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Needham Heights, Massachusetts, United States

Shot and edited spot news and feature stories for English and Spanish language broadcast and streaming networks. Gathered interviews, videos, and photos from witnesses in breaking news situations. Collaborated with reporters to find sources and build stories on deadline. Conducted live shots and drone operations.

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

Edited show opens with custom graphics. Edited early evening & late night newscasts. Oversaw production & delivery of special project & feature packages.

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Worked with I-Team reporters on investigative pieces. Edited and created graphics for I-Team & special projects PKGs. Trained reporters & photographers on editing with Avid Media Composer. Oversaw the organization & retention of all media. Piloted drones in difficult breaking news situations. Collaborated with reporters to put together day-turn PKGs on.

Austin, Texas

Photographed and edited NAT PKGS, VOSOTS, and reporter tracked packages for broadcast. Conducted live shots, covered breaking news events & published still and video footage for immediate digital distribution. Piloted station drone for breaking news, feature stories, and promotional work. Edited morning and mid-day newscasts for broadcast and OTT.

Austin, Texas

Oversaw the planning & deployment for dozens of multi-camera event shoots. Standardized best practices for wedding video capture & editing processes. Researched & tested equipment to make purchasing decisions. Developed an active & engaging social media presence on multiple platforms.

Austin, Texas

- Led front of house service to ensure customers experience a welcoming atmosphere.- Oversaw back of house kitchen operations at the busiest Chipotle in central Texas.- Analyzed applications and interviewed new team members.- Onboarded new team members using Workday.- Trained shift managers in team development.

Los Angeles, California

- Wrote and pitched original concepts for short film pieces to major studios.- Transcribed interviews and logged incoming footage.- Worked on set for commercial productions.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Provided paraprofessional advising to undergraduate residents transitioning to college.- Assessed interpersonal conflicts and provided support while facilitating resolution.- Interviewed and provided appropriate feedback on new candidates.- Coordinated diversity and personal growth programing for a building of 750 residents.- Enforced administrative.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Covered the Boston Bombings & their aftermath; department won multiple college AP awards.- Set up live field broadcasts using LiveU (bonded cellular transmission) backpack broadcast equipment.- Was granted White House press credentials to cover the President’s visit to the city and prayer service.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Developed and implemented best practices for all event video capture and post production work.- Designed and animated a comprehensive graphics package for all branded videos.- Directed, shot and edited videos for the MassChallenge marketing team.

Southington, Connecticut

- Shot weddings for Connecticut’s premier wedding videography company.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Taught news package editing and storytelling skills to students.- Assisted students and faculty in the day to day operation and troubleshooting of editing software.- Assisted students with the setup and operation of live field equipment.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Visual Media Arts

High School Diploma