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MORE ABOUT RIC
Richard G. Hess
3258 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773)914-4989 * (773)248-9182 FAX
rghess@rghess.com
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Illinois (anticipated,
Fall 2007)
Educational Highlights:
• Dean’s List
• Writer’s Bootcamp, 2003-2004 - A Los Angeles based, intensive
screenwriters program
• Semester in L.A., Columbia College, Chicago, Fall 2006 - Columbia
College’s immersion semester, concentrating on negotiating and succeeding
the Hollywood entertainment industry
Publications
• “Silent Movie” Storyweek Reader, 2006
• “Daylight Moon” The First Line Fiction Contest, Spring
2007
• “My Mother’s Illusions” Finalist, The First
Line, Spring 2006
• “The Uncomfortable Dead” Make Magazine, Winter 2007,
Book Review
• Reservoir Magazine, February 2007, Freelance Article
• The Chicago Tribune, Editorial, March 13, 2007
Other Writing and Design Experience
• Author, Monthly Newsletters:
Sheffields Beer & Wine Garden Inc., Chicago Illinois
The Silver Cloud Bar & Grill, Chicago Illinois
• Designer, Restaurant Menu, The Silver Cloud Bar & Grill
Conceived and implemented the menu for this 13 year old Chicago institution
• Author, Designer, Sheffield’s Beer Almanac.
A comprehensive compendium of all things quaffable
Presentations and Readings
• R.U.I. (Reading Under the Influence) - Guest reader at this very
popular monthly literary event featuring emerging Chicago authors
• Chairman, The Belmont/Sheffield Music Fest, 1998 to Present
Oversaw all aspects of this 23 year old summer street festival, which
includes various artist’s performances and readings
Work History
• 1988 to Present, Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden Inc.
From part time doorman to owner operator. In 1992 I engineered the successful
purchase of the business and real estate from the former owners
• 1994 to Present, The Silver Cloud Bar & Grill
Founding partner and operator of a comfort food themed, Chicago neighborhood
restaurant
• 1994 to Present, Independent Real Estate Investor
Involved with various rehab and renovation projects, focusing on single
family properties in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Florida
Professional Associations
• Association of Writers and Writers Programs
• Chairman, Belmont/Sheffield MusicFest
• Vice President, Central Lakeview Merchants Association
HOW TO CONTACT RIC
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E-mail:
rghess@rghess.com
Snail Mail:
Ric Hess
3258 N. Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, Illinios 60657
Telephone and Fax:
(773) 248-9181
(773) 248-9182 FAX
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