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Portland, Oregon, United States

• Produce television programs, camera operation, studio lighting.
• Technical direction, audio mixing, set design.
• Editing, scripting, animation, and graphicdesign.

New York, New York, United States

• Developed narrative and documentary projects, including short films, commercials and webseries
• Scripted and storyboarded, often directing my creations and working with actors
• Wrote dialog and copy, and edited promotional videos aired on Comedy Central & Spike TV
• Coordinated productions for client shoots; sound, camera on set
• Created client proposals, wrote grants for documentary productionshttps://vimeo.com/user1058779/videos

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Partnered with Paul McCartney and Creative Visions Foundation to develop and execute marketing strategy for the anti-bullying #WhoCaresIDo Challenge.
• Led the design and implementation of graphic, layout, video and communication materials.

Santa Monica, CA & Oakland, CA & Portland, OR

• Curated content from the world’s largest nature and wildlife live cam library to tell compelling stories from the natural world.
• Concepted and packaged stories that went viral in national media outlets.
• Created campaigns and targeted ads which increased online engagement.
• Produced popular weekly live chats with guest experts from partner organizations like National Audubon Society and the National Parks Service.
• Identified the communication needs of our partner organizations.
• Developed an efficient weekly meeting standard which resulted in increased project communication and collaboration.

Oakland, CA

• Edited short films with footage from Audubon's series of live bird cams for partner explore.org
• Provided up-to-the-minute copy for Audubon's media team to distribute
• Managed team of 15+ volunteer live cam operators
• Wrote newsletter articles as compelling events unfolded on cam

New York City

• Created media exploring and promoting urban renewal and sustainability practices
• Produced, developed, and edited short form video profiles of change makers in environmental sustainability
• Developed 13-part dramatic series intended for HBO based on NY classic short storieshttp://www.greenfocusfilms.com/

Reported and itemized expenses.Budgeted invoices.Arranged scheduling and travel.

New York City

Systemized charitable contribution records in our fund reports.Monitored grant-request data of program applicants.Facilitated meetings, organized conferences, arranged conference rooms

New York City

Tracked large-scale contributions from donor governments to Tsunami Fund.Analyzed and evaluated donor contribution data.

New York City

Selected leading candidates for international humanitarian missions.Wrote and posted organization’s current opportunities upon intra/internet.

Masters, Media And Communications

Bachelor Of Arts, English