RESUME
EXPERIENCE
Video and Editing Technician | Detroit PBS
Wixom, MI | February 2024 to Present
I work as a videographer and editor for broadcast and online content.
Documentary Videographer and Editor | Dain Evans Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI | June 2022 to Present
I started my own business to work more closely with filmmakers and organizations that align with my values. I’ve filmed and edited videos for major news organizations, YouTube channels, nation-wide nonprofits, and local organizations, all with the same dedication and attention to detail.
Producer | CNBC
Englewood Cliffs, NJ | January 2019 to June 2022
I pitched, produced, wrote, shot, and edited mid-form explainer videos and feature-length documentaries covering current affairs in the technology market using expert sources, archive and original footage, academic journals, and compelling interviews. These in-depth videos have gained millions of views due to their detailed reporting and creative storytelling.
Associate Producer | NowThis Media
New York, NY | July 2017 to January 2019
I created three original series for the NowThis Facebook Watch channel. This required thoughtful planning, booking equipment, field producing, shooting, supervising crew, and collaborating with editors and motion graphics designers. These videos have gained upwards of 2 million views.
Social Video Coordinator | Fullscreen Media
New York, NY | February 2017 to July 2017
I worked with brands like A+E Networks, Revlon and NBC to develop and execute strategies that optimize visibility and monetization on YouTube, driving millions of views per day and hundreds of thousands of dollars per month. This required intense accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Executive Assistant and Special Projects | Wanderlust
Brooklyn, NY | January 2016 to February 2017
I managed servers and domains, created systems and processes for employee needs, and worked with the Media department to edit videos and features for Wanderlust TV with an average reach of 600K views per video. I also aided in the development of sponsorship strategies and gathered key metrics from Wanderlust’s media campaigns for high-profile companies like Google, Ford and others.
Marketing Team Lead | Big Apple Performing Arts (New York City Gay Men’s Chorus)
New York, NY, November 2016 to February 2017
I was tasked with assembling and leading a team of professional media creators to develop marketing strategies and video content. In the first month of activity on Facebook, my team and I increased page views by 134%, reach by 164%, and engagement by 230%
Marketing and Outreach Team Lead | DOC NYC
New York, NY | October 2015 to November 2015
I supervised a team of 6 freelancers to develop, organize and implement tailored outreach campaigns for each film in the 2015 festival, which totaled over 100 films.
Intern | UnionDocs
Brooklyn, NY | September 2015 January 2016
I created dynamic and engaging social media and marketing content for various events and workshops, boosting ticket sales and general attendance.
Outreach Consultant | Film Sprout
New York, NY | January 2015 to April 2015
I assisted in the development of outreach campaigns for award-winning documentary films using research of potential partners, and provided detailed statistics and writing samples for educational materials.
Intern | POV (American Documentary, Inc.)
Brooklyn, NY | June 2014 to September 2014
I spearheaded several successful screening campaigns through meticulous research and outreach to a plethora of organizations and nonprofits across the United States. I also developed creative and understandable analytic reports showing our successes and our areas of improvement.
Assistant Teacher | Community Television Network
Chicago, IL | February 2014 to April 2014
I aided in developing lessons, projects, and in-class assignments, working with and providing support to high school students in the South Side of Chicago.
Producing Teacher | Chicago Filmmakers
Chicago, IL | January 2014 to February 2014
I developed a comprehensive crash course on fiction and non-fiction film production, including lesson plans, lectures, weekly assignments, and online resources for students of all ages and experience levels.
Office Assistance | Kartemquin Films
Chicago, IL | October 2013 to December 2013
I created a database and system of organization of this company’s large backlog of uncategorized documents, dating back to the 1960s.
Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition
Adobe Photoshop
Avid Media Composer
Final Cut Pro X
DaVinci Resolve
Pro Tools
Production:
Audio editing
Color correction
DSLR and professional cameras
Inclusive and equitable storytelling
Story development
Video editing
Video journalism
Engagement:
Google Analytics
Instagram Engagement
Meta Business Suite
YouTube Creator Studio
YouTube Audience Development
Project management
SKILLS
“How The AMC Apes Cracked Wall Street” | CNBC
Englewood Cliffs, NJ | October 2021
Edited a feature-length documentary for YouTube, CNBC.com and Peacock, which gained 1 million views in under a month
Featured Guest | Technically Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY | January 2016
Discussed race, sexuality and intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ communities on this online publication which boasts over 150k unique monthly readers
ACHIEVEMENTS
Columbia College | Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Video with Honors (GPA: 3.8), May 2013
Founder | Loose Sips
Remote | July 2020 to Present
Founder | Queer Filmmakers
Brooklyn, NY | October 2018 to April 2020