Work Experience
Children’s Hospital Colorado                                                                                             April 2015-present
Senior Video Specialist.                                                                                             September 2020-present
Videographer and E ditor                                                                                           January 2018-September 2020
Junior Videographer and Editor                                                                              April 2015-January 2018
  • Coordinate, shoot, and edit various marketing videos that follow Children’s Hospital Colorado video strategy and brand standards, including patient stories, doctor biography profiles, program support and process explanation videos, animated explainer videos and social media spotlights.
  • Work alongside video producer, marketing strategists, media team, and Brand and Advertising manager to identify video opportunities and map content according to larger campaign and organization-wide strategic goals. 
  • Operate as video team lead managing videos from conceptualization to final product, serving as art director, director, cinematographer, editor and animator throughout production.
  • Coordinate production and film content on location or in studio environment using variety of camera, lighting and audio set-ups. 
  • Assist with pre-production responsibilities including building shot lists, coordinating interview and b-roll shoots, and booking talents and filming locations. 
  • Present videos directly to client and navigate feedback to ensure optimal end product is delivered to achieve organization strategic goals.
  • Communicate with various executives, hospital-based and external clients, various agencies and other internal departments in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
  • Led team to establish and implement video brand guidelines; display an expert knowledge of all facets of brand standards and serve as advisor for organization and vendors on guidelines as they pertain to video.
  • Co-created doctor biography series and produced over 180 videos optimized for posting on website and social platforms to increase web traffic, organic social followers and actual patient appointments.
  • Maintain YouTube and Vimeo channels for internal and external content sharing, as well as various asset management libraries for social sharing and file archiving.
  • Saw >1000% growth in YouTube subscribers over last five-years attributed to increase in amount of content, channel organization and SEO strategy.
  • Produce videos that are consistent top performers across key social channels, increasing social engagement of target audience; use these analytics to inform successful concepts for future content.   
  • Grew production team from two to five members; participate in hiring process for video team by identifying and vetting ideal candidates.
  • Oversaw $65,000 equipment upgrade to optimize quality of production.

IIP Interactive, U.S. Department of State                                                              August 2013-March 2015  
Technical Director
  • Coordinated technical aspects of various public diplomacy webcasts on a range of topics aiming to connect the world through live virtual engagement, following such programs throughout all stages of production
  • As lead Technical Director on a program:
    -Maintained communication with program team to collaborate on pre-production elements, including: analytics to inform content, marketing language and materials, roll-in videos, and technical testing
    -Directed and live switched a multi-camera shoot and stream production via Digital Rapids to the web from Interactive’s main production studio
    -Alternatively, produced programs by integrating external video cameras and audio mixers with Adobe Connect, Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder, Google + Hangout (and Hangout on Air), Watchitoo, and Skype
    -Worked with Adobe Creative Cloud and Ross Xpression software to create graphics and bumpers
    -Completed post-production on programs by uploading content to server and editing with Final Cut Pro before posting to various public CMS
    -Navigated the back end of Interactive’s Ustream and YouTube Live profiles to retrieve embed codes for live video and on demand content, upload produced content, and manage existing content
  • Served in various studio crew positions including, assistant director, audio operator, camera operator, and floor manager
  • Created and implemented Interactive’s Mac Management team which determines best practices for the use of the team’s thirty+ Mac computers; served as the lead manager of the team composing, deploying, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Initiated and facilitated various research and development projects to ensure Interactive remains innovative and on the cutting edge of live streaming and video technology
  • Designed the procedures by which our division handles Off-Site Digital Video Conferences (DVCs) by working with U.S. Office of Speakers, and train and supervise division members on the process to handle requests for these programs
  • Assisted in updating the Interactive Wordpress portal page, including: customize and embed live and on demand video streams from Limelight, Ustream, and YouTube; work with Chatroll and Twitter widgets for live engagement with programming, embed documents and external content for programmatic support
  • Served as one of two points of contact in the division ensuring inventory of technical equipment is complete and up-to-date

Enrollment Publications at Monmouth University                                          January 2012-August 2013 
Lead Video Editor
  • Coordinated, shot, and edited interviews and footage to create compelling promotional videos for university
  • Awarded the JASPER Rising Star Award (2012) by JSPRAA for Macheke Sustainability Project video

Genocide Watch                                                                                                         January 2013-June 2013
Director of Social Media & Outreach, Research Coordinator for Africa
  • Coordinate daily communication with alliance organizations and the public via the website and social media 
  • Complete development of new WordPress website for organization
  • Maintain country profiles and Genocide Watch reports, which are utilized by the United States Department of State to determine policy action in regards to genocide prevention, on at-risk African nations

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars              January 2013-May 2013 
Student Blogger
  • Compose original blog posts documenting experience with internship, class, and life in D.C. once per week



Education
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ • Graduated May 2013  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Bachelor of the Arts
             -Communication: Television & Radio Production
             -Political Science
  • Successfully defended Honors Thesis, titled “@Monmouth University: #socialmedia impacts #activism”
The Washington Center for Internships, Washington, DC • Spring 2013 Semester • International Affairs Program
  • International Affairs Program
  • Major coursework included Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change the World
  • Civic Engagement project working with the Urban Debate League



Skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer video editing software
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Ross Xpression graphic software
  • Skilled in photography and proficient in Adobe Lightroom photo editing software
  • Extensive use of various video equipment
    • Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon C100 & C200, Sony EX1 & EX3 cameras
    • Sennheiser and Shure wireless and wired microphone set ups and various audio recorders and mixers
    • Various lighting kits and 
  • Ability to work with multiple video codec, video conversion software and video compression servers and software
  • Proficient knowledge of various CMS and video hosting platforms and social media management systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Mac word processing and presentation software
  • Skilled at Prezi development and presentation
  • Intermediate knowledge of web development, including WordPress and web hosting components
  • Basic German language conversation skills

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Awards
  • U.S. Department of State (Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs) Certificate of Appreciation for audio and technical assistance with Global Public Affairs Officer Conference, awarded February 2015
  • U.S. Department of State Certificate of Appreciation for Global Innovation through Science and Technology webcast series, September 2014
  • Robert Huber Leadership & Service Award for outstanding contributions to the Department of Communication at Monmouth University, awarded May 2013
  • Hawk TV Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional service to the organization, awarded May 2013
  • Excellence in TV Production for the Department of Communication, awarded May 2013
  • Dr. Kenneth E. and Ilamae Knapp Endowed Scholarship for excellence in oral performance, leadership in and beyond the classroom, and significant academic achievement, awarded 2010, 2011, and 2012
  • Samuel H. Magill Scholarship for high academic achievement, excellence in some field of endeavor beyond the academic, and commitment to the common good, awarded 2010 for remainder of studies at MU


Campus Involvement & Leadership Experience  
Hawk TV                                                                                                                       September 2009-present
Operations Manager                                                                                                  June 2012-present
Station Manager                                                                                                         September 2011-June 2012
  • Served as the executive student leader and oversaw a 6 person executive board and 90 general members
  • Managed annual budget of $61,000 while monitoring the general welfare and credibility of the organization
Executive Producer – Rock N Raise Battle of the Bands Charity Event  December 2011-March 2012
  • Coordinated live production on TV/radio and pre-production elements including location booking, ticket distribution, equipment rentals, set design, communication with University staff, and event promotions 
Executive Producer – Hawk TV News                                                                  October 2009-May 2011
  • Served as assignment editor and script writer & editor for the campus’ 30 minute weekly news show
  • Produced (coordinated, shot, and edited) news packages (interviews and b-roll) to air during news show


Experience Abroad
RomeMUN, International Model United Nations Conference                      March 4-12, 2013
Rome, Italy
  • Delegate representing France for the World Bank committee, voted Best Delegation by fellow delegates

Alternative Break Trips
Haiti                                                                                                                               January 6-12, 2013
Guatemala                                                                                                                   March 9-19, 2012
  • Videographer and member of construction team that traveled abroad to aid in the building of schools while interacting with the local populations and communicating despite language differences
  • Produced videos to document experiences, promote trips to potential participants and garner support from current and potential donors