Experienced film producer, journalist and writer/researcher in both the fiction and legal arenas.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Compliant Company, LLC
San Diego
01.2006 - 2008
Sold corporate compliancy services to major corporations, law firms, franchises, companies and individuals.
Cardiff Films, LLC
01.2010 - Current
Created a multi-billion dollar business plan with 20 films on our slate. Worked with talent and investors for movie production.
Freelance writer
01.2000 - Current
Met with producers, agents and publishers, performed research, wrote and edited manuscripts and screenplays.
Paralex Legal Services, LLC
01.2000 - 01.2006
Created LLCs, corporations and estate plans; Designed and sold to attorneys, financial planners and CPAs seminar packages targeted at obtaining new clientele.
Law Offices of Donald J. Burris
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.1987 - 01.2002
Wrote brochures, newspaper articles and books on estate planning, corporations and LLCs. Worked as a paralegal in drafting and executing documents and meeting with clients.
Education
Bachelors - journalism
Mira Costa College
Encinitas, California
01.2003
Certificate of Paralegal - undefined
The Paralegal Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1989
Associates - journalism
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.1989
Skills
Leadership skills to highest tier level
Accomplishments
Formed an independent film production company with three Academy award-winning production partners who were partnered with Steven Spielberg for 20 years.
Wrote three novels, one published, and seven screenplays – action/adventures, romantic comedies, and one a legal thriller.
Training
Put together seminars from start to finish, including creation of the Power Point presentation and accompanying workbooks.