Efficient Multi-Tasker
Able to organize small- to large-scale productions by prioritizing tasks and allotting resources. Keep sight of production goals to achieve them despite budgetary and time constraints.Effectively manage diverse and complex tasks in fast-paced environments; Evaluate potential obstacles, assess emergent needs, and troubleshoot using a synthesis of creative and technical skills.
Pioneering Visual Communicator
Integrate traditional narrative arcs with innovative visual storytelling to inform and entertain. With over ten years of video-editing experience comes a keen sense of visual timing and the ability to convey messages in a way that's subtle, natural and engaging.
Creative Administrator
Galvanize energy among partners to produce innovative results. Envision goals, negotiate terms, and delegate tasks to implement projects in a prompt and efficient manner.
Analytical Thinker
Possess a proven ability to anticipate requirements and potential roadblocks in all situations. Develop strategies to minimize issues and deliver exceptional results to patrons and organizations.
Active participant
Research emerging mediums and online marketing strategies to capably and quickly interact with consumers. Make connections though honest dialogue and distribute messages through microcommunities, links and viral content.

Experience

Video Editor

Razorfish

Collaborate with creative directors and motion graphic designers to produce videos documenting case studies for company clients. Job necessitates assembling preexisting footage into a cohesive narrative structure.

Atlanta, GA
Jan 2011 - present

New Media Advertising Coordinator

Eats Restaurant

Created and produced a comprehensive marketing strategy for Eats Restaurant. Duties included creative directing, video seeding, media buying, and developing an online presence.

Atlanta, GA
May 2010 - present

Video Editor

Soar Advertising

Produced several campaign commercials for incumbent Cook County Board President, Todd Stroger. Duties included: organizing production team, working closely with pollsters to write copy, shooting/editing videos and managing budgets.

Chicago, IL
January 2010 - present

Video Production Instructor

After School Matters

Worked for a nonprofit organization serving low-income communities throughout Chicago instructing teens about video technologies. Duties included drafting new curriculum for program, classroom management, fixing equipment, and working closely with Chicago Public Schools to ensure success of program.

Chicago, IL
August 2009 - Jan 2010

New Media Director

Galloway Communications

Managed a new media production team, produced web content and television commercials for Dr. Victor Forys- a candidature for the House of Representatives in Chicago's 5th district.

Chicago, IL
Jan 2009 - March 2009

Video Content Producer

Touch and Go Records

Directed, shot and edited video content for label artists. Worked in the digital distribution department analyzing target audience, developing and producing multi-media content and maintaining social media presence.

Chicago, IL
Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

Camera Operator

Pitchfork Media Inc

Assisted in the creation of several original webisodes for Pitchfork.tv. Duties included organizing a production team and shooting web-video content.

Chicago, IL
Oct 2007 - Sept 2008

Edited a series of procedural informational web videos for the University of Chicago Medical Center.

March 2008
Chicago, IL

Assistant Video Engineer/ Account Executive

Bexel Broadcast Group

Served as assistant to chief video engineers; maintained and managed quality control of all broadcast equipment; configured remote video systems; worked closely with clients contracting their video needs.

Chicago, IL
2004 - 2008

Director/Production Manager

C3 Productions: Lollapalooza

Coordinated video production team and AV equipment for festival. Duties included video engineering, hiring labor, union negotiations, and directing live multi-camera broadcast of main stage performances.

Chicago, IL
2005 - 2007

Audio Visual Technician

Lakeshore Audio/Visual

Assembled and operated high-end audio/visual equipment for major corporate events; managed and maintained all equipment in video department

Chicago, IL
2003 - 2004

Video Production Manger

House of Blues

Coordinated and directed multi-camera live productions for Lakewood and Chastain Amphitheaters.

Atlanta, GA
1999 - 2003

Personal Professional Endeavors

Newmerica

A tightly knit, collaborative team of Georgia-born video-makers who strive to humor with low-quality high-quality short pieces that wrangle the black comedy of the South. Currently we're building a brand around the work we've produced under this moniker for the past 20 years, tapping the viral-video market with commercials we've produced for local businesses and events including the 2010 Atlanta Mess Around and Eats Restaurant.

Atlanta, GA
1999 - present

Analog Monkey

My role in this small, Chicago-based video collective was to document and edit independent underground music performances and music videos to archive a culture that skirts traditional media coverage.

  • Shot footage of high-profile bands including Throbbing Gristle, Deerhunter and Public Enemy
  • Solicited for content by established web-video providers: Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Pandora and Heavy.com

Chicago, IL
2003 - 2009

  • Shot, edited and produced a documentary film about Chicago baseball fans.
  • Screened the documentary at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago.
  • Deployed a comprehensive online marketing strategy.
  • Produced a branded Web site, social media presence and traditional media kit.
  • Secured coverage for the film in several mid-sized blogs.

Chicago, IL
2008- 1009

Multi-Media Creative Director

My Anxious Mouth Records

  • Conceptualized and produced music videos/supporting content for internationally touring band, Gringo Star.
  • Implemented online marketing strategies.
  • Integrated existing 2D design aesthetic into interactive mediums.
  • Music videos solicited for reproduction on established purveyors of Web video such as Pitchfork TV, Heavy.com and Lollapalooza.

June 2007 - present

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

BFA | Film, Video & New Media

Chicago, IL
2009

Kennesaw, GA
1997-1999

Skills

Equipment

  • Professional HD video cameras
  • VTRs
  • Lighting
  • Microphones & audio devices
  • Video switchers
  • System configurations
  • Digital SLR cameras
  • Projection systems

Software

  • Cross-platform proficiency (Windows/Mac)
  • Final Cut Pro
  • AVID
  • Adobe PhotoShop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Logic
  • Soundtrack Pro
  • Pro Tools
  • Cinema Tools
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Compressor
  • Sorenson squeeze
  • Cleaner
  • Microsoft Office