Juergen Haber

703-558-0058

www.JuergenHaber.com

Juergen@JuergenHaber.com

3555 E. Yuma Dr., Rimrock, AZ  86335-5239

 

Objective

To write, edit and publish where world-wide experience can be applied.

 

Profile

An experienced and acclaimed writer, editor, photographer, and video producer.

An editor with a reputation for learning quickly, adapting to change, and having a strong work ethic.

A skilled communicator, planner, and problem solver.

Proven ability to analyze client needs, absorb new information quickly, and resolve issues in a positive manner.

An experienced entrepreneur.

A native English and German speaker with some knowledge of French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office.

With an American passport, willing to travel for my next assignment.

 

Newspaper & Magazine Writing, Editing & Publishing

The Wistful Guinea, Salem, VA, Founder, Writer, Editor

Founded, wrote, and edited an alternative newspaper in Salem, VA.

U.S. Army, Fort Monroe, VA, Editor, Weekly Post Newspaper

Wrote stories for and, edited the weekly post newspaper at Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Salem Times-Register, Salem, VA, Sportswriter

Reportage of local teams, including a minor-league baseball team.

The Washington Daily News, Washington, DC, General Assignment Reporter

Interviewed, researched, and wrote compelling, accurate, and informative news stories on daily deadlines.

National Journal, Washington, DC, Writer, Photographer

Wrote stories about federal government matters, e.g. federal revenue sharing, for this weekly magazine.

American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, Washington, DC. Editor

Reviewed, wrote, edited stories, reviewed story ideas, and planned content for the monthly magazine.

The Washington Post, Washington, DC, National Desk Copy Editor

Checked written material before it was typeset, corrected errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style.

Housing and Urban Affairs Daily, Washington, DC, Editor, Publisher

Reviewed, wrote, and edited stories, reviewed staff’s story ideas, and planned content for future issues.

Turf Grass Trends, Washington, DC, Editor, Publisher

Reviewed, wrote, and edited stories, reviewed staff’s story ideas, and planned content for future issues.

U. S. Agency For International Development, Kiev, Ukraine, Editor

Traveled to Kiev in the Ukraine to edit six scientific papers on the environment of the Ukraine for USAID.

 

Photography, TV, Video & Music

The Wistful Guinea, Salem, VA

Numerous television appearances to promote this newspaper

National Journal, Washington, DC, Writer, Photographer

While on staff, provided photographs to accompany news stories

Neo Post-Minimalists, Arlington, VA, Writer, Technical Staff Member, Co-Producer

Wrote, acted, was technical staff, and co-produced two art films, one a film festival prize winner.

Watch Out For Me, original songs & classic blues, Russ McKinney, Producer

Producer for singer/songwriter Russ McKinney's music CD of Mississippi Delta blues tunes.

 

Books

Production editor, hard-cover book, "The U.S. Dept. of Labor Bicentennial History of the American Worker," U.S. Gov't. Printing Office, 1976, LC Card Catalog No. 76-600033.

Designer, hard-cover book, "Israelis Speak," Carnegie Endowment for Int'l. Peace, 1977, ISBN 0-87003-007-8.

Editor, hard-cover book, "So Call It a Mitzvah," Exposition Press, 1978, ISBN 0-682-49116-0.

Editor, soft-cover book, "The Little Brown Book of Restaurant Success," Brown Publishing, 1994, 1998, 2002, ISBN 0-9741564-1-8.c

Editor, soft-cover book, "The Big Brown Book of Restaurant Manager's Success," Brown Publishing, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2004, ISBN 0-9741564-1-8.

 

Business

Owner of a real estate investment portfolio. Since 1974. I managed the renovation of dozens of single- and multi-family houses, apartment buildings and commercial properties with individual construction projects valued at over a million dollars. In Sarasota, FL, from 1995 - 98, I bought, renovated and held for investment four single-family homes. During that time I held a real estate agent license. In late 1998 I returned to Washington, DC, to manage my investment properties there.

 

Current Projects

Writer, photographer, editor of several books. One, working title, "Tucson Weekenders,' will be suggested weekend trips from Tucson. Another will be on the Gila River. Planned are an-illustrated coffee table book, a guide book, a recipe book with recipes from restaurants along the way, a music CD of songs played by local bands along the way, and a travel video. Finally, a "how I did it" book. Material on hand includes illustrated, 1,000-word, travel pieces published as "private" Web pages.

 

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

 

Skills

Native English and German speaker, with some knowledge of French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian.

Experienced professional film and digital photographer and film maker with excellent technology skills.

Can communicate technical information: I can read construction, engineering and electrical drawings.

User of professional-grade micro-computers since 1980 and telecommuter and road warrior since 1987.

Proficient in many Windows-based softwares.

 

References on Request