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Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies aligned with the company's goals and target audience.
• Content Creation and Curation: Oversee the creation, editing, and curation of content across multiple channels, including but not limited to website, blog, social media, email, and marketing materials.
• Ensuring all content meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance, adhering to brand guidelines and industry best practices.
• Continuously analyze content performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimization, adjusting strategies accordingly to maximize engagement and reach.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, product, and sales, to align content initiatives with broader company objectives and campaigns.
• Research on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in content marketing and digital media, incorporating relevant insights into content strategies and tactics.

• Lead the end-to-end conceptualization, creation, strategy, and delivery of digital content for B2B and B2C clients at organizational and strategic levels, leveraging data analytics, social media best practices, and SEO.
• Directed and produced a film selected for digital display at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art
• Produced a popular weekly nerd comedy podcast, "chuckle+," with over 40 episodes and a loyal listener base, highlighting skills in content development and creative direction.
• Created a documentary short on a $2,000 dollar budget, with a $80,000 ROI for the client.
• Grew a video newsletter program on LinkedIn to average 20,000 views a day at its height for a finance firm.

• Developed and lead social media content strategies, programming, execution, and reporting across all social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Managed relationships with influencers for affiliate campaigns and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinated and developed a cross-functional environment, managing short-term campaign goals and long-term brand goals simultaneously to build communities online that drive engagement and conversions across owned.
• Conducted competitive analysis, media landscape research, and the customer journey for product development and brand positioning.
• Created and managed content bank built on SEO research to optimize production workflow based on consumer interests.

• Proficient in editing and producing audio and video content of an award-winning, multi-platformed podcast.
• Generated fresh ideas and concepts for weekly episodes, and executed them with exceptional quality, attention to detail, and within tight deadlines.
• Developed and produced branded video content to promote brand awareness and engagement with the target audience, effectively elevating the brand's digital presence and revenue.
• Edited long-form podcast content into 20-minute blocks, 1:30 blocks and 1-minute blocks for distribution on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook platforms.

Long Beach, CA, US

• Analyzed data-driven insights and algorithmic best practices to optimize audience engagement on YouTube platforms for multinational automotive brands, resulting in a significant year-over-year increase of 150% in.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including directors, producers, art directors and content creators to shape brand narratives for clients.
• Preserved video programs by providing data trends, gap analysis, competitive analysis and industry best practices to demonstrate program ROI to clients.
• Managed and coordinated scheduling video content distribution of over 100 videos annually across multiple international brands.

Costa Mesa, California, US

• Developed and produced long and shortform automotive content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Tiktok, and Instagram, on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Built and optimized the entire production workflow infrastructure, from ideation to post-production, with a focus on achieving desired result metrics.
• Maintained a consistent production schedule in multiple video formats to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Coordinated with C-suite, marketing, and branding teams to ensure accurate branding and messaging alignment.
• Managed production teams of three or more to execute production needs, providing mentorship and support to drive team success.

• Produced and published video game and science fiction content across multiple digital platforms, including.com, YouTube, and Twitch, employing industry best practices.
• Developed and pitched more than ten new intellectual properties to executive producers, with five successfully greenlit for production.
• Coordinated the coverage of various conventions, including E3, Powermorphicon, and Comicon, by managing the cast and crew.
• Edited and post-produced multiple interviews, Twitch highlights, and original content across various platforms to enhance the audience experience.

• Produced and posted media content for high-profile celebrity clients, including Emmy award-winning actors, across multiple social media platforms while implementing best practices for optimal engagement and reach.
• Conceptualized and executed strategic content plans for clients and managed their online communities to enhance brand visibility and online reputation
• Maintained strict confidentiality while supporting clients' strategic content initiatives
• Designed and implemented a production infrastructure tailored to live events, streamlining the workflow and resulting in timely and efficient deliverables

• Implemented efficient scheduling system for 4 properties, ensuring seamless management and timely upkeep.
• Conducted vendor selection, contract negotiation, and managed vendor relationships for routine maintenance, repairs, and property improvement.
• Responded to customer inquiries promptly and efficiently to ensure high level of customer satisfaction and client retention.
• Coordinated maintenance and customer service issues effectively and efficiently, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues and maintaining high standard of property operations.

• Produced and edited film content for The Hollywood Winners Circle, ensuring high quality and engaging content.
• Developed compelling narratives for both primary and ancillary products, creating a cohesive brand message.
• Strategized and executed digital marketing campaigns for YouTube and Facebook platforms, maximizing audience reach and engagement.
• Designed shot and storyboards for international content, ensuring consistency in brand messaging and visual aesthetic.
• Conceptualized and developed ancillary and marketing products, creating additional revenue streams and expanding brand recognition.

Chesapeake, Virginia, US

• Developed and produced short form content designed to serve as a strategic fund-raising asset to pitch to local business leaders
• Worked closely with the Director of Marketing to conceptualize and execute on-brand content for new intellectual properties
• Utilized industry-standard software including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and color grading elements to edit and enhance video content

Morrisville, North Carolina, US

• editing short form videos using premiere
• sound editing, CC, openers and closers
• stepping into production roles when required.
• archiving deliverables and raw footage

Los Angeles, California, US

• Coordinated transportation and logistical needs for first and second team elements on set
• Facilitated distribution of communications and correspondence to all departments on a daily basis
• Ensured proper security protocols and lock-up procedures were followed for multiple production units
• Managed background actors, wrangling up to 80 individuals at a time.

30 Offices, Globally, US

• Produced and directed multiple video projects including interviews, shorts, and a documentary with one project receiving international distribution
• Demonstrated strong financial management skills by successfully producing aforementioned videos under budget by 25%
• Wrote and developed sixteen short scripts in a high-pressure two-week time-frame, with fourteen scripts successfully receiving green-light approval
• Coordinated a crew of up to four members and cast of up to five members, ensuring successful project execution.

• Operated boom with H4N on short films distributed on Youtube
• Edited scripts that were filmed, and distributed on Youtube
• Managed copyright issues while set designing on-location
• Designed natural/practical lighting while shooting on-location settings

• Assisted in Constructing film sets, including a 2500 sq ft permanent green screen stage
• Directed casting for a 250,000 dollar budgeted new media project
• Operated sound design for an international commercial for Russian speaking audiences
• Accountable for over 10,000 dollars worth of props

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Coordinated with team members to accomplish maintenance goals on time while adhering to FAA safety guidelines
• Managed and trained junior personnel in technical and professional development, increasing the performance of the department overall Maintained supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to comply with governmental.
• Maintained over two hundred pilot records and hours spanning up to twenty-five years of service with no discrepancies.
• Mitigated risk during multiple operations to keep the crews safe and efficient while working in high stress environments

Bachelors, Film/Video Production

Bachelor’S Degree, Theater Arts

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General