Gary Turchin

Gary Turchin

Freelance

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partner/ Founder

  • Education

    • Temple University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Communication, General
    • Temple University

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      Minor Psychology
  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1995
      Freelance

      * Worked freelance as Producer, Director, Segment Director and Project Manager * Lead numerous projects and onsite shoots with more than 100 people on set* Key clients included Propaganda Films, Walt Disney TV, Buena Vista TV, Fox TV and more

    • GoConvergence

      Nov 1995 - Jan 2012
      Founder / President

      * Created Orlando-based agency with partner, Kenny That* Grew agency into multi-million dollar company with satellite offices in New York and California * Efficiently led agency to thrive during recession * Successfully sold and integrated company into Mood Media

    • Mood Media

      Jan 2012 - Mar 2021
      President - GoConvergence

      * Continuous growth and record EBITDA for 20+ years* Lead small team of approximately 12 full-time/salaried individuals plus several freelancers to ensure strong margins* Personally worked with key clients to drive success: - Multi-year record social media engagement and visitors to Bahamas destination for Nassau Paradise Island - Developed and launched Cirrus Bespoke initiative, plus achieved record sales of SR plane and new jet* Unprecedented client retention plus acquisition of new clients such as J.M. Smucker, AdventHealth, Waterpik, Karma, Atlantis, Baha Mar and many, many more! Show less

    • Plant Street Studios

      Apr 2021 - now
      Managing Partner

      We Solve the Challenge for Modern MarketersYour Complete Brand Content SolutionPlant Street Studios is the home for creative content production, media, and technology businesses with specialized expertise in online-to-offline experience creation, and advanced AI, XR, VR, AR, and remote production technologies.https://www.plantstreetstudios.com/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Open Water Scuba

      NAUI Worldwide
    • Private Aircraft Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      AAF Addy - 2018 4 Silver Awards
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      HSMAI ADRIAN - 2018 1 Silver Award
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      Travel Weekly Magellan - 2018 4 Gold and 1 Silver Awards
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      Webby - 2018 Nominate Website: Best Visual Design Function Honoree Website: Car Sites & Car Culture
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      HSMAI Adrian - 2017 1 Silver and 3 Bronze
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      Travel Weekly Magellan Travel Weekly 2017 4 Gold and 5 Silver Awards
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      ERA Moxie - 2016 Best Short-Form of the Year, Brand ResponseBest Long-Form of the Year, Variety
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      Travel Weekly Magellan Travel Weekly 2016 2 Gold and 4 Silver Awards
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      Cindy - 2015 6 Gold and 4 Silver Awards
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      ERA Moxie - 2015 Best Long-Form of the Year, Brand ResponseBest Short-Form of the Year, Brand ResponseBest Short-Form of the Year, Variety
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      HSMAI Adrian HSMAI 2015 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze
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      Telly - 2015 4 Silver Awards
    • Awarded to Gary Turchin
      Travel Weekly Magellan Travel Weekly 2015 2 Gold & 5 Silver
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Pearl Harbor Website on Jan 2018
      Pearl Harbor WebsiteAssociated with Gary Turchin