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Saint Paul, MN, US

Edina, MN

Project managing and editing video content for use in marketing and communications both internally and externally. Managing and updating both external and internal websites. Maintaining the organization's Google AdWords account and creating new ads when appropriate. Managing the organization's social media channels and defining metrics around campaigns.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Creates promotional videos for small businesses and individuals using Adobe Creative Cloud and Davinci Resolve.
• Designs & manages the company’s website using WordPress.
• Manages all narrative film projects with teams ranging from 12-24 people. Duties include developing the project plan, hiring, scheduling, monitoring and leading the team to stay on task and help guide the team towards.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Worked to support the internal communications team at Target Headquarters to produce a variety of video content such as executive messages, testimonials, story highlights, and strategic plans.
• Planned, shot, edited and delivered videos ahead of deadlines exceeding expectations in quality.
• Contributed in developing a video strategy plan to work in tandem with their communication strategy to support Target’s corporate strategy.
• Maintained and organized equipment. Researched and recommended acquisition of equipment to enhance video quality for future growth.

Saint Louis Park, MN

• Edits promotional & marketing videos for web and broadcast using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC and Illustrator CC.
• Communicated with up to three clients weekly to ensure promotional video deliverables were on time and on budget.
• Records live events at US Bank Stadium with the Minnesota Vikings using Panasonic GH4, Sony A7sii, and Sony FS7 cameras.
• Worked on projects for Green Bay Packers, Bushnell, Polaris, Mall of America, Tunheim, and Special Olympics.

Blaine, Minnesota

• As part of the marketing team, I was the producer of all video content along with coordinating marketing strategies associated with the videos to align with our branding, audience and company mission.
• Collaborated with the marketing team on marketing strategies for best reaching the company’s audience base.
• Duties included shooting, editing, motion graphics, graphic design, writing, lighting, interviewing & managing company’s YouTube channel.
• Supervised and mentored two summer video interns.
• Increased YouTube channel subscribers from ~250 to ~660 over the course of 5 months.
• Increased YouTube viewership from ~8,500 views to ~55,000 views during USA CUP in July compared to previous year’s numbers.

Minneapolis, MN

 Reviews loans, mortgages, title policies and other documents for the final review process using EmbTrust program. Highly sought after by teams to help meet their pressing deadlines. Multitasks on a variety of customers while maintaining a high attention to detail.  Meets customer deadlines on a consistent basis. Exceeds production rates on a.

Minnetonka, MN

 Pioneered a brand new business as part of the leadership team. In charge of editing, keying, syncing, exporting, and uploading music videos onto the website with Adobe After Effects CS5.5 and Final Cut Pro 7. Designed flyers, business cards, promo posters, radio commercials, and video promos with Photoshop CS5 to market the business across the Twin.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

 Animated and edited a multi-layered educational video presentation with Final Cut Pro 7. Synced audio voice over with Power Point slides in compliance with the project script. Collaborated with the director to ensure that timing and design exceeded client expectations.

• Strengthened the quality of 13 videos to improve the company’s image and products
• Developed ideas for video content and marketing to expand the company’s exposure
• Created and directed 13 interviews and sketches to articulate Minneapolis’ culture

• Regulated inventory of 100 rental products to improve locating items for customers
• Guided nearly 100 customers with use of products and editing software to achieve their needs
• Maintained 100 devices and products to ensure quality of equipment and studio space

• Coached 6 students to develop narrative videos to improve their project development skills
• Prepared a venue site for the film festival to satisfy the comfort and accessibility of the viewers
• Integrated a unique edited version of the short film to illustrate differences in style and choice

• Supported the director’s vision to create the highest quality image possible
• Directed a crew of 6 to effectively produce the final product while remaining on schedule
• Solved problems of lighting and camera composition to keep the project on track

Menomonie, WI

Bachelor’S Degree, Digital Marketing Technology

Marketing Technologists must be well versed in areas such as HTML5 / CSS3, web development, server applications, scripting, responsive.

Bachelors Of Individualized Studies, Film Studies, Video Production, Managment

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi, Film Club