20+ YEARS
Digital Media, Branding, Global Marketing, Communications
and INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
documented proof of my background
Though I am originally from Alaska (Alaskan-Hawaiian Native with a dash of EU/Asian heritages), for the past 20+ years both onsite and remotely, I have been actively working internationally as a digital media producer/marketing professional e.g. websites, SEO/SEM strategist, social media, print medias, etc. / filmmaker, videographer, producer, post-production editor, etc. / creative content developer / tourism development specialist (NATGEO certified Geotourism Ambassador, community tourism developer, destination developer, etc.), etc., for a wide variety of media, communications and social economic development initiatives. Prior to 2000 and onwards, these initiatives cover a broad span of overlapping industries and supply chains e.g. rural-to-international tourism development, social economic development via multiple USAID funded Initiatives, famed film/tv shows e.g. The Amazing Race as filming/editing and producing centerpiece films for National Geographics DC Museum & NYC’s Rubin Art Museum; to which, led to numerous international publications as well as being awarded Mongolia’s Ministry Medal (Gov.) for my endeavors in September 2015.
In brief, my works have been featured in countless publications e.g. National Geographic, USA TODAY, United Nations ESCAP, New York Magazine, Petit Fute, Lonely Planet, etc., as well as famed international TV shows e.g. The Amazing Race USA, The Amazing Race Australia, National Geographic Society’s DC Museum (centerpiece film), NY Rubin Art Museum (centerpiece film), etc., as well as showcased for many years as a Ministry Approved Country Exhibitor at famed business expos and events e.g. ITB Berlin, WTM London and many more across Asia (China, South Korea, Taiwan, etc.), EU and the United States; and, I’ve even been selected and sent as part of a Ministry Delegation to Istanbul, Turkey to advance international/bilateral relations.
Thus, I’ve received numerous recognitions and honors via my works and personally e.g. Ministry Medal of Honor (Gov.), NATGEO’s Certificate of Excellence, NATGEO Geotourism Ambassadorship, Associated EMMY/Directors Guild (DGA) Award Wins and much more.
“Zanjan Fromer’s creativity ensures delivery of high quality, professional media work that stands out. Always willing to take on a new challenge, he thrives on problem solving and new approaches.” – Alan Saffery, Deputy Chief of Party for USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative
INTERNATIONAL social economic development AS AN OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR/FIELD SPECIALIST
(ALASKAN TLINGIT-HAWAIIAN NATIVE)
my old Business Card for usaid funded tci (2000-03)
Part of First-Tier USAID Teams THAT OPERATED ACROSS Mongolia (2000-03)
I was hand-selected by the Chief of Party of the USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative, Ms. Michelle Morgan, and approved by Nathan Associates, J.E. Austin Associates and the United States Agency for International Development to carry out my duties in relation to advancing Multi-Industry (cashmere, meat and tourism)/Multi-Sector Post Soviet Transitional Social Economic Development across Mongolia and globally via digital media & marketing communications – as part of the First USAID Teams operating across Mongolia. This Establishes my Digital Media (web/print medias, filmmaking, etc.), International Marketing Communications/Branding & Development Experience prior to 2000.
Worldwide
strategic partnerships
20+ Years of Establishing/Strengthening Mongolia’s International Market Linkages & Relations via Multi-Industry/Multi-Sector Endeavors around the world
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ADVANCING IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES & ADAPTIVENESS
I’m the “Leatherman or Swiss army knife”
Hence depending on who you ask, I’m commonly referred to as:
* Zanjan Fromer – the Production Guy: Exec. Producer, Producer, Creative Dev., Production Fixer/Manager, Videographer/Photographer, Video/Audio Editor and Soundtracks Mixer.
* Zanjan Fromer – the Digital Media Guy: Web Developer, Creative Strategy/Content Dev. (web, social media, videos, etc.), Search Engine Optimization (analysis/mapping/strategy dev.), Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, etc.
* Zanjan Fromer – the Competitiveness Development (Dev.) Guy: Communications/Branding Strategies, Creative Dev., Digital/Print Media Developer, Marketing Videos Producer/Editor and much more.
* Zanjan Fromer – the Marketing Officer/Chief Marketing Officer: Mainly in relation to Community Based Tourism, Tour Operators and Destination Development.
* Zanjan Fromer – the Research and Strategy/Project Development (R&D) Guy: Leads/Market Opportunity Mapping & Strategy R&D, Experience/Supply Chain Mapping, Community R&D, Development R&D, Production R&D, Competitiveness R&D, etc.
* Zanjan Fromer – the Strategic Field/Development Specialist: Rural/Urban-to-International Destination Development, Community Based Tourism Development, Rural/Urban/International Competitiveness Dev., etc.
* And of Course, Zanjan Fromer – The Jack of All Trades: mixing my multi-industry skill sets/experiences towards the advancement of film/TV productions, reality shows, real estate, travel, etc companies, associations as well as international development agencies and organizations.
Staying current with trends
Whether I am working on a project and/or enjoying some downtime – I take the time for research and development via globally well-known information resources e.g. Adobe, Sales Force, Google Analytics, Google Trends, Google Search Engine Console, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn, etc. By doing so, I know that 100% of what I develop and produce for my clients are in line with today’s most sought after trends, strategies, and more. Here is a link to the most recent global report that verifies and supports all my endeavors, methodologies, strategies and services that I provide: Sales Force State of Marketing – 7th Edition Global Report
Turning Ideas into Reality
For almost “two decades” I’ve, Zanjan Fromer, turned 100s (potentially 1000s) of concepts into reality via mix and using Adobe Premiere Pro | After Effects | Audition | Capture | InDesign | Illustrator | Photoshop | Lightroom | Creative Express (and other Adobe Apps) | Bridge | Acrobat | WordPress | Research & Analytics | Leads Generators | Email Marketing | Social Media Marketing | and much more!
Fresh Mixes
Being Alaskan born… I love the creative spectrum of contrasts, colors, gradients and so much more. From gentle/light earth tones of river valleys, wildflowers, etc., to the extremely rustic intensity of towering mountains and stormy/dark grey moods; artistic inspiration surrounds you in Alaska… and that becomes my guiding principals for all my works – look around, explore, learn, be curious, be adaptive, etc., creativity is everywhere; both within and all around – and ALWAYS creatively explore the mixing of old/new school methodologies, techniques, etc… such as terra[PRO] Media & Marketing‘s website – that aims to stylistically fuse old school epicness e.g. rustic blacks & whites with cutting-edge colors that are finely meshed to present high end/storyboard-like moods; evoking mental stimulation while maintaining the content-oriented focus – creatively tailor made to highlight “who I am” that innovatively showcases my diverse technical skill sets, experiences and know-how.
Globally Available
terra[PRO] Media & Marketing is a BRAND NEW media and marketing consultancy (freelance/contractor) which is built from nearly 30 years of international experience/founded in Mongolia via my worldwide works – that allows me to work around the planet. terra[PRO] Media & Marketing has a global vision focusing on tailor-made INNOVATIVE & INSPIRATIONAL media and marketing campaigns, strategies, “marketing products” (web sites, videos, etc.) and productions for public-private sectors, environmental & humanitarian initiatives, film & TV industry (scouts, creative for original stories, producing, videography, video editing, etc… for documentaries, features, reality shows and series) and more – on site and remotely for any projects around the world.
To highlight some of my multi-industry experience (more is showcased via the website as well as via my resume) – in short – I, Zanjan Fromer, have worked in and/or with the following industries via associated experience/supply chains:
- General Tourism (30+ years)
- International/Urban-Rural Social Economic Development (20+ years)
- Competitiveness Development; branding, product/image strengthening, export marketing, experience/supply chain mapping and development, etc. (20+ years)
- Destination Development (20+ years)
- Community Based Tourism (15+ years)
- Digital Media & Web Development (20+ years – on and off)
- Video Producing/Editing (20+ years – on and off)
- Film/TV Productions (15+ years – on and off)
- Food & Beverage (5+ years)
- Etc…
Both onsite and remotely AROUND the world, I have an established history of leading the development of 100s of projects e.g. film/tv productions, marketing videos, websites, seo/sem/analytics strategies, social media & awareness campaigning, presentations, digital/print designing, etc., all 100% backed by “fully licensed” soundtracks, photography, footages, experience, diverse skill sets and TONS of know-how/lessons learned; I’ve also spent the last 20+ years fostering both general/community based tourism development and SME Advancement (technical development/field specialist) and so much more! Currently, the main purpose of terra[PRO] Media & Marketing is to “showcase” my broad/diverse career portfolio (“global experiences; across SE/Central/NE Asia, Israel, Turkey, Europe, USA, etc.”), a variety of skill sets & technical abilities via this landing page… and to assist those, around the world, who desire to foster Greatness.
*Equivalent Experience (aka “Applied On-The-Job Experience/Contracted“, “Know-How”, etc.) is used in lieu of formal degrees that is 100% accepted by the USA Federal Government, international businesses, etc.; I easily surpass the 10+ years and requirements that equals a Master Degree.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF INTERNATIONAL MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
For 26+ years, I Zanjan Fromer, have been advancing International Public-Private Sector Social Economic Development Initiatives via my own initiatives, contracted works and/or via my organization that I founded (GERtoGER.org). As the Founding Specialist (a Rustic Field Specialist; an Alaskan-Hawaiian Native with a Dash of Asian/EU), Mr. Fromer (me), for decades I’ve worked/led many international projects/initiatives – in fact – many of my overseas endeavors have been featured via numerous globally famed venues (e.g. centerpiece films at National Geographic’s D.C. Museum, Rubin Art Museum in New York, etc.), publications (NATGEO, Lonely Planet, USA Today, New York Magazine, UNESCAP, etc.), reality & scripted TV shows (The Amazing Race USA & AUSTRALIA, Destination Truth, Arclight, etc.) as well as international business expos around the world (ITB, WTM, FESPO, LA, KOREA, etc). Owing to my endeavors, I have a Mongolian Government (Ministry Level) Medal of Honor for Leadership – Medal Link and other great recognitions for my works that included an associated EMMY/DGA Awards, etc. I also have been certified/recognized via an Explorer Organization (Certified National Geographic Society Geotourism Ambassador since 2010 – Certificate Link & Certificate of Excellence – Certificate Link), and much more.
In 2021 I produced/edited over 100 real estate marketing videos (published/unpublished) that spanned numerous countries and clients.
2020 Los Angeles Travel And Adventure Show – official speaker & exhibitor
2019 The Amazing Race Australia (Country Fixer, Facilitator, Production Management, etc.)
2019 One Of 200 Founding Members Of Airbnb Adventures
2019 Photographers Without Borders – featured article
2019 Petit Fute guidebook and online marketing (inside cover-page)
2019 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – WTM London
2019 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – Swiss’s Travel Expo (FESPO)
2019 Mongolian Ministry selected Delegate to Advance International Relations – Istanbul, Turkey
2018/19 “Recommended Business” Trip Advisor
2018 New York & The Cut Magazines – featured in
2018 USA Today – Gobi Desert
2018 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – Taipei’s Travel Expo
2018 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – Korea’s Travel Expo (KOTFA)
2018 Panelist speaker at the USAID funded Lead Summit (Leaders for Democracy)
2017 Leben Magazine – featured article
2017 Wienerin Reise – featured article
2017 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – World Travel Market London
2017 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – Seoul Travel Mart Expo
2017 Exhibitor – COTTM, Beijing’s International Travel Exhibition
2017 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – ITB Berlin, Germany Travel Expo
2016/17 Mongolia Producer of “Dani’s Way”; Beijing, USA, Mongolia (Mongolian Ministry supported)
2016 Welt-sichten – featured in article
2016 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – World Travel Market London
2016 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – ITB Berlin Travel Expo
2015 Mongolian Ministry Medal Of Honor For Leadership
2015 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – World Travel Market London
2015 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – ITB Berlin Travel Expo
2005-Today IMDb profile; The Amazing Race, No Strangers, In The Footsteps Of Genghis Khan, etc.
2014 Certified member of the American Society Of Travel Agents (ASTA)
2008-14 Lonely Planet “most innovative tourism concept in Mongolia…”
2014 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – ITB Berlin Travel Expo
2014 Adventure Travel Show London exhibitor
2014 Exhibitor – Hong Kong Adventure International Travel Exhibition
2013 Zeit Online – featured article
2013 Mongolian Ministry approved exhibitor – World Travel Market London
2013 Rough Guides – “how to immerse yourself on your local travels”
2012 Exhibitor – COTTM Beijing, China International Travel Exhibition
2012 National Geographic’s “World’s Best Travel Experiences” #8
2010 National Geographic’s Geotourism Ambassadorship
2010 National Geographic’s Global Finalist’s Certificate of Excellence
2010 National Geographic One Of World’s Innovative Travel Entrepreneurs
2010 The Travel World – featured article
2010 National Geographic Geotourism Guide
2009 Top 10 Global Finalist, National Geographic/Ashoka’s “Power Of Place” Geotourism Challenge
2009 WHL Travel’s Urban Adventures Award
2009 Tour Dust’s Scholarship Award
2009 National Geographic’s Weekend Broadcast
2009 National Geographic’s Publication “Mongolei” by Carmen Rohrbach –
2007 NBC Universal Studio’s Syfy Channel – Josh Gates’ “Destination Truth” (Fixer/Production Management)
2007 USAID Grant Winner
2007 Officially recommended case study during UNESCAP’s 63rd session & report – page 14
2006-07 Give2Asia.org – GER TO GER Fund with the assistance of Loreena Mckennitt (Famed Singer)
2006 National Geographic’s D.C. Museum Centerpiece “Mongolia: Rebirth Of Traditions” (Filmmaker)
2006 CBS’s The Amazing Race S10 E.2 – EMMY/DGA Awarded (Country Fixer/Production Management)
2005-Today founded GERTOGER.ORG via a Swiss Agency For Development And Cooperation grant
2005 Won the World Bank Tender – Cross-Industry Supply Chain And Competitiveness Study And Analysis
2005 USAID/CHF’s Ger Initiative (Global Communities) – 16 short SME infomercial films to advance Ger District Entrepreneurship [urban slums]
2002 BIT Milan, Italy International Travel Expo – Mongolian Tourism Association/USAID Representatives
2000-03 USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative – honored by Mongolia’s Tourism Association for contributions made towards the development of Mongolia’s tourism industry.
Prior to 2000 (and after), I assisted well-known companies, national associations, etc., via website and other marketing material development initiatives both as a USAID contractor and freelancer
Supportive Online Documentation
Shortlist of Endeavors, Marketing and Awareness Campaign Initiatives – Online Links to Supportive Documentations of me and my established organization (GER to GER):
- Mongolian Governmental Ministry Medal of Honor
- Photographers Without Borders – Featured Article (GERtoGER.org)
- National Geographic Geotourism Guidebook
- National Geographic Society Press Release
- Certificate of Excellence signed by the vice president of National Geographic Society
- National Geographic Society D.C. certified GEOtourism Ambassador
- The Amazing Race USA Credit List (associated with EMMY/DGA Wins)
- The Amazing Race Australia 2019 (our Episode quoted as “The Best Episode Yet!”)
- The Amazing Race Australia – Credit List
- National Geographic’s World Best Travel Experiences
- WHL Travel’s Urban Adventures Award
- World Travel Market – London
- LA Travel & Adventure Show – 2020 Guest Speaker
- Tourism Watch
- WELT-SITCHEN – Featured Article (GERtoGER.org)
- Lonely Planet
- Rough Guides
- Petit Fute
- USA TODAY
- New York Magazine – The Cut
- ABC News
- International trade fairs (ITB, WTM, etc.)
- United Nation’s ESCAP Report (page 14)
- NBC UNIVERSAL STUDIO’S Syfy Channel – “Destination Truth” – Josh Gates
- GERtoGER.org – Nomad Centered Community/Rural-Based GEOtourism
- Adventure-Studio.com – Film/TV Productions, Location Fixing/Producing, Filmmaking
- lastLIFEline.org – Volunteer Initiative to facilitate MDG/SDG/Human Rights Awareness
- USAID funded initiatives
- World Bank (Tourism R&A)
- http://www.jeaustin.com/experience/ – USAID Funded The Competitiveness Initiative
- USAID Funded The Gobi Initiative – Google Resources for USAID Funded Initiative
- Also do visit , for more details.
More is accessible via my in-depth career portfolio: www.Zanjan-Fromer.com (resume, Reality TV Shows, international development works, etc.) and my humanitarian works via www.GERtoGER.org.
Short List of Media and Communications Specialist and/or Project Manager on International Development Initiatives:
* Swiss Development Agency (2005) & USAID (2006-07) initial support of GER to GER Mongolia – Nomad Centered Community Based Tourism Development
Founder, CEO, Digital Media & Marketing/Field Specialist – Since 2005 till Today; Community Tourism/SDG Advancement
* World Bank’s Tourism Competitiveness-Supply Chain Study & Mapping
Project Manager, Mongolian Alternatives Center – 2006
* USAID funded GER Initiative “Growing Entrepreneurship Rapidly”
Filmmaker/Producer for Short SME Documentaries, CHF International – 2004
* USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative in Mongolia
Digital Media & Marketing Communications Specialist, J.E. Austin Associates/Nathan Associates – 2000-03; Cashmere, Meat, Tourism and SME/SMB Development – Global Competitiveness, Media & Export Marketing
* USAID funded Gobi Initiative
Geographic Information Systems/Watershed Mapping Reports, Mercy Corps – end of 1998-99
Supporting USAID’s Overseas INITIATIVES For OVER a decade
10+ Years of Supporting the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Abroad as a Specialist, Contractor & etc.
Before and after my three years with USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative (TCI), I also was hand-selected by other USAID Initiatives’ Chiefs of Party to support their works across Mongolia and Globally. In total, on and off, I have AROUND 8 VERY SUCCESSFUL YEARS of USAID associated experience as a specialist contractor for the Gobi Initiative via Chief of Party Stephen D Vance (late 1998 – but mainly summer 1999), TCI via Chief of Party Michelle Morgan (2000-03), GER Initiative via Chief of Party Margaret Herro (2004) & USAID funding for GER to GER via Skip Waskins USAID Mongolia Mission Director (2006-07)… later as an industry participant to which I continued to support numerous USAID endeavors e.g. Chemonics, Mercy Corps, etc., for an additional few years voluntarily.
MY SUPPORT TO OTHER USAID INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE THEIR overseas ENDEAVORS HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY REPORTED
FILM & TV Experience
20+ YEARS Of filmmaking & logistics
HISTORICAL REFERENCEs (2000-Onwards): digital media & filmmaking
My first feature documentary FILM THAT I SHOT (solo), PRODUCED & EDITED – ESTABLISHING MY FILM & MEDIA ExPERIENCE FROM EARLY 2000
Shot, Produced and Edited in 2002
National Geographic Society’s DC Museum CENTERPIECE FILM
as well as at Rubin Art Museum in New York CitY
(MY FIRST DOCUMENTARY WAS FILMED IN EARLY 2000)
“Mongolia Traditions: Rebirth”
Many short documentaries about Mongolia and travel films were filmed, produced and edited (by me) between 2000-03 at ZERO COST to Mongolia as it was part of our USAID Initiative. Film Credits: Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited 2002 by Zanjan Fromer, and Soundtracks by Mongolian Artists & Zanjan Fromer. As for the Script, by Michelle Morgan (USAID funded The Competitiveness – Chief of Party) and Narration by Mr. David.
PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED
(MARCH 2023)
After 20+ years of on/off international working experience with the film and TV industry, in 2022-2023 I pursued to certify my industry experience via a generous scholarship from NYU’s TISCH & YellowBrick.
‘firsthand’ filmmaking/tv show logistic Experiences – SYNOPSIS
Short List of Media and Communications Specialist and/or Show Fixer, Producer, Production Manager, Filmmaker, etc., on International Initiatives:
2021 Propeterra Marketing Videos (Exec. Producer and A/V Editor)
2019 Australia’s The Amazing Race (Country Show Fixer and Facilitator for Mongolia)
late 2016-17 “Dani’s Way” (Mongolia Producer; Beijing/USA/Mongolia Trilateral Production with Mongolian Ministry Support)
2013 In the Steppes of Chingis Khan (Producer)
2013 No Strangers – Short Documentary (Production Manager)
2008 NBC Universal Studio’s Syfy Channel – Josh Gates’ “Destination Truth” (Fixer/Production Management)
2006 National Geographic’s D.C. Museum Centerpiece “Mongolia: Rebirth Of Traditions” – which later became the centerpiece film for NYC Rubin Art Museum (Filmmaker)
2006 CBS’s The Amazing Race USA (Country Show Fixer and Facilitator for Mongolia)
2005 till Today with GER to GER Mongolia (Filmmaker/Producer/AV Editor for Short Films, Marketing Videos & Logistics for Above Listed International Productions)
2004 USAID funded Ger Initiative (CHF International – Filmmaker/Producer/AV Editor for 16+ Short SME/SMB Informercial-like Documentaries)
2003 Amarbayasgalant Monastery’s Tsam Ritual – Documentary (Filmmaker/Producer/AV Editor)
2000-03 USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative (Filmmaker/Producer/AV Editor – Numerous Short Documentaries & Marketing Videos)
Country show fixer/etc., for EMMY & DGA award winning
reality shows in mongolia – My works in Mongolia quoted as:
“The Best Episode yet!”
ZANJAN FROMER’S WORKS WITH
THE
AMAZING
RACE
“There is NOTHING like the Race!”
The Amazing Race USA & Australia
In 2006 I have associated EMMY & DGA wins via creative and logistic support (country show fixer) for The Amazing Race in Mongolia and again in 2019 my Mongolia works (with my team) were quoted as
“The Best Episode Yet!”
“Zanjan Fromer and his team provided top notch creative and logistic support for an episode of “The Amazing Race” for CBS. His creative problem solving and fast thinking helped us get through some very tough situations and in the end added one of the more memorable episodes to an Emmy and DGA award winning season.”
– Barry Hennessey, Country Producer for The Amazing Race
AUdio/video Editing Experience
RECENT Marketing Videos (2021-Onwards): DIGItAL MEDIA & MARKETING
Here is a “very short list” of videos – please follow the links to more of my most recent works e.g. videos, websites, etc.
#earthVIBES
From November 2022 onwards, I’ll be artistically showcasing (editing and producing in my free time), a broad range of short pieces that are about global subject matters that are important to me via emotional intelligence that communicate visually (without vocal narratives). The first of many future endeavors starts with my personal dedication to First Responders and their families. In the future, those short videos will be posted online and via my media showreel.
Propeterra
From January 2021 till November 2021, I personally (solo) edited and produced countless marketing videos for a UK based real estate agency as their Executive Producer of Multimedia.
2021 PROPETRRA – 250 City Road
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra
2021 PROPETRRA – UK Newsletter
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 PROPETRRA – HonG Kong UK BNO
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Voiceover and Script by Propeterra
2021 Propeterra – Property Development
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 Propeterra – Philippines
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 Propeterra – Capital Market Advisory
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 PROPETRRA – Latin America
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 PROPETRRA – Niseko Report
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 PROPETRRA – South Africa
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 Propeterra – London
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 Propeterra – Mongolia
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
2021 Propeterra – Japan
2021 Edited/Produced by Zanjan Fromer
Scripted by Propeterra – Voiceover by Sharna Vine
other HISTORICAL REFERENCEs (early 2000): digital media & filmmaking
from many FILMS THAT I SHOT, PRODUCED AND/OR EDITED – here are a few – thus confirming MY FILM & MEDIA ExPERIENCE FROM EARLY 2000
2002 Eastern Mongolia Marketing Video
2002 Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited by Zanjan Fromer
Soundtrack by Loreena Mckennitt
2006 Western Mongolia Lifestyle Introduction
2006 Joint Filming, Produced and Edited
Soundtrack by Zanjan Fromer
2005 naadam race HoRSE – short DOCumentary
2005 Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited by Zanjan Fromer
Soundtrack by Zanjan Fromer
2002 Northern Mongolia Marketing Video
2002 Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited by Zanjan Fromer
Soundtrack by Loreena Mckennitt
2002 Central Mongolia Marketing Video
2002 Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited by Zanjan Fromer
Soundtrack by Mongolian Artists
2005 Southern Mongolia & Across Country
2005 Solo-Filming, Produced and Edited by Zanjan Fromer
Soundtrack by Mongolian Artists
web design experience
HISTORICAL REFERENCE (2000-Onwards): Web design & development
Here is a simple html website that I made – ESTABLISHING MY web ExPERIENCE BEFORE 2000
Designed and Developed in 2000
USAID Funded
The Competitiveness Initiative
2000-2003
www.tcimongolia.org (internet archive)
Quick Note about the Internet Archive (Public Records/Archive of Internet Sites): it’s doesn’t keep a perfect sample of most sites as broken links, lost images/files/info, etc., do exist but it does serve as “proof” that such past works, projects, articles, etc existed – and in most cases it has enough textual info available via scrolling and clicking around.
Designed and Developed in 2022
Nomads
tours & Expeditions
2022
www.NomadsTours.com (most recent website)
This new site has been 100% designed and developed by myself… both design as well as the entire website’s SEO structure and strategies.
20+ years Tourism Development
Chill’n With Mongolian Nomads while scouting new locations
National Geographic Society
2012 GER to GER is Listed in NATGEO’S Worlds Best Travel Experiences
National Geographic Society D.C. HQ
Official Certification of NATGEO Geotourism Ambassadorship since 2010
global TRAVEL & TRADE SHOWS
20 Years of worldwide Business Expo Experience
Since the USAID funded The Competitiveness Initiative’s Participation at Milan italy’s 2002 BIT International Travel Fair –
I have been participating at many International Business Expos around the world; mainly across Asia & EU via GERtoGER.org
guest speaking @ LA, Berlin, Mongolia, etc.
At the 2019 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show – I was 1 of 2 Official Guest Speakers Approved by the Ministry (Gov.) & National Tourism Association for the Country of Mongolia
20+ years of successes
honors & ACHIEVEMENTS;
and PASSING all DUE DILIGENCEs BY THIRD PARTIES
via USAID/SDC/united nations/WORLD BANK/NATional GEOGRAPHIC/government Ministries/
news agencies/ETC in relation to my Media & development Initiatives’ impacts
Verification of my abilities via MULTI-SECTOR documentation of my works & endeavors
BUILDING FROM ZERO, ADAPTING, ADVANCING and REPEATING EXCELLENCE
I pride myself on my ability to adapt and build from “ZERO” – as it is solid proof of my capacity and repeating EXCELLENCE is a habit… not luck…
as I have a solid history of Excellence (2000-2020)
via my works with USAID Mongolia, SDC, World Bank, GERtoGER.org (my community based tourism organization), The Amazing Race USA, The Amazing Race Australia, etc… here is a “short list” of the online materials with supportive links.
-60C/-76F RAW HUMAN POWER
This shot of me was taken during a large multinational filming expedition that I led to extremely remote locations across Mongolia; including one that borders Siberia, when it was -60C/-76F.
NOTABLE IMPACTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HONORS – ABOUT MY WORKS FROM RECENT till 2000 (Short List & Online Reference Links)
2005-21 as GER to GER’s UNITED NATIONS MDG/SDG Impacts are countless, please visit GERtoGER.org “Benefiting Locals” for all the details
2016 Seoul Korea International Fair & Sustainable Tourism Forum
2015 Mongolian Ministry Medal of Honor For Leadership (Ministry of Tourism & Environment Medal for Labor)
2013 Germany’s Famed Zeit Online (GERtoGER.org featured)
2013-2020 Rough Guides’s Meet the Locals (GERtoGER.org was featured – Internet Archive)
2008-14 Lonely Planet Mongolia Guide Book (GERtoGER.org was featured)
2012 National Geographic’s “World’s Best Travel Experiences” Publication #8 (GERTOGER.ORG)
2011-12 National Geographic’s Explorers Take Action – Geotourism Development in Mongolia for Education and Economic Advancement (Internet Archive – as project term finished)
2010 National Geographic’s Action Atlas – Rural Geotourism/CITC Development in Mongolia for Education and Economic Advancement (Internet Archive – as project term finished)
2010 National Geographic’s Global Geotourism Guidebook
2010 National Geographic’s Geotourism Ambassadorship (GERTOGER.ORG)
2010 National Geographic’s Global Finalist’s Certificate of Excellence (GERTOGER.ORG)
2010 The Travel World (GERtoGER.org Featured Article)
2006 National Geographic DC Museum Centerpiece Filmmaker (later became the centerpiece film for NYC’s Rubin Art Museum as well)
20+ years of RURAL field experience
for film, tv, photography, social economic development, etc… I’m also experienced to handle difficult situations – only when absolutely necessary, otherwise “diplomacy”.
ZANJAN FROMER’S HONORS FROM
UNITED
NATIONS
UN Economic & Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
In 2007 my community based tourism organization, GERtoGER.org, was presented as an official Case Study within the United Nations ESCAP 63rd Session’s Official Report (document page 14/pdf page 17) that world governments could consider – as GER to GER actively advances the United Nations MDGs/SDGs across Mongolia via its operations.
ZANJAN FROMER’S HONORS FROM
MONGOLIA
MINISTRY MEDAL
Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism
In 2015 I was officially awarded a Governmental Ministry Medal (below) as a Tourism Specialist (leadership) for outstanding endeavors towards the development of Mongolia’s tourism industry.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION
Mongolian Tourism Association
In 2003 I was awarded this plaque (to the right) by the Mongolian Tourism Association (national association) in recognition for all my individual contributions towards the development and advancement of Mongolia’s tourism industry (domestically/internationally) in relation to my works with the united States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded The Competitiveness Initiative 2000-03
QUICK BACKGROUND INFO / TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT – ZERO CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
I’m Skilled, peaceful, 100% Law Abiding, zero criminal records on planet earth… I’m Just another Good guy
Not Contracted by Any Foreign Governments / Nor Affiliated with Any Terrorism States, Terrorism Organizations Nor Terrorism Sponsors
I am not contracted by any foreign governments nor do I have any affiliation with terrorism states nor terrorism organizations. However, via bilateral and trilateral agreements that are in the best interests of USA’s foreign relations with allied nations and/or strategic U.S. partnerships (e.g. Mongolia, Turkey, Europe, UK, Australia, Canada, etc.), my organization and staff have been included in providing social economic development as well as technical assistance in relation to tourism development, film and TV, media, traditional and digital marketing, etc.
My Humanitarian/Philanthropy Works – All Taxes and Social Security Handled in Accordance with U.S. and International Laws
I’ve been a professional field specialist and humanitarian for most of my adult life – all my earnings from projects, film productions, etc., though listed on budgets – those finances always remain with the humanitarian organization (GERtoGER.org) to finance humanitarian works, marketing works, equipments purchases, online endeavors, etc… the actual pay out to me is nothing more than a local salary which sustains my basic needs overseas (just a bit more than a few hundred USD per month) – and nothing more. This is how I am able to finance our overseas humanitarian works without all the assistance from international donor organizations from 2007 onwards – I’d finance a lot of it myself – hence I’ve been a philanthropist… there is absolutely no tax evasion nonsense (as I’ve paid all taxes, etc., as required within Mongolia by law) – I just do not earn enough “personally” to report by USA tax regulations (2005-19 while at GERtoGER.org)… I have one traceable bank account in the USA (standard checking & savings accounts) – I have no other active financial accounts anywhere on planet earth, hence ZERO money laundering and ZERO corruption.
Specialized Skill Sets for Self-Protection During Life Threaten Situations: Risk Assessing/Risk Mitigating Only – No Abuse NOR Physical Assaults
Yes, I am skilled in rapid CQ hand-to-hand, grappling, double tantojutsu and double bokkenjutsu (double wakizashi)…as the mixing of these extreme styles is rather deadly/lethal – if it’s not an immediate life-threatening situation – I always prefer diplomacy, letting local law enforcement do their job and/or just walking away from a situation if it is possible for the wellbeing and safety of the other individual and/or individuals (regardless of how arrogant their behaviors may be… just as long as it’s not and an immediate threat to life – I have absolutely nothing to prove as I’m not a show off). Even if overseas locals as well as multinational nationalists/extremists have fostered “setups” to provoke me into violence countless times for decades e.g. physically attacking me/online & offline abuse, etc., I’ve never responded using lethal force… I have an Aikido mentality that proceeds to use their momentum to which I evade and escape the situation before it become severely escalated – as I have ZERO interests to get “locked up abroad” or much worse.
ZERO Criminal Affiliations / ZERO Criminal Activities / ZERO Criminal Records
I have zero connections with any illegal activities NOR do I have any involvement (e.g. management, coordination, promotion, financial gains, etc.) with any illegal activities e,g. gangs, wildlife/human/drugs/arms (weapons) trafficking nor smuggling, no money laundering, etc… I have no criminal records nor have I ever been convicted of a crime e.g I have no police records, I have no court convictions, I have no FBI/federal nor state nor local police warrants for my arrest anywhere on planet earth.
Zero Racism / Zero Extremism / No Drugs / No Alcoholism / Not a Smoker / I Identify as a Straight Heterosexual Male / 100% Politically Neutral
I am NOT racist NOR prejudice – just another home-boy boy-scout… I don’t do drugs, I don’t smoke, I don’t really enjoy drinking as I prefer to have a clear head and I’m NOT even a partier (large crowds drain my energies) – I prefer working, studying, training and advancing my initiatives… I like focusing my time on people and projects that matter. Kindly note that I am not Iranian nor Muslim (I have nothing against them – just that I’ve never been one), however, I’m 100% straight Alaskan-Hawaiian Native mixed with German, Japanese and Filipino heritages that’s not into bigotry (race, religion, etc.) as my greater family is multinational – I mean almost all ethnicities are represented within my greater family (African, Asian, European, Latino, Native Alaskan/American, Polynesian, and so on)… and my name was given to me by my father who is an “anthropologist” and a honorably discharged United States of America Army Grunt (a handful of my family/relatives are/have been military) that serves as a constant reminder of the importance of Freedom (Freedom of Choice) – hence my name is a historic De Oppresso Liber movement that is a constant reminder of the importance of “Basic Human Rights and Freedom”.
I have nearly 30 Years of
International Experience
e.g. SE/NE/Central Asia, Turkey, Russia, Israel,
EU, UK, United States, Canada, etc.
Advancing my global comprehension and
Strategic Partnerships around the world
Here a few shots of me when I was part of the 2019 Ministry (Gov.) selected Delegation to Istanbul, Turkey to advance international/Mongolian-Turkey bilateral relations as well as other shots of me around the world on business trips for international tourism business expos and/or side trips to experience different aspects of the global tourism industry; e.g. Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Norway, Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, etc.
