Deltona, Florida, United States
Born in Springfield Massachusetts in September 1969, moved to the Central Florida area at age 13. Became interesed in photography and writing at a very young age-age 5. Grandfather was amature photographer who trained me. Writing came about at the same time, as I Suffered a stuttering and shyness problem. Grandpa, mom, and a few other adults had me write speaches and practice growing comfortable speaking in front of a mirror. Grandfather would tell stories and encourage me to write them down. Entered Drama and chorus in 4th grade, and continued through to high school then into college. HAve been in a few plays, from being in front as a sunflower and in the chorus, to behind the scenes with camera work, production assistant. Chorus competition, 3rd best in county. 2nd place in acting competition and honorable mention. CRowning achievement was playing the Queen in McBEth at the Massachusetts STate ARt FEstival during a brief return to the homestate.
Took part in tv production in high school, assisted in producing weekely news show and special events for school. ALso provided rock reports, and was voted best directors assistant. IN college , continued doing camera work and behind te scenes production, including writing. HOlds an AS In videography, photography.
HAs one story and a poem published in state magazine year 1999.
HAve volunteered in massachusetts and florida at the public broadcast stations, from camera work to cue cards and assistant. PHOtographer for various charity events, two studios and currently working as a part time photographer and wardrobe assistant for company in ORlando that does the old time photographs. ALso does freelance, in wich you can see some mof my work at this address : www.thewhole9.com/JackieDienst to see some of my work. REcently performed at a benefit concert for sanford florida plane crash victms, and donated some artwork to auction. Also does the montly alive after 5 events in sanford. MOst recently completed work as an extra in the movie GET SOME as a person in the crowd. Also looking for a publisher or agent for writing, i HAve 5 projects waiting to be published or can be turned into film.
MArried- has one daughter and one son.

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