Amazon Imaging StudiosStudio Operations ManagerManages daily operations of a 177,000-square-foot photography studio for Amazon.com e-commerce. Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth delivery of digital assets from production to publication, managing up to 5 product launches and brand initiatives monthly. Utilizes studio metrics to create data driven business narratives and collaborates with cross functional teams to create process improvements. Leads safety initiatives with facility managers and strategically manages daily headcount to optimize studio efficiency.Contributions• Increased productivity by 7% resulting in reduced operational cost of 40 hours month over month. • Improved studio timelines by 11% impacting positive product launch dates.• Decreased safety incidents by 22% by increasing visibility of safety call-outs.

Amazon Air Operations ManagerManaged the supervision of 9 inbound-outbound airplanes, overseeing the shipping of over 100k in physical assets. Achieved a 22% increase of on-time deliveries by co-creating a visual loading diagram to identify pipeline deviations. Produced and published training videos outlining best practices contributing to skill enhancement across teams. Additionally, provided leadership development resulting in five team members ascending to managerial roles. Conducted daily stand-up meetings to ensure team alignment and collective success. Contributions• Saved Amazon $85k by re-purposing hardware to create mobile weight and balance workstations.• Decreased safety incidents by 47% within 1 quarter resulting in a month of zero injuries.

Air Force Public AffairsMedia Operations SupervisorLed global combat-camera media teams towards successful delivery of high-profile media assets. Wrote communication strategies to effectively promote Air Force core values. Supervised broadcast satellite operations, ensuring seamless transmission. Proficient in video transport protocols including SDI, SMPTE, and MPEG.Contributions• Increased production by 23% by streamlining asset management processes.• Trained staff on video editing and content prep best practices

Public Broadcasting Station-TV (PBS) Writer/ProducerWrote and produced episode segments for the reality travel TV series: Mississippi Roads. Created and pitched compelling story lines while collaborated closely with the art department, sound engineers, and senior editors to ensure seamless production. Obtained necessary legal releases and coordinated productions to deliver digital assets in requested compressions. Proficiently operated editing platforms such as Premiere Pro and Avid Media within a TV studio environment.

Antonelli College Digital Media Instructor, LeadProvided Instruction in photography, lighting, graphic design, and video editing fundamentals while co-authoring a digital media curriculum. Formulated and executed a marketing strategy that lead to a 35% increase in enrollment. Fostered diversity and inclusion by recruiting 5 instructors from diverse backgrounds. Cultivated vendor relationships, negotiating terms that yielded an annual 25% cost savings. Successfully graduated 35 student’s tenure.

Published Works – Live Event Productions• Published, Writer | From Inglewood to Fatherhood | Mississippi News – Cover Story• Published, Writer | Film Review “Book of Eli” | Mississippi News – Entertainment • Published, Photojournalist | Jackson Free Press | Fashion Editions• Production Crew | 50th Grammy Awards, CBS• Production Crew | BET Awards• Production Crew | NAACP Image Awards• Production Crew | Various Commercials – Music Videos