Experience

YMH Studios

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer, Post-Production

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Andrews University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor in Documentary Film

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Created curriculum based on students’ needs and taught courses in Cinematography, Post-production, Senior Thesis, and Intro to Film. Created and hosted a weekly screening event that fostered dialogue and engagement for students and the community. Introduced students to social impact documentaries and moderated discussions. Consulted students on their senior thesis projects while offering advice on unique storytelling ideas, innovative format approaches and helping them gain their audience. Communicated the educational needs of the students to the department. Show less



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Film Production Lab Instructor

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Educated undergraduate students in a hands-on production lab covering topics in cinematography, editing, color, and sound design. Developed and updated old curriculum based on student needs and available resources. Led meaningful discussions designed to expand students’ knowledge and engagement. Offered one on one assistance for students and facilitated their projects. Educated undergraduate students in a hands-on production lab covering topics in cinematography, editing, color, and sound design. Developed and updated old curriculum based on student needs and available resources. Led meaningful discussions designed to expand students’ knowledge and engagement. Offered one on one assistance for students and facilitated their projects.



WFMT

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

• Production Intern for the Studs Terkel Radio Archive

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Learned interviewing techniques by listening to Studs Terkel converse with great minds such as James Baldwin and Muhammad Ali. Organized, notated, and labeled thousands of hours of audio files in a data management system. Selected highlights of interviews relevant to the political and cultural topics of today. Learned interviewing techniques by listening to Studs Terkel converse with great minds such as James Baldwin and Muhammad Ali. Organized, notated, and labeled thousands of hours of audio files in a data management system. Selected highlights of interviews relevant to the political and cultural topics of today.



Distance Exchange and Cultural Connection

• Elmina, Ghana

• Founder and Communications Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  Established a program to help low-income students engage in international exchange through online video conferencing. Created strategic curriculum and plans to cultivate meaningful relationships between students from Ghana and the United States. Coordinated scheduling for educators from schools in disparate time zones. Developed and executed marketing campaigns to raise awareness. Raised nearly $10,000 by using video marketing and analytics to reach supporters. Evaluated the program effectiveness based on feedback and implemented new ideas. Show less



Semester At Sea / ISE

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio Visual Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  Circumnavigated the globe by sea while visiting the ports of 36 countries and learning how to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Assisted faculty, students, and staff in the set-up and use of audio/visual gear for lectures and events. Provided live sound reinforcement for performances and speakers such as Desmond Tutu. Worked and built relationships with people from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe. Circumnavigated the globe by sea while visiting the ports of 36 countries and learning how to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Assisted faculty, students, and staff in the set-up and use of audio/visual gear for lectures and events. Provided live sound reinforcement for performances and speakers such as Desmond Tutu. Worked and built relationships with people from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe.



InReach Continuing Education Solutions

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Production Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

  Edited, converted, and posted educational videos for online seminars created by doctors and lawyers. Maintained detailed file management in a data system for a SaaS company. Hosted and mediated educational, telephone conferences. Edited, converted, and posted educational videos for online seminars created by doctors and lawyers. Maintained detailed file management in a data system for a SaaS company. Hosted and mediated educational, telephone conferences.



Dietze Music

• Bellevue, Nebraska, United States

• Sales Associate

  • 2009 - 2013



Blockbuster

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • 2009 - 2012