Robert Ausura Writing

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Resume

     In 30 years of professional writing, I've completed more than 200 speeches, papers, ads and brochures and scripted 400+ video, film and interactive programs, two screenplays and a television drama. I've designed presentations and briefings for scientists, educators, lobbyists and motivational speakers, and placed words in the mouths of corporate, government and association executives, including a U.S. Ambassador to Japan and a President of the United States .

     My ghostwriting has been featured at conventions and events around the world, from celebrations of the American Bicentennial in 1976 to high-level meetings of Homeland Security and Global Security policymakers.

Honors
     A number of films and videos that I've scripted have received wide recognition, including:

3 CINE Golden Eagle Awards (1981, 1998, 2001)
2 Silver Screen Awards (1980, 1997)
Gold Medal, International Film & TV Festival of New York (1985)
First Place Gold Camera Award (U.S. Industrial Film & Video Festival - 1990)
3 Communicator Crystal Awards of Excellence (1998, 2001, 2004)
Communicator Award of Distinction (2000)
Communicator Award of Merit (2002)
ITVA Award of Merit (1999)
ITVA Peer Award (2004)
3 Telly Awards (Documentary, Training, and Corporate Communications categories)

Clients
     Please see my Services page

Education
     I studied screenwriting under Academy Award-winner William Kelley (co-writer of Witness) and Hollywood script consultant Syd Field, and TV comedy writing under Danny Simon (brother and creative partner of Neil Simon; head writer, Mary Tyler Moore Show).

Publications
     I've written two screenplays (A Costumed Affair and Even, Incorporated) and a Miami Vice episode ("Little Wolves"). My first novel, The Moneyer's Son, is in progress.

Professional Affiliations
     Member, Washington Speechwriters Roundtable
     Member, International Television Association, Washington, D.C. Chapter

Personal Stuff
     For a more personal view of my writing and my career, go to Haiku: The Importance of Little Things on the Publications page. In my spare time I get outdoors as much as I can with my Nikon D200. Since 2005 I have been exhibiting and selling my photography. Please visit my photography website -- www.ausuraphotography.com.  I also dabble in cultivating bonsai (dwarf trees) and collect medieval coins.