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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

We specialize in helping people, businesses and brands tell their stories through photo & video.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched, wrote & produced international and breaking news stories for 6 of China Central Television’s news shows. Worked with in-house and field correspondents to produce packages & live-shots; produced guest interviews & pre-tapes; wrote anchor interview questions; wrote anchor voice-overs; researched & edited video content for show; pitched stories &.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Produced, shot & edited content for documentary film about child abandonment issues in China, with a focus on special needs adoption. Created original content (photo, video, graphic design) social media pages. Managed posts for GPF’s lifestyle brand: GoodTrueBeautiful, Inc.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted research for documentary films, arranged interviews, organized music soundtrack for licensing. Managed contact list & outreach for film fundraising donations, updated website with new material, wrote copy for social media posts.

New York, NY

Publication providing insight & inspiration for creatives & entrepreneurs. Interviewed industry leaders including Michael Solomon (Co-founder: Brick Wall Management [John Mayer], Musicians on Call), Benji Rogers (Founder: Pledge Music), Ilan Rubin (Drummer: Nine Inch Nails).

New York, NY

SHOUT is a live stream trivia gaming app that connects viewers to compete during live sporting events to win sponsor prizes. I was hired part-time to design marketing materials, plan & execute guerrilla marketing stunts, select, hire & direct talent for promo events, and manage SHOUT’s facebook & instagram accounts. I also film, photograph & edit footage.

Greater New York City Area

Achieved union membership in 8 months. Studied the industry, auditioned regularly, casted for numerous TV/film/commercial productions, worked as an extra in major TV/Film productions. Studied improv at Upright Citizens Brigade & Acting at Deena Levy Theatre Studios.

Greater New York City Area

Marketer, designer, videographer, & special events manager. Worked in office & on site of events.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

An online newscast targeted for Generation-Y viewers. I researched, wrote, anchored & produced one minute long personality-infused news stories. I specialized in lifestyle, technology, & entertainment stories, & self promoted all stories through social media.

Helped organize and run special events for industry VIPs and festival participants.

Greater San Diego Area

Selected as an intern for the assistant news director, I was quickly granted permission to help in multiple areas of the production. I went out in the field with reporters and photographers to assist with live shots, stories and interviews. I also conducted research, maintained the “futures list” for the assignment desk, worked closely with the assistant.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsibilities included managing & updating the music library & assisting in music licensing projects for feature films. I oversaw the process of selecting & budgeting music for soundtracks, & helped with script coverage & clerical work.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Business

Bachelors, Pr/Advertising & Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: National Student Advertising Competition (Promotions Department Head) Advertising Club (Promotions Department.

Journalism

Activities and Societies: Photojournalism, Publication Layout DesignSemester Abroad

Film Production

Improv

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Cinematography And Film/Video Production