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Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

•Evaluated the financial aspects of marketing initiatives including budgets, expenditures, research, and development appropriations, and return on investment (ROI).•Streamlined the marketing budget leading to an annual cost savings of 40% while maintaining conversion.•Managed all internal and 3rd party web design, graphic content, social media, video, and press partners.

Dallas, Texas, United States

•Contributed to the strategic and creative direction in collaboration with CEO and VP of marketing.•Enhanced brand awareness and confidence with resellers, distributors, and customers by producing B2B and B2C marketing collateral. •Solidified market dominance with the development of a video series featuring dealers’ stories and product passion. •Created videos featuring employees and product manufacturing activities for inclusion in social media campaigns.

Greater Chicago Area

• Videographer & Editor for the Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp in Lakeland, Florida• Developed product video content for automotive aftermarket company for use in external marketing communications• Produced a core values video for use in HR training at a global automotive OEM supplier• Filmed and edited a 3-minute recap video for a youth camp event with 300 participants• Created a 30-second intro video to engage live audiences during a 10-week teaching series• Filmed and edited a promotional video showcasing a Real Estate group for social media distribution• Formed Stage15 Productions LLC in December 2019

Elgin, Il

• • Creating impactful people-focused commercials that drove emotion through creative visual style• Developed content for video marketing through television and social media platforms• Met strict deadlines and exceeded company expectations for quality and effectiveness of commercials• Worked exceptionally well through cross-functional collaboration with writers, marketing, and design teams• Edited multi-camera videos for web and OTT platforms while adhering to the shows set visual standard

Greater Chicago Area

• Produced and directed a short film with a volunteer team and $10,000 budget over the course of 18 months• Coordinated with actors and crew, security, and locations. Developed schedules and daily budgets• Oversaw each step of the production from original concept to final delivery• Delivered the film on time and within budget by working with senior professors, local government, equipment rental houses, and local businesses

Chicago, Il

• Relationship builder, mentor, coach, and supervisor for team of 12 students ensuring guidelines, processes and techniques were learned, implemented, and reviewed timely leading to a more developed team and positive outcomes• Highly engaged team leader focused on designing and launching successful marketing initiatives utilizing creative and successful techniques• Implemented Social Media and marketing campaigns for student events and promotion of on-campus housing leading to increased customer traffic and event attendance

Elgin Illinois

Accountable for creating cinematic videos for weekend services following set visual standards Creative leader who produced a documentary video over 10 weeks focusing on 60+ interns and their internship experienceDetail oriented professional who filmed and edited large scale events for recap videos and archival purposes

Livonia Michigan

I have directed several episodes of Celebrate Michigan, as well as serving as a camera operator, technical director, and sound engineer among others.2012 - Celebrate Michigan #90: Ophthalmology2012 - Celebrate Michigan #89: EDSI Solutions2012 - Celebrate Michigan #88: Superlast2012 - Celebrate Michigan #87: Palace of Auburn Hills2012 - Celebrate Michigan #86: Motor City NYE2012 - Celebrate Michigan #85: The Holly Hotel2012 - Celebrate Michigan #84: Organization for Bat Conservation2012 - Celebrate Michigan #83: Julie Llewellyn2012 - Celebrate Michigan #82: Show Me Detroit2012 - Celebrate Michigan #81: Dick Wagner2012 - Celebrate Michigan #80: Arts and Scraps2012 - Celebrate Michigan #79: Shelly Kovacs2012 - Celebrate Michigan #78: St. Vincent Sarah Fisher Center2012 - Celebrate Michigan #772012 - Celebrate Michigan #762012 - Celebrate Michigan #752012 - Celebrate Michigan #71: Great Lakes Zoological Society2012 - Celebrate Michigan #70: Tony Roko2012 - Celebrate Michigan #69: Howdy Holmes2012 - Celebrate Michigan #68: Eating Healthy2012 - Celebrate Michigan #67: Julianne Ankley2012 - Celebrate Michigan #66: Sweet Dreamzzz2012 - Celebrate Michigan #65: All Four One2012 - Celebrate Michigan #64: Tom Grace2012 - Celebrate Michigan #63: MotorCities National Heritage Area2012 - Celebrate Michigan #62: Child Literacy2012 - Celebrate Michigan #61: Amber Housey

Master’S Degree, Cinema Production Concentration In Directing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Broadcast Cinema Arts