Main Gigs
The beauty of the digital age is that I am now able to help people look good on paper - and in real life - from just about anywhere. So if you need affordable, professional images, media, promotion, authoring, consulting or training, let's talk.
Side Gigs
I travel so much that I get asked to do all kinds of stuff. And because I love to have - and to write about - new and unique experiences, I often say yes. My Side Gigs so far have included house and pet sitting, mentoring aspiring authors, photographers, trainers, travelers and speakers, executive nutrition and fitness coaching, and live in personal training.
Prior Gigs
Here’s some of the people, companies, institutions and organizations I’ve worked with throughout the years. You'll find a brief description of some of the creative services I provided beneath their logos. Beneath that is a summary of my education and career highlights.
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Images
360 Cloud Solutions Shot creative and traditional photos of company staff for a creative website.
AVON Shot lifestyle photography of Avon’s top distributor for a leading industry publication.
American Residential Properties Photographed awards event for this national company.
Business Network International Shot meeting photos for this referral marketing company.
City of Grace Shot photos of various events and activities for this multi-campus church.
Darren Hardy Photographed an event produced by the Publisher of Success Magazine.
FitPHX Photographed a charitable event for the Mayor of Phoenix’s wellness initiative.
Future Stars Photographed events for this international sports organization.
Jessica Cates Music Shot still photographs for this artist’s music video and CD cover.
Joe Weider Shot photos and wrote articles for the legendary founder of Weider Publishing.
Kerrie Droban Photographed marketing and publicity images for this author.
Empowering Women Shot lifestyle photography for this exclusive businesswomen’s magazine.
Fridays (Main Street & Main) Shot publicity photography for this restaurant’s charitable event.
Ironman Shot editorial photography for this top sports and fitness publication.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Photographed their Light The Night awards ceremony.
Raven Events Shot photos at several special events for this popular Arizona promoter.
Rugby Bowl Shot VIP Tent photos at this collegiate sporting event in Scottsdale.
SeacretDirect Served as photo art director for this skin care companies international event.
Sky Cab Shot advertising and marketing brochure photography for this avionics firm Media.
Stop The Traffic Now Shot promotional and event photographs for this anti-sex slavery charity.
Scottsdale Polo Championships Photographed VIP guests at this premier sporting event.
Sterling Fine Properties. Photographed a VIP event for this high end Real Estate company.
Tool Up Shot special event photos for this professional contractor supply company.
Verve! Shot a Leadership Convention featuring Darren Hardy and Gary Vaynerchuk.
VIP Mortgage Shot special events and corporate functions for this national company.
Wildfire Crossfit Shot photos of a special event for this popular training facility.
Women Wine & Wisdom Shot photos of this professional women’s networking group.
World Gym Took promotional and marketing photos for this popular fitness facility.
Media
Alpha Vision Wrote web content and press releases for this leading edge architectural design firm.
American Archery Wrote articles and shot photos for this sports publication.
Arizona Woman Authored “How To” articles for this exclusive women’s magazines.
bizAZ Wrote articles on the internet and customer service for this (now Gannett) magazine.
Health News International Wrote copy for this national Direct Sales publication.
High Country/American Created magazines and ads for this national archery company.
Impact Systems Created concepts, shot images and wrote content for this sales company.
Money Makers Monthly Wrote advertorial copy for this Direct Sales Industry publication.
Muscle and Fitness Wrote and shot for the world’s biggest health and fitness magazine.
New Vision Wrote ads, communications and created magazines for this billion dollar company.
Petersen Publications Wrote sports articles and shot photos for their premier magazines.
Scottsdale Quarterly Wrote advertorial and created a full page ad for this lifestyle magazine.
Unlimited Possibilities Created magazines for this professional development company.
US Archer Wrote articles, created ads and shot photos for this national archery magazine.
Vemma Wrote ads, communications and created magazines for this billion dollar company.
Promotion
Arnold Schwarzenegger Promoted his worldwide event. Then told him, “Ahh’ll be bach.”
American Cancer Society Created and promoted a fund raising event for this organization.
Arizona State University Created and promoted a charitable event for ASU’s sports center.
Femail Creations/Barefoot Parties Wrote promotional copy for this unique women’s company.
Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno Did a sales promotion with him. And tried not to make him angry.
KBOS, KGEN Wrote commercials and planned promotional events for these radio stations.
KTVK, KPNX,KTSP, KTVK. Served as spokesperson for a youth home on these TV stations.
Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas Created advertising and promotional copy for this industry leader.
Phoenix Foundation for Homeless Children Created web copy for this charitable organization.
Telluride Ski Resort Created ad and radio copy for this world class destination spot.
Authoring
Cory Everson Wrote feature articles for this TV host, movie actor and six-time Ms Olympia.
Crosby-Wright Agency Wrote advertising and marketing copy for this top public relations agency.
FLEX Wrote and shot for this hardcore international bodybuilding magazine.
FreeLife Wrote and shot marketing communications material for this international company.
Harris Luxury Homes Wrote and shot promotional content for this custom home builder.
Harte Hanks Wrote a fitness column for this weekly publication.
Hyatt-Regency Hotels Created, wrote and shot a magazine for this luxury hotel.
Monterey Homes Wrote advertising copy for this premier home builder.
Metro Mobile Created advertising copy for this mobile phone company.
PAR Technologies Wrote advertising and web copy for this innovative technology firm.
Pet Togethers Wrote product and opportunity brochures for this pet food company.
Roadmap To Success Wrote inspirational success stories for this international business.
Saba’s Wrote advertising copy for this large western wear retail company.
Tony Coury GMC Wrote ad copy for this successful automobile dealership.
Women’s Fitness Provided content and images for this international magazine.
3EFitness Created website content for this respected personal trainer and fitness coach.
Consulting
Amplify U Provided marketing communication for this professional development company.
Girlfriend U Provided marketing consulting for this personal development company.
KP Consulting Worked with multiple companies with this top Direct Sales consulting firm.
Momentum Magazine Wrote copy, shot photos and helped create this online magazine.
PinnaclLife Helped create comprehensive start up media for this nutraceautical company.
Scandalously Organized Helped brand and launch this organizing business.
Sheffield Resource Network Consulted and authored for the world’s foremost direct sales firm.
Small Business Administration Served as a consultant to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
U and Improved Provided consulting and creative services to this leadership development company.
V Magazine Provided photography, authoring and helped create this online magazine.
Training
Diet Centers Authored and taught sales and management classes to this weight management firm.
Eastern Michigan University Taught Introduction to Communication for this four year college.
Estrella Mountain Community College Taught Mass Communication.
GateWay Community College Taught Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication.
Glendale Community College Taught Public Speaking, Business and Interpersonal Communication.
LA Fitness Wrote sales training manual and trained sales people for this international fitness chain.
Mesa Community College Taught Elements of Speech Communication.
Scottsdale Community College Taught Public Speaking.
South Mountain Community College Taught Speech and Interpersonal Communication.
Scottsdale Magazine Wrote an article for this sophisticated lifestyle publication.
Tribune Newspapers Wrote an article for new mothers for this publication company.
TRW Wrote and presented a lecture on corporate wellness for this company.
24 Hour Super Spas Trained 250 sales people in 17 locations for gym chain now 24 Hour Fitness.
360 Cloud Solutions Shot creative and traditional photos of company staff for a creative website.
AVON Shot lifestyle photography of Avon’s top distributor for a leading industry publication.
American Residential Properties Photographed awards event for this national company.
Business Network International Shot meeting photos for this referral marketing company.
City of Grace Shot photos of various events and activities for this multi-campus church.
Darren Hardy Photographed an event produced by the Publisher of Success Magazine.
FitPHX Photographed a charitable event for the Mayor of Phoenix’s wellness initiative.
Future Stars Photographed events for this international sports organization.
Jessica Cates Music Shot still photographs for this artist’s music video and CD cover.
Joe Weider Shot photos and wrote articles for the legendary founder of Weider Publishing.
Kerrie Droban Photographed marketing and publicity images for this author.
Empowering Women Shot lifestyle photography for this exclusive businesswomen’s magazine.
Fridays (Main Street & Main) Shot publicity photography for this restaurant’s charitable event.
Ironman Shot editorial photography for this top sports and fitness publication.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Photographed their Light The Night awards ceremony.
Raven Events Shot photos at several special events for this popular Arizona promoter.
Rugby Bowl Shot VIP Tent photos at this collegiate sporting event in Scottsdale.
SeacretDirect Served as photo art director for this skin care companies international event.
Sky Cab Shot advertising and marketing brochure photography for this avionics firm Media.
Stop The Traffic Now Shot promotional and event photographs for this anti-sex slavery charity.
Scottsdale Polo Championships Photographed VIP guests at this premier sporting event.
Sterling Fine Properties. Photographed a VIP event for this high end Real Estate company.
Tool Up Shot special event photos for this professional contractor supply company.
Verve! Shot a Leadership Convention featuring Darren Hardy and Gary Vaynerchuk.
VIP Mortgage Shot special events and corporate functions for this national company.
Wildfire Crossfit Shot photos of a special event for this popular training facility.
Women Wine & Wisdom Shot photos of this professional women’s networking group.
World Gym Took promotional and marketing photos for this popular fitness facility.
Media
Alpha Vision Wrote web content and press releases for this leading edge architectural design firm.
American Archery Wrote articles and shot photos for this sports publication.
Arizona Woman Authored “How To” articles for this exclusive women’s magazines.
bizAZ Wrote articles on the internet and customer service for this (now Gannett) magazine.
Health News International Wrote copy for this national Direct Sales publication.
High Country/American Created magazines and ads for this national archery company.
Impact Systems Created concepts, shot images and wrote content for this sales company.
Money Makers Monthly Wrote advertorial copy for this Direct Sales Industry publication.
Muscle and Fitness Wrote and shot for the world’s biggest health and fitness magazine.
New Vision Wrote ads, communications and created magazines for this billion dollar company.
Petersen Publications Wrote sports articles and shot photos for their premier magazines.
Scottsdale Quarterly Wrote advertorial and created a full page ad for this lifestyle magazine.
Unlimited Possibilities Created magazines for this professional development company.
US Archer Wrote articles, created ads and shot photos for this national archery magazine.
Vemma Wrote ads, communications and created magazines for this billion dollar company.
Promotion
Arnold Schwarzenegger Promoted his worldwide event. Then told him, “Ahh’ll be bach.”
American Cancer Society Created and promoted a fund raising event for this organization.
Arizona State University Created and promoted a charitable event for ASU’s sports center.
Femail Creations/Barefoot Parties Wrote promotional copy for this unique women’s company.
Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno Did a sales promotion with him. And tried not to make him angry.
KBOS, KGEN Wrote commercials and planned promotional events for these radio stations.
KTVK, KPNX,KTSP, KTVK. Served as spokesperson for a youth home on these TV stations.
Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas Created advertising and promotional copy for this industry leader.
Phoenix Foundation for Homeless Children Created web copy for this charitable organization.
Telluride Ski Resort Created ad and radio copy for this world class destination spot.
Authoring
Cory Everson Wrote feature articles for this TV host, movie actor and six-time Ms Olympia.
Crosby-Wright Agency Wrote advertising and marketing copy for this top public relations agency.
FLEX Wrote and shot for this hardcore international bodybuilding magazine.
FreeLife Wrote and shot marketing communications material for this international company.
Harris Luxury Homes Wrote and shot promotional content for this custom home builder.
Harte Hanks Wrote a fitness column for this weekly publication.
Hyatt-Regency Hotels Created, wrote and shot a magazine for this luxury hotel.
Monterey Homes Wrote advertising copy for this premier home builder.
Metro Mobile Created advertising copy for this mobile phone company.
PAR Technologies Wrote advertising and web copy for this innovative technology firm.
Pet Togethers Wrote product and opportunity brochures for this pet food company.
Roadmap To Success Wrote inspirational success stories for this international business.
Saba’s Wrote advertising copy for this large western wear retail company.
Tony Coury GMC Wrote ad copy for this successful automobile dealership.
Women’s Fitness Provided content and images for this international magazine.
3EFitness Created website content for this respected personal trainer and fitness coach.
Consulting
Amplify U Provided marketing communication for this professional development company.
Girlfriend U Provided marketing consulting for this personal development company.
KP Consulting Worked with multiple companies with this top Direct Sales consulting firm.
Momentum Magazine Wrote copy, shot photos and helped create this online magazine.
PinnaclLife Helped create comprehensive start up media for this nutraceautical company.
Scandalously Organized Helped brand and launch this organizing business.
Sheffield Resource Network Consulted and authored for the world’s foremost direct sales firm.
Small Business Administration Served as a consultant to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
U and Improved Provided consulting and creative services to this leadership development company.
V Magazine Provided photography, authoring and helped create this online magazine.
Training
Diet Centers Authored and taught sales and management classes to this weight management firm.
Eastern Michigan University Taught Introduction to Communication for this four year college.
Estrella Mountain Community College Taught Mass Communication.
GateWay Community College Taught Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication.
Glendale Community College Taught Public Speaking, Business and Interpersonal Communication.
LA Fitness Wrote sales training manual and trained sales people for this international fitness chain.
Mesa Community College Taught Elements of Speech Communication.
Scottsdale Community College Taught Public Speaking.
South Mountain Community College Taught Speech and Interpersonal Communication.
Scottsdale Magazine Wrote an article for this sophisticated lifestyle publication.
Tribune Newspapers Wrote an article for new mothers for this publication company.
TRW Wrote and presented a lecture on corporate wellness for this company.
24 Hour Super Spas Trained 250 sales people in 17 locations for gym chain now 24 Hour Fitness.
Education And Career Highlights
Masters Degree In Communication, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan
Owner Ultimate Impact Feb 2006 – Present Arizona
I started my Marketing Communications Consulting business Ultimate Impact in 1981. Since that time I've been blessed to provide authoring, consulting, photographic images, public relations, sales training, motivational speaking, and marketing communications solutions for companies, organizations and publications. I now have strategic partnerships that provides a full array of creative services including website development, print and online projects and social media consulting. To learn more about our services and the people we've been able to help, check out our website at www.UltimateImpact.com
Marketing Consultant Sheffield Resource Network Jan 2005 – Jan 2010 Scottsdale, Arizona
I was responsible for originating marketing and communication materials, corporate branding, and other creative content and images for Sheffield Resource Network, the world’s largest consulting firm to the Network Marketing, Direct Sales and Party Plan Industry. Duties include conceptualizing and implementing advertising strategies and tools, print and online publications, and public relation's materials for start up companies and traditional, international corporations expanding via this channel. Serve as author, photographer and Editor In Chief of the Sheffield Report, an electronic newsletter providing straight answers for the tough questions facing direct sales executives. Educate clients on how to create lifestyle features, success stories, and recognition content and images that will drive sales momentum.
Editor/Photographer/Marketing Director New Vision/Vemma Jan 1996 – Jan 2005 Scottsdale, Arizona
I created marketing communications materials for New Vision’s $1,000,000,000 nutraceutical, weight management and personal care products business. Worked directly with CEO on sales promotion and communications strategies during the launch of New Vision’s subsidiary company, VEMMA. Provided authoring, event, lifestyle and recognition photography, and layout and editing for corporate publications DiamondLink, Dream Big, Insight, Real People, V magazine, VisionLink, MOMENTUM and New Vision Magazine. Marketing Director for advertising, branding, celebrity contracts and endorsements, interactive media, Internet, labeling, publicity, public relations, promotions and sales training materials. Served as corporate spokesperson and trainer for new products launch, and fitness and nutritional consultant for key executives and distributors.
Author/Photographer Weider Publishing Jan 1995 – Jan 2004 Woodland Hills, California
I authored original content and created photographic images for Muscle and Fitness magazine's 7.5 million readers in 80 countries and 14 languages. Authored a super-feature entitled Cory’s Killer Workout that drove global publication sales to record numbers and was one of the most requested reprints in Weider Publication’s history. Created original content for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Cory Everson (movie actor and host of ESPN2's Gotta Sweat), and other world renowned health, fitness, bodybuilding and strength athletes. Contributed content for website, audio programs and other publications. Authored over 50 articles aimed at educating and entertaining a diverse worldwide readership. Featured topics included: body shaping, family health, general fitness, injury prevention, inspirational success stories, humor, major events, nutrition, obesity, personality profiles, powerlifting, strength building, stress reduction, women’s issues, sports psychology and weight loss. Experience included photographing international events, and ghostwriting and co-authoring for various ages, cultures, formats, genders, languages, perspectives and styles.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing 24-Hour Nautilus (24 Hour Fitness) Jan 1980 – Jan 1988 Tempe, Arizona
I authored and edited advertising, corporate communications, media materials, newsletters, sales training manuals and special event promotions for 17 facilities throughout the Southwest. Duties included educating and motivating 250 sales and management staff, and coordinating all marketing materials with sales promotions to help exceed annual revenue goals of $125 million. Created, hosted and publicized a fund-raiser for Arizona State University Adaptive Intramurals Program that drew 5000 people in two locations, and resulted in the purchase of new specialized equipment for the ASU facilities. Interfaced with advertising and public relations agencies, and placed media with Arizona Republic, Arizona State Press, Mesa Tribune, New Times and San Jose Mercury News.
Owner Ultimate Impact Feb 2006 – Present Arizona
I started my Marketing Communications Consulting business Ultimate Impact in 1981. Since that time I've been blessed to provide authoring, consulting, photographic images, public relations, sales training, motivational speaking, and marketing communications solutions for companies, organizations and publications. I now have strategic partnerships that provides a full array of creative services including website development, print and online projects and social media consulting. To learn more about our services and the people we've been able to help, check out our website at www.UltimateImpact.com
Marketing Consultant Sheffield Resource Network Jan 2005 – Jan 2010 Scottsdale, Arizona
I was responsible for originating marketing and communication materials, corporate branding, and other creative content and images for Sheffield Resource Network, the world’s largest consulting firm to the Network Marketing, Direct Sales and Party Plan Industry. Duties include conceptualizing and implementing advertising strategies and tools, print and online publications, and public relation's materials for start up companies and traditional, international corporations expanding via this channel. Serve as author, photographer and Editor In Chief of the Sheffield Report, an electronic newsletter providing straight answers for the tough questions facing direct sales executives. Educate clients on how to create lifestyle features, success stories, and recognition content and images that will drive sales momentum.
Editor/Photographer/Marketing Director New Vision/Vemma Jan 1996 – Jan 2005 Scottsdale, Arizona
I created marketing communications materials for New Vision’s $1,000,000,000 nutraceutical, weight management and personal care products business. Worked directly with CEO on sales promotion and communications strategies during the launch of New Vision’s subsidiary company, VEMMA. Provided authoring, event, lifestyle and recognition photography, and layout and editing for corporate publications DiamondLink, Dream Big, Insight, Real People, V magazine, VisionLink, MOMENTUM and New Vision Magazine. Marketing Director for advertising, branding, celebrity contracts and endorsements, interactive media, Internet, labeling, publicity, public relations, promotions and sales training materials. Served as corporate spokesperson and trainer for new products launch, and fitness and nutritional consultant for key executives and distributors.
Author/Photographer Weider Publishing Jan 1995 – Jan 2004 Woodland Hills, California
I authored original content and created photographic images for Muscle and Fitness magazine's 7.5 million readers in 80 countries and 14 languages. Authored a super-feature entitled Cory’s Killer Workout that drove global publication sales to record numbers and was one of the most requested reprints in Weider Publication’s history. Created original content for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Cory Everson (movie actor and host of ESPN2's Gotta Sweat), and other world renowned health, fitness, bodybuilding and strength athletes. Contributed content for website, audio programs and other publications. Authored over 50 articles aimed at educating and entertaining a diverse worldwide readership. Featured topics included: body shaping, family health, general fitness, injury prevention, inspirational success stories, humor, major events, nutrition, obesity, personality profiles, powerlifting, strength building, stress reduction, women’s issues, sports psychology and weight loss. Experience included photographing international events, and ghostwriting and co-authoring for various ages, cultures, formats, genders, languages, perspectives and styles.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing 24-Hour Nautilus (24 Hour Fitness) Jan 1980 – Jan 1988 Tempe, Arizona
I authored and edited advertising, corporate communications, media materials, newsletters, sales training manuals and special event promotions for 17 facilities throughout the Southwest. Duties included educating and motivating 250 sales and management staff, and coordinating all marketing materials with sales promotions to help exceed annual revenue goals of $125 million. Created, hosted and publicized a fund-raiser for Arizona State University Adaptive Intramurals Program that drew 5000 people in two locations, and resulted in the purchase of new specialized equipment for the ASU facilities. Interfaced with advertising and public relations agencies, and placed media with Arizona Republic, Arizona State Press, Mesa Tribune, New Times and San Jose Mercury News.