Produced high-quality digital media content through all stages of production from conceptualizing, writing, interviewing, filming, editing, animation, and delivery. Created marketing videos to highlight the global impact of Scratch and its partners. Supported the Creative Learning team by producing high-quality Scratch learning resource videos. Developed localized versions of Scratch videos through the use of translation services and partnerships with volunteer translators. Worked with the Philanthropy team to market donation asks and distribute donor-related content. Communicated and collaborated with external and international partners to tell their stories and share their mission. Designed short and long-form videos, animations, and GIFs for websites and social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Managed the Scratch Team YouTube account with over 180K subscribers. Ensured the signing and submission of media release documents. Worked with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop standard operating procedures for all video, photo, and animated content. Maintained branding standards and quality assurance across the organization’s communication channels. Monitored content analytics to better inform the organization's marketing strategy. Served as a liaison internally and externally for video and digital media projects. Ensured that all work created was consistent with Scratch's brand, values, and visual style.

Tells compelling stories in a variety of formats, from short teasers to long-form videos. Conceptualizes and produces effective videos for social media platforms. Monitors and remains current on video and photo trends, editing techniques, and styles. Coordinates pre-production and production planning activities. Determines the best method for producing multimedia assets based on project needs. Manages digital assets along with cataloging, archiving, and sharing to meet team and campus needs. Utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts. Selects and uses appropriate photographic and/or video equipment to record events and subjects. Applies CU brand standards to projects to ensure consistent representation of the CU brand. Creates motion graphics for various projects using industry-standard practices. Communicates to various audiences in an engaging and consistent way. Prepares, designs, and plans concepts for motion graphic projects. Creates and delivers motion graphics for various media including web, mobile, television, etc. Uses photography expertise to capture professional, high-quality images. Uses photo editing software to edit and enhance photographs. Manages and operates the Office of Communications broadcast studio for live and pre-recorded broadcasts. Serves as the technical lead on studio-related issues. Maintains all video, photo, and broadcast studio equipment. Oversees scheduling of studio use. Serves as lead contact to broadcast vendors. Trains studio users on best practices and developing training materials. Assists with radio interviews and podcasts. Reviews film requests in coordination with the Office of Communications media team, facilities, risk management, and legal.

Worked with the Creative Engagement team in finalizing social media and campaign strategies. Brainstormed and pitched new projects for various media outlets. Completed all video post-production based on channel needs and accomplished all technical tasks related to production and post-production. Worked with Associate Director of Creative Services, Production Coordinators, and others in planning and finalizing video and photo assignments. Transported, set up, and operated various production equipment including cameras, audio equipment, and lighting systems for location and studio production. Collaborated directly with faculty, alumni, and staff to create visual media content. Edited, finalized, and exported all promotional, social media, and internal video content through the use of Adobe Creative Cloud programs like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Worked with Assistant Director of Social Media and Content Development to develop video, photo, and animated content for all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Tracked and reported on web and social media analytics with the team and changed strategies as needed.

Scanned and edited George Lange’s photography career film collection using a Hasselblad Flextight film scanner. Edited his photography portfolio and other collections using programs like Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, and Lightroom. Printed photographs using a Canon Pro-1000 printer. Packaged and shipped all fine art print orders. Organized, backed up, and archived digital files. Created video and photography content for social media using Canon 1Dx Mark III and R cameras. Assisted on photography shoots and other events. Organized, planned, and printed for art gallery shows. Created and managed George Lange’s print collection website through a WordPress website management platform. Monitored social media and web analytics. Troubleshot and repaired broken equipment. Maintained, managed, and properly stored professional photography, videography, lighting, and sound equipment.

Explored the lucrative scientific and academic journal publishing industry and the growing need for open access to research on a global scale. Storyboarded and outlined the film's sequence. Scheduled and coordinated interviews and travel plans. Managed and allocated funds to fit with the film’s budget. Collaborated with interviewees. Made artistic and technical decisions through the entire production process. Filmed video for both feature-length and short segments using two Canon C100 Mark II cameras. Set up and monitored video, sound, and lighting equipment. Designed and created animations, logos, and graphics. Organized, backed up, and archived files. Ensured information and statistics were accurate and true. Managed, maintained, and properly stored professional lighting, sound, photography, and video production equipment. Executed all post-production needs through the use of Adobe Creative Cloud programs like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder. Critiqued and finalized the feature-length film with the Producer. Promoted and distributed the film worldwide. Managed the film’s website, paid ads, and social media. Track website performance through the use of Google analytics.

Worked with college students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to build and learn new academic, social, and life skills. Helped create a community that empowers and supports students with diverse learning needs to earn a college degree, develop authentic living skills, and create a meaningful life. Developed individualized educational programs for students. Facilitated and managed student volunteer experiences. Built positive relationships, modeled positive social interactions, and provided appropriate and supportive feedback to students. Monitored and tracked student daily schedules, including providing pre-processing, prompts, and redirection in order to support the student’s daily and weekly tasks, classes, and appointments. Designed, created, and taught summer photography and videography classes. Supported students in building independence, self-determination, self-advocacy, and environmental responsibility.

Promoted ideas of environmental responsibility, sustainability, civic engagement, and global understanding. Wrote and published online articles promoting various educational and sustainability programs and initiatives. Created multimedia web content through the use of design, videography, and photography. Managed and updated school website using Droople content management systems. Conducted student interviews to improve student engagement. Photographed and filmed student events. Designed and created Video and Media Production 1 & 2 Syllabi. Taught students video production and editing skills. Graded and critiqued student assignments. Managed videography equipment. Conducted research. Reported on web analytics.