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RJ Coleman
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Welcome
to my website.
I'm an account executive for a tradeshow and events marketing agency; I am also an actor, writer, and an experienced presenter.
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Currently, I'm an Account Executive for Live Marketing, a tradeshow and events marketing company that helps clients plan, produce, and measure face-to-face experiences that inspire target audiences to take action. As an actor, I most recently appeared in several spots as the spokesperson for a local Ford dealership ("Shop local, save time, money and gas!) I was also seen on TV and on tour as the spokesman - "The Internet Coach" - for APTE Inc. (an education media firm)
.CONTACT ME BY EMAILING RJCOLEMAN3@COMCAST.NET
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- On Television
"Man on the Street" spokesperson for Bert Weinman Ford in series of commercials airing on Comcast cable.
Also, for APTE Inc., created and developed live-character representation of product line (the 'Internet Coach') for integrated product branding campaign.
Produced, wrote and starred in daily technology series funded by and airing on the Discovery Channel ("Discovering the Web with the Internet Coach")
For three years, this daily television presence increased Web traffic and sales for the co-marketing partners and built name brand recognition for the 'Coach' media line.
- On Tour
Created and performed live public service presentation ("NetSmarts") as the Internet Coach.
Toured as the Internet Coach to hundreds of schools and presented to tens of thousands of kids and teachers nationwide.
Conducted numerous presentations and product demos at schools, conferences, seminars, tradeshows, college campuses and for adult education courses.
- In the Media
Served as media representative for APTE Inc. and Internet Coach media on local and national TV news, print and radio.
Developed Web content and tutorials for internetcoach.com and other affiliates.
As the Internet Coach, wrote monthly articles for magazines, e-zines and tech tip sites.
- Writing and Related Skills
Content Developer for e-Learning for corporate clients on topics including systems, records management, marketing, anti-discrimination, code of conduct and others.
Developed marketing materials for educational media company including catalog copy, ads, brochures and slicks.
Highly skilled with the Internet, MS Office, ACT! and Quicken.
- Non-profit Arts background
Previous experience includes the post of General Manager for the Center Theater Acting Ensemble in Chicago. Also co-founded the Artistic Home Acting Ensemble in Chicago and has been a frequent stage performer for both of these organizations, plus a director, designer, writer and bookkeeper. Current member of Board of Directors of Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater.
- Education
RJ is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois - Urbana with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts/Theatre - Acting. He attended Maine Township High School South as well as Mary Seat of Wisdom primary school.
Additional education includes the Fundraising and Philanthropy evening program in the School of Continuing Studies at Northwestern University.
- Affiliations
RJ has been a member of Actors' Equity Association since 1992.
He has served on the Board of the Artistic Home and of his neighborhood organization - the Dewey Community Conference - for which he was President from 1999 to 2001. Board Member, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater since 2006.
- References, writing samples, proposals and demo reel/DVD are available upon request.
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