Wednesday, October 1, 2008

GGM Independent Partner John Scott Richardson


John E.S. Richardson
johnscottrichardson@yahoo.com
I am a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe in Hollister North Carolina. Maternal family line Tutelo/Saponi and faternal line is Tuscarora/Meherrin Bear Clan. Traditional in thought and ways and believes strongly is the preservation of the American Indian culture and the gifts the creator has given us. Traditional southern style drummer/singer and a member of the Eastern Woodland Warrior dance group performing traditional dances. Elder and leader is the well known Arnold Richardson. A program coordinator of an American Indian Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program. A spirited drummer who has performed for the North Carolina Museum of History, Office of Minority Health, Raleigh Drum Circle, 400 year celebration of John Smith maps of Maryland and Virginia, guest drummer with Cedar Tree Singers at DC National Powwow, and currently sings with RED OAK Singers. Has a passion for movies and television. Currently enrolled in acting classes at the North Raleigh Acting and Creative Theater. At the moment working on several small projects with in the state. Looking to branch out into larger markets. Freelance photography work covering the Anti Columbus Day rally in Denver, Native American Music Awards 2006, and the Indian Summer Music Festival in Milwaukee Wisconsin 2006. Motivation is to bring current life to American Indians... that was are not in the past. To represent them on film and give passion and life to how the world sees us. To represent the elders and their wisdom and to be a tool for the creator to reach our youth and to keep that fire and passion glowing and strong. WE are here to stay and will be until the END... in love Ooneh....
Actors Resume:


Height: 6’0 Hair: Brown
Weight: 227lbs. Eyes: Brown

Theater/Stage:
Improv Comedy NRRACT Playhouse
Glass Menagerie (Jim O’Connor) NRACT Playhouse
Strike at the Wind (Steve Lowry) Understudy
NCEA (National Conference) (Drum performance) NCEA
Eastern Woodland Dancers (Native Dance) Jefferson Park Event

Experience:
One Tree Hill (Youth buried in the Sand) WB Network
Suzuki of Raleigh (Car Consumer) Raleigh TV station
Caldwell Banker Realtor (Car Driver) AMVF Productions
Cherokee R&B Singer (Dancer) BET Music video


EDUCATION/TRAINING:

2008- North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theater Raleigh, North Carolina. (101, 102, Improv)

2004-2005 AMVF Productions Wilmington NC. (Apprentice program).
Braxton Honeycutt producer/director/actor.

2003-2004 MARK JENKINS ACTORS WORKSHOP Raleigh, North Carolina.

2002 Millie Lewis Talent Showcase Orlando, Florida.

2001-2004 TOUCH OF CLASS MODELING & TALENT Greenville, North Carolina.

1986-1990 Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC. BA Psychology (minor Business admin.)


SPECIAL SKILLS and INTERESTS:

· Traditional Native performing Native American drumming, singing, story telling, beadwork, drawing, visual arts, leather crafts and dancing.
· Basketball, track, weight lifting, horseback riding, swimming, hunting, and fishing.
· Macintosh G5, video recording equipment, freelance photography and moviemaker.
· Coordinating American Indian events, shows, and cultural base workshops and performances.
· Youth Advocacy in American Indian tribes and youth organizations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 CHORAGRAPHED PERFORMANCE
Office of Minority Affairs, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Arranged four different ethnic dance groups for a STAGE performance.
Scripted the program agenda to provide structure to performance.
Assisted with the copulation of the music.
Organized the production, which included lighting, sound, and production set up.

2006 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
KNBA Radio Koahnic Broadcast Corporation - Anchorage, Alaska
Lead Camera man/still photographer for Indian Summer Music Awards, for the station’s video production.
Assisted Station Manager with duties including program development and scheduling.
Organized, coordinated on-air interviews with guests and music groups.
Sound Design and Postproduction of station promos.
Still photography for station marketing and promotional purposes.
Script writing and development.
Organized music group profile including tape number, running time, genre, group promo information.

2004-2005 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
AMVF Productions /Career Connections - Wilmington, North Carolina
Assisted with all aspects of production for television commercials, videos, and short films.
Edited sound, video and developed screenplays.
Created and implemented lighting, grip and dolly kits on set and location.
Organized and coordinated casting sessions along with researching and soliciting new clients.
Lead Production Assistant for Stephen King film, Sorry Wrong Number.
Production assistant for regional commercial for Caldwell Banker.

1999-2003 MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/COACH
Boys and Girls Club - Langley Park, Maryland, Minority Business Leaders Conference, Metropolitan Basketball Camp, Dreams in Motion, St. Jerome Basketball Camp and
The Langley Park Boys & Girls Club of America.
References Available!
For assistance please contact:
Cherrie Richardson Collazo
Gaia Global Marketing
An Evolution in Freelance Marketing & PR Consulting
crichardson66@comcast.net

www.gaiaglobalmarketing.com


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