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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Creative strategist, team leader, and events producer for the iconic NBA franchise. Maintain additional accountabilities on behalf of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland Monsters, and many outside clients and live events. Lead teams in creating epic fan experiences and content that touches the community. Also, serve as project lead over major projects, including the multi-million-dollar video and control room upgrade. Manage an award-winning team of 15.● Strategized and deployed coverage for multiple NBA Finals, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Women’s Final Four, Mid-America Conference Tournaments, 2014 Gay Games Opening Ceremonies, NCAA Men’s Tournament games, AFL Arena Bowl, and the AHL finals.● Earned numerous Emmy Awards and national awards for work in scripting, producing, and directing inventive video experiences, community events, and immersive events. ● Proactively took on leadership roles to ensure inclusion companywide, including service on the Cavaliers’ Diversity & Inclusion Community Engagement subcommittee; LGBTQ+ Resource Group Team; and SALUTE, a resource group for military veterans (and reserves members) employed by the company.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Learned all roles as a production assistant through a college internship then earned a part-time role editing, shooting, and event planning. Hired as the first-ever director for Lake Erie Monsters, overseeing all aspects of production and event execution, winning best show in Minor Leagues at annual display conference two years in a row.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

Rank: Major / Security Clearance: SecretSenior communications leader with accountability for planning, developing, and coordinating a broad range of public affairs activities and campaigns, including newsletters, video features, and social media content. Also, provide strategic communications counsel and support for commanders and senior staff and coordinate live events, media days, and distinguished guest tours. Manage a cross-functional team of 6 and program budgets.Served as PAO for most successful COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic in country. Also, recognized by the Department of Defense for 2017 Video Story of the Year, for work during the Smoky Mountain Medical Operation. Established and operated two sites at North Carolina high schools, providing medical, dental, vision, and veterinary services to underrepresented communities.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

Provided video content to 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, and Department of Defense. Producer and editor for 180th Fighter Wing 9/11 documentary won best long-form production in National Guard.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

Loaded conventional munitions as a three-person team on F-16 aircraft to provide lethal combat capability. Inspected, repaired, and maintained the aircraft armament release, launch, suspension, and monitoring systems along with aircraft gun systems. Named Weapons Load Crew of the Year in 2003 as a crew member and in 2010 as crew chief.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Engaged to manage media engagement and community reach for a joint federal/state mass vaccination clinic at Ohio's Wolstein Center. Oversaw media outreach, coordinated interviews, and fostered relationships with interpreters to ensure broad outreach to diverse community members. Also, created engaging video content that was disseminated at the NFL Draft, Cleveland Cavaliers games and Cleveland Guardians baseball games. Worked with the Ohio governor’s office to craft always-changing messaging, and convey crucial, up-to-date information to media and community members, launched social media campaigns and partnered with 35+ community organizations to extend reach of this important message.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Electronic Media Studies

Minor in Business Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Public Affairs

Associate Of Science - As, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology