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Mark Foglesong

2675 Shadow Pine Drive, Roswell, GA 30076 | (410) 926-8798 | markfoglesong@gmail.com

 

Public Relations and Video Production

 

Dynamic public relations (PR) specialist, award-winning television producer, and captivating photographer with diverse market and network experience. Artistic approach to telling engaging stories through video production. Partner with clients to develop content that meets needs, promotes positive image, and reinforces brand. Collaborative media consultant providing centralized resource for multimedia, video, and media services. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

 

Client Relations | Video Setup and Filming | Editing

Content Development | Team Leadership | Negotiations

 

Professional Experience

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Ready - Steady - Go, LLC, Roswell, GA - President & Founder   

11/2015 - Present

 

Independently shoot, edit and produce video projects for clients to help form corporate message and enhance organization or business image through creative storytelling.  Work to field-produce and shoot live events based on broadcast clients and partners needs.

 

Maroon PR, Columbia, MD - Director of News and Multimedia & Consultant

06/2014 - 01/2016

 

Produce daily content, working with clients to assess web-based needs from news-style pieces to long-run, presentation-style videos. Discuss multimedia, video, and media training capabilities with each client. Produce public service announcements (PSAs) and donor videos for clients in diverse industries, including sports, hospitality, and non-profit. Act as one-person newsroom for clients and media consultant at major company-sponsored events. Established PR video department reputation for offering valuable services that generate revenue and promote client retention.

 

  • Assisted sales team in closing Wal-Mart account by presenting company’s video capabilities, an integral element of the proposal.

  • Set up, filmed, and edited 12-part safety video shoot for Northern Safety with Cal Ripken, Jr. Hired and managed freelance production crew.

 

Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore, MD - Senior Photographer & Bureau Chief 

03/2007 - 06/2014

 

Oversaw the Baltimore Bureau and developed relationships with every major organization in target market. Acted as point person for CSN and NBC Sports for news events in Baltimore. Supervised field producers, reporters, web reporters, and interns.

 

  • Negotiated and launched RavensTalk news magazine show. Oversaw over 100 episodes including Super Bowl and Pro Football Hall of Fame specials. 

  • Produced, edited, and filmed:

    • Weekly news magazine-style show: RavensTalk, covering the Baltimore Ravens’ year-round activities airing on Comcast SportsNet.

    • Documentary: Blue Jay Way, an inside look at the Johns Hopkins men’s lacrosse team throughout the 2012 season airing on Comcast SportsNet.

    • Daily content: Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and major Mid-Atlantic universities.

  • Received Emmy Award in 2008 for Sports Single Story: Iron Swimmer.

  • Nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2014 for photography.

  • Reduced labor and production costs by handling multi-faceted responsibilities and becoming the single contact for network communications.

 

WMAR-TV, Baltimore, MD 10/2005 - 03/2009

 

Freelance Sports Anchor (03/2008 - 03/2009)

  • Retained as freelance anchor. Anchored & Produced weekend sportscast.

 

Photographer (10/2005 - 03/2007)

  • Edited all work filmed in the field, eliminating the need for in-house editing at station.

 

Tulsa Oilers Hockey, LLC, Tulsa, OK 01/2003 - 09/2005 - Assistant General Manager 

Created schedules, managed media relations, and oversaw ticket and corporate sales. 

 

KJRH-TV, Tulsa, OK 07/2003 - 01/2003 - Reporter, Producer, and Photographer 

Produced, edited, and photographed daily content for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Tulsa Universities’ athletics. Line-produced weekly Road to the Sugar Bowl college football special.

 

WMDT-TV, Salisbury, MD 12/1999 - 09/2002 - Sports Director and Reporter 

Reported on sports news and acted as anchor for Associated Press (AP) award-winning newscast. 

 

Education

 

Graduate Courses, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

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Continuing Education

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Digital Storytelling, Filmmaking for the Web, University of Birmingham, England

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Volunteer

 

Lift Up Atlanta, Special Events Videographer & Producer

 

Computer Skills

Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X, Sony Vegas

Microsoft Office

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