I've always loved stories and the journey they take you on. You can laugh, cry, gain perspective, understanding, and compassion. It's why I've spent my career in digital media, as a storyteller. I've crisscrossed the country bringing brands to life and documented the lives of wounded warriors along the way. Before that, I was covering communities large and small, as an awarding-winning TV reporter and anchor. Key ResponsibilitiesVideo Production • Agency and in-house experience creating compelling stories and creative concepts. Key player in creative brainstorms, dedicated to shaping ideas and elevating creative solutions. 8+ years overseeing video process from creative brief (strategy), through pre-production (sourcing, contracting, finance, storyboarding), production (scheduling, logistics, crew, shooting) and post-production (editing, music, animation, color, sound, distribution and archiving).Creative Development • Creative and strategic thinker with an ability to see the big picture while seeing the strategy needed to get there. Up to date on industry trends with knowledge of what’s strong/effective and what’s missing the mark.People Leadership • Humble and hungry creative leader who embraces collaboration. Cultivates a welcoming, inclusive, and innovative culture for team of creatives across branding, digital, social and marketing. 8+ years experience managing and empowering team of photographers, producers, graphic designers, social media experts, vendors, and interns.Project Management • Assign, manage and review the creative operations and content from group of creatives against industry standards and brand style guides. High attention to detail with ability to meet and beat deadlines.Process Improvement & Risk Management • Someone who sets the standard by creating it, not just calling for it. Creative problem solver who anticipates roadblocks and resolves them, smoothly shifts priorities and drives the completion of multiple projects simultaneously from end-to-end. Vendor Management • Source and manage external vendors including photographers, videographers, production companies, editors, producers, and designers.Skills Marketing • Storytelling • Brand Development • Editing • Photography • Social Media • Time Management • Content Marketing • Management • Broadcast Journalism • Digital Media • Creative Services • Negotiations • Budget Management • Vendor Sourcing • Nonprofit Development • FinalCut Pro • Trello • Lightroom • Asana • ProTools • Scheduling • Quality Control
