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David Traver Adolphus

Car guy

Hi, I'm David Traver Adolphus. I develop, photograph, research and write feature stories and editorial about automobiles, as well as consulting about old-car matters. I am a founder and program manager of The Road Home nonprofit, and I curate the American Automobile Plant map project. I am the owner of the LinkedIn Vermont, Autowriters and Automotive Photographers groups.

David Traver Adolphus's Background

David Traver Adolphus's Experience

Associate Editor at Hemmings Motor News

April 2005 - March 2013

Features writer and photographer for Hemmings Motor News; Sports & Exotic Car; Classic Car; Muscle Machines; Hemmings E-News; Hemmings Auto Blogs. I emceed and hosted the New England Concours d'Elegance and other events.

Owner at RedEye Photography

April 1998 - January 2007

I managed a small business, offering both commercial and personal photography. Clients included Oxford University Press, World Trade Commission, Journal Communications, and many others.

Bookseller at Northshire Bookstore

October 2003 - April 2005

Professional bookseller at noted independent bookstore.

Co-Host at Welcome to Reality

October 1997 - September 2001

In 1997, I collaborated with Dan Zucker to launch an award-winning one-hour, live improv television show on VCAM, Vermont Community Access Media.

Library Manager at Burlington College

1997 - 2001

Oversaw day-to-day management, long-term planning, development, expansion and accreditation of an academic library.

Foreman at Harder Contracting

February 1992 - August 1995

Foreman at general contractor, oversaw crews of 5-10 in residential and commercial construction.

Stage manager, puppeteer at Bennington Marionettes

February 1989 - May 1991

Stage manager, road manager, 1st and 2nd puppeteer with touring marionette repertory company. Venues included Heinz Hall, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Schubert Theatre, Lincoln Center.

Crony at Dead Dwarf Productions

May 2012

DeadDwarf Productions is a weird but devastatingly effective creative collaboration. We have 20 screenplays in development; provide consulting, writing and editing services; and are total devils with the social media.

Program Manager at The Road Home

September 2011

I am a founder of The Road Home, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing post-9/11-era veterans with social, training and employment opportunities in the automotive restoration industry. The Road Home has developed a network of restoration shops ready, willing, and able to welcome a veteran into their day-to-day operations.

Owner at Redeye Media

June 2010

I write and consult about automobiles and related subjects. I am also a concours judge and emcee at automobile events. My clients have included RM Auctions, Road & Track, Bonhams, Mecum Auctions, Cadillac, American LeMans Series, Dream Ride, American Collectors Insurance, Gooding & Co. and others. In 2011, Redeye Media conceived and helped launch The Road Home, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing returning veterans with social, training, and employment opportunities in the automotive restoration industry.

David Traver Adolphus's Education

Burlington College

1997 – 2001

BA


State University of New York at New Paltz

1988 – 1989

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