Writer - Researcher - Chef - Artist
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E-Mail: jpaf64@yahoo.com or jpfenyo@infinitysociety.org .
Tel. Message Forwarding: (202) 486-2477 (ask for Cathy) .
Summary of Abilities & Titles
Writer, (of Biographies, Sci-Fi, Thrillers, Poetry and Philosophical Works).
Motivational-Speaker with a unique, marketable intellectual product (i.e. a
Wisdom Level raising system which comes in the form of eight
meditational cards, a special set of posters, user's guide and a book).
Freelance Journalist, Editor, Proof-Reader, Radio A/B, TV Reporter.
Experienced Library & Internet Researcher & Documentarist.
Chef par Excellence, Culinary Artist, Sous-Chef Premiere Classe.
Fine Gourmet Caterer, Private At-Home Cook, Sushi Chef.
Artist, Avant-Garde Painter, Graphic Artist & Designer, Image Creator.
Akt Model, Thespian, Stand-Up Comic, Experimental Artist.
Also, Translator, Interpreter, Private Tutor, Pvt. Tour Guide & more...
Experience (Employed &
Self-Employed)
Newspaper & Periodical Intern - Proof-Reading, Editing, Writing, etc.
Journal Graphics, New York City, N.Y., Brooklyn Heights Press, Brooklyn,
N.Y., Word Spice Monthly, New York, N.Y. (self-creation).
Food Retail Sales Clerk - Haagen Dasz Ice-Cream, Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Jefferson Marketplace Gourmet Foodstore, New York City, N.Y.,
Balduccis, New York City, N.Y., La Boulangerie, New York City, N.Y..
Other: Assistant-Florist, Bicycle Messenger, Waiter, Thespian, D.J. (Club
Area & Privately, New York City, N.Y. < further details upon request).
1984 - 1989 Freelance Journalist & Restaurant Manager, etc.
Various newspapers, periodicals and radio stations in New York City,
Budapest and elsewhere. Details available upon request.
Associate Editor, Futurific Magazine, New York City, N.Y.
Manager, Resumaven Resume & C.V. Service Ctr., New York City, N.Y.
Deli Manager, Manhattan Market Gourmet Food Store, Washington, D.C..
Assistant-Manager, Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant, Washington, D.C.
Waiter at various restaurants in Washington, D.C., and New York, N.Y..
Other: Proof-Reader, Radio A/B, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, Office
Clerk, Language Instructor, Private Tutor, Akt Model, Thespian,
Telemarketer, Independent Book-Seller, Patents Researcher at U.S.
Patents & Trademarks Registry (Alexandria, VA), Personal Assistant,
Theatre Usher (Cineplex Odean, West 4th Street, New York City, N.Y.),
Theatre Usher (Cineplex Odean, West 4th Street, New York City, N.Y.),
Assistant-Director & Office Manager, Gandhi Memorial International
Foundation, New York City, N.Y., etc.
1990 - 1993 Freelance Journalist, Writer, Graphics Artist, Image Creator
I.C. Graphics, Baltimore, M.D. Self-Employed Contractor of Graphics
Design Services, Business Image Creation (Retail and Private).
Other: Waiter, Restaurant Assistant Manager, Canvasser (Maryland Public
Research Group, Greenpeace, Student Pugwash USA, Sierra Club),
Assistant-Professor, Akt Model (Private Studios), Lecturer (as Independent
Philosopher), Assistant-Manager of an Art Movie Theatre (Rotunda Art
Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland), Conflict Resolver & Peace Plan Originator,
etc.
1994 - 2002 Journalist, Freelance Writer, E.S.L. Pvt. Tutor
Wrote short historic persons biographies for Budapest Pocket Guide and
MALEV Hungarian Airlines.
Taught English (as a Second Language) Privately.
Translated and Interpreted via agencies and privately (details avail.).
Wrote articles for The Budapest Sun and Budapest Week, mostly as a
ghost writer.
Did extensive research on my grandfather, a prominent Hungarian-Jewish
intellectual who was second most wanted dead or alive by Hitler.
Other: Assistant-Sous-Chef at the world famous Gundel Restaurant, Intern
at The Gundel (see Education), Sushi Chef, Alternative Dance Club
organizer (non-smoking, no-alcoholic beverages), D.J. (Retro 80s New
Wave, Progressive Punk and World Dance music), Minority Rights
Campaigner/Activist (for the Roma, Jewish and other minorities in
Hungary), Role Model Player, Graphics Artist, Translator of 160 page true
life account of a Survivor of the Shoah (Prof. Erno Lazarovits), etc.
2003 - Present Independent Writer, Researcher & Consultant
Other: Private Chauffeur, Public Safety & Security Specialist (Licensed
California, 2004-2005).
Education (Formal & Informal)
1969 - 1976 Elementary Schools In Various Countries
Portland, Oregon, USA, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA-T, Mansfield,
Connecticut, USA, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA-T, Khartoum, Sudan,
Embassy schools).
1977 - 1982 High Schools in Two Countries
Beirut, Lebanon (Beirut Baptist School, Rawdah International), and
graduated from City-As-School, New York City, N.Y. (via H.E.E.).
1982 - 1983 NBS Radio Announcing & Broadcasting School, all levels.
1983 - 1990 College Semesters
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, N.Y. (discontinued due to financial hardship).
Attended informally classes at N.Y.U., C.U.N.Y., Columbia University, New
School S.V.A., all in New York City, N.Y.. Main interests/subjects: English
Literature and Composition, Communications Sciences & Arts,
Psychology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, History, Art History, Hebrew,
Latin, Earth & Space Sciences, Geography, Advertising and Audio-Visual
Arts.
Towson State University, Towson, Maryland, limited credit hours.
1991 - 1992 R.E.T.S. Radio & Electronics School, 3 of 4 levels.
1990 - 1994
Attended informally classes at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
Maryland. Pre-Med, Biology, Psychology and Public Health.
1995 - 1996
Attended informally classes at The Central European University, E.L.T.E.,
and B.M.E. in Budapest, Hungary. Interests included Roma culture, and
Philosophy.
1996 -1998 Budapest Culinary Arts Institute & The Gundel
Chef's Diploma & Executive Chef Certification.
Specialties: Hungarian Gourmet Cuisine & Desserts, Italian, Ancient
Roman, Indian (various regions), Chinese (various regions), Japanese,
British High Tea, Middle Eastern, Greek, Thai, Classic American, Nouvelle
Cuisine, French Pattiserie, Kosher specialties and more.
(For more details about my Chefability see
www.infinitysociety.org/infinitecuisine )
Books Authored
"Infinitism: Secret Key To The Doors Of Wisdom", Copyright J.P. Fenyo,
U.S. Library of Congress, 1994 (Silver Line Books, self-published).
"Are You Confused?", Copyright J.P. Fenyo, 1990 (Silver Line Books,
self-published and printed 1,000 copies).
"The Most Important Thought", Copyright J.P. Fenyo, based on the earlier
work "Infinitism: Secret Key To The Doors Of Wisdom", 1994 - 2004
(Silver Aleph Books, printed in Hungarian and English).
Major Articles Authored
"To Buy Or Not To Buy", 1984. The J.T.
"Don't Call It Corruption", 1997. Budapest Lifestyle Magazine (in English).
"Where Magyars Boldly Go", 1997 Budapest Week (in English).
"Infinity", 1999. Principia Cybernetica.
"Life Is Its Own Meaning", 2000. Principia Cybernetica.
"War On Stealth Terrorism", 2001. The Budapest Sun (in English).
(The Title was the decision of the Editor and not mine... One cannot
actually wage a war on a method, only on those who use such methods.)
Mass Media Write-Ups, T.V. & Other Interviews
Honorable Mentions
Listed in MARQUI'S Who's Who In The World 2000, Millennium (17th)
edition as a Philosopher.\
Listed in MARQUI's Who's Who In America 2007.
Biographical mention at Wikipedia deleted by request, after attempts at
defamation of character and slander were made by sinister group.
Biographical mention at www.wikinfo.org
Founder & Director of unique philosophical organization
see www.infinitysociety.org
Write-up (on J.P. Fenyo) from The New Yorker magazine originally
published in 1987 re-published by author Alec Wilkinson as the second
cameo in his anthology titled "Mr. Apology and other essays", published
by Houghton-Mifflin, 2003. Also, available on The New Yorker digital
archives, 2005.
Plagiarized without due credit by three office workers who became known
as The Free Advice Ladies from 1991 to 1996, in effect until after Robert
De Niro dropped them, realizing that they had stolen the idea!
Languages
Excellent Native English usage; Fluent in Spanish and Hungarian;
Advanced in Italian and French; Some knowledge of Hebrew,
Japanese, Dutch and German. Other languages (by request).
Skills
Typing & W.P. (around 45 to 50 WPM), Computer Tech & Software
Literate, Hi-Tech savvy, familiarity with most office equipment, above
average knowledge of audio-visual recording equipment, excellent
graphics design and web-site creation skills. Excellent driving skills and
experience (perfect record). Knowledge of and experience with CD and
V.I.P. protocol.
INTERESTS
Space Exploration, Sci-Fi, Esoteric Knowledge, Multi-Cultural
Experiences, Alternatives, Intellectual Intercourse (v.v.), Music:
Classical, New Wave, Progressive Punk Rock, Fusion, Jazz, World
Dance, Film:Art Movies (some favorites: Cinema Paradiso, My Life As
A Dog, Brazil), Sci-Fi (The Day The Earth Stood Still, Logan's Run,
Enemy Mine), Documentaries (Why We Fight), Classics (Casablanca,
Meet John Doe), Recent Hits (Crash, Lord of War), Comedies (Planes,
Trains & Automobiles, The Party, Monty Python's The Life of Brian),
Favorite authors: Ray Bradbury, C.S. Forester, Isaac Asimov, Edgar
Allan Poe, Eric Van Lustbader, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Favorite
Artists: Jan Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Renoir, Rodin, Jean Michel
Basquiat, Andy Warhol (both of these last two I knew in person),
Favorite Philosophers: Baruch Spinoza, Aristotles Favorite Americans:
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Robeson, Political Leaning:
Non-Marxist Open-Society-type Social Democracy, Role Models:
Albert Einstein, M.K. Gandhi and Maria Montessori. What Three Books
Would I Want With Me If I Were Shipwrecked On An Island? The Little
Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery, The Ancient And Once Lost
History of The Sumerians, and One Thousand Ways To Enjoy Being
On An Island Plus Three On How To Get Off!
REFERENCES
Mr. Larry Alaimo
New York City, NY
(646) 602-8684
Friend – 27 years
Prof. Howard Robinson
Budapest 1063, HUNGARY, E.U.
011-361-342-2307
Friend – 13 years
Prof. Erno Lazarovits
Budapest 1075, HUNGARY, E.U.
011-361-274-2565
Friend – 13 years
Ms. Ellen Jodaitis
New York, NY
(212) 807-7014
Personal – 34 years
Lt. Col. Terje Haaverstad
Royal Norwegian Military (Kongelige Norske Army)
Oslo, Norway
011-47-48-237771
Professional & Personal – 6 years
Mr. Bob Rogers (Ret. USAF Test Pilot)
1-703-620-0625
Fellow Democrat - 8 years
STATUS VIS A VIS EMPLOYMENT
US & EU citizenship.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
No Criminal Record, D/D free, Non-Smoker, Self-Educated (Autodidact), Humanist, Social Democrat,
Non-Violent Non-Pacifist, Strong Respect for Ethics and Separation of Religion and State, Constructive
Progressive Interpretation of Constitutional Issues. Demeanor: mild neurotic. Strong on both protecting minors
from abuse and exploitation, while defending lifestyle and identity rights of adults. For decriminalization of
possession, treating chemical abuse as a social and mental health issue, but opposed to full legalization.
Supporter of meaningful restrictions on firearms sales, promoting responsible and ethical self-defense behavior,
but opposed to the denial of the basic right to bare arms and arm bears. Pro-Choice, Pro-Family-Planning.
Transliterated/Translated Work(s)
"Wanderer In Hell", original autobiographical account of Holocaust
Survivor, Erno Lazarovits, 2007. 160 pages. Hungarian to English. Key
words: Mauthausen, Shoah, Forced March, WWII.