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Portland, Oregon, United States

Showrunner and product manager for OPB’s history documentary series, “Oregon Experience.”• Oversees all phases of production for the series across digital, broadcast and other multimedia— orchestrating a content universe that reflects the “Oregon Experience” editorial quality, educational goals and audience impact.• Identifies audience and user needs in the non-fiction history space; facilitates and supports design exercises as well as editorial and product teams in the… Show more Showrunner and product manager for OPB’s history documentary series, “Oregon Experience.”• Oversees all phases of production for the series across digital, broadcast and other multimedia— orchestrating a content universe that reflects the “Oregon Experience” editorial quality, educational goals and audience impact.• Identifies audience and user needs in the non-fiction history space; facilitates and supports design exercises as well as editorial and product teams in the co-creation of an “Oregon Experience” audience funnel. • Supervises the recruitment and empowerment of co-production partners to ensure that authentic and regenerative perspectives are integrated into the series. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Digital video production lead for OPB’s Visual Department.• Conceives, develops and executes original online video content that educates, inspires and builds audiences.• Co-created “Superabundant,” a multi-award-winning documentary series exploring food systems of the Pacific Northwest. • Collaborate with Senior Visual Producer to develop and execute video content strategy across key platforms, e.g., successfully growing OPB YouTube channel’s subscribers x10 over a 4… Show more Digital video production lead for OPB’s Visual Department.• Conceives, develops and executes original online video content that educates, inspires and builds audiences.• Co-created “Superabundant,” a multi-award-winning documentary series exploring food systems of the Pacific Northwest. • Collaborate with Senior Visual Producer to develop and execute video content strategy across key platforms, e.g., successfully growing OPB YouTube channel’s subscribers x10 over a 4 years-timespan.• Modernized OPB's digital video production equipment and post-production workflows.• Pioneer and manager of strategic content partnership between OPB and Portland-based studio collective Helioscope, providing journalists with world-class editorial illustrations and comic journalism assets. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Member of OPB Digital team responsible for the organization's online presence and reach.• Wrote, filmed and edited short documentaries on key community issues, e.g., medical tech innovations for combating the opioid epidemic and the effects of climate change on Oregon’s coastal communities.• Produced and distributed editorial content across OPB’s digital platforms, including the OPB website, email newsletter and social media—upholding accuracy, content standards, organizational… Show more Member of OPB Digital team responsible for the organization's online presence and reach.• Wrote, filmed and edited short documentaries on key community issues, e.g., medical tech innovations for combating the opioid epidemic and the effects of climate change on Oregon’s coastal communities.• Produced and distributed editorial content across OPB’s digital platforms, including the OPB website, email newsletter and social media—upholding accuracy, content standards, organizational voice. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed global production teams creating B2B and B2C videos for the computing, fintech and health care industries.• Led concepting, scripting, footage sourcing and post-production for all videos. • Project highlights include a Philips-sponsored Bloomberg Media Studios video on the future of health care in Asia, and a Microsoft branded video on using cloud technology to disrupt human trafficking. • Select clients include: o Deloitte Digitalo DKSH… Show more Managed global production teams creating B2B and B2C videos for the computing, fintech and health care industries.• Led concepting, scripting, footage sourcing and post-production for all videos. • Project highlights include a Philips-sponsored Bloomberg Media Studios video on the future of health care in Asia, and a Microsoft branded video on using cloud technology to disrupt human trafficking. • Select clients include: o Deloitte Digitalo DKSH Groupo Microsofto NEC Corporationo PayPalo Philips Healthcare / Bloomberg Media Studios Show less

Singapore

Developed and produced award-winning TV documentaries for international broadcasters at one of Asia’s leading production companies.• Led show development and pre-production—including ideation, research, writing and logistics—for National Geographic Channel and History Channel specials. • Wrote and produced multi-million dollar documentary co-production “China, Empire of Time” for Europe’s ARTE France and China’s CCTV10. • Grew the company's branded content portfolio… Show more Developed and produced award-winning TV documentaries for international broadcasters at one of Asia’s leading production companies.• Led show development and pre-production—including ideation, research, writing and logistics—for National Geographic Channel and History Channel specials. • Wrote and produced multi-million dollar documentary co-production “China, Empire of Time” for Europe’s ARTE France and China’s CCTV10. • Grew the company's branded content portfolio through client acquisition and concept development for digital campaigns, such as for unicorn Indonesian tech company GO-JEK.Select broadcasters / clients:o ARTE Franceo Channel NewsAsiao FOX Crime o GO-JEKo History Channelo National Geographic Channelo Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) Show less

Mclean, Va

Produced exhibit videos and interactive media for museum institutions across the United States. • Solved complex content challenges for museum exhibits through collaborative, multidisciplinary and iterative team processes.• Led multidisciplinary teams of museum archivists, filmmakers, graphic artists and developers from concept to scripting through production—including prototyping and final installation.Clients included: o The Henry Ford Museum o Fort Worth Air… Show more Produced exhibit videos and interactive media for museum institutions across the United States. • Solved complex content challenges for museum exhibits through collaborative, multidisciplinary and iterative team processes.• Led multidisciplinary teams of museum archivists, filmmakers, graphic artists and developers from concept to scripting through production—including prototyping and final installation.Clients included: o The Henry Ford Museum o Fort Worth Air & Space Museumo LBJ Presidential Library & Museumo Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum Show less

Arlington, Va

Edited "Potato Heads: Keepers of the Crop," a short documentary film exploring the origins and future of the ubiquitous potato. • Premiered at the 19th annual Washington D.C. Environmental Film Festival.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Semester internship with the National Geographic Channel's Natural History Unit.• Researched episode stories and coordinated production logistics for “Great Migrations,” a 2010 special mini-series on animal migrations across the globe.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Freelancer for Vanity Fair in Washington, D.C. on digital video projects.• Produced “Capital Conversations” video series covering the 2008 U.S. presidential election, featuring former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers and Vanity Fair National Editor Todd Purdum. • Co-produced and filmed video of Vanity Fair Columnist Christopher Hitchens describing his experience being waterboarded for the magazine’s August 2008 edition “Believe Me, It’s Torture” feature… Show more Freelancer for Vanity Fair in Washington, D.C. on digital video projects.• Produced “Capital Conversations” video series covering the 2008 U.S. presidential election, featuring former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers and Vanity Fair National Editor Todd Purdum. • Co-produced and filmed video of Vanity Fair Columnist Christopher Hitchens describing his experience being waterboarded for the magazine’s August 2008 edition “Believe Me, It’s Torture” feature essay.• The waterboarding digital story package is credited as the catalyst for former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s investigation of the Bush-era interrogation practice. Show less

Master Of Fine Arts, Film & Electronic Media

Won best student documentary film awards from: • The 2009 Sony EX-1 Film Festival (sponsored by Sony Electronics) • The 2009 American.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

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