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Sarasota, Fl, Us

Sarasota, Florida, United States

As the Director of Digital Communications, I oversee Architecture Sarasota's social media platforms, creating engaging photos and videos to enhance communication. I help establish the organization's brand and voice, and work on collaborations with universities, preservation organizations, architecture firms, and related entities.

University Of Florida

As a member of the Urban AI Lab, I work with UF professor Dr. Shenhao Wang and scholars from universities across the U.S., focusing on the intersection between urban imagery, machine learning, pedestrian safety, and sociodemographics.

As a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Florida, I am responsible for a diverse range of tasks that support both the department's administrative needs and its communication efforts. My role involves managing social media platforms, creating engaging content for our website, handling program inquiries, and assisting with various administrative tasks. I also TA the URP3001 Cities of the World undergraduate… Show more As a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Florida, I am responsible for a diverse range of tasks that support both the department's administrative needs and its communication efforts. My role involves managing social media platforms, creating engaging content for our website, handling program inquiries, and assisting with various administrative tasks. I also TA the URP3001 Cities of the World undergraduate course.Achievements:Boosted social media engagement through strategic content creation.Authored numerous news stories, effectively communicating department updates.Streamlined administrative processes, improving department efficiency. Show less

Orlando, Florida, United States

As a full-time videographer with Alive Coverage, I have been instrumental in creating compelling visual content for a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Google, FIFA, Live Nation, the NFL, and more. My role involves conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative videos that align with each client's brand identity and objectives.Responsibilities:Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating these into unique and engaging… Show more As a full-time videographer with Alive Coverage, I have been instrumental in creating compelling visual content for a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Google, FIFA, Live Nation, the NFL, and more. My role involves conceptualizing, designing, and executing creative videos that align with each client's brand identity and objectives.Responsibilities:Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating these into unique and engaging videos.Developing a wide range of creative assets, including videos, graphics, animations, and more.Working on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.Continually refining and improving designs based on client feedback and industry trends.Utilizing a variety of digital tools and software to create high-quality artwork. Show less

Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Created informational videos for the Spring 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge, calling on interdisciplinary teams of graduate students from prestigious design universities to reimagine Nantucket's Harbor under the latest projections of sea level rise.Interviewed and worked with 22 local and regional advisors on the island with expertise in conservation, public works, real estate, architecture, historic preservation, natural resources, art, marine biology, fisheries, civil… Show more Created informational videos for the Spring 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge, calling on interdisciplinary teams of graduate students from prestigious design universities to reimagine Nantucket's Harbor under the latest projections of sea level rise.Interviewed and worked with 22 local and regional advisors on the island with expertise in conservation, public works, real estate, architecture, historic preservation, natural resources, art, marine biology, fisheries, civil engineering, science, and transportation under the guidance of ReMain Nantucket. Show less

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Assisted the UF team of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Coasts, Climates, the Humanities and the Environment Consortium (CCHEC), a project of UGA, LSU, UNC & UF. UF's team, comprised of Cynthia Barnett, historian Jack E. Davis, English Professor Terry Harpold and anthropologist Ken Sassaman. The team used the 1896 hurricane as a lens to refocus and refract the humanities in the flood prone liminal zones between southeastern coastlines and rural interiors. Engaging the public in the ecological… Show more Assisted the UF team of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Coasts, Climates, the Humanities and the Environment Consortium (CCHEC), a project of UGA, LSU, UNC & UF. UF's team, comprised of Cynthia Barnett, historian Jack E. Davis, English Professor Terry Harpold and anthropologist Ken Sassaman. The team used the 1896 hurricane as a lens to refocus and refract the humanities in the flood prone liminal zones between southeastern coastlines and rural interiors. Engaging the public in the ecological narratives of the coastal plain allowed us to integrate the humanities into environmental discourse and deepen understanding of climate instability, justice, and impacts on diverse populations. Conducted historical research and filming areas impacted by the hurricane, to later be used in a GIS StoryMap for public viewing. Show less

Gainesville, Florida, United States

• Helped get website and all social media platforms up and running, created original content used for various outlets, designed posters and brochures for an NSF conference.• FL-C LSRCE's grant work aimed to enhance the success of students from traditionally underrepresented minority populations in STEM to reduce the impact of stereotype threat and enhance growth mindset in the face of academic challenges.

Greater Chicago Area

Handled the restaurant's social media and provided photos for it. Also took and posted photos of new dishes made by the Executive Chef and cocktails crafted by the bar staff.

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning

Bachelor'S Degree, Sustainability And The Built Environment, 3.89/4.0, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Students for New Urbanism, Future of Florida Public Policy Summit College of Design, Construction, and Planning.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Geography

Bachelor'S Degree, Sustainability And The Built Environment