Aaron Kershaw

Aaron Kershaw, aka your Media Guy. From Photography to Producing Websites & Promotional Video. I make it simple and affordable. http://aaronkershawphotography.com/

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Your friendly full-service Media-Guy & Member of The American Society for Media Photographers. Since 1994, I have been on the forefront of Internet technologies. I was a Director of Technology at About.com, a developer for Citibank International, have built hundreds of web sites and published tens of thousands of pages online. My 8 year radio career includes Producing and Hosting numerous programs for Whitney Media’s AM1460 & FM93.5 stations conducting well over 700 hundred live interviews. I have produced PSA's for The Arthritis Foundation and Documentaries for Habitat for Humanity, Training Videos for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Parades/Special Events for The Village of Elmsford. I have been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, The Westchester County Business Journal, Westchester County Times and The Sound and Town Report. I developed my first photograph at age 12, in a converted bathroom at IEY JHS. Since then, I have taken tens of thousands of pictures. Now my passion is rekindled and available to my clients. From food to barking dogs, cute kids, perfect portraits and celebrations of all types.

Ceo - Creative Director at West1Media Productions

May 2004 - December 2010

A Multimedia company Providing Production services to companies large and small. Media Properties included: Westchester1.com, Fairfield1.com, County1.com On The Inside - Entertainment Publication (50,000 distribution within Hometown Media's 5 publications.) In Westchester (WRTN) and On The Inside Radio Programs (WVOX) Client Services Included: Graphic Design, Television Production, Internet Design Development and Marketing, 5 pages or 500 pages. Website Evaluation created a custom solution to fit the needs and goals of our clients. Website Positioning (Search Engine Optimization) E-Commerce Systems from PayPal, to a custom written database.

Producer / Chief Correspondent / Host / Managing Editor Web Operations at Whitney Media - WVOX Radio

October 2002 - September 2010

I Produced and Hosted Long Format - Talk and Music Programming for WVOX146AM and 93.5 WRTN FM (currently WVIP). Some of my past guests have included: The Legendary Artist Peter Max, Dr. Max Gomez (NBC NEWS4), Judge Alex (Fox5) Author Judith Kelman, The Westchester Philharmonic, Chelsea Handler, Pro Skier Chris Davenport, Gold Medalist, Seth Wescott, Musical Guests, Don K-Reed, Bunny, Hemenway, Four-Days and The Bam Bam Project. WVOX 1460 AM (www.wvox.com) features local and regional information for residents of suburban Westchester County and the Bronx, with emphasis on the heavily-populated cities of Westchester’s Southern tier and affluent villages of Long Island Sound. Their award-winning audience participation call-in talk format has received national acclaim.

Art Director / Webmaster at Autoguide of Westchester

June 2001 - November 2002

Jr. Photographer. Compiling photos and information from sales team to create/updated advertisements and listings in this bi-weekly Publication with a 20,000 Circulation. Created and managed website with listings.

Technology Director, Core Services at About.com

1998 - 2001

Started as an HTML Producer, and slowly grew with the company. I learned from the industries brightest and took on what ever responsibilities I could. I helped develop use of new technologies to allow About grow to be the site it is today. I worked with the programmers to incorporate their code cleanly into the HTML templates to insure usability on all platforms. From Template development to Team building and Training, Creative Dept Liaison to the IT department and finally back with IT and as The director of Technology, Core Services, overseeing implementation of Advertising and New media placements, Project Management.

Lcpl - Machine Gunner/Trucker at US Marine Corps

December 1989 - May 1992

Desert Storm Veteran who served in Iraq, (24 MEU) while serving in The Marine Corps, honorably discharged with honors in 1992.

Photographer - Media Guy at Aaron Kershaw Photography & Media Production

January 2011

Full Multimedia Services for all size businesses. For 15 years clients have been referring to me as their "Web Guy then Video Guy, now recently - Media Guy." Need a new Website - a redesign of your current one. A Facebook page, FourSquare or a Mobile App. Personal service is what I have been know for. From covering your event as a Photographer to shooting food for your menu, your Website or Promo Video, I make production simple straight forward and most importantly on time and within budgets. With one person it makes life easier for your business needs. After 15 years, I am the toolbox for your All of your Media needs. Follow up with a strong marketing presence and your website and business success will follow.

Videographer at The Village of Elmsford

May 2007

Manage all Video Projects. From Filming to Final Editing and Uploading or exporting for Broadcast use. Annual Parades, Dinners, Fairs and Special Events. Produce Summer camp Talent Show DVD's. Projects Included: Annual Elmsford Day Parade Centennial Celebration 100th Annual Fireman's Parade Centennial Firehouse Celebration Fireman Training classes

Videographer/Photographer at Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

March 2005

From documenting project progress to traveling with Executive Director Jim Killoran, I do it all. Fund Raisers, On site interviews, documentaries, PSA's, Musical Performances, Timelapse building footage, Reporter style interviews, run and gun photography in all weather and circumstances. Was in flooded basements in Mamaroneck, and the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans.

Photography, Kenpo, Inline skating, Biking, Camping.