AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Content Production, Internal and External Communication, Social Media Strategy and Management, Marketing, Leading Creative Teams, Story-Writing, Shooting (everything from DSLR’s to Red Cinema), Editing, Lighting, Sound Design, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, News-Journalism, and the entire Adobe Creative Suite.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Communication
Canyon Hills Community Church
February 2018 – Present
· Create and define the Communications strategy and oversee the execution across departments and the organization
· Oversee the strategy, planning, and creation of all internal and external communication for social media, website, app, e-newsletters, and all other communication channels
· Manage and empower a team of creative professionals that includes Designers, Content Producers, Social Media Managers, Administrators, and Volunteers.
Video Director
Canyon Hills Community Church
August 2016 – February 2018
· Responsible for overseeing the entire video production process, including but not limited to, filtering stories, contacting and interviewing video participants, storyboarding content, scheduling filming dates, directing video shoots, editing, motion graphics, coordinating audio post, and final export
· Provide creative project direction for all church videos from start to finish
· Meet regularly with other departments to discuss their yearly video needs
Video Storytelling Adjunct Professor
Northwest University
January 2015 – February 2017
· Use extensive production background and experience to teach “Advanced Storytelling” classes
· Educate and demonstrate the latest communication technologies to students and faculty
Digital Media Video Intern/Coaching Video Production Manager
Seattle Seahawks & Seattle Sounders FC
August 2011 – July 2015
· Developed and executed a digital media content plan that featured team accomplishments and compelling stories reaching a world-wide audience (6.1 million Facebook/Twitter followers and averaging 4,000 views per article/video)
· Coordinated and produced player press conferences, gameday shoots and multimedia strategies across various departments
· Wrote, shot and edited tutorials that translated complex and technical football information into everyday language (viewed by over 16,000 High Schools and 128 Universities)
Head of Graphics, Producer & Editor
Northern Arizona University’s Television Services
August 2010 – August 2011
· Researched, wrote, shot, edited and produced television shows covering campus announcements, events and captivating stories that were broadcast nationally on Dish Network (Awarded two Student Emmy Awards in 2010 for “Editing” and “P.S.A.”)
· Collaborated with team members and business units to support the University’s culture
Live News Director
NAZ Today
August 2008 – December 2010
· Directed a live, nationally-syndicated, 30-minute news broadcast 4 nights a week
· Managed and prioritized an average of 25 written stories and video features from start to finish, including the review and approval of materials, before the daily newscast
· Trained and educated all new employees about effective communication tools such as online written stories, social media, print, video features and email marketing
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Digital Media & Film)
Northern Arizona University
August 2008 – May 2011
· Cumulative GPA: 3.92 (Summa Cum Laude)
· Recognition – Dean’s List all semesters & University Honors
· Gold Axe Award Recipient – Awarded to the top 50 graduating seniors