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KAT Hires Two Members to Join Growing Team |
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Jane Greer joins KAT as Associate Creative Director and Manager of Account Services. To her position, Jane brings 35 years of experience writing for all media. She has taught writing at Bismarck State College and was communication director of the ND Department of Transportation for 19 years. She’s currently writing a book about the relationship between poetry and prayer; her writing partner is Mike Aquilina, author and editor of more than 30 books on the Catholic faith.
Jane “gets” programmers because she’s been married to one—Jim Luptak—for 27 years. She and Jim enjoy their two dogs, Ally and Lana, and their African gray parrot, Noel. (Well, JIM enjoys Noel, who considers herself Jim’s true spouse and lies ON HER BACK on his chest in the La-Z-Boy, giving Jane the stink-eye. Jim recently bought Jane a lovely pair of welding gloves to use when SHE has to handle Noel.)
The highlight of Jane’s 2011, other than coming to work at KAT, was getting a new bathroom, dressing room, and bedroom, but it was humiliating to realize every night that the cleanest place in the house was the construction zone. Jane used to have hobbies and talents but KAT has burned them out of her. She is a dried-up husk of her former scintillating self.
In her role as Multimedia Designer, Kelli Thompson brings her knowledge of design from MSCTC in Moorhead, Minnesota. She carries over 7 years of experience in the graphic design field. On top of creating some sweet designs, she is also completing a degree in Web Design and Development at Bismarck State College.
Kelli recently moved to Bismarck with her husband Cory and their two beautiful children, Madison and Isaac. Most exciting is the addition of an adorable new puppy named Zoey into their family. Being a Minnesota girl at heart, she loves to be in the almost unfailingly frigid outdoors, playing with her lovely kids, watching movies with her stud of a husband, and, when time allows, scrapbooking her little heart out.
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KAT Welcomes Six |
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KAT Communications is pleased to announce the following staff:
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 After deciding that he needed even more snow and cold in his life, Mark Poe moved north from balmy South Dakota to take the position of Associate Creative Director at KAT. Mark has worked for some of the region’s top advertising agencies over the last 12 years, providing Art Direction in print, web/interactive media, video and illustration. Mark enjoys watching Phineas and Ferb with his daughter, and going on date nights with his wife at least once every year.
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 Lucy Nagel, a native of Zeeland, ND, comes to KAT with 23 years of experience in Graphic Design, Printing and Customer Service. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Arts from Wahpeton State College of Science. Lucy fills the role of Project Manager.
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 Jeffrey Morman joins KAT as its Lead Developer. As a graduate from North Dakota State University, Jeffrey has over six years of programming experience. He also has extensive knowledge in web application development and .Net application development. Jeffrey is an avid fan of science fiction and helps teach judo at a local judo school.
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 David Diebel joins the staff as a videographer and editor at KAT Communications. David graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in Mass Communications and an emphasis in photojournalism. He specializes in video production, graphic design and still photography. David is originally from Bismarck and moved back to the area after college. David likes music, the great outdoors and his dog Bonzer.
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 Emily Eslinger will be using her talents at KAT as an animator, illustrator, and designer. Emily received her degree in character animation from the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts. Emily is a Bismarck native.
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 Paul Brenno joins KAT as a videographer and editor. With over 10 years' experience in both small and major markets, national to local productions, he brings his award winning lighting & cinematography skills to KAT. Paul graduated from Montana State University Film School and is originally from Minot.
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KAT Communications specializes in solutions. With a wide array of services including management consulting, marketing, public relations, targeted outreach, training, and health education, KAT delivers solutions with lasting impact. Empowering individuals while delivering positive, measurable outcomes for clients has been KAT’s mission since 1989.
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KAT Communications Video Documentary Nominated for a Major Award |
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A video documentary produced by KAT Communications and Mental Health America of North Dakota (MHAND) has been nominated for a 2011 Voice Award. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a national organization, the Voice Awards recognize TV and film writers and producers that incorporate dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of individuals with behavioral health problems into their scripts, programs, and productions.
“Resolana: Voice of the People” is a 27-minute documentary that identifies barriers to accessing behavioral health services (mental health and substance use) in North Dakota’s rural and tribal communities. MHAND is using the video as an educational tool to promote community dialogue and awareness of these barriers, which include a lack of communication and coordination between behavioral health care providers; transportation issues; significant delays between appointments; and an inadequate number of behavioral health care providers and facilities in rural communities.
“Resolana: Voice of the People” features interviews with mental health consumers and rural behavioral health providers who talk candidly about the difficulty they have in obtaining the services they need. “We could not have done it without the KAT Communication's team,” said Susan Helgeland, MHAND’s executive director. “They have a special passion and sensitivity to the nature of working with people who are vulnerable.”
The video, made possible through the support of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, was shown at “Reel Mental Health: Depictions in the Movies,” a MHAND-sponsored event held at the Fargo Theatre on November 12-13, 2010.
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Call for Actors! |
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Call for Actors!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GoodHealthTV® Seeking Native American Youth
Bismarck, ND, April 1, 2011 – GoodHealthTV ® is issuing a call for talent Wednesday, April 6, and Thursday, April 7. Audition appointments can be made by calling (888) 571-5967 or via email at
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. Those aged 18 and younger will need parental consent. Pizza and pop will be provided.
GoodHealthTV® is seeking Native American youth actors, preferably aged 15 to 22 for several upcoming marketing productions. The character types are as follows:
- American Indian – Female – Senior – Princess, spoiled, rich girl
- American Indian – Female – Senior – Traditional dancer, well balanced, determined
- American Indian – Female – Senior – Juvenile delinquent, troubled, distrustful
- American Indian – Female – Senior – Teenage mother, responsible, tired, busy
- American Indian – Male – Senior – Jock, lives and breathes basketball
- American Indian – Male – Senior – Rapper, loves the rapper lifestyle
- American Indian – Male – Senior – Geek, really smart, shy and awkward
- Non-Native – Male – Senior – Cowboy, focused on working, loves the outdoors
Additional talent for other characters will soon be determined.
All actors must be available to work for up to 12 hours between May 1 through June 15, 2011. Interested participants younger than 18 years of age, must obtain parental or guardian approval.
All actors will be paid.
GoodHealthTV® is a subscription based health education network now found in eleven states. GoodHealthTV® is customized to reflect the needs of each local community it serves. The engaging and entertaining programming provides viewers with practical tools to improve their health and wellness through knowledge and prevention.
Contact: Lori Wolf
GoodHealthTV®
Phone: 888.571.5967
Email:
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http://www. goodhealthtv.com
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