Meet the Pros

JACKIE MENNE . SYNERGY Advertising
My career maze started in broadcast as a writer/producer for radio and TV. Maybe that’s why I love video and the unique opportunity it affords to tell a story— specifically your story. For over a year I’ve been trying to figure out how to offer  an economical way for individuals to promote themselves or their business through video. The challenge wasn’t the script, after all I’m a writer, nor the styling, makeup, venue or even videography. The challenge was being able to produce them in just a couple of takes (economical) rather than dozens with loads of editing (costly). The challenge was the on camera talent— you!

How could I make sure you were not only prepared, comfortable and confident but also skilled in the nuances that make the difference between a “home video” and a professional one.

It’s my pleasure to announce the solution to that challenge! A collaboration with Cheryl Moore Brinkley of B.Vocal— the solution to the on camera challenge.

Cheryl Moore Brinkley founded B.Vocal in 1999 as a Midwest resource for developing Personal Performance Assets^SM, skills we all need to sound better, connect better and perform better in the work world, via recorded media and in life. Renowned as one of the nation’s few teachers of elocution, Cheryl is an expert in applying this training to help people in modern business and the public arena to improve the quality and effectiveness of their spoken communication. She also coaches clients in non-verbal communication delivery skills to improve their presence, performance & effectiveness, in person or on-camera.

Recognized for her expertise as a speech educator, Cheryl serves as adjunct faculty in the theatre department at Macalester College, where since 2001, she has taught acting and spoken voice, and directed numerous productions. She is an accomplished professional actor who has worked in theatre, TV commercials, print, live industrials, corporate videos and as a member of the Guthrie Theatre acting company (1993) and the St. Croix Festival Theatre core company (1990-95). Earlier in her career, Cheryl worked in commercial television production, press and public relations, and as a freelance casting associate for film and TV.

CINDY RAE . MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLING for still photography, film and video, television, web based projects, anything that requires someone to look and feel good on camera.

A beauty and lifestyle consultant which includes working as a freelance make-up artist/ hair stylist in all media as well as individual consultations having to do with a person’s total image.

ROBERT JACOBS . VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER