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Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Editorial multimedia news manager with extensive project management experience researching, directing, and editing photographs and videos in a regional print and digital environment. FAA licensed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) pilot and aerial photographer. Adept at documentary and investigative photography; real-time strategist for live video and photography of breaking news in adverse or hostile conditions. Responsive to cutting-edge technology and techniques to develop and implement innovative, efficient content. Known for excellence in responding, prioritizing and delegating photo and video assignments to staff for articles, features, and photo essays. Passionate about identifying and training staff on new, sophisticated technologies: UAS, live video streaming, remote lighting and audio equipment, wearable video and audio technology, photo editing software, digital asset management systems for online channels, and content management systems for publishing multimedia content from capture to archive.WXXI, Rochester, New York: September 2019 - PresentProducer/Videographer• Produce, shoot, and edit multiple news video stories both independently and with reporters/support staff. All phases of production, from high-definition videography to editing.• Responsible for digital-first video content, news and public affairs coverage, studio productions (television series and documentaries), and City Newspaper content.• Implement and facilitate multimedia delivery of programs, including television, radio talk shows, and print.• Responsible for project comprehension, communication, and deadlines across WXXI platforms.

Rochester, New York Area

Assistant Photo Editor/Lead Photographer: 2006 – September 2019Facilitate, manage, coordinate and schedule photo and video production for both print and digital platforms, reaching nearly a half-million on-line readers; Manage a $50K technology budget and 5-7 staff.• Managed, developed, and built the Democrat & Chronicle digital-first broadcast studio. Included initial design, ordering equipment comprised of set cameras, LED lighting and lighting controls, wireless audio system, and Live-Stream switcher.• Strategize, plan, capture, and process all photos, videos, multimedia, and interactive graphic materials, juggling continuous news cycles and longer team projects. • Identify emerging technologies such as Teradek, live-streaming system, using high FPS for slow-motion video, and time-lapse video, and implement with staff.

Rochester, New York Area

o Prioritize and delegate photo assignments based on urgency; edit photographers’ work; Enable staff time to work on photographer generated story ideas.o Clearly convey story content between editors, reporters, and photographers to produce telling images that engage the reader both in print and video.o Identify emerging technology that enhances faster content engagement.o Use social media to promote user engagement.

o Responsibilities include photographing daily news assignments and in-depth photographic coverage of special projects for print and web using stills and video.o Exercise independent news judgment and submit multiple photos for deadlines at major events: NASCAR at Watkins Glen, NY (1997-2003); Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay (2002); Ground Zero for 9/11 (2001); Woodstock Music Festival working for USA TODAY and the Democrat and Chronicle (1999).

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Photojournalism

Activities and Societies: Reporter MagazinePhotographer and photo editor of students run weekly news publication.

Usa Today Network Training, Drone Piloting

Week long intensive flight training for sUAS at the Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, an FAA-designated test site.