Anthony Turk
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Persuasive full-time Publicist (with some independent Producing experience) with over 25 years of public relations experience. Excellent communications skills and highly professional in appearance and delivery. Adept at preparing press releases, press materials and writing press articles. Talented at strategizing, pitching and thriving in changing situations. Flexible and spontaneous with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the media, including TV, radio, print and internet.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Publicist
Self Employed
11.1999 - Current
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
- Managed internal, external and client crisis communications.
- Wrote press releases and assisted in creating and procuring press kits and articles.
- Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, oversaw re-branding strategies and tactics.
- Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked public relations and brand activities.
- Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
- Drafted and edited content for various media outlets.
- Managed projects and events from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans, and executing.
- Collaborated with external PR firms to determine branding, positioning and media messages.
- Clients include(d) but not limited to: Ed Begley Jr. (7x Emmy nominee), Eva LaRue (Emmy winner), Michael Campion (Fuller House), Patrika Darbo (Emmy winner), Susan Anton (Golden Globe nominee), Naomi Grossman (Emmy nominee), Sean Kanan (Emmy winner), Dedee Pfeiffer (Big Sky), Geroge Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic, Gerard Cosmetics, Begley's Earth Responsible Products.
Publicist
Collins-Simon Public Relations
01.1995 - 10.1999
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
- Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
- Garnered media interviews for individual celebrity clients.
Producer
Perfect (TV Pilot), Perfect, Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Hired and managed talent, production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
Producer
Idol Chat (Talk Show) Retro TV / Neal Prods.
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities included daily coordination of host including making sure host had updated script, helped to memorize script, arrived to set on time, liaison between host and crew.
- Met with other producers, director and host at start of production day to read through show and offer notes and rewrites.
Producer / Director
Hollywood Studio Kitchen (Internet Cooking Series)
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Secured recognized Hollywood talent for 6 episodes of a limited short form internet cooking series.
- Secured camera, lights, sound equipment.
- Secured cooking materials including food products.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Operated camera equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Writing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Coordinate Events
- Pitch and Manage Media Relations and Interviews for Each Client Account
- Event Planning and Promotion
- Write Press Releases and Media Articles
- Provide Press Placements as Media Content for Social Media
Affiliations
Television Academy: Member of Professional Representatives Peer Group
Timeline
Producer
Idol Chat (Talk Show) Retro TV / Neal Prods.
11.2018 - 01.2019
Producer / Director
Hollywood Studio Kitchen (Internet Cooking Series)
03.2018 - 08.2018
Producer
Perfect (TV Pilot), Perfect, Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2018
Publicist
Self Employed
11.1999 - Current
Publicist
Collins-Simon Public Relations
01.1995 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Writing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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