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United States

Responsible for the production of digital story packages associated with the strategic mission of Virginia Sea Grant. Produces, original visual (photo and video), graphical, and written content for the Virginia Sea Grant website, social media accounts, and other marketing materials. Designs and produces multi-media stories for online publication. Independently manages Virginia Sea Grant’s social media accounts and assists in managing and maintaining content for the Virginia Sea Grant website. Assists the Communication Program Manager in coaching and training student fellows, faculty, and staff in media relations and science communications best practices. Develops integrated communications plans to identify strategic components, audience development, and content.

- Ensures that all visual communications, including video, photography, and print publications meet the College’s visual branding standards- Serve as the primary video producer for the College, providing leadership from the conceptual development stages throughout the implementation to the final product delivery- Developing and following a strategic roadmap for visual communications.- Supervise the College Photographer and manages the day-to-day assignment of photo coverage of the college- Manage photo selection for digital and print publications- Work with the Communications Office to develop and implement a social media strategy for the college

Fairfax, Virginia

- Produced a mix of short and long-form videos for use across various platforms, including newsletters, Mason websites, and social media- Worked collaboratively with team members to oversee all facets of video production for Strategic Communications- Served as the photographer for the Strategic Communications team, taking photos for news and features stories, as well as university events- Developed social media photo and video strategies based on best practices and trends- Provided support for media training, and worked with the director on institutional videos that share important messages about the university

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

- Produce photographs and videos that meet quality standards, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, and journalistic integrity.- Provide multiple compelling images for each assignment. Provide enough images for galleries for most assignments. - Provide complete and accurate photo captions. - Be responsible for the planning and timely submission of all assignments; meet deadlines.- Be able to edit and transmit quickly from remote locations. Use smartphones and other tools when necessary to report on breaking news.- Generate story ideas and daily enterprise. - Monitor email, news sources, and social media to keep abreast of the news.- Understand and use social media effectively, including Twitter and Facebook. - Treat all company equipment responsibly. - Communicate effectively with editors and other colleagues.

Joliet, Il

- Produce photographs and videos that meet quality standards, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, and journalistic integrity.- Provide multiple compelling images for each assignment. Provide enough images for galleries for most assignments. - Provide complete and accurate photo captions. - Be responsible for the planning and timely submission of all assignments; meet deadlines.- Be able to edit and transmit quickly from remote locations. Use smartphones and other tools when necessary to report on breaking news.- Generate story ideas and daily enterprise. - Monitor email, news sources, and social media to keep abreast of the news.- Understand and use social media effectively, including Twitter and Facebook. - Treat all company equipment responsibly. - Communicate effectively with editors and other colleagues.

Crystal Lake, Il

- Produce photographs and videos that meet quality standards, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, and journalistic integrity.- Provide multiple compelling images for each assignment. Provide enough images for galleries for most assignments. - Provide complete and accurate photo captions. - Be responsible for the planning and timely submission of all assignments; meet deadlines.- Be able to edit and transmit quickly from remote locations. Use smartphones and other tools when necessary to report on breaking news.- Generate story ideas and daily enterprise. - Monitor email, news sources, and social media to keep abreast of the news.- Understand and use social media effectively, including Twitter and Facebook. - Treat all company equipment responsibly. - Communicate effectively with editors and other colleagues.

- Produce photographs and videos that meet quality standards, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, and journalistic integrity.- Provide multiple compelling images for each assignment. Provide enough images for galleries for most assignments. - Provide complete and accurate photo captions. - Be responsible for the planning and timely submission of all assignments; meet deadlines.- Be able to edit and transmit quickly from remote locations. Use smartphones and other tools when necessary to report on breaking news.- Generate story ideas and daily enterprise. - Monitor email, news sources, and social media to keep abreast of the news.- Understand and use social media effectively, including Twitter and Facebook. - Treat all company equipment responsibly. - Communicate effectively with editors and other colleagues.

- Produce photographs and videos that meet quality standards, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, and journalistic integrity.- Provide multiple compelling images for each assignment. Provide enough images for galleries for most assignments. - Provide complete and accurate photo captions. - Be responsible for the planning and timely submission of all assignments; meet deadlines.- Be able to edit and transmit quickly from remote locations. Use smartphones and other tools when necessary to report on breaking news.- Generate story ideas and daily enterprise. - Monitor email, news sources, and social media to keep abreast of the news.- Understand and use social media effectively, including Twitter and Facebook. - Treat all company equipment responsibly. - Communicate effectively with editors and other colleagues.

Assist in the teaching of technical elements of photo editing, multimedia production and editingAnswer student questions about stylistic elements of multimedia production and photographyAssist professor with independent projects

Manage day to day operations of sales staff of 10 sales associates and operations of sales environmentAssist clients with needs including product details and usesReport sales figures and production numbers to superiors to ensure productivity of business

Design and present formal and informal multimedia presentations on topics dealing with natural history, geology, biology, ecology, environmental conservation and social historyAnswer questions of passengers dealing with a variety of topics including natural history, biology, ecology, geology and social history Document experience of passengers and crew through photography and a multimedia presentation

Design and present formal and informal presentations on topics dealing with seawater analysis, marine mammal physiology and behavior, marine avian physiology and behavior, plankton identification and biologyAssist with vessel operations including handling of docking procedures, piloting and general engine maintenance

Master Of Science, Journalism

Concentration in photojournalism with an emphasis on strong photography, multimedia and journalistic ethics.

Bachelor Of Science, Marine Biology

Completed a degree in marine biology with a focus on ecological relationships and biological diversity.