I lead a team of video producers and program managers to manage the end-to-end production process for AWS Knowledge Center Videos. The team publishes hundreds of self-service troubleshooting videos annually to deflect contacts for AWS Support.I lead the team that designs strategy, build processes and produce videos for the global program. I also manage all internal and external owned channels for AWS Support Video content. My team also produces a weekly one-hour livestreaming series on the twitch.tv/aws channel called AWS Supports You. This series showcases best practices and offers troubleshooting tips from AWS Support experts.

Serving as the President of the glamazon Seattle Board. In this role, I work with other board members to drive LGBTQ focused diversity and inclusion networking, recruiting, community/non-profit engagement in the Greater Seattle Area.

Served as the Global Champions Director for glamazon--Amazon's LGBTQ affinity group. In this role, I managed the growth of new glamazon chapters around the globe, development of chapter programs, and oversaw the budget process for chapters. I also helped organize the first Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Amazon's Seattle Headquarters, which is now an annual tradition, and helped with the process when Amazon earned a perfect 100 score on HRC's Corporate Equality Index Score.

Video Program Manager for knowledge base video content for AWS Support. I produced and edited videos for publication on the AWS website and AWS YouTube Channel. I work collaboratively with internal and external AWS stakeholders to develop multimedia content to tell the AWS story and strengthen the AWS brand.

• Develop original, impactful stories for on air and on social media platforms on a daily basis.• Execute expert reporting on breaking news, weather, crime, transportation, environment, technology, business, and public-policy.• Build efficient and effective, fully integrated cross-platform campaigns, including digital, TV, radio, print, by sourcing, managing, and collaborating with content partners.• Develop social media strategy to broaden audience base, target high revenue demographic segments, and develop personal and KIRO branding through high frequency social media interactions. • Foster strong relationships with neighborhoods and community leaders.• Emmy Award nominee in the Breaking News category.

• Produced and reported on late breaking news focusing on natural disasters, severe weather events, and live and active criminal and accident investigations. Provided live coverage in challenging on-site locations to inform public safety.• Directed stories included in national news feeds to ABC network including FA-18 jet crash, North Carolina tornadoes, and live coverage during Hurricanes Irene and Earl.• Led community outreach efforts to raise station profile and align station activities with brand and strategic initiatives; formed partnerships with local groups to hold events to benefit local causes.• Fostered cross-department collaborations, closely partnering with news production, development managers, aligning internal teams on strategy and messaging.• 2011 Virginia Association of Broadcasters Award for “Best News Series.”

• Directed marketing and advertising initiatives, including strategic planning, media planning, creative development, programming development, on-air promotions, and media budget management for federal government and non-profit clients including US Department of Transportation, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Pew Center for Research, and the EPA.• Successfully managed a staff of producers, editors, designers and website personnel, providing project leadership across multiple engagements. • Supervised Creative Services, outside vendors, executing program branding, creative production, and promotion development.• Helped build client loyalty through successful client engagements, and contributed to success of overall business.• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to communicate the brand character and image of the firm with consistent and compelling advertising messages and promotions. • Managed production elements for online / broadcast outreach campaigns.

• Collaborated with photographers, producers and news managers, executing stories and directing live shots under short deadlines. • Worked with sources within local government, law enforcement, and other community leaders to generate stories that sparked change within the community.

• Reported on major news events for evening newscasts.• Researched, produced, packaged reports for other broadcasts throughout the day.• Cultivated and developed relationships with key community leaders and officials.

• Wrote for newscast, updated live stories, assisted executive producers.

• Planned and logged satellite video feeds from around Europe to be used in reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show. Worked with correspondents, desk editors, producers and videographers to assist with production in-house and in the field.

• Worked with anchors, producers, directors and other technical staff to assist with still-screen graphics stacking, show format management, and other pre-production duties.