Experience

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• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Writer

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Treatment Coordinator

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

  - Outline, write, and polish director's treatments for mp’s world-class roster of commercial and immersive directors, and other company materials.- Aid design needs for treatments and promotional social media content made in Keynote and Adobe InDesign.- Hire and assemble individualized teams of internal and external support for director’s treatments.- Cultivate a high-quality international pool of 50+ trusted freelance writers, designers, and visual researchers.- Revamp project process for improved efficiency and communication between bicoastal, often international teams on short turnarounds. Show less



Freelance

• Director + Treatment Writer

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  • Deliver engaging visual stories for commercial, corporate and nonprofit clients.• Write and design full creative treatments for video production.• Build effective teams from personal national network to carry out the concept with a strong work ethic.• Communicate important, time-sensitive information with crew members in multiple time zones.• Direct talent, including children and non-actors, with supportive, constructive feedback.• “Together We Dare” shown to 1000+ business attendees at NAWBO national conference, chosen as anthem video and theme for subsequent year’s conference.• Treatment for "See Her Differently" won an additional 5K in sponsorship.Clients include: NAWBO, Rakhma Homes, The Lonely Wild, Twin Cities Film Festival Show less

• Camera Operator / Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Operate digital cameras on over 40 scripted and unscripted projects.• Capture and focus shots under direction on Sony, ARRI, RED and Canon brand digital cameras.• Verify safe and accurate media transfer to storage devices with ShotPut Pro.• Test and prepare high-value camera bodies, lenses and camera support items.• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly in the field.Clients include: Netflix, VICE Media, X Games, ABC, NFL Films, MN Wild, Department of Homeland Security Show less

• Production Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Expedite needs with a smile on tight and changing deadlines on over 45 different projects, including national commercials, sports promos, national broadcasts, corporate videos, reality shows, narrative projects and music videos.Clients include: NBC, CBS, Target, Polaris, SNAP Fitness, Travel Channel, Purina, Jack Links• Communicate key information clearly and quickly across departments, creating and distributing call sheets, maps, scripts, and other info.• Execute tasks across camera, G&E, art, and production departments.• Ensure the safety and well-being of crew members, clients, and talent, in groups ranging from 2-300+.• Secure and handled petty cash in amounts up to $1000.• Facilitate new partnerships between local crew and vendors with out of state companies. Show less



CSLA Rentals

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prep Tech (Contract)

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Assisted with upkeep, organization, inventory, and quality control of high-value camera and camera support equipment in a growing boutique rental shop. Assisted with upkeep, organization, inventory, and quality control of high-value camera and camera support equipment in a growing boutique rental shop.



West Lutheran High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Coordinator (Temporary)

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Helped execute duties temporarily after the previous coordinator left, including: • Executed marketing campaign with email outreach, social media updates, and event promotion. • Refined email layout for weekly distribution using MailChimp. • Designed publications for events using existing and new graphic elements. • Documented events and happenings with photos and video. Helped execute duties temporarily after the previous coordinator left, including: • Executed marketing campaign with email outreach, social media updates, and event promotion. • Refined email layout for weekly distribution using MailChimp. • Designed publications for events using existing and new graphic elements. • Documented events and happenings with photos and video.



committee_films

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Office, Development and Set PA for History shows "America Unearthed" and "True Monsters," and "In an Instant" for ABC primetime. • Prepped outlines with relevant soundbites from 60+ minute guest transcripts for writers. • Researched content and dozens of high-profile guests for episode development. • Gathered stock and licensed footage for show content. • Organized production documents and templates in Excel and Google Spreadsheets. • Assisted with set-up, wrap, and transportation of gear. • Handled and distributed petty cash. • Cleaned up scripts during post-production. • Wrangled unruly dogs on set. Show less



Stone Path Studios

• Producer

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Produced and delivered quality media products for local and nonprofit clients during a summer contract with this student-run production company. As a producer, I worked in all phases of the production process, communicating with clients to achieve their production goals. • Technical directed a week-long live stream for a local convention. • Prepared files for compositing for 50 short videos for Distant Shores Media, a worldwide open-source project in 2.5D animation • Operated ENG-style cameras for shoots. • Wrote and recorded voiceover for promotional videos. • Managed staff in Director’s absence for two weeks. • Edited single and multi-camera footage with Final Cut Pro and AVID Media Composer for narrative and promotional videos. Show less



Bethany Lutheran College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Studio Monitor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Edited local television programs in AVID Media Composer.• Wrote, recorded, and edited studio update vlogs for online publicity.• Troubleshooted production and editing related questions from students and staff.

• Writing Center Student Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  After serving as a writing center coach for a year, I was able to use my experience as a reference for making positive changes to the center as the Student Coordinator.• Managed staff, scheduling, and tutor performance. • Trained eight coaches in consistent tutoring procedure.• Located relevant resources and researched tutoring methods.

• Writing Center Tutor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  • Guided over 30 college students with all stages of the writing process in a one-on-one setting.• Reviewed student work for structural, grammatical, and stylistic errors, providing constructive feedback in a professional manner. • Addressed individual habits with each student and worked with them to set future goals for their written work.



The Lab Coffee Shop

• Mankato, MN

• Public Relations Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Improved PR efforts in this student-led business by rebranding and increasing frequency and quality of promotional material. • Developed and implemented PR plan creating strategies for target audiences. • Designed and distributed creative content on multiple platforms, both collateral and digital materials. • Launched and maintained social media campaign on Facebook, helping double sales and patronage that year. • Improved PR efforts in this student-led business by rebranding and increasing frequency and quality of promotional material. • Developed and implemented PR plan creating strategies for target audiences. • Designed and distributed creative content on multiple platforms, both collateral and digital materials. • Launched and maintained social media campaign on Facebook, helping double sales and patronage that year.