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Roger Wollenberg

@rogerwollenberg

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Experienced contract analyst and multimedia professional with federal grant management and communications expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply federal grants and contract expertise, multimedia skills, and process improvement in collaborative, mission-focused teams.

I am a solutions-driven contract analyst and multimedia professional with extensive experience supporting federal financial assistance programs and producing large-scale communications. I have managed cradle-to-grave grant activities for awards totaling over $2.5B, developed SOPs and tracking tools that improved accuracy and nearly ensured 100% assignment completion, and led training for teams.

I also bring two decades of photography and multimedia leadership, from producing and archiving tens of thousands of assets to managing global news coverage and freelance networks. I combine strong attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to deliver reliable results in high-trust, high-stakes environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Photographer

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Self Employed

Jan 1998 - Present (27 years 10 months)

Provide photographic, editing and consulting services to newspapers, news services, corporations, non-profits and private clients, maintaining long-term client relationships and delivering on editorial and commercial assignments.

Photography Image Editing Consulting Portfolio Management Adobe Creative Suite Asset Archiving Contract Negotiation Time Management

Contract Analyst

The Building People, LLC

Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Supported cradle-to-grave financial assistance management for over $2.5B in DOE awards, improving process transparency and achieving nearly 100% assignment completion through tracking tools and SOPs. Conducted detailed budget, cost/price, risk and compliance analyses and executed contract modifications and close-outs.

Grant Management Contract Administration Compliance SharePoint SOP Development Financial Analysis Process Improvement

Strategic Communications Photographer

Magellan Federal

Apr 2013 - May 2023 (10 years 1 month)

Produced, edited, distributed and archived tens of thousands of multimedia assets for DoD Warrior Care communications, built searchable digital asset libraries, and supported virtual events and web content migrations. Ensured brand and legal compliance while managing equipment and stakeholder collaboration.

Photography Video Editing Digital Asset Management Final Cut Pro Photoshop Content Management

Chief Photographer

United Press International

Sep 2000 - Dec 2011 (11 years 3 months)

Planned and executed global news, sports and entertainment coverage, recruited and managed national/international freelance networks, and delivered deadline photo coverage for major events including Super Bowls, elections, Olympics and space shuttle launches.

Team Management Deadline Reporting Budgeting Freelance Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

James Madison University

Bachelor of Arts, History

Grade: Honors

Activities and societies: Photographer, Photo Editor and Technology Manager at The Breeze student newspaper

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History with an honors designation and a minor in Political Science; held roles at the student newspaper as Photographer, Photo Editor, and Technology Manager.