Trendl Communications
News and Key Accomplishments
| July 2010 creative |
Toy Story 3 Tweet-sized review is published by ChicagoNow's Fast-Paised Movies. 121 characters and alliterative. Follow me on Twitter. |
| June 2010 professional |
Relaunched website AnthonyTrendl.com with a fresher, more user-friendly design. |
| June 2010 professional |
Began marketing campaign for freelance and long-term consulting. Includes postcard and business card design. Google AdWords, Microsoft Advertising (Bing), and Facebook ads. |
| June 2010 professional |
Developed a page highlighting Hungarian goulash. |
| March 2010 professional |
Relaunched weekly Wheaton Bible Church Men's Ministry HTML newsletter via Constant Contact. |
| March 2010 creative |
Won "Chuck Norris Birthday Facts" contest hosted by Tyndale House Publishers with my five suggested facts to win an autographed copy of The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book: 101 of Chuck's Favorite Facts and Stories. According to Adam Sabados, Tyndale's PR person, Chuck Norris will not sign the book. He will tell the pen to sign. |
| January 2010 professional |
The Chicago Tribune's North Shore edition of TribLocal quotes one of my Tweets. |
| January 2010 professional |
Launched Wheaton Bible Church Men's Ministry Twitter to promote their activities. |
| January 2010 creative |
Launched Anthony Trendl Radio where I am presenting periodic audio performances of observational essays and storytelling. |
| December 2009 professional |
Launched promotional Facebook business page for client, the Epicurean Hungarian Restaurant, allowing them to better connect with happy customers. |
| November 2009 professional |
Published Letter to the Editor in Runner's World . Discussed the history of great American milers. |
| October 2009 professional |
Judged online debate tournament via Skype on behalf of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association. "Resolved: That the United States Federal Government should significantly reform its environmental policy." |
| June 2009 professional |
Produced Connection (dated, shipped June 2009). Cowrote cover and several feature articles. Also wrote news section. Provided creative direction to designer, worked with printer. Took cover photo. |
| June 2009 professional |
Produced 16-page graduation program. |
| June 2009 professional |
Staff photographer of 2009 high school graduation. Photos highlighted on website and various publications. |
| June 2009 professional |
Developed Facebook presence for employer after conducting several focus groups and related research. |
| May 2009 professional |
Designed and produced program for Grammy Award winners Turtle Island Quartet concert. |
| April 2009 professional |
Designed brochure supporting fundraising efforts. |
| April 2009 professional |
Worked with outside agency in placing employer on major network TV news (WGN-TV Around Town). Other placements include the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, several other newspapers. Photo used by Tribune (not credited). |
| April 2009 professional |
Relaunched weekly e-newsletter to increase production efficiency and user experience. |
| March 2009 professional |
Wrote several articles for, designed, produced a one-page newsletter to key donors. |
| March 2009 creative |
Performed poetry and gave short discussion on 1960s Beat-style poetry. See YouTube of one piece: Love Song for Charlie Parker. |
| February 2009 professional |
As managing editor of tabloid-sized glossy newsletter, I produced Connection (dated, shipped February 2009). Wrote cover and two main feature articles. Also wrote news section. Provided creative direction to designer, worked with printer. |
| January 2009 professional |
Developed 2009-2010 communications plan (based on academic year), including editorial plan. |
| December 2008 professional |
Produced several Christmas concert programs in-house. |
| November 2008 professional |
Launched personal and professional Facebook presence with several niche groups, attracting hundreds of regular responses. |
| November 2008 professional |
Placed stories in Chicago Tribune for employer. |
| September 2008 professional |
Became Wheaton Academy's Director of Communications |
| July 2008 emcee |
Private event |
| June-July 2008 site rollout |
Launched and maintain JimSpivey.com for three-time Olympian Jim Spivey, promoting his public speaking and professional coaching services. Includes planning/strategy, structure, writing and editing, SEO and promotion. |
| June 2008 site rollout |
Launched and maintain AnthonyTrendl.com. |
| May 2008 blog rollout |
Launched and maintain Karitos Arts Conference 2008, a blog promoting an annual arts event. Includes planning/strategy, structure, writing, SEO and promotion. |
| April 2008 speech |
Among keynote speakers at fundraising dinner regarding the history and importance of a Illinois State University campus organization. |
| Winter 2008 article quote |
NHV Book Review As Time Elapses and Sustains - The Lost Rider: A Bilingual Anthology by Ágnes Vashegyi MacDonald (New Hungarian Voice, Winter 2008: Volume VI - Issue I) (regarding my review of classic Hungarian poetry, The Lost Rider: A Bilingual Anthology. |