A dynamic and creative producer, editor and filmmaker since 2004 with experience in video and photo journalism, media production, marketing and communications. I’ve produced content for some of the most recognizable brands in the television, media, corporate and entertainment spaces including ABC News 20/20, Primetime Thursday, Good Morning America, ITV Studios, “The Last Hours Of…” on REELZ TV, Facebook, TEDxOmaha, The Salvation Army and more.
I'm skilled in shooting, writing, editing, project management, media production, and other emerging forms of digital and social media. I thrive in fast-paced work environments with extraordinary project deadlines and tight turn-around times. I consistently exceed the expectations of my clients and customers by anticipating, evaluating and responding to their needs. I'm inspired by collaboration and teamwork and I work hard to build trusting relationships with my co-workers, business and community partners, vendors, clients and customers. A lot of my work has also focused on evaluating and improving the efficiency of work processes and production workflows, ensuring project timelines are on schedule, within budget and of high quality.
I've never been one to rest on my laurels and I'm always looking for opportunities to grow and learn new skills. If you're looking to hire a dynamic, creative mind with a passion for video journalism, creative design, strategic marketing and producing high quality work, look no further! I'd love to connect with you.
In my current position at Douglas County, I creating visually compelling and storytelling-rich content showcasing the important work of Douglas County.
During my tenure with The Salvation Army Western Division, I managed and produced digital content for Salvation Army divisional web, social media channels and print publications. I also helped plan and execute special events, digital fundraising campaigns and other communications/marketing strategies and projects as needed. I was the lead graphic designer, videographer and photographer for special events, programs, activities and donor/fundraising campaigns. I also helped facilitate local and national PR events and media relations opportunities by working with divisional communications staff, senior leadership, advisory board members, and other community stakeholders.
I helped lead and produced digital content for many notable social services and donor/fundraising events including the following:
In this position, I assisted guests with booking new reservations and adding changes and cancellations to existing reservations. I assisted hotels by answering questions and problem solving. I used appropriate selling strategies and empowerment skills to maximize revenue for Omni Hotels when asked to assist with reservations. I helped support other reservation sales associates with inquires and problem solving techniques in a professional and personable manner, addressing policies and procedures.
In this position, I supervised and helped develop customer service agents providing technical support for websites and mobile applications. I trouble-shot issues, escalated phone calls, created issue tickets, developed training manuals and enforced company policy. I onboarded and trained new support agents and provided support to other teams and departments when needed.
In this position, I helped develop and execute digital marketing initiatives and strategies to support overall business goals. I managed the company website and social media channels.
I was also the primary videographer and photographer for resident community events, programs and activities. I worked closely and often collaborated with Human Resources, Talent Recruitment and Development, the C-Suite, administrative staff and board executives on various communications and marketing projects.
In this position, I helped develop and manage digital communication plans and strategies for the Nebraska's largest school district. I managed the district website and social media channels.
I was also the primary videographer and photographer for district events, programs and activities. I worked closely and often collaborated with district leadership, building staff, administrative staff, and teachers on various school events, programs and initiatives.
In this position, I shot, edited and produced videos, stories and multimedia projects for various hospital public relations and marketing initiatives. I served as the primary videographer and photographer for hospital events, programs and activities. I created and developed multimedia (audio/video) content for patient care stories, internal company announcement videos, external promotional social videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other enterprise-wide projects for the Bryan Health community.
In this position, I created, developed and managed multimedia (audio/video) content for patient care stories, testimonial videos, internal company announcement videos and other enterprise-wide projects for the UNMC medical community. I served as the lead videographer and photographer for various UNMC events, programs and activities. I was also responsible for shooting and producing weekly "Ask UNMC" video stories for KETV-TV in Omaha and KNOP-TV in North Platte, Nebraska.
In this position, I provided production and editorial support to producers, writers, video editors and major ABC News talent. I logged and transcribed hours of footage and sound for producers and editors. I also researched and pitched story ideas for editorial and production meetings and pulled file footage, sound bites, graphics requests, scripts, and other production materials for producers and editors. I provided clerical and editorial support to many producers which included writing transcript books, logging tapes and sound, dubbing and editing video, creating DVDs, scanning photos and ingesting and uploading video and other content for production staff.
In this position, I was the primary videographer and video editor for overnight breaking news.
I monitored police scanners and social media for breaking news events. I was the lead show editor for the daybreak and midday shows and I often filled in on the 4, 5, 6 & 10 p.m. shows.
I operated microwave live trucks, ENG studio and field broadcast cameras, lighting and other audio/video equipment.
In this position, I was part of a rotating panel of student hosts for an afternoon radio show that featured Jazz music from various Jazz musicians and artists.
I interned at News Radio 1110 KFAB in Omaha during the fall and spring semesters of my senior year in high school. I helped radio reporters write and proof story and show scripts, I monitored police scanners and worked on a various special projects. I also assisted the promotions team with on-air contests, live remote broadcasts at various community events and live music shows.
In this position, I worked the assignment desk answering phones, taking messages for reporters, making beat calls and follow-up calls, filling graphic requests and writing scripts.
I also went out with reporters and photographers on daily story assignments and special projects. I put together stories on tape-to-tape laptop video editors and helped reporters write scripts. I learned everything about broadcast news and television production before digital police scanners, tapeless formats, memory cards, HD and 4K cameras, Facebook Lives, Tweets, Instagram Stories, Vine, Tiktok videos and DM's ever existed.
In this position, I was the primary studio camera operator and stage manager for Homework Hotline, the popular after-school call-in show where students received help with their math homework. I ran studio cameras, tape decks, teleprompter, audio and video boards during the weekly live broadcasts. I also helped supervise and direct other studio camera operators and floor crews.
Bachelor's of Science in Communication
Major: Journalism and Media Communication
Concentration: Creative Media
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