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“If you are looking for a highly effective communications and marketing professional, you need look no further. I had the opportunity to work with Dave for three years on the United Way campaign in Schenectady and his talent and attention to detail was the driving force in raising $500,000 in employee pledges each year. Dave is tremendously organized and highly skilled in preparing effective and impactful messages that achieve results!”

Jim Mulligan
Vice President of Resource Development
United Way of the Greater Capital Region

“Dave was outstanding at coming up with excellent ideas in a timely fashion, and he was a person we could rely on to create great visual concepts when the reporters and I were stumped.”

Richard Bennett
Formerly Daily Gazette Features Editor, Schenectady

“David is simply one of the best all-around journalists in the area. I strongly encourage you to review his work online and make the smart decision to hire him for your writing, design, or photography needs. He is results oriented and holds the highest standards for his work. I very highly recommend him to you – you will not be disappointed.”

Dr. Tom Denham, MCDP
Managing Partner
Careers in Transition, LLC, Albany

“Time and time again, Dave was able to employ his intelligence and energy to find a way to get the job done. On a daily basis, he went out of his way to overcome all matter of obstacles and challenges – and he did so with a positive attitude and a can-do spirit.”

Miles Reed
Editor
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady

“Dave Kraus was an excellent photographer for our wedding and reception. He did a site visit two weeks ahead of time to get an accurate view of the location’s inside table arrangements and outdoor lighting. He knew instinctively how to pose the formal and daylight shots. He coordinated his actions nicely with the disc jockey and moved easily and unobtrusively among the guests during the ceremony and reception. We were VERY pleased with Dave’s work.”

Christine and David Stankavich
Schenectady

“Dave is a consummate professional. We worked in a high stress environment on daily deadlines. Getting people to the right places to achieve the best possible work for a daily newspaper is challenging in the best of times. Dave made that happen day in and day out.”

George Walsh
Independent Journalist/Editor
(Former Daily Gazette Day City Editor,
former Administrative Correspondent
The Associated Press, Albany)

“It has been a pleasure working with David for the past six years at United Way. He is a creative, flexible, and well-organized leader. He was so helpful with securing coverage for Northeast events that I wound up pitching many story ideas directly to him rather than the city desk editor or a reporter.”

Laura Alpert
Former Senior Vice President of Resource Development,
United Way of the Greater Capital Region

“Dave Kraus is a smart, creative, and highly motivated manager who consistently performed calmly under the intense pressure of staying on top of breaking news for our daily newspaper. His judgment is solid and his work ethic is exemplary.”

Judy Patrick
Former Editor
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady

“I worked closely with Dave while he was a member of our Bike MS planning committee. He often injected candor, enthusiasm and creativity into our committee. Dave took his commitments seriously and always followed through on his promises. He displayed dedication to our mission and a passion to increase the number of people who wanted to do something about MS. Dave is a wonderful volunteer.”

Stephanie Bradshaw
Advancement Officer,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, NY

“David is what any media outlet or other enterprise needs: someone who combines intelligence, creativity and strong organizational skills. I always appreciated the commitment and passion he showed for his work and outside interests, including bicycling, as well as his good sense of humor.”

Art Clayman
Former Editorial Page Editor
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady