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Jeff Riegel, Co-Producer of The Lost Clipper documentary project, receives kudos from DEA Narcos partner, Steve Murphy from Netflix's hit TV show "Narcos."

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Jeff Riegel has been a God-send for us personally, as well as for our business and brand name, @DEA Narcos. As our webmaster, Jeff took our mundane website and created one of the most professional sites out there, one that repeatedly receives positive comments from site visitors. In less than one year, his work and creativity increased online sales by over 600%!!!

Jeff also took over management of our social media accounts, expanding them from Facebook only, to now include Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, and of course LinkedIn. His utilization of SEO resulted in an exponential expansion of social media exposure, which has led to more business opportunities. Through his experience and expertise in video production and editing, we now provide professional-grade video vignettes to promote advertising that proactively supports and increases our branding and marketing, and at the same time provides advertising for our clients and upcoming events.


Recently, DEA Narcos joined Jeff for two weeks on The Lost Clipper project, traveling to Micronesia in the South Pacific in pursuit of an 80-year old cold case file, and a modern day adventure. Watching Jeff’s attention to detail, his willingness to do what was necessary to get the “shot” on video, seeing his “can-do” personality, and his ability to work under pressure and maintain his professional composure completely reassured us that we’ve chosen the right person to handle our website, social media, marketing, and video production needs. Any company would be extremely fortunate to have a true professional like Jeff on their team!

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Steve Murphy

Co-Owner & Keynote Speaker at DEA Narcos LLC

Netflix "Narcos" Television Personality

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It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Mr. Jeffrey Riegel. I was Jeff’s supervisor and team lead during the time he worked for Blackbird Technologies, November 2010 to November 2014. 

 

Mr. Rigel’s professional experience and vast knowledge of media was instrumental in the building and operation of a successful production service.  During that time he helped specify an optimal facility design, the necessary hardware, software, and network server infrastructure.  This service was highly commended and assisted with the advancement of business relationships between Blackbird and many of its valued key customers. 

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Jeff has a wonderful ability to turn a client’s ideas into superb visual presentations. His creative insight and extensive knowledge of the tools of his trade make him an excellent digital storyteller.   He always conducted himself in a professional manner, he is very friendly and is extremely dependable. His efforts and accomplishments were always beyond my expectations, constantly earning himself “excellent” performance reviews.

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It is without hesitation I recommend Mr. Riegel to any organization who would consider his employment.  He will be a valuable asset to any organization or endeavor he may choose to pursue.  

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Sincerely,

Kevin F. Burtnett

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Manager, Digital Media Production

Raytheon Blackbird Technologies
High Consequence Missions

Cybersecurity and Special Missions

Intelligence, Information and Services

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I've been fortunate to work with Jeff Riegel on a video documentary about a sensitive subject of a unique nature. It's a great day when you find a consummate professional who’s not only technically skilled and talented, but who also understands the need for discretion when dealing with ongoing international undercover investigations. And if those qualities and personal attributes weren’t sufficiently commendable, Jeff also has the creative genius to identify the perfect b-roll and graphics to transform a project that began as an educational documentary into something that also entertains as it informs.  

I look forward to continuing my collaboration with Jeff and encourage anybody else looking for a true SME in the world of videography and documentary film making to consider working with Jeff as well. 

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Aaron Graham

Executive Director

Brand Safety & Security

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc

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"...Over the years it has been a pleasure to have worked with Mr. Riegel.  His passion for video production and multimedia operations has made the Office of Naval Intelligence a better organization and has promoted greater service to the United States Navy and America.  Our thanks to Jeff for a job well done!”

Charlie Ray
Chief, Multimedia Services Department
Office of Naval Intelligence
Washington, DC

 

 

The CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) video that Jeff Riegel produced turned out so much better than we had anticipated.

It really set the fun and completive tone we want for this year's campaign.

We definately have a strong entry for the CFC Media Campaign contest.

 

We won a total of four First Place Awards in the CFC Communications Contest including:

Best Special Event - Kick-off Kentucky Derby Opener

Best Electronic Communication - ONI CFC Video

 

Jeff's leadership on these projects went above and beyond.  Thanks again for the great work!
 

 

 

 

Jeff Riegel is one-man production machine. He is driven, meticulous, energetic and the core of most of our productions.

I have known Jeff for over 17 years and have come to count on him when I need someone to fill a role as an on-location director, producer and cameraman. He has the technical abilities to troubleshoot most production problems, the creativity to make a boring film plan into something dynamic, and artistic ideals with a professional bearing that makes nearly all

clients / talent feel comfortable and confident in his vision and execution. As a bonus, he is an excellent video editor with a good command of motion graphics, a skill that can really enhance his video capture process.
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If you need a dependable, hardworking and trustworthy video professional,

seek no other than Jeff Riegel.
 
Regards,
Guy Noffsinger
Senior Special Projects Executive Producer/Writer
NASA Television and
The Lost Clipper documentary
 

 

 

 


I really enjoyed the documentary and promo videos.  Thanks for all the time and talent you

have put forth on this project to date, no one else would have done it for us.

I think you did a great job and just can’t thank you enough for everything!
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Craig Fladager
Boxing Trainer for Tori Nelson
#1 USA Woman’s Middleweight Boxing Champion
and 13-Time Multi-Class World Champion

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Jeff and Tori! Tori's story is very compelling and you both told it well.

We were pleased to be able to feature it.  Please keep us on mind for future submissions.

And best of luck to Tori in her boxing career.

We wish her many more successes and thank her for the inspiration!
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Patti North, Program Chair
Alexandria Film Festival
AlexandriaFilm.org

 

 

Thank you for submitting your film "Tori Nelson: Fighting For Her Future" to Texas Black Film Festival 2014!  Although we are unable to exhibit your film for this year's TBFF (we have limited screen time and are unable to screen all submitted films which meet our criteria), we have determined to Award your film HONORABLE MENTION status. This status is only awarded to select films submitted to our festival. We thank you for submitting to our humble festival and hope that if you are in Dallas during the time of the festival, that you come and support independent film.
Thank you again.
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The Texas Black Film Festival
texasblackfilmfestival.com

 

 

My photographer, Jeff Riegel, has worked really hard and he has always made nice videos for and of me.  And if you need any great photos, just contact him. But I would just like to say a big Thank-You, Mr. Jeff,  for all you have done.

May God bless you and your family!!! 
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Tori Nelson

13-Time World Boxing Champion Hall-of-Fame, 4 Weight Classes
torishonuffnelson.com
 
Editor, photographer, videographer, website creator, social media consultant, friend

 

 

 

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Jeff, thank you so much for all the work you put into the video of our Emmy wins.

You captured all the special moments and put it together in an excellent manner.

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Stephen and Ellen Clouse

Two Emmy Awards for "Just A Common Soldier"

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Jeff,

I wanted to thank you in person today. We are so pleased of the work you did! From getting the video on there and

the creation of the picture show was just first rate. Thank you so very much. If there's anything I can ever do for you,

please  just say the word.

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George Z., Penn State University project

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Jeff,
We appreciate your willingness to help out (our video production) at the last minute…we cannot thank you enough!

It was a true pleasure.
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Best Regards,
Allyson Ruscitella
Director of Sales and Marketing
Loudoun Hounds Professional Baseball Club




 


"I can't thank you enough for your help last night. We are working on such an important project and we are truly moved by your willingness to volunteer your time (for The Wounded Warrior Project.) Thank you again.”

Cynthia L. Gilman, JD
Vice President, Center for Public-Private Partnerships (CP3)
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Rockville, MD


 

 


“I have the pleasure of knowing and working with Jeff Riegel. I met Jeff in 1998 at the Central Intelligence Agency were we worked together as Audio-Visual Specialists. It is there were I saw Jeff's initiative and enthusiasm for doing such tasks as re-wiring a/v racks and where we both self-taught ourselves on the Avid Editing system. We also provided a/v support for high level events for the Director of Central Intelligence Agency, Members of Congress, Showtime Movie Premiere "In the Company of Spies" with Tom Beringer, Ms. America "Heather Whitestone", and Hispanic Heritage month with Rita Moreno and Edward James Olmos. Jeff then moved on to the Office of Naval Intelligence. And it was there that I witnessed Jeff's creativity working on various video projects for the Director of Naval Intelligence and the

Commanding Officer using the Final Cut Editing system.

When Jeff is given little resources to work with on a project, he is able to create a video production that highly exceeds the client’s expectations. I have seen Jeff literally create a video with no graphics or footage to work with, and he is able to give the client the vision they have relayed to him verbally. I highly recommend Jeff Riegel for all of your video editing projects.

With Jeff you get creativity, communication, and the experience needed to give you a quality video product.”
 
F. Patrick Smith
Video Production Specialist

Office of Naval Intelligence, Washington DC
 

 

 

 

 

 

"Jeff did a great job on all our communications efforts, especially social media. He is easy to work with.

He is very knowledgeable and professional."
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Ken Cain
Marketing Communications Manager and Editor
Capital Tristate Electrical Distributor

 

 

 

 

I am so very glad that I get a proper forum to talk about my work past regarding Jeff Riegel.

Being is such an over-saturated and competitive market, staying current and

relevant can be a task within itself. Jeff has to be one of the most consistent players

in the media world that I have had the pleasure to work with. His tenacity for

professional production and content pursuit for higher education in this industry

makes him one of my go-to guys for all projects, both great and small. As long as I am

able to perform in this market, I will only be successful with people like Jeff.

 

Nils Granholm,

Owner, Cavus Media

 

 

 

 

 


"Jeff's superior knowledge of broadcast production is unmatched. I worked with Jeff

on several jobs varying from simple dubing to full taping, editing and broadcasting productions.

His vast knowledge of the video field makes him the "go to" guy. He is always motivated and

knows how to motivate others in the work center. If I needed a worker/leader in this field

and knew that I needed someone who not only knows how to do the job but also get the

job done, then Jeff would be first on my list."
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Travis Ross
Video Production Specialist, Ohio

 

 

 


"Jeff and I began our television/media careers together as Master Control Operators at WTZA-TV in 1989 (Now RNN-TV).  Jeff was not only highly competent and dependable, but everyone enjoyed working with him. As a Crew Chief in the Master Control Room he was able to motivate and coordinate his team during live television broadcasts.
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WTZA was a small market TV station which was an ideal place for getting hands on experience

in every facet of television. Jeff took full advantage of this learning opportunity

by quickly becoming an expert at every production related post – doing live audio for news,

studio camera, satellite feeds, commercial insertion etc.
 
Jeff has continued to be a good friend to this day. He is creative and always enthusiastic.

I would highly recommend him for any Television, Multi-Media or content creation position."
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William Pardonner
Senior Producer, Rainbow Media New York

 

 

 


“I worked with Jeff Riegel for three years.  Jeff is an outstanding videographer, editor and motion

graphic designer. Jeff is also a skilled web designer.  He is a joy to work with... his professional

knowledge is, in my opinion, second to none.  A hard worker and creative, it isn’t very often you

find someone in this business that is as well versed in all of these skill sets.  He would be a great

addition to any team or as a consultant.  I recommend Jeff with all the confidence in the world.”

  David G. Crawford
  Leading Petty Officer, Video Department
  Naval Expeditionary Combat Command
  Detachment Combat Camera Norfolk, VA

 

 

 


"Simply put, Jeff Riegel is the most knowledgeable A/V specialists that I've had the pleasure of knowing. He's my "go to" guy when I need to know the latest and greatest technology has to offer. He was a "geek" before the term become fashionable, and has graduated to guru, at the very least. As far as people go, you won't find anyone with

a better bedside manner and integrity than Jeff Riegel."

Gary Lamb
Audio-Visual Specialist
KVL Audio Visual Services, Cape Cod

 

 

 


“Jeff is an extremely talented and creative editor...

He has a keen eye for solutions to editing problems and a keen eye for detail”

   Michael Bolnick
   Senior Editor, Sportsnet New York

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“I have had the extreme pleasure of working as an Audio-Visual Technician with Jeffrey Riegel for Hospitality Resources Inc in Reston, Virginia in the mid to late nineties and at SSI Services at The Central Intelligence Agency in McLean, Virginia in 2000. I can attest to the integrity, knowledge, skills and abilities that he brings to the work environment. The ultimate professional, Jeffrey routinely exceeds expectations and standards that are set forth by clients and supervisors alike. Furthermore, beyond his professionalism, he is a genuinely good person. Jeffrey is of the highest caliber

and I highly recommend his services to any interested party.”

 

Irvin Steward

Audio-Visual Services

International Monetary Fund

 
 

 

"Jeff is an excellent mentor and a dedicated employee. I reported to him during my internship at

WTZA. Ever since then he has continued to impress me with his knowledge of current media

technology. Whether he is creating video programming for a large agency or a video/photo DVD

from a personal event, the effort Jeff puts forth is clearly apparent in the finished product.

I would welcome the chance to work with Jeff again."

Jon Cerabone
Student, Marist College

 

 

 

“Jeffrey is a hard and dedicated worker.

He has a passion for his work and makes it an important part of his life.”

Evan Osterweil
North East Technical, New York

 

 

 

“Oh my God!  I just watched it, and then my boss heard it and watched it!
Thanks so much, Jeff, and for the closing message to Diana and I (and for the engagement card!)  You’re solid.

I truly appreciate this and will close the video portion of our wedding reception with this (tribute).”
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John Barille
Trailer Supervisor, Paramount Motion Pictures
Hollywood, CA

 

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"Jeff … just want to send a quick THANKS to you. We watched our wedding video last night so that Olivia could see Sofia’s dad, since yesterday was the anniversary of his passing. We’ve been able to discuss with Olivia now how cool it is that she knows what his voice sounds like and she could see him walking around with us in the video. Really special for Sofia especially given that her dad was never able to meet Olivia or Leo. Anyways, that video meant a lot when you originally gave it to us, but it’s value just escalated yesterday in ways we hadn’t anticipated back in 2005. Thanks my friend."

  Jeff M.
  Boulder, CO

 

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Thanks for sharing all that info (on your Wordpress Vlog), Jeffrey! Now I just have to find

a place to use the various tips, plugins, fonts, etc in my editing projects!

Glen Bailey
PRODUCER | VIDEOGRAPHER | EDITOR
Owner, Producer/Videographer/Editor at CreativSandbox
Greater Atlanta Area
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Hi! Excellent web blog, thanks for sharing the info! One for my bookmarks.
John via Wordpress
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Hi there Jeff,
I have just discovered/stumbled upon your blog purely by accident.

Great resource and I will certainly be bookmarking it before I leave the site.
Regards from England,   Kev
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Thanks for your (Wordpress) article!  I love your suggestions for relieving stress during the job search process.

Our company, www.WebumeNow.com works with job seekers to promote themselves

with an online portfolio of their skills and accomplishments.
I will forward your blog to some of them who may benefit from your suggestions.  Thanks so much!

Amber Prescott
www.WebumeNow.com​​

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