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Boone, Nc, Us

Boone, Nc

I lead a creative team to develop place brand strategies and destination marketing programs for municipalities, destination marketing organizations, economic development agencies, and recreation areas. I'm passionate about helping communities promote quality of life, and pursue sustainable economic & development strategies.

Boone, North Carolina

Designed & implemented a global communications strategy for the International Projects Department.Provided editorial guidance and technical training for an international communications and journalism team.Designed and executed communications training program across 14 International Field Offices.Established analytics and reporting structure for communicating program success.

Completed over 50 international photojournalism assignments documenting various humanitarian crises and their relief operations. Collaborated with an international editorial and creative team to develop fundraising campaigns through compelling visual stories and content.Established the position of Staff Photographer at the organization, successfully capturing the organization’s work and mission across 50+ countries, significantly contributing to a 204% increase in total revenue during my tenure.Field producer, responsible for scripting, shooting, editing and coordinating productions within complex humanitarian relief zones and cross-cultural environments.Innovated new multimedia reporting tactics for the company, including video/audio production and interactive online formats.Helped the organization navigate the transition from analog to digital photography and DSLR video production, while providing technical direction to the organization’s extensive photography archival system.

Master Of Science - Ms, Communications

Corporate, Non-profit, and Digital Communications

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Recreation & Tourism Management