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Tim McKay Résumé
1814 Carrington
Drive
Raleigh, NC
27615
(919) 345-8323
tim@timmckay.com
EMPLOYMENT
Owner, Tim McKay Consulting, 1995 - Present.
As a freelance producer/writer, I provide advertising
and communications consulting services in the area of television,
radio, and the internet. Current clients range from non-profits to
government agencies and ad agencies.
Public Relations Manager, Mount Snow Resort, 1994 -
1995.
As head of corporate public relations strategy, I was
responsible for soliciting and coordinating all media visits;
production of all press releases and "On the Slopes", a weekly
mountain report to the news media; media spokesperson for the resort;
shared responsibilities for ski reporting; and the development and
implementation of a Mount Snow’s presence on the World Wide Web.
Events Coordinator, Mount Snow Resort, 1993 - 1994.
Developed and implemented plans for a summer schedule
of events including racing and recreational activities; arts and
entertainment; cultural festivals; as well as overseeing a full
calendar of on-going events and promotions throughout the winter.
Freelance Communications Consultant, 1984 - 1993.
Consulted with businesses, organizations, and
political candidates to provide a variety of services, including
radio, television and print campaigns, still and video photography,
direct mail services and media placement.
Media Coordinator, North Carolina Governor's Office of
Citizen Affairs, 1979 - 1984.
Directed public relations efforts to promote
volunteerism and citizen participation in state government. Duties
included publishing a monthly magazine; managing publicity for three
annual events involving more than 3600 volunteers; and development of
all promotional materials, including brochures, posters, billboards,
public service announcements, audiovisual presentations, press
releases, and speeches, for an ongoing, statewide effort to encourage
the media to focus on the contributions of volunteers.
Photography Instructor, Chowan College, Murfreesboro,
North Carolina, 1978 - 1979.
Taught basic photography courses at the freshman
level. Responsibilities included advising 65 students, designing
two courses in black and white photographic composition and technique,
and providing photographic services for college publications.
Photographer/Writer, Shelby Daily Star, Shelby, North
Carolina, 1977 - 1978.
Carried out all photographic assignments, managed the
photo lab, and served as general assignment reporter for the 17,000
circulation daily.
Freelance Photographer, 1972 - 1977.
Completed photographic assignments for a variety of
publications and organizations and worked as a photography lab
technician for photographic professionals in the Atlanta area.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri-Columbia, Bachelor of Journalism,
1977.
Activities included: Staff photographer, Columbia
Missourian; Missouri Student Association, photography instructor;
photo lab manager, Missouri Photojournalism Workshop, 1975, 1976;
Member Kappa Alpha Mu (Photojournalism Fraternity).
DeKalb College, Associate Arts, Clarkston, Georgia,
1975.
College honors included: College Photographer of the
Year, Atlanta Press Photographers Association (APPA), 1974. Third
Place, Pictorial Category and Honorable Mention, Sports Category in
the Thirty-Second Annual National College Photo Competition sponsored
by National Geographic and The National Press Photographers
Association.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Addy Award for Public Relations non-broadcast, 2007.
Dear Charles, Vermont Playwrights Award, Best Play,
1995.
Burning Bridges, Gold Award, Dramatic Original
Screenplay, Charleston International Film Festival, 1995.
Tales ftom the Mountain, Mount Snow's 40th
Anniversary, Best in Show, Crested Butte Ski Film and Video Festival,
1995.
Awarded the Silver Anvil Award for Total
Communications Program Government, Governor's Office of Citizen
Affairs by the Public Relations Society of America, 1983.
FILM AND VIDEO CREDITS:
Writer
"Trapped: Buried Alive" -- a 90-minute movie of the
week starring Jack Wagner and Gabrielle Carteris. Produced by
Porchlight Entertainment in association with Edgewood Studios and
Videal.
Producer
"Tales From the Mountain" — a 30 minute history of
Mount Snow Ski Resort and its founder, Walter Scheonknech -- judged
Best in Show at the Crested Butte Mountain Film and Video Festival in
1995.
Producer/Director
“Steep in Surprises: The Story of the Sparta Teapot
Museum” – a non-broadcast film to promote the Teapot Museum project.
Won an Addy Award in 2007. (writer)
“American Style: Furniture Edition” – a video to
promote North Carolina made furniture in Europe, 2006.
“New Home Innovations” – a spec pilot for HGTV, 2006.
(writer)
“The Governor’s Rapid Response Team: The case of the
missing jobs” – an 8-minute video to help communities prepare for mass
layoffs, 2006. (writer)
“Southern Pine Beetle Series” – Five 30 second
commercials for the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources, 2005.
“My Hero,” “On Your Side,” “Weather or Not,” “24/7,”
“House Call,” and “Hole Solution” – series of commercials for Baker
Roofing, one of the south’s largest roofing companies, 2005 and 2006.
“State of Minds” – a set of four trade-show videos to
promote the biotechnology industry in North Carolina at Bio2005,
Bio2006, and Bio2007 for the NC Department of Commerce.
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