Experience

Faultless Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ecommerce Strategy Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Horizon Global

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Design

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

• Manager, Marketing Design - Video Production, Photography, Graphic, & Instructional Design

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  Manage the marketing department's creative division. I lead a team of 6, producing and directing the design, message, look, and feel of all marketing material, packaging artwork, media, video, photography, and eLearning training courses for Horizon Global Americas extensive line of towing/trailering products and brands.Software Utilized:Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe In-Design | Adobe Acrobat | Adobe Captivate | Adobe Connect LMS | Microsoft OfficeCore Responsibilities:Brand Development | Graphic/Artwork Design Management | Video Producing | Instructional Design | eLearning Development | Proofing | Script Writing | Copy Writing | LMS Management | Digital Library Management | Asset Management Show less

• Visual Media Manager - Video Production, Motion Graphics, Photography, & Instructional Design

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  I managed a team of two video designers and one photographer to create all of the visual media needed to support the marketing department, sales, and both internal and external training. While managing my team I also produced and directed 50+ location and studio video shoots. This included several $20K+ productions staring professional NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowkski, Tyler Reddick, Daniel Hemeric, and Austin Cindric. Along with creating videos and animations, I also developed, managed, and administered the companies instructional design content. This content included eLearning, created using Adobe Captive and administered with the Adobe Connect LMS. This resulted in the company cutting down the need for on-site training, thus reducing travel spend while also providing training content to our customers, and internal staff, that was available at anytime.Software Utilized:Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Captivate | Adobe Connect LMSCore Responsibilities:Video Production | Video Editing | Motion Graphics | Digital Cinematography | DSLR Cinematography | Photography | Instructional Design | eLearning Development | Script Writing | Copy Writing | LMS Management | Asset Management Show less

• Visual Media Specialist - Video Production, Motion Graphics, & Instructional Design

  • Jul 2014 - May 2016

  I created video and animation content to support the training and sale of he company's extensive line of towing/trailering products. For these video creations I was in charge of the entire production process from pre-production through post-production. This included writing, directing, shooting, and editing all of the instructional, installation, and promotional videos showcasing the proper use and function of our products. The visual media content that I created was used across multiple platforms including social media, training presentations, event show booths, event show kiosks, and the companies websites.I was also pivotal in the creation and implementation of the company's eLearning training. Utilizing my talents to create video, animations, and instructional media, I helped grow our eLearning library by 57% in my first year.Software Utilized:Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Captivate | Adobe ConnectCore Responsibilities:Video Production | Video Editing | Motion Graphics | Digital Cinematography | DSLR Cinematography | Instructional Design | eLearning Development | Script Writing Show less



Charter Township of Canton

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Video Production Specialist

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2014

  Produced, directed, filmed, and edited over 125 original television productions including 4 monthly broadcast on the community's cable channel and websites. Designed and created original motion graphics and animations for integration with live action footage. Supervised and led the production of green screen visual effect content and composited footage into final product. This position was held with Canton Community Television, the Government access television station serving the Township of Canton, MI. Software Utilized: Avid Media Composer | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere | Adobe Photoshop | Mocha Core Responsibilities: Video Production | Video Post-Production | Motion Graphics | Green Screen Cinematography & Compositing | Steadicam Operation | Visual Effects (VFX) Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor - Video Production, Post-Production, Video Editing (3 month contract)

  • May 2009 - Jul 2009

  Instructed a group of 20 students on the responsibilities of a production assistant while working on the set of a film. Educated the same group of students on the basics of video post-production while editing 8 hours of video footage into a 35 minute film. This was a contract position teaching a class of students on the responsibilities and the proper etiquette of working on production in the film and television industry. Software Utilized: Final Cut Pro | Adobe After Effects Core Responsibilities: Trainer | On-Set Supervisor | Video Editor Show less



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations: Attractions - The Great Movie Ride

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2008

  Guided a group of 70 guests on a 25 minute tour, reciting a 30-page script from memory, while driving a slow moving tram over 1,926 ft of track. I was also responsible for upholding employee and guest safety standards while providing exceptional customer service. Once part of Disney's Hollywood Studios and housed in a replication of the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre (now TCL Theater), The Great Movie Ride was a dark vehicle ride which takes guests through a tour of scenes from famous films throughout motion picture history. Unfortunately, in 2017 the ride was shut down to be rebuilt into the attraction, "Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway". Core Responsibilities: Public Speaking | High Quality Customer Service | Attention and Compliance to Strict Safety Protocol Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Editor

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Edited through 18 hours of video footage to compile a 20 minute video consisting of scripted scenes, motion graphics, ENG style shooting, and voiceover. Authored the project's master DVD to be sent out for mass quantity duplication. This was a contract position to develop Michigan State University's Housing and Food Services promotional video used to inform incoming freshman students about living life on MSU's Campus as part of their "Live On" campaign. Software Utilized: Final Cut Pro | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Photoshop | Apple's Motion | DVD Studio Pro Core Responsibilities: Video Editing | Motion Graphics Show less