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Chicago, Il, Us

Berkeley, California, United States

Directs meetings with News Platform Director and VP, Client Partnerships, to developed the strategic goals of sponsorship products based on understanding of the local news landscape, trends in relevant product development, and stakeholder needsManages product roadmaps across revenue, design, tech, audience and editorial teams to coordinate product design and delivery Creates service blueprints for current and new products including the orchestration of how services are delivered, how teams interact with delivery, and the tangible interactions of users, all in accordance with organizational standardsFollows and enforces standards for digital and mobile friendly user experiencesPerforms regular synthesis of user data in order to identify new features, new products, and implementation of third-party products Spearheads the internal/external marketing of product rollouts and updates

San Francisco Bay Area

Work with the sales team to build and grow our current client listDevelop strong relationships with our local clients Coordinate with the billing team on salesRFP execution, completion and fulfillmentReview and build media plans and provide scalable solutions for advertisersDevelop strong understanding of ad products and sponsorship opportunities Help with sales proposals, decks, one-sheetsTraffic, test, maintain and track digital advertising campaignsAct as a strategic partner within account teams; provide consultation to sales and clients Resident ad specs expertAssist in standardizing the trafficking process across all platforms

San Francisco Bay Area

Master of Science, Media Innovation and Content Strategy, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 2020 Studied emerging storytelling, design, and technology methods to create publications and content strategies that satisfy the needs of audiencesSpecialized in how to understand users' needs to identify a problem that people need to solve, build a solution, then “pivot” based on user feedback Utilized version control tools, collaborative programming, front-end web development languages (HTML, CSS, Javascript) to design mobile news productsRoadmapped a political news product to increase audience engagement and generate revenue for the SF ChronicleSynthesized audience research data to steer the launch of an industry leading local news publication, Cityside

Greater Chicago Area

As Operations Manager at Kindling Group I oversee the production and postproduction processes of social impact media creation. From the onset of any project I lead 10+ interns through our research phase to better define our story, characters, and style. When production begins I will coordinate logistics for crew members (including Directors and Producers) which includes travel, release forms, and equipment prep. During post production I am responsible for managing media, IT support, assistant editing, and archiving projects using LTO. For funders I am also responsible for preparing required deliverables to meet deadlines and disbursement dates (i.e. cue sheets, rights and license worksheets, copyright registrations, acquiring E&O insurance, and flag sheets for broadcast). In addition, I process invoices from contractors, produce budget reports, and track expenses to keep projects on track.

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

As a freelance Digital Media Producer I provide pre-production, production, and post-production services for independent contacts with Chicago based non-profits and media companies. My work focuses on socially conscientious and progressive missions.Past clients include: Ensemble Media, Ten Trees Productions, & Kartemquin Films, Nation Congress of Black Women Foundation (Canada).

Greater Chicago Area

In Fall 2016, I acquired an internship position at the locally and nationally recognized non-profit organization, Kartemquin Films. The internship program, whose acceptance rate is less than ten percent, is an immersive experience within the social documentary arena, which exposes the intricate and exciting details of the filmmaking process, both administrative and creative. As an intern my duties ranged from website management (promotions, event postings, and press releases), producing a funder video, DVD distribution, as well as supporting local screenings at venues around the city. Working closely with Kartemquin’s Marketing and Development Associate furthermore provided me specific strategies for outreach through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Neon. My engagement within a documentary non-profit organization such as Kartemquin enables me to continue supporting Chicago’s community of storytellers and to ignite the possibility of productive social change.

Santa Cruz, California

The UCSC Senior Class Council is a philanthropic group organized entirely by the senior class whose mission it is to raise awareness and funds to support seniors in their final year. During my senior year I assisted in the planning and initiation of events, fundraisers, council meetings, and special support groups such as the video marketing team. Additionally, I spearheaded the production of marketing content for the student-run philanthropic group to raise $2016.00 by coordinating actors, allocating equipment, and independently producing two promotional videos. Collectively, we succeeded in kicking off our first annual crowdfunding campaign and dollar drive by effectively raising sufficient funds for Junior class scholarships and Senior class activities.

Santa Cruz, California

Provided logistical support to an award winning conference services department through the University of California, Santa Cruz. From setting up rooms for lectures, seminars, or screenings I assisted in successfully executing educational symposiums, sports camps, and special interest retreats for four months. About UCSC Conference Services:The right location can mean a successful program and at UCSC our 2000-acre campus offers guests a spectacular location with a variety of residential, meeting, and casual facilities throughout campus. Planning a successful conference is second nature to our professional coordination staff as we have the know-how to take you from “thinking” about your program to “Wow, what a success!”

Santa Cruz, California

As Video Marketing Project Manager my goals were to increase awareness and visibility of the second annual "Walk to Class Challenge Day" at the University of California Santa Cruz under the supervision of the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS). It was my responsibility to plan, shoot, and edit a series of videos which would be hosted by social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook as a campus wide initiative to promote healthier lifestyles and alternative modes of transportation on a college campus. TAPS Mission Statement:Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) supports the University mission of academics, research and public service by providing and managing access to UC Santa Cruz and overseeing the planning, design and operation of the facilities and programs associated with parking, transit services, and bicycle/pedestrian circulation.

Santa Cruz, California

My responsibilities included developing Green Vapor's social media short term and long term plan. It was my responsibility to schedule when the company made social media posts as well as keep a consistent online presence across media platforms. Furthermore I assisted in the designing and implementation of a new company logo which is not featured across GV's social media sites, business cards, and memorabilia. My contribution to Green Vapors has effectively left an impact on their infrastructure for managing and improving their brand.

Bellingham, Washington Area

My collaboration with SFP is extensive and involved fulfilling several roles simultaneously: Project Researcher, Co-writer, Director of Photography, Lead Post-production Editor, and Media Manager.Undoubtedly, the experience of working closely with founder (and my mentor) Dr. Tara B. Perry has set precedence for my professional and educational trajectory. Through the production of our international social documentary project "Beyond Selfless" Dr. Perry and I achieved extensive storytelling experience and technical ability. The result of our collaboration was a documentary film which illuminated and sparked dialogue on various social, racial, and political plagues of North American societies such as poverty and gender inequality to name only a few. Our film, "Beyond Selfless", received "Honorable Mention" at the 2015 National Communication Conference first annual film festival and recognized for its achievement in communication pedagogy as well as its high production value. The Canadian based community and individuals featured in the film have become apart of my professional and personal network of which I continue to contribute digital media services for social causes. My partnership with the National Congress of Black Women Foundation is most noteworthy.

Palo Alto, California

The Equipment Monitor at the Midpeninsula Media Center was responsible for maintaining professional grade audio visual equipment for public broadcasting and private use. Community members and television producers were trained and assigned equipment under my supervision as well as consulted on their projects in order to maximize creative and technical potential. A majority of the material created is broadcast to the Mid Peninsula area, spanning from Redwood City to Palo Alto, and is used to educate the public on local politics, art, sports, and socially impactful subject matter. Midpeninsula Media Center Mission Statement:The mission of the Midpeninsula Community Media Center is to:-Inform, inspire and empower people to speak and act on behalf of their communities-Use television and the Internet to create and distribute programs that promote and celebrate individual expression, local achievements, education, cultural exchange, arts appreciation and civic engagement

Master'S Degree, Journalism, 3.5

Bachelor'S Degree, Film And Digital Media, Gpa 3.5

Activities and Societies: Film Production Coalition, Cinema Society, Kresge College, Mary Porter Sesnon Art GalleryAs a graduate.

Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, Freshman/Sophomore

Activities and Societies: YMCA Volunteer, Kappa Student Government, Student Filmmaker CoalitionGPA 3.0