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Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

• Direct, film, edit, and animate long, as well as short form video and photo content for various brands to be distributed on social media, and for commercial use.
• Deep knowledge and utilization of Sony video cameras, professional studio lights, gimbals, audio and video equipment.
• Mastery of video editing, adobe suite, coloring grading, sound mixing, capcut and tiktok software.
• Expertise of photography techniques, profoto lights, green screen, and stop-motion animation.
• Communicate and direct talent to successfully coordinate a scene.
• Meet with product and brand teams to discuss digital and social strategies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Conceptualized and defined direction for assigned video and photo productions, including building storyboards, shot lists, sourcing talent, props and technical strategy for effective productions.
• Filmed, edit, and animate visuals according to brief and brand objectives.
• Deep knowledge of cinema, and mirrorless camera systems, non-linear editing software, audio capturing systems, media compression, professional studio equipment, formatting, and encoding media.
• Developed style guidelines that outline creative production, vision and content goals, while upholding brand identity.
• Communicated with stakeholders and contractors to ensure alignment throughout production.
• Fostered innovation and inspire the team with ideas and techniques to heighten the quality of photo and video content.

Northbrook, IL

• Managed all aspects of pre-production through post, including storyboards, shot lists, set design, set location, props, scripts, talent, filming, animation, sound, lighting, filming, and video editing.
• Worked with analytic and promotion specialists on marketing team by reviewing traffic, impressions, and sales to determine success and ROI of video production, while implementing future, creative strategies for success.
• Produced an average of 50 video requests per year from big brand vendors, as well as internal marketing requests for promotional, educational, and social media purposes.
• Knowledgeable with cinema, mirrorless and DSLR camera systems, non-linear editing software, audio capturing systems, media compression, formatting, encoding for web delivery, company events, internal platforms and.
• Observed competitors, trends, and keeps up to date with current technologies to maintain company’s high quality, creative aesthetic.
• Organized and manages photo studio, as well as the integrity of our creative servers, to maintain an efficient workflow.

Libertyville, IL

• Managed video department, and monitored deadlines throughout every stage of production for optimal results.
• Produced 2-5 video shoots per week, and video edited 5-10 videos to post on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter to grow social media followers, increase brand awareness and drive.
• During Pre-Production, discussed and established shot lists, shooting schedule, story boards, set decoration, and talent needed to stay organized during shoots and achieve a successful production.
• Directed models during video and photo shoots to achieve the desired images needed for packaging, print, graphic design, photo and video.
• Managed thousands of video files on several servers, in order to stay organized, for team members to easily access files.

Libertyville, Illinois

• Collaborated and produced hundreds of videos with major retail brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Ulta, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bed Bath and Beyond, Instyle, Cosmopolitan, among many others, to maximize brand awareness and.
• During production, operated Canon 5D mark iii DSLRs, Sennheiser microphones, tripods, and dollies to produce high quality videos at a fast and proficient rate.
• Video edited using Adobe Premiere, After Effects CC, and Red Giant to create videos, motion graphics, and animations for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
• Knowledge in Adobe Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop and Media Composer to assist in sound mixing, vector images, photo re-touching and exporting video.
• Set up standard three point lighting for in-studio shoots to achieve consistent, professionally produced videos.
• Knowledge of multiple codecs and formats for appropriate video distribution, via digital, or hard copy DVDs.

*Boom operator for feature film distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment*Worked closely with sound mixer on set to ensure quality sound*Participated in production meetings for staging and set up.

Arlington Heights, IL

• Collaborated with major car companies such as Toyota, Mazda, Dodge, Volkswagen, and Nissan, and produced 20 videos for advertising on social media outlets such as Facebook and YouTube.
• Hosted all produced ‘test-drive’ videos, spoke about car specifications, and gave my opinion to help the audience understand the product.
• Shot and produced 1 video per week, and video edited with Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects to post on social media outlets to grow brand awareness.
• During production, assisted in camera operating, and sound capturing.
• Directed and produced short videos for the company, i.e. 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Operations Video, and a commercial for ‘The Art House Gallery of Chicago’ that was broadcasted on Comcast cable.

Greater Chicago Area

Bachelor'S Degree In Cinema Arts + Science, Film/Video Production

Versatile film experience as a Director, Cinematographer, Writer and Editor.

Associate'S Degree, Visual And Performing Arts

Undergraduate Studying Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Frisbee Club