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Los Angeles, California, United States

• Write and edit detailed pitches, copy, production resources, marketing decks, and other critical creative materials for a top live-action and experiential production company.
• Collaborate with mp’s roster of industry-leading immersive and live-action directors, executive producers, and designers to develop executional ideas, concepts, and scripts.
• Build and design effective decks from 8 to 80 pages quickly in Google G Suite, InDesign, and Keynote.Highlights: AdAge Production Company of the Year 2022,Webby Awards Production Company of the Year 2020,AdAge.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed pitch process from project engagement through submission on tight deadlines on six and seven-figure projects with bicoastal and international teams.
• Edited and proofread all internal and external company materials to ensure the highest standards were met.
• Wrote for pitches and marketing materials as needed.
• Assembled and hired individualized support teams around the globe and around the clock for all creative needs.
• Wrote for the company’s email newsletter, website, and other client-facing materials.
• Initiated and championed a centralized repeatable process in Dropbox, streamlining each project’s design and written work with team members across the globe, improving communication efficiencies and reducing errors.

Glendale, California

Assisted with upkeep, organization, inventory, and quality control of high-value camera and camera support equipment in a growing boutique rental shop.

• Select clients: Netflix, VICE Media, X Games, ABC, NFL Films, MN Wild, Department of Homeland Security
• Operate digital cameras on over 40 scripted and unscripted projects.
• Capture and focus shots under direction on Sony, ARRI, RED and Canon brand digital cameras.
• Verify safe and accurate media transfer to storage devices with ShotPut Pro.
• Test and prepare high-value camera bodies, lenses and camera support items.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly in the field.

• Deliver engaging visual stories for commercial, corporate and nonprofit clients.
• Write and design full creative treatments for video production.
• Build effective teams from personal national network to carry out the concept with a strong work ethic.
• Communicate important, time-sensitive information with crew members in multiple time zones.
• Direct talent, including children and non-actors, with supportive, constructive feedback.
• “Together We Dare” shown to 1000+ business attendees at NAWBO national conference, chosen as anthem video and theme for subsequent year’s conference.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Select clients: NBC, CBS, Target, Polaris, SNAP Fitness, Travel Channel, Purina, Jack LinksExpedite needs with a smile on tight and changing deadlines on over 45 different projects, including national commercials.
• Communicate key information clearly and quickly across departments, creating and distributing call sheets, maps, scripts, and other info.
• Execute tasks across camera, G&E, art, and production departments.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of crew members, clients, and talent, in groups ranging from 2-300+.
• Secure and handled petty cash in amounts up to $1000.
• Facilitate new partnerships between local crew and vendors with out of state companies.

• Helped execute duties temporarily after the previous coordinator left, including:
• Executed marketing campaign with email outreach, social media updates, and event promotion.
• Refined email layout for weekly distribution using MailChimp.
• Designed publications for events using existing and new graphic elements.
• Documented events and happenings with photos and video.

• Office, Development and Set PA for History shows "America Unearthed" and "True Monsters," and "In an Instant" for ABC primetime.
• Prepped outlines with relevant soundbites from 60+ minute guest transcripts for writers.
• Researched content and dozens of high-profile guests for episode development.
• Gathered stock and licensed footage for show content.
• Organized production documents and templates in Excel and Google Spreadsheets.
• Assisted with set-up, wrap, and transportation of gear.

• Produced and delivered quality media products for local and nonprofit clients during a summer contract with this student-run production company. As a producer, I worked in all phases of the production process.
• Technical directed a week-long live stream for a local convention.
• Prepared files for compositing for 50 short videos for Distant Shores Media, a worldwide open-source project in 2.5D animation
• Operated ENG-style cameras for shoots.
• Wrote and recorded voiceover for promotional videos.
• Managed staff in Director’s absence for two weeks.

Mankato, MN

• Edited local television programs in AVID Media Composer.
• Wrote, recorded, and edited studio update vlogs for online publicity.
• Troubleshooted production and editing related questions from students and staff.

Mankato, MN

• After serving as a writing center coach for a year, I was able to use my experience as a reference for making positive changes to the center as the Student Coordinator.
• Managed staff, scheduling, and tutor performance.
• Trained eight coaches in consistent tutoring procedure.
• Located relevant resources and researched tutoring methods.

Mankato, MN

• Guided over 30 college students with all stages of the writing process in a one-on-one setting.
• Reviewed student work for structural, grammatical, and stylistic errors, providing constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Addressed individual habits with each student and worked with them to set future goals for their written work.

Mankato, MN

• Improved PR efforts in this student-led business by rebranding and increasing frequency and quality of promotional material.
• Developed and implemented PR plan creating strategies for target audiences.
• Designed and distributed creative content on multiple platforms, both collateral and digital materials.
• Launched and maintained social media campaign on Facebook, helping double sales and patronage that year.

Artcenter Extension

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: BLC Studios, Student Leadership Society, The Lab Coffee Shop, Concert Choir, Choraliers