultation for businesses and non-profit institutions in the Southeastern United States.
Key Contributions:
- Lead strategic thinking for utilities and platforms that were implemented on e-commerce websites and social media networks raising brand awareness, building customer base, and retaining existing customers.
- Brought new technology into the creative process, sparking experimentation leading to the production and publication of award winning documentaries, socially engaging exhibitions, and masterful use of combinations of documentary photographs in award winning book forms.
EOD Technology, Field Office Administrator (FOA) –
Lenoir City, TN; 2009-2010
• Held contract position supporting field activities for unexploded ordnance (UXO) disposal clean up at locations across the globe. Responsibilities include payroll and expense reporting, logistics planning, equipment support, daily and weekly business reporting to EODT HQ and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, travel planning and other on site support as needed. Have worked in multiple locations including Yakima, Washington and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Worked extensively and effectively with Deltek project management software dealing with time and expense reports as well as business intelligence solutions.
Key Contributions:
- Worked hand and hand in management alongside a Command Master Chief Petty Officer, Navy Seals, United States Army Special Forces, and Marines, to lead all phases of successful project completion without incident or accidents on projects with budgets upwards of a million dollars.
- Represented EODT management team in welcoming newly hired employees to the department, presenting 2-4 times a month, emphasizing the mission, goals and aspirations of the department and company.
- Preened and developed reference documentation and software used by representatives to provide up-to-date, correct information.
Rogers & Weiss Creative Group, Co-owner –
Knoxville, Tenn.; August 2004- September 2007
Co-owned and managed business specializing in marketing for local food and beverage locations. Creating and developed marketing campaigns, analyzed market demographics and determined relevant advertising placement to encourage patronage of customer for clients including Charlie Peppers, Macleods Restaurant, Cool Beans, Quaker Steak & Lube and AC Entertainment.
Key Contributions:
- Executed and improved competitive sales techniques as well as assisted in new product development and rollouts with articulate unit communication and public relations activity, suggestive sales contests and incentive contests.
- Provided strategic direction to operations personnel on marketing terms, rationales, and strategies with focus on operation’s task in efficient marketing implementation.
University of Tennessee, College of Education, Health, &a Human Sciences Technology Enhanced Curriculum Lab, Graduate Assistant –
Knoxville, Tenn.; August 2005-August 2007
• Provided individual assistance to College of Education students and faculty with implementing multimedia software and internet technologies
• Designed and implemented workshops on professional photo editing software and information technology support
Media Pros, Graphic Artist / Marketing Coordinator –
Knoxville, Tenn.; January 2005-November 2006
Developed, created and edited advertising media for a marketing firm providing consumer targeting, from traditional and digital media to unique lifestyle promotions and sampling to clients including Dairy Queen, Harley Davidson, Honda, Michelin, The Rush, University of Tennessee and Sea Ray. Also served as liaison between business and clients ensuring all specifications and requirements we communicated and completed.
Key Contributions:
- Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing initiatives, strategies, and programs through consumer research, competitive/trends analysis, and creation of internal metrics and management reporting producing a 100% increase in sales from 2005 – 2007.
- Sought and retained key personnel.
ACTIVITIES
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Empire Business Network (EBN), Co-founded local business owners’ networking group to facilitate the sharing of ideas, contacts and business referrals; 2004-2006
PUBLICATIONS
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Rogers, George W., Michael Ellis, Markesha McCants, Nicole Frye, Jessica Miller. The Hershey Company Introducing the World of Chocolate. San Francisco: BK Publications,
2007. 1-200.
Rogers, George W. Four Walls. San Francisco: BK Publications, 2007. 1-130
Rogers, George W., and Douglas Hileman. Eyes of the World – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. San Francisco: BK Publications, (Spring 2008).
VOLUNTEER
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West Haven Children’s Home – Hanover Parish, Jamaica, helped bring art, music, and recreation to mentally and physically handicapped children in rural Jamaica; 2008
Civitan International, volunteered at numerous Special Olympics and helped raise money for The Civitan International Research Center; 1998-2008
University of Tennessee Rec Sports, coached a college intramural flag football team; 2006
HONORS
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Screenings & Exhibitions of work
• 2010 Photography Exhibition – La Costa, Knoxville, Tennessee
• 2009 Official Selection Marble City Film Festival
• 2009 Official Selection CTV First Friday Premiere (11/06/09)
• 2008 Official Selection Secret City Film Festival
• 2007 SXSW (South by Southwest) Interactive Festival,
Austin, Texas
• 2007 Blurb.com (Book of the Week- 01/11/07)
• 2007 Ewing Gallery, Knoxville, TN
• 2005 Official Selection of Oak Ridge Film Festival
(Best Tennessee Film)
• 2004 Official Selection Secret City Film Festival
• 2004 1010 Gallery, Knoxville, TN
• 2003 Official Selection New York International Independent
Film and Video Festival
• 2003 Official Selection New York Short Film Festival
• 2003 University of Tennessee Film Festival (Best of Show)
• 2003 Ewing Gallery, Knoxville, TN
• 2003 1010 Gallery, Knoxville, TN
• 2003 Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville, TN
Articles
• Tribble, Michael (June/July, 2006). Dynamic Duo. City View, 38-39.
• 2004 Knoxville News-Sentinel, August, 25, 2004. Issue – West, pg. WS1.
