By Sarah Soliman
ORLANDO, Fla -- Dan Shepherd, a freelance producer in Central Florida spoke to Professor Ken Carpenter's News Reporting class about his career and his experiences as a freelance worker on Thursday.
Shepherd resides in Winter Park, however, his clients include NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, and Home Depot TV.
But his clients are not easily accessible. "It's better to start off in a small media market then grow after making contacts," Shepherd stated.
Shepherd started his career as a tape editor and photographer for a KJRH (NBC), a local news station in Tulsa, OK. He then went on to work for WCPX (CBS) in Orlando and WTVT (CBS) in Tampa.
Shepherd's freelance work began in 1998 and has not stopped since. He is currently a freelance producer and remote coordinator. "As a producer you do a little bit of everything," Shepherd stated.
He has covered major stories like Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of 9-11. His favorite stories, however, are his story on pollution in Puerto Rico and the story of a dolphin who lost its tail.
Shepherd has been nominated for an Emmy from The National Academy of Television Arts and Science for his work on the attacks of 9-11 and his coverage on Hurricane Katrina.
Dan Shepherd can be reached at Soundbite@cfl.rr.com
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Senator Siplin speaks to government students
ORLANDO - Senator Gary Siplin spoke to Professor Scott Crosby's State and Local Government class Wednesday at Valencia Community College West campus about his motives and accomplishments as Senator of Orange County.
Siplin discussed how important his faith has been throughout his career and how his spirituality has guided him to do what is best for his constituents.
"God wants me to serve my people," Siplin stated.
Through his belief system, Senator Siplin invested $400,000 into programs such as POPS (Professional Opportunity Program for Students) which entitles high school students between the ages of 16-18 years-old an opportunity to work after school.
Although a Democrat, Siplin stands by his faith and votes against issues like abortion. He states, "I don't think my faith should determine whether I am a Democrat or not."
Senator Siplin explained to the government students that he does what is right for his people regardless of what others think or may expect out of him.
Unlike many politicians, Senator Siplin tries to not attack his opponent. Instead, he focuses on his accomplishments and the good he has done for his district.
"The Lord has blessed me very well these past 8 years to be in power and make sure my District [19] is being properly taken care of."
Siplin graduated from Jones High School in Orlando and went on to receive his B.A. from Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina, and his M.A. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. He has served in the Florida House of Representatives and as Orange County Senator for 8 years.
For more information on Senator Gary Siplin, e-mail him at siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov
Siplin discussed how important his faith has been throughout his career and how his spirituality has guided him to do what is best for his constituents.
"God wants me to serve my people," Siplin stated.
Through his belief system, Senator Siplin invested $400,000 into programs such as POPS (Professional Opportunity Program for Students) which entitles high school students between the ages of 16-18 years-old an opportunity to work after school.
Although a Democrat, Siplin stands by his faith and votes against issues like abortion. He states, "I don't think my faith should determine whether I am a Democrat or not."
Senator Siplin explained to the government students that he does what is right for his people regardless of what others think or may expect out of him.
Unlike many politicians, Senator Siplin tries to not attack his opponent. Instead, he focuses on his accomplishments and the good he has done for his district.
"The Lord has blessed me very well these past 8 years to be in power and make sure my District [19] is being properly taken care of."
Siplin graduated from Jones High School in Orlando and went on to receive his B.A. from Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina, and his M.A. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. He has served in the Florida House of Representatives and as Orange County Senator for 8 years.
For more information on Senator Gary Siplin, e-mail him at siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov
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