OBJECTIVE:
Emmy, Telly, and NATOA award-winning Producer, Director, Writer, and Editor seeking position maximizing my creative and technical skills to develop and produce on-location and in-studio multi-platform content from concept to completion in a collaborative, innovative environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SENIOR PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN/ PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ~ MY MCM~ Rockville, MD Aug 2016-Present
Direct, produce, and edit live and taped multi-camera productions for television and digital distribution. Promoted from Production Technician after 10 months.
· Won Emmy for producing, shooting, editing, animating, creating graphics and designing set for digital video production Montgomery Artist Infusion
· Direct teams with up to 40 crew members, including live 2 hour hybrid studio and remote productions with 9 cameras and 11 on-air talent
· Coordinate pre-production and direct complex, multi-stage live stream productions with digital engagement, studio audiences, and 16 on-air talent
FREELANCE SUPERVISING PRODUCER ~ NOWTHIS NEWS ~ New York, NY Jan 2018-Present
Lead cross–functional team during live remote events, including Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Summit and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ State of the Union Millennial Media Row event in Washington, D.C.
· Oversaw team of 11 during complex remote production with live steam panel with 100 member audience; coordinated interviews for 10 part video series
· Supported executives, team and talent during 4 hour live event with over 20 interviews; collaborative talent wrangling, on-site research and fact checking
FREELANCE FIELD PRODUCER ~ THE WEATHER CHANNEL ~ Atlanta, GA Jan 2016-Present
Field produce taped packages and assist with segment production of multi-guest remote shoots in fast paced environment with challenging conditions for live television broadcast, including Weather Underground in Steamboat Springs, CO; 23.5° with Sam Champion in New York, NY; and AMHQ in Breckenridge, CO; Myrtle Beach, SC; St. Augustine, FL; Atlanta, GA; Carbondale, IL, and Washington, D.C.
· Produce pre-taped packages; write scripts, pitch ideas, survey sites, conduct research, log footage, select sound bites and b-roll, prepare rough cut edits
· Support Anchor, EP, Director, and Segment Producer during live shoot; prep talent and nine guests, prepare set and demo displays, promote on social media
· Capture GoPro footage, including downhill skiing and time lapses; select b-roll for live segments and bump shots; communicate with control room and editors
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN/ TEACHING ASSISTANT ~ MY MCM ~ Rockville, MD Oct 2015-Aug 2016
Perform technician roles in field (ENG Camera, Audio) and studio (Camera, Audio, Teleprompter, Lighting, FD, TD, CG, DTR) for online and television broadcast
· Field produce, capture footage and record audio for field stories, live performances, award shows, events, and seminars for live stream, web and TV broadcast
· Contribute to live streaming and live-to-tape studio productions as FD, TD, DTR, CG, Camera and Audio Operator (Chs. 19 & 21)
· Assist with training classes of 20 on field and studio production and equipment, and editing techniques and software (Premiere, Final Cut X)
PRODUCER/ EDITOR/ VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN ~ STONE SOUP FILMS ~ Washington, D.C. Sept 2015-March 2016
Create documentary films for non-profit groups as volunteer Producer and Editor; assist with all aspects of video production and post-production as Intern
· Produced DC Hero documentary and vlog; managed 3 member crew, pitched ideas, booked guests, scheduled shoots, conducted interviews, edited vlog
· Co-Produced Wise Young Builders documentary, line produced/ edited vlog; vlog featured in TechSoup’s Storymakers 2016 “Crafting Amazing Stories” event
HOST/ PRODUCER/ WRITER/ EDITOR ~ DO GO (Channels 19 and 21) ~ Rockville, MD May 2015-Present
Launched and single-handedly manage magazine format lifestyle TV series; serve as Host, Show/ Field Producer, Writer, Editor, Videographer, and Graphics Designer
· Produce, host, and film productions in challenging environments from concept to completion, such as on water and sand for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim
· Create high quality, cost efficient branded content for online and TV broadcast under tight budgets; expenses average under $7/ 0:30-3:00 video
· Partner with event organizers and developed sponsorship program to generate revenue and reduce expenses, resulting in average 95% profit margins/episode
MULTI-MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCER ~ INTER-SCHOOL HORSE SHOW SERIES ~ Germantown, MD Jan 2014-March 2020
Produce promotional videos for web and TV, photograph events, and manage website and social media channels for bi-monthly horse show series.
· Write, produce and edit productions for online and television broadcast, including packages, profiles, promos, teasers, highlights, and an in-studio TV Special
· Develop concept ideas and produce, film and edit promotional videos for company's website and social media channels (Facebook: Interschoolhorseshow)
· Maximize footage to increase productivity and reduce cost/ unit expenses by creating approx. 10 videos/ 4 hour event; expenses average under $5/ video
· Re-built website, wrote site copy, and streamlined content to increase usability and reduce marketing expenses by $4,500 /year (interschoolhorseshow.info)
CREATOR/ DESIGNER/ ONLINE CONTENT PRODUCER ~DESIGNSEA ~ Germantown, MD/ San Diego, CA July 2010-Present
Founder of DesignSea; Blogger, Copywriter, and Social Media Marketer for DesignSea's e-commerce website, DesignSeaHandmade.com
· Increased sales by 32% and views by 44% in the last 8 months by designing, building and launching 315-pg. website and blog (designseahandmade.com/blog)
· Achieve profit margins up to 99.94% with 180K% mark-ups by developing sponsorship program to attain valuable materials while remaining under budget
· Acquire 46% of site entrances and 22% of site views by writing synergistically promotional blog; promoting on social media and facilitating social sharing
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER ~ JIM HEATH PHOTOGRAPHY~ California/ Colorado Jan 2011- Jan 2013
2nd Shooter to official event photographer. Photographed live sports and events for sponsors, venues, and media outlet online and print distribution.
· Jose Cuervo Beach Volleyball Series (Hermosa, Manhattan, and Huntington beaches, CA), American Ski Classic (Vail, CO), The Rose Parade (Pasadena, CA)
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER ~ B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (3.4 GPA) ~ Boulder, CO Graduated: May 2006
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY ~ STUDY ABROAD (4.0 GPA) ~ Perth, Australia Spring 2005
MY MCM~ PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Certifications) ~ Rockville, MD Winter/Spring 2015
Director, Studio Producer, Field Producer, Editor (Final Cut X), Editor (Adobe Premiere), Studio Technician, Field Technician, Studio Lighting,
CG/ DTR/ Green Screen