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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Articulate, ambitious Journalist & Broadcaster with 10+ years experience
delivering news and programming for Chicago television/media and the most
popular television/radio shows and publications in Poland. Broad expertise in
research, reporting, hosting, on-air narration, promotion and event coordination.
Track record of creating, writing, producing and presenting highly profitable
programming for children/teens and environmental awareness.
• Innovative and analytical thinker, able to bring proactive solutions to difficult or
high-pressure situations. Combine creativity & problem-solving skills with a high
attention to detail.
• Keen aptitude for both learning and applying new concepts quickly.
• Consistent, well-organized and dependable performer with the flexibility to adapt
to constantly shifting priorities. Always deliver on commitments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Project Work, Chicago, IL 2001 – Present
Freelancing for Polish and Polish-American media outlets. Researching and writing
a book, “My Parents – My Kids” on aging and care giving issues.
TVP Chicago, Chicago, IL 2004 - 2009
News Anchor, Talk-Show Host, Executive Producer
Fulfilled multiple roles for leading television station serving the Chicago Polish
community.
Key Accomplishments:
• Hosted, prepared and produced own 30-minute talk show.
• Developed and hosted 30-minute daily news program featuring news from
Poland as well as general international and local events.
www.wirtualnemedia.pl 2003 – 2004
Publicist
Handled media relations/publicity for this Polish language Internet site,
the largest in existence focused on mass media news and issues.
Radio ZET, Warsaw, Poland 04/2000 – 09/2000
Promotion Executive
Organized promotions for the top commercial and private national radio station in
Poland, with the best ratings in its group. Oversaw media sponsorship for
multiple, concurrent cultural events.
Key Accomplishments:
• Designed and launched an effective new logo, including product placements,
promotional material and gifts.
• Successfully coordinated 30 concerts throughout Poland, and traveled with
3 different artists appearing in a 10-city tour.
TVP SA, TVPolonia, Warsaw, Poland 08/1998 – 01/2000
Reporter/Journalist/Public Broadcaster/Host
Delivered news and children’s programming for the only Polish television station
broadcast on all continents around the world via satellite.
Key Accomplishments:
• Produced and hosted the Monday segment of the most popular show for
teenagers in the history of the station. Attained highest ratings each week.
• Demonstrated diversity by fulfilling roles as On-Air Voice Narrator, Editorial Office
Head, Executive Producer and On-Air Special Assignment Reporter.
Silesian Electronic Team SC, Inicjatywa, Gliwice, Poland 05/1998 – 08/2000
Public Relations Expert
Managed all public relations, including press conferences and releases, for only
company in Poland informing media about Y2K.
Broadcasting Engagements, Poland 01/1995 – 01/1998
Host/Broadcaster
Clients: Wisla Television, Radio PULS, TVP SA, PLAY Films Studio
Key Accomplishments:
• Wisla Television: Co-created, wrote and presented successful new children and
teenagers’ program airing on the first regional TV station in Poland.
• Radio PULS: Prepared and delivered 10-minute news segments every hour, for
the second most popular regional radio station in Poland. Coordinated
print/vocal news and field reporters on multiple assignments.
• TVP SA TVP1: Developed and hosted a monthly segment on ecology and
environmental awareness, on the air for 20 years.
• TVP SA TVP3: Produced filmed reports on ecology and environmental protection
issues for one of 15 regional affiliates of the largest TV network in Poland. Also
co-hosted two 30-minute shows daily for children and teens.
• PLAY Films Studio: Researched, produced and narrated a weekly one-hour
magazine program for regional cable television.
Journalism Engagements, Poland 03/1994 – 01/1995
Journalist
Clients: Seven Days in the Region, Local’s Review
Key Accomplishments:
• Seven Days in the Region: Created and wrote the Arts & Culture section and
covered special assignments.
• Local’s Review: Skillfully authored articles for this 3-city weekly newspaper.
EDUCATION College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Private Institute of Public Relations, Warsaw, Poland,
Private Institute of Social Psychology, Warsaw, Poland,
The Environmental Protection College, Gliwice, Poland, 1993 - 1998
SPECIAL PROJECTS Z&T Television Company, Poland/United States (2000)
Reporter
As independent journalist/reporter, traveled to United States to film reports and
documentary on current social issues and the democratic system.
Charity Benefit Concert in honor of AIDS’ Day, Warsaw, Poland (2000)
Creator, Executive Producer, Director
Organized and managed successful event attended by First Lady of Poland. Event
had broad coverage by correspondents of international media, such as Associated
Press, Reuters and Hokkaido.
www.Ahoj.pl, Warsaw, Poland (2000)
Publicist
TVP SA, TVP1, Warsaw, Poland (1999)
Senior Supervising Producer, Polish Public Broadcaster
“Polish Summer” Program
Multiple Charity Benefits, Presenter and Host (1995 – 2000)
ASSOCIATIONS/ International Federation of Journalist - IFJ
AFFILIATIONS Polish Society of Journalists - SDP
Committee of Concerned Journalists - CCJ