Creative Services Promotional Video 2.0

Publication date:

2010-08-18

Author(s):

Cara Metell

Author(s):

Justin Wagg

Author(s):

Paul Donahue

Author(s):

Melonie Perino

Author(s):

Havona Wightman

Author(s):

Susanne Prahst

Author(s):

Belynda Talbert

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Creative Services Promotional Video v2.0

The CS promotional video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of our team of talented graphic design, multimedia, and documentation specialists.

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About the author(s)

Cara Metell

Cara came to Germany and Creative Services in 2009. This New Hampshire native has worked in international eduction and program coordination for several years. She was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Quito, Ecuador and earned her M.A. in International Training & Education from American University in Washington, D.C. When not at work, Cara can be found attending German class or snowboarding.

Developing forms
Documents and training briefs
Are just the start

Justin Wagg

Justin joined Creative Services in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies with a minor in Photography from Ryerson University, Toronto Canada; he has also taken part in a Cinematography Workshop at the Filmakademie in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Justin brings a wealth of experience as a freelance cameraman and photographer for events, documentaries, and fiction films to the GEO team. He was previously a studio photographer and photo/video instructor for MWR - US Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany, as well as a marketing assistant /graphic designer for MWR Marketing. Justin is a dual citizen of the U.S.A. and Canada. He enjoys traveling to the unique places that his job brings him to in Eastern Europe and Africa. Justin was once detained in Chad by the "secret police" for taking photos.

There is nothing that
our Apple guru cannot
Decipher or crack.

Paul Donahue

Paul Donahue brings years of experience of in documentary filmmaking, creative and content consulting, photography, and education to the Creative Services Team. He holds a M.F.A. in Film, Video, Animation; a M.A. Speech Communication – Cultural and Media Studies; and a M.A. in Philosophy. Paul was the Associate Director of Development for the Romberg-Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies at San Francisco State University. He also taught non-linear digital editing on the Avid Media Composer at Chicago Filmmakers for three years. His documentary film In the Land of Milk and Honey was distributed by The Cinema Guild. Paul speaks English, French & German.

Captures our essence
In photographs and on film
Always perceptive

Melonie Perino

Melonie Perino brings years of graphic design and tattoo artistry experience to Creative Services. Before joining the team in 2008, she studied animation and graphic design at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and completed a tattoo apprenticeship. Melonie speaks English and French. In her free time, this proud wife and mother of two can be found painting, practicing yoga, cooking, or slinging ink!

Tremendous talent
Rock star of graphic design
Ninja Assassin

Havona Wightman

Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, Havona found her way to Creative Services in 2008. She holds a degree in graphic design and brings experience in visual and retail management to the team. Havona’s hobbies include traveling, skiing, snowboarding, photography, painting, gardening, cooking and baking.

Susanne Prahst

Susanne, a Stuttgart native, speaks German, English, and French. Prior to joining Creative Services in 2007, she worked as a foreign language secretary at Mercedes Benz, Stuttgart and Deutsche Aerospace Airbus, Hamburg. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, history, and naturopathy. Suzanne has had a glimpse of paradise; she lived in Santa Barbara, California for nine years.

Makes stunning reports
Provides sound cultural and
Linguistic insight

Belynda Talbert

Belynda was a member of the team in 2009-2010. In addition to her documentation skills, she is an accomplished “Party Engineer” and educator. She holds a M.B.A. in International Business Administration from the Monterrey Institute of International Studies. Her languages are English, Spanish, and German. In her free time, Belynda enjoys cooking, swimming, music, art, and travel.