Dorris Keeven-Franke

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 

Independent  professional research for media, marketing or historical projects

P.O. Box 506, Washington, MO 63090       dorris@keeven-franke.com       636-390-8257

Superb and quick service without compromising quality of research. Organized and strongly committed to professionalism, with strong work ethics and attention to detail. Exceptional research and communication skills, with adherence to strict deadlines. Ability to produce findings, organize materials, and communicate results in an easy to use manner with full documentation and all necessary authorities and permissions.

  • BACKGROUND
  • I have researched location shoots and background information for U.S. and foreign television documentary producers.
  • Confidential research to locate heirs for Probate and Estate attorneys. Genealogical research.
  • Background and on-site research for authors of publications ranging from biographies to International Space programs.
  • Online media research for web developers and marketers
  • Prospective research for available grant funding, and background research for grant applications.
  • Historical background research for National Register nominations.
  • Done extensive historical research using archival and library resources for various institutions and companies.
  • Background research for Museums and Historical Societies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • EXPERIENCE
  • Grant Writer: National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, Missouri Humanities, Missouri Arts Council, Missouri State Archives Local Records Program
  • Author: A Window Through Time, Power of the People (winner of NREA award 1998), History of Warren County
  • Newspaper Columnist: Warren County Tribune, Warrenton Banner, Warren County Journal
  • Editor: Der Maibaum
  • Papers: Missouri Conference on History, Society for German-American Studies
  • Copywriter: PBS Television pilot
  • Brochures: local historical societies and businesses