Freelance Videographer / Producer / Editor — New York, NY 06/2015 – present
One man band leading entrepreneurs and brands in original video content, specializing in interview-driven pieces, behind-the-scenes, and marketing spots for web, YouTube, and social media. Recent freelance projects and clients include:
Vita Coco (national family of beverage brands): shot, directed, and edited short-form, vertical video interview series capturing stories of entrepreneurs that partner with Vita Coco in multiple markets
Vivvi (NYC-based early childcare & learning centers): filmed and edited series of marketing testimonials with parents and children about the program and curriculum
CitizensNYC (micro-funding, grantmaking, and local engagement organization): filmed and edited interviews, promo spots, and events to bring awareness to the impact of community involvement in NYC
The New Food Economy (non-profit editorial site): shot and edited regular documentary-style video content and article supplement “explainers” for an award-winning news site focused on the business of food
Columbia University Earth Observatory: shot and edited educational outreach and social media video content for the communications department at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Magnet Media Films: edited online campaigns and branded content for major corporate clients including Adobe, Google, Mattel, Credit Suisse, and Politico
Sarasota Farmers Market: created, directed, and shot regular web series for local makers and vendors at a vibrant community market
Healthy Start Coalition: supported media campaign to promote maternal and prenatal care; received the 2014 Media Partner of the Year Award
IFundWomen — New York, NY 07/2018 – 09/2023
Venture-backed crowdfunding platform that supports women entrepreneurs raising financial capital for their businesses
Video Producer
Produced, filmed, and edited video to help entrepreneurs showcase their pitches to investors and customers.
Content included crowdfunding and marketing videos, live and virtual events, and brand partnerships with American Express, Visa, and Adidas.
Developed and led one-on-one coaching sessions and group trainings about the basics of creating video.
St. Petersburg College — Seminole, FL 09/2010 – 02/2015
Project Videographer
Led filming and editing for instructional design faculty, internal, and external educational and administrative partners to develop video content for classroom use, marketing, and enrollment growth.
Built web instructional technology resources via seminars, lectures, and community events.
Miles Media — Sarasota, FL 06/2008 – 09/2009
Rich Media Developer
Filmed and edited tourism videos throughout Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, and New Hampshire.
Developed content to promote official state tourism websites and drive interest in unique local features.
Royal Caribbean International 08/2006 – 03/2008
Broadcast Tech
Managed satellite feed and onboard entertainment programming; filmed and edited onboard activities.
Ran multicam shoots for theatrical stage shows in the Caribbean, Europe, Scandinavia, and North Africa.
Norwegian Cruise Line 01/2003 – 07/2003
Television Coordinator
Filmed and edited onboard activities, commercials, live shows, and informational seminars for broadcast.
Responsible for onboard programming, ship broadcasts, and media control rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Entertainment Business Full Sail University – 2004
Associate of Science, Film & Video Full Sail University – 2002
Studied toward B.A., Radio, TV & Film University of Southern Mississippi 1998 – 2000