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· Storytelling: Uncover the stories that our donors and prospects need to know. Regularly and creatively produce various content pieces, including articles and features, as well as assets for infographics, social media posts, blogs, videos, and more. Collaborate with the social media team in the conceptual development of original content for our brand channels, and deepen loyalty by creating compelling content that informs and engages donors and prospects in our work.· Content Strategy: Leverage content to determine what can be repurposed and up-cycled across various channels. Recast content so it can come to life across multiple media, including digital, social, email, print, and from print to digital and digital to print.· Publications/Marketing Material: Take the lead in writing, project managing, and overseeing production of a wide array of materials, including brochures and other print collateral, email marketing, and donor communications.· Web Content: Work on annual and ad hoc updates to the website to ensure content is current, factually accurate, and well-presented. Develop new pages with the Marketing and Communications Department and the Web Team to optimize user experience.· Trend Watching: Keep pace with what’s trending – both from a content perspective and technological perspective – and apply these trends to a range of deliverables.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Maintained strong communication between Account, Strategy, Casting, Producers, and Editors.• Managed Editors to execute Strategist's plan through scheduling, technical support, and creative direction.• Developed a system to deliver 40+ video concepts weekly.• Routinely organized footage, brand assets, and campaign materials in the team's drive.• Expanded position by building shot lists for production schedules.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed logistical and administrative tasks to ensure optimal post-production workflow. • Facilitated successful location scouts, hired crew members, and held production meetings.• Incorporated task management softwares and new database structures to promote company development.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Produced, wrote, and directed music videos, commercials, and a comedic web series.• Shot, edited, and archived concert footage and travel logs.• Worked closely with the marketing team to plan content for track releases and festivals.• Responsible for content on Claude VonStroke’s social media channels.

Culver City, Ca

• Wrote script coverage daily.• Trained to work as an executive's assistant.

Boston, Ma

• Coordinated the planning and implementation of productions for students to grow as visual storytellers and technicians.• Contacted experienced filmmakers and schedule lectures and talk backs.

Greater Boston Area

• Tested and organized a full range of camera, sound, grip, electric, and set construction gear.• Assisted Production Manager and Master Electrician with client-oriented services.• Maintained safety protocols of production.

Syracuse, New York Area

• Organized, sanitized, and re-located gear, as needed on set. • Worked as the 2nd AC for the production, Hail Mary!

Greater New York City Area

• Sourced props, locations, and talent.• Constructed video treatments that convey the creative direction of the company.

Brooklyn, Ny

•Assisted producers in research and development for new projects.

867 Broadway, New York, Ny 10003

•Performed customer service at New York City’s finest sports specialty store.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Visual Media Arts

Activities and Societies: Captain of Division III Men's Cross Country Team, Delta Kappa Alpha, Musician's Wanted, Student Film Sets

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Stage Crew, AP Art, Architecture Club