Type Of Business:
Media and writing company
Expertise:
Writing; Editing; Film production; Singing; Acting; Entertaining
Major Product/SVS:
Entertainment; Writing; Editing; Film production; Tours of London
Favorite Business Publication:
Wall Street Journal, The Economist
Hobbies/Sports:
Scuba diving; Running; Oil painting; Writing; Modeling; Holistic health; Traveling; Serving as a tour guide of London
Education Degrees:
Associate of Science in Business Technician, Brigham Young University (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
The American Women Clubs, Ridgewood, NJ; The American Women Clubs, Frankfurt, Germany; The American Women's Club, Surrey, England; The American Women Clubs, Berkshire, England; Boy Scouts, Oberursel, Germany; Boy Scouts, Thorpe, England
Place of Birth:
Corpus Christi
Industry:
Film Production & Authorship
State/Country of Origin:
TX/USA
Children's Names:
Justin, Rick, Mark, Jennifer, Tara
Work History:
Macy's Department Store, San Francisco, CA (1974-1977)
Career Achievements:
Author: New York Times Bestseller, "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul 2" with her story called, "Calm Mother" (2001); "The Triumphs of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus", Granite Publishing (2007); Filmmaker: three films, "Charly" (2002, "The Best Two Years" (2004), "Wild Stallion" (2009).
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Danneman is separated from her peers by her attitude that, "We should all be 'eye-candy' for each other." She believes that when we make the extra efforts to stay fit (respect our-self), dress up for each other (respect society mores) & converse with respect and gentle humor (respect others), that we would probably get along with each other a whole lot better.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Danneman’s greatest career achievement is being a filmmaker and an author, as she has been successful in uplifting many people through her works.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Danneman would like to be remembered by her peers as a smart and good friend, lively and fun to be with.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Danneman would like to solve the world problem of getting the major world religions, (i.e., Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Wicca, etc.) to agree on applying mutually agreed upon social living and legal standards of morals, ethics, and gender equality rights.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Danneman would like to have lunch with Pontius Pilate so as to have his views of ruling over the Jews, his meeting with Jesus before the trial, the unfolding of the trial itself, and the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Danneman likes to sing, as she has a wide vocal range. She was mainly trained by Mr. Marcus Arbitzu, an American former singer in the Frankfurt Opera Chorus, from 1993-4.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career are being able to make movies, motivating moviegoers to serve others, and being thrilled that her writings and movies inspire and inform others.
Charity:
Volunteer, Olympics Medal Plaza and Para Olympics (2002); Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Boy Scouts of America; Boy Scouts of America International; American Women Clubs; Alpine Arts Council.
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to staying fit and having a positive attitude about this adventurous journey called life.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after moving to Utah from London in 2000 and becoming involved in film making and writing, and gaining more of an interest in holistic health practices, as she saw that holistic medicines are commonly used in conjunction with modern medicine practices in European countries.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Danneman produced and acted in the movie, "Charly", in 2002, and assisted in the production and financing of "The Best Two Years" in 2004. She is the associate producer of "Wild Stallion," starring Miranda Cosgrove of Nickelodeon's "I Carly" show which was released in October 2009 on DVD. She has five children and is also a grandmother.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Writing; Editing; Acting, Producing films; Writing scripts;
Education Certifications:
PADI scuba diver, Certified Acupuncturist, GT Management; Certified Lymphologist
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Service Award, Boy Scouts of America, Thorpe England; Founder, Mini-Tours of London; American Women of Surrey Award, England.
Publications:
Author, "The Triumphs of the 12 Apostles of Jesus" (2007); Story Author, "Calm Mother: Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul 2"(2001)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Danneman intends to produce "The Lost Boys of Sudan," as she has bought one of their stories. She would also like to produce more movies about Christian missionaries and write another book.